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Making connections between our culture & the gospel in everyday life.

Bringing “The Family: A Proclamation to the World”

into your world.

We know there are a lot of challenging cultural issues in our day. We also know it can be sometimes difficult to make sense of things from a Christian worldview.

We’re here to work through it together and learn how the family proclamation relates to us all.

THE ART OF PEACEMAKING: CONTROLLING ANGER BY BRIDGING LOGIC AND EMOTION

The Nuances of Emotional Control It can be easy to vilify an emotional response in an argument––especially anger––but if we can learn anything from Star Trek’s Spock, emotions are not a weakness. It is difficult to know which happens first, thoughts or...

PEACEMAKING, REDFINED: WHY CIVILITY FEELS SO RADICAL

The Need for Conflict Resolution There is an increased sentiment of conflict and division amongst American and global populations. Are you amongst them? In light of recent exasperating events from the last half-decade, like pandemics, global conflicts, and a...

CONFLICT IS NATURAL: HOW WE MISTAKE DISCOMFORT FOR DESTRUCTION

What is Conflict? How would you define the word Conflict? What does conflict look like? What does conflict feel like? Taking only 1 minute to complete the following statements right now––before reading the rest of this article––will help...

Finding the Family in Come, Follow Me: Ether 6-11

The journey across the ocean for nearly a year was not easy for the Jaredites. The records tell us that “They were many times buried in the depths of the sea, because of the mountain waves which broke upon them" but also that "the wind did never cease to blow [them]...

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: 3 Nephi 20–26

With concerning world events swirling around us, many are looking for a refuge from the storms that are coming. The late President Boyd K. Packer answered these concerns when he taught: "We face the challenge of raising families in the world in darkening clouds of...

Finding the Family in Come, Follow Me: Encircled About By Fire

In a world full of commotion and darkness, we have every right to be concerned about protecting our children. But we also need to have faith. Faith in the light that Jesus Christ brings to our world and, importantly, to our families.Elder Robert D. Hales taught, "The...

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Alma 36–38

Small and Simple Things Alma taught his sons wisdom that applies to us all: “… by small and simple things are great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound the wise. And the Lord God doth work by means to bring about his great and...

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Alma 30-31

Confronting Korihor Can you imagine doing what Alma did? In this week’s lesson, he calls someone possessed and led by the devil, then curses them by taking away their voice. These don’t seem like strategies we can emulate when confronting false prophets today. It may...

Finding the Family in Come, Follow Me: Alma

Alma, an ancient prophet, felt very strong feelings of concern for his fellowmen when he said, “Yea, I would declare unto every soul, as with the voice of thunder, repentance and the plan of redemption, that they should repent and come unto our God, that there might...

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Alma 17–22

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Alma 17–22 Meet Abish: A Hidden Hero of Faith In a powerful story of quiet strength and decisive action, Abish, a Lamanite woman, secretly believed in the Lord for many years after a remarkable vision of her father. When she saw...

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Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Mosiah 18–24

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Mosiah 18–24

Life’s trials were never meant for solitary navigation. In a covenant belonging, Elder Gerrit Gong explains that we discover the strength of community, echoing the joyous welcome Mosiah extended to those who gathered to his land and people. Central to a covenant...

Young Adults & the Family Proclamation: Laura

Young Adults & the Family Proclamation: Laura

Young adult Laura shares her feelings about "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Family Proclamation (@thefamilyproclamation)

Finding the Family in Come, Follow Me: Courage Under Fire

Finding the Family in Come, Follow Me: Courage Under Fire

The life of Abinadi was one of courage and character, as shown by his willingness to offer his life rather than to deny the truth. Not all acts of courage bring spectacular or immediate results, and yet all of them do bring peace of mind and a knowledge that right and...

Young Adults & The Family Proclamation: Joseph

Young Adults & The Family Proclamation: Joseph

Young adult Joseph shares his feelings about "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" and the doctrines within. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Family Proclamation (@thefamilyproclamation)

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Mosiah 7-10

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Mosiah 7-10

We were never meant to navigate life’s challenges alone. The “strength of the Lord” is accessible to everyone. This week’s lesson highlights that regardless of our circumstances, we can repent and “turn to the Lord with full purpose of heart,” trusting in His promise...

Finding the Family in Come, Follow Me: Matchless Power

Finding the Family in Come, Follow Me: Matchless Power

King Benjamin was incredible. Perhaps different than many leaders today, he was full of humility, goodness, and strength. He taught his people to love, trust, and serve Jesus Christ. He inspired them to want to come to know and trust Jesus in the same way he did. He...

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Mosiah 1-3

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Mosiah 1-3

In this week’s lesson, King Benjamin shares his proclamation. He not only presents his message but also emphasizes the intensity of his feelings by labeling it as a “proclamation” (Mosiah 2:1). This term echoes the significance of proclamations in our modern context....

Young Adults & The Family Proclamation: Jaden

Young Adults & The Family Proclamation: Jaden

Young adult Jaden shares his feelings about "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" and the doctrines within. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Family Proclamation (@thefamilyproclamation)

Young Adults & The Family Proclamation: Dawson

Young Adults & The Family Proclamation: Dawson

Young adult Dawson shares his feelings about "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" and the doctrines within. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Family Proclamation (@thefamilyproclamation)

Finding the Family in Christ, Easter and 3 Proclamations

Finding the Family in Christ, Easter and 3 Proclamations

How often have you read all three of the Proclamations from the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles? Have you studied them together, side by side? If you haven't, don't worry. Neither had we. But what we discovered was timely for Easter! To start off...

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: 2 Nephi 31–33

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: 2 Nephi 31–33

As we conclude Nephi’s writings, he presents his final proclamations to the world. Among these, he offers guidance on how we can respond to contemporary proclamations: “All ye ends of the earth, hearken unto these words and believe in Christ.” When we feel insecure...

Young Adults & The Family Proclamation: Daurie

Young Adults & The Family Proclamation: Daurie

Young adult Daurie shares her feelings about "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" and the doctrines within. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Family Proclamation (@thefamilyproclamation)

Young Adults & The Family Proclamation: Chase

Young Adults & The Family Proclamation: Chase

Young adult Chase shares his feelings about "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" and the doctrines within. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Family Proclamation (@thefamilyproclamation)

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