Tag: parenthood
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Arise from the dust and be men
In that invitation for his sons to be men I hear the exaggeration, frustration, and pleading of Lehi. He sees the limitations of his influence and knows the sons her is speaking to are capable of being better than they have been performing. It is my tone with Isaac and often Enoch and Noah and…
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Parents: The Prime Gospel Teachers of Their Children
Still answering questions for Adam. This is about the importance of parenting and heeding our parents.
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Becoming Goodly Parents
Elder Perry is 90 – he doesn’t look more than 80. He was reviewing some letters he wrote to his parents nearly 70 years ago while in the military. He talks about the things goodly parents can do build a foundation of faith for their children. He is teaching us how to help our children…
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Caught with guile
I had a great interaction this morning with Isaac: Isaac: Dad, can I have a snack like the babies? Me: Are you a baby? Isaac: No. Me: Have you done your chores? Isaac: No. Me: Well, one of those conditions will have to be met for you to get a snack. {After a long pause.}…