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Making connections between our culture & the gospel in everyday life.Bringing “The Family: A Proclamation to the World”
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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.
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Finding the Family in Come, Follow Me: Walking with the Lord
Not long ago I read about a husband and wife who attended the temple. While they were in the sealing room, the officiator asked them to carefully look up at the crystal chandelier above them. He told them that there is no confusion about doctrine in the temple. The...
Young Adults & The Family Proclamation: Bryn
Young adult Bryn 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)
Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: 2 Nephi 6–10
We’ve all made promises that, at times, we find difficult to keep. Similarly, we may have been disappointed by others who failed to honor their commitments, leading us to question the reliability of promises, including those made by God. However, God’s promises remain...
Young Adults & The Family Proclamation: Brooks
Young adult Brooks 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: Family Was Everything to Lehi (2 Nephi 3–5)
One of the most surprising things that we might learn this week can be found in the very last words uttered by the prophet Lehi. As he lay dying and giving his final council to his family, Lehi references children and posterity an astounding 29 times in less than two...
Young Adults & The Family Proclamation: Brooklynn
Young adult Brooklynn 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: Briona
Young adult Briona 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)
Finding the Family in Come, Follow Me: 2 Nephi 1-2 The Family is Central
Were you always taught the main purpose of our coming to the earth is to obtain a body and gain experience? While it's important, it's only one piece. Perhaps one that many of us might have been missing our whole life. And once you see it, you can't "unsee" it. In...
Young Adults & The Family Proclamation: Adam
Young adult Adam 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: January 29–February 4: A Family Divided
This week's scriptures paint a tragic picture of a family divided. How can this be, when this family was led by a prophet and the children were taught the same doctrines and commandments? How can sheep from the same shepherd leave the flock? Whenever Nephi encouraged...
Young Adults & The Family Proclamation: Bethany
Young adult Bethany 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)
What’s in a Name? More Than You Might Realize
Can a name shape destiny? Family stories foster resilience, shape self-worth, and connect to heritage.Carol Rice Have you ever pondered the stories that weave the fabric of your life? Like a fish navigating the currents, we often journey through existence guided by...
Finding the Family in Come Follow Me:1 Nephi 11-15
Are you concerned about expressing love to others? Do you worry about those on the fringes and desire to convey a sense of belonging to them? When President Nelson urged us to be peacemakers in April 2023, he taught, “One of the easiest ways to identify a true...
Young Adults & The Family Proclamation: Allie
Young adult Allie 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)
Names and Narratives: How Family Storytelling Shapes Resilience
Reprinted with permission by author.Consistent research underscores the profound impact of storytelling on individuals' perceptions of the world, themselves, and the consequential positive outcomes on a crucial aspect of identity—self-esteem. Engaging in family...