Family
"It is priesthood authority in the Church that provides for sacred ordinances and covenants that bind families together and qualify each of us to return to God the Father and Jesus Christ in the celestial kingdom. These ordinances bring peace because they are covenants with the Lord."
—Quentin L. Cook, "Personal Peace: The Reward of Righteousness"
Topics: Priesthood, Covenants, Peace, Families"Priesthood power depends upon personal righteousness. . . . [The blessings of priesthood power are] available to men and women alike. . . . [Families are the] image and forerunner of exaltation in the celestial kingdom."
—Dallin H. Oaks, "Strengthening the Family and the Church through the Priesthood"
Topics: Priesthood, Family"Some homes have a father who is a worthy priesthood holder joined by a faithful, devoted mother who together lead in righteousness. Many homes have a different configuration. Regardless of your circumstances, you can center your home and your life on the Lord Jesus Christ, for He is the source of true peace in this life."
—Richard G. Scott, "For Peace at Home"
Topics: Family, Priesthood, Jesus Christ"[The Savior's] arms are outstretched with yours to succor and bless the children of our Heavenly Father, including those in your family."
—Henry B. Eyring, "Ensign and Liahona"
Topics: Family, Love"May your homes be filled with peace, harmony, courtesy, and love. May they be filled with the Spirit of the Lord."
—Thomas S. Monson, "Until We Meet Again"
Topics: Family, Prophetic Messages"Many of you have loved ones who are wandering off the path to eternal life. You wonder what more you can do to bring them back. You can depend on the Lord to draw closer to them as you serve Him in faith."
—Henry B. Eyring, "Come unto Me"
Topics: Service, Faith, Family"I express my profound thanks to a loving Heavenly Father who gives to you, to me, and to all who sincerely seek, the knowledge that death is not the end, that His Son--even our Savior Jesus Christ--died that we might live. Temples of the Lord dot the lands of many countries. Sacred covenants are made. Celestial glory awaits the obedient. Families can be together forever."
—Thomas S. Monson, "The Profound Power of Gratitude", Liahona and Ensign, September 2005
Topics: Gratitude, Death, Resurrection, Jesus Christ, Temples, Sealing, Family"Kneel down to pray. Step up to serve. Reach out to rescue. Each is a vital page of God's blueprint to make a house a home and a home a heaven."
—Thomas S. Monson, "Heavenly Homes, Forever Families", Ensign and Liahona, June 2006
Topics: Service, Family, Prayer, Missionary Work, Prophetic Messages"Yes, life is precious! No one can cuddle a cherished newborn baby, look into those beautiful eyes, feel the little fingers, and caress that miraculous creation without deepening reverence for life and for our Creator. Life comes from life. It is a gift from our Heavenly Father. It is eternal, as he is eternal."
—Russell M. Nelson, "Reverence for Life", Liahona and Ensign, May 1985
Topics: Children, Family, Parenting, Abortion, Sanctity of Life"Continue building lasting, loving relationships for all family members. Listen to one another, be unified, work together, play together, study together. Live celestial principles together, serve the Lord together. Find those precious teaching moments with one another. Don't let them slip through your fingers, but feed and nurture these special occasions. Never let golden opportunities go by in your relationships with your family members that will help build eternal principles."
—L. Tom Perry, "Born of Goodly Parents"
Topics: Family, Parenting
