Entertainment and Media
The following is from the article “Entertainment and Media” in the Ensign, February 2013, p. 9. Our society is full of media choices. We must be careful about what images and thoughts we allow in our minds because “whatever [we] read, listen to, or look at...
MyJobChart.com
Have you heard of the online chore tracking system at MyJobChart.com? It lets parents set up chores, then the kids log in, do chores, and earn points that they can save, spend, or share. The child wakes up in the morning, logs in, and checks off the jobs as they do...
FamilyShare.com
FamilyShare.com is a new website that is loaded with practical advice and tips to strengthen families and marriages. Deseret Digital Media (owned by the LDS Church) launched FamilyShare.com with the mission to enlighten, strengthen, and inspire hundreds of millions of...
Resolution #2: Make Wise Media Choices With Ok.com
This is one of a series of articles with suggested resolutions for the new year. See the other suggested resolutions. Many families struggle to find the information they need to make good decisions about what movies to watch in today’s world...
Countdown to Christmas
This month’s Friend magazine offers a scripture and children’s activity for each day leading up to Christmas. The following is the center spread of the magazine “The Best Christmas Gifts.”
LDS Website About Same-Sex Attraction
Editor’s Note: The website “Mormons and Gays” has been replaced by a new website “Same-Sex Attraction: Kindness, Inclusion, and Respect for All of God’s Children.” In an effort to encourage understanding and civil conversation about...
Gospel Pictures for the Home
The Church is phasing out the printing of the large 11″ x 17″ printed pictures used in meetinghouse libraries in favor of using the Gospel Art Book and digital pictures from images.lds.org. If you want to buy any of these pictures for your home,...
Gratitude
Gratitude is a sincere appreciation for blessings or help we have received. On Thanksgiving, you may want to enjoy the Gratitude page on LDS.org with your family and friends. Additional references can be found at Gospel Topics: Gratitude...
LDS Memes, Part 2
Last Monday, I posted several memes (rhymes with “teams”) with inspirational LDS quotes. (Learn more about Internet memes.) This post focuses on a member who has spent some time creating memes with inspirational LDS quotes. Ryan is a believer that simply...
Explaining Mormon Beliefs: The Family
This article supports the series of articles about explaining our Mormon beliefs to our friends. See other articles in this series. To celebrate the anniversary of The Family: A Proclamation to the World, bloggers from all over the web are coming together to share...Video: The Strength of a Family
In this video, “The Strength of a Family,” Seth Adam Smith tells the story of his older brother being burned. This powerful story shows the power of family during difficult times. Is there a family you know who is going through hard times who could be...
Movie Reviews For Families
We have talked before about selecting movies that are uplifting and portray good family values–for example, “Using Movies From the Lord’s Side of the Line,” “Best Positive/Uplifting Movies Ever,” and “Taking Control Back from...
Humor U: Clean Stand-up Comedy
Humor U is the largest comedy club between New York and Los Angeles, and the cleanest in the world. Humor U is made up of over two dozen stand-up comedians who are all BYU students or alumni. Humor U performs over 40 shows a year and wins comedy competitions around...Mormon Message Video “Expressions of Love”
Couples of all ages share the many ways they have found to express love for each other in this new Mormon Message video “Expressions of Love”. Can you think of a friend who could benefit from this message? If so, please pass it along.Follow on social media