Parenting
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Why We Bought The Farm
VIDEO 6:40 / English
You can’t see your nearest neighbor because their house is five miles away. If you need a gallon of milk, that’s 25 miles into town, and your church is nearly an hour away by automobile. So why would you choose to live on a farm in the middle of the vast prairie farmland of Saskatchewan Canada? Because the Lord sent you here to raise your family.
A Mother's Love
VIDEO 7:42 / English
The power of a mother’s love can transcend all boundaries.
Even through the tremendous trials of dealing with a rebellious drug-addicted teen, Janet relied upon inspiration from the Holy Spirit to guide her as she wrestled with decisions that would become life changing.
Follow the Leader
VIDEO 7:41 / English
That knowledge became priceless when his father passed away while Raymond was serving as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His understanding of God’s plan—life’s purpose, the temporary nature of mortality, and the soul’s destiny beyond this world—brought him peace in his loss.
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Built on the Plan of Salvation
VIDEO 6:39 / English
One of the many reasons we get lost in the minutiae of this life is that we fail to see who we really are, each a child of a loving Heavenly Father, who provided a plan for our salvation and joy. Tex learned this at a very early age, and it became the foundation for his life.
Parental Example
VIDEO 7:07 / Tagalog
There is no shame in leaning on the testimonies of others as you work to build your own. That is often how faith begins. The strength of family shines brightest when the faith of goodly parents helps their children discover Jesus Christ for themselves.
It Started with Mother
VIDEO 6:56 / Spanish
All it takes is one tiny seed of faith to expand into a vast legacy for generations to come. Lourdes’ mother was that seed many decades ago, and today it has grown into a fruitful field.
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What Forever Looks Like
Losing a son to death invites questions and doubts that can haunt a person for a lifetime. But when one understands the eternal nature of the soul, and has a sure knowledge of an eternal family relationship, faith replaces doubt and peace surrounds the soul. This...
The Global Forever Family
ENGLISH While sitting in English class at the university, Manuel saw the prettiest girl he had ever seen enter the room. He leaned over to his friends and said, "I'll bet she will be my wife." And, although they laughed, Manuel and Adriana were soon dating. The fact...
It Has to be God
Buying a wife in Nigeria (called Bride Price) is a very expensive proposition, at least for everyone but Ovie. When he and Precious agreed to marry, they fasted and prayed for Divine help, and got it. "It was easy," Ovie says. "It is a miracle. It has to be God."...
Our Family is Centered on Christ
ENGLISH When Kevin met the missionaries and joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he never dreamed that he would be blessed with one of Heavenly Father's greatest gifts; a forever family. As he grew in the Church, he joined the missionary force...
I Needed Doctrine
The church where Audrey was raised taught her about God and Jesus Christ, and she felt them close to her. But she had a problem. Her church did not encourage owning a Bible, and her family never practiced religion at home. "I needed more," she says. "I needed...
The Joy of Faith & Hope
ENGLISH As a new immigrant to Canada, Clara felt vulnerable and very alone. She began attending the Catholic Church as she had done in Honduras, but still felt uncomfortable. But then two cheerful Sister Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...