Who is the Angel Gabriel? - LDS Families
The angel Gabriel is an important witness to the birth of the Savior. He came as the messenger to announce both the Savior's birth, and that of John the Baptist. He made several other important earthly visits as well. How much do we know about ... [... more]
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Christmas Traditions - LDS Families
Christmas is a wonderful time when the outside world can be kept and bay and you can focus on your family for a while. It's also a good time to remind your children of the spiritual purpose of the holiday. One way to do that is to create ... [... more]
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The Candy Cane Miracle - LDS Families
One Christmas our finances were very tight, and I was struggling. I love Christmas, and having so little money to spend on the holiday was putting me into a bad mood. I gave myself the usual lectures about how Christmas isn't about money or ... [... more]
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Shepherds ( A Family Night Lesson) - LDS Families
This lesson has more elements than most families will need. Choose those that meet the needs of your own family. Remember to vary the quiet and active portions of the lesson to prevent restlessness. Purpose: To help family members set a goal for ... [... more]
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Refeatured-Santa Claus in LDS Homes - LDS Families
Santa Claus is a tricky issue in many LDS families. Parents who strive to tell the truth to their children aren't sure what to do about this bearded man in the mall. Does he belong in our family celebrations? What about our church Christmas ... [... more]
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A Tribute to Our Founding Fathers - LDS Families
It's the Fourth of July--time for barbecues, fireworks and family. I hope, as we share this time with loved ones, enjoying the safest food in the world, watching colorful parades filled with privately-owned cars, horses and more, that we pause ... [... more]
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FHE Joseph, Chosen to Raise God's Son - LDS Families
To help family members better understand and appreciate Joseph, the man selected by God to raise His son. Ask the children to bring their most cherished item to Family Home Evening. This can be a toy, a book, an article of clothing, or even a ... [... more]
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Thanksgiving Tips - LDS Families
Did you know that the most common cause of food poisoning is leftover turkey? To avoid this, when carving remove as much meat from the carcass as possible. What you don't put on the table, place in the refrigerator immediately. Guests can still ... [... more]
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Gift Ideas from the Grocery Store - LDS Families
Yes, 'tis the season for sugar. Plates of cookies, candies, sweet rolls and other gooey delights will certainly move between friends this year. We can almost experience sugar overload this time of year! (Why do you think 'lose weight' tops the ... [... more]
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What to Do if You Don't Trick or Treat - LDS Families
The topic of Halloween is enough to set off a war on some LDS discussion boards. Some avoid it, some love it, and some compromise, but it seems that hardly anyone is neutral. Older Church magazines refer to it and even have some activity ... [... more]
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The Promises Made to the Fathers - LDS Families
Because He loves us, the Lord has created families in the image and shadow of heavenly things. To fulfill His promise that He would send the Spirit of Elijah to turn the hearts of the children to the fathers and the hearts of the fathers to the ... [... more]
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When Mom Goes to School - LDS Families
When my two youngest were preschoolers, I decided to start taking one class at a time at the community college. I wasn't sure how I was going to juggle family and education, but I felt it was important for me to do this, so I started in and ... [... more]
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