Gospel Centered Homes

Many times we as Latter-day Saints are counseled to have a gospel centered home. Well what is that? What constitutes a gospel centered home? Sometimes I find myself running over a quick checklist every day (and to be honest, some days most of my answers are no). Did we have morning family prayer? Did we have family scripture study? Did I read the scripture stories to my children? Did we get in family home evening this week? Did I take advantage of the time I spend with my children to share the gospel? Was there a spirit of peace in … Continue reading

The Value of Family

In a world fraught with so much uncertainty and danger I find peace in the companionship, support and love of my family. Interestingly there are two types of family. There is the family you are born into and then the family that is formed through close ties and friendships. Both play necessary roles in our lives. For instance, I have a friend who is the single daughter in a home of eight boys. Her girlfriends are her sisters of the heart and play that very role. For me, I grew up with six sisters and five brothers – I’m inundated … Continue reading