Tag: parents
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The purpose of study
The point of our gospel study (at home with the family as much as at church) is to bring about conversation (which is an individual outcome) rather than indoctrination (which can be a group outcome). Elder Bednar taught in a multi-stake training that we can’t fail because we have a member of the godhead who…
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Courageous Parenting
Speaking to parents of teenagers. If your daughter were sitting on the train tracks and you heard the train whistle would you warn her? Would you worry whether she would think you were being over-protective? If she failed to heed you would you move her if you could? It’s okay to say “I’m not sure…
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Be an Example of the Believers
We should model what is virtuous and lovely by our personal media choices. Even an exemplary family can use all the help they can get from good men and women. Be an example of the believers in faith. Actively strengthen your own faith and testimony of Jesus Christ, thus preparing to testify by word and…
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Mothers Teaching Children in the Home
Teaching in the home is becoming increasingly important. One scripture study, family prayer, story reading, meal, or family home evening at a time. There is no such thing as overpreparing to teach the gospel. There was so much material prepared that I’m sure only a small portion of it was ever used during the class,…