Tag: Family Proclamation
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Canonizing scripture
I have often expected that the Family Proclamation would eventually become part of our scriptural canon. At times I have wondered why that has not happened already. As I studied the history surrounding Sections 137 and 138 of the Doctrine and Covenants I had more thoughts on the subject. For one thing, there might be…
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Sexual Identity and Church Doctrine
This is a talk by Ty Mansfield at the 2014 Fair Conference. It was so good that I had to save a copy for my own future reference. Ty identified as gay when he was younger and has much experience counseling with church members who are attracted to members of their own gender (whether they…
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Family Proclamation – part 2
The message is so focused. We are told that husband and wives are responsible to love and serve each other, to raise their children in love, and to provide for their physical needs. The importance of those things is emphasized by the reminder that parents will be held accountable by God for how they fulfilled…
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Family Proclamation – part 1
I sincerely hope that The Family: A Proclamation to the World becomes canonized at some point. I don’t believe that it is revelation like the sections of the Doctrine and Covenants (where the words were given in one sitting to a prophet) but I do believe that its words are true doctrine of the same…
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Don’t Leave for Tomorrow What You Can Do Today
Family Prayer Family Home Evening Personal and Family Scripture Study Christ laid down His life for His friends. It is our responsibility to live our lives so that we may be called His friend. The fast-paced lifestyle of modern-day life and excessive amounts of work are curbing parents’ attention from what is most important: to…