by Family Search | Jul 12, 2019
From the FamilySearch Blog: Outside of the temple, the home is the most holy sanctuary there is—a place where families are counseled to maintain the spirit and to strengthen familial bonds. Committing to a family-focused Sabbath will sanctify its restorative power and...
by Larry Richman | Jan 7, 2019
Many people are asking themselves “Where Do I Start with Home-Centered Gospel Learning?” The Church offers many resources to help you tailor you strengthen gospel learning and living at home. Make sure that you are prepared for all of the changes in 2019....
by Larry Richman | Oct 6, 2018
As part of ongoing efforts to help Latter-day Saints “learn doctrine, strengthen faith, and foster greater personal worship,” President Russell M. Nelson announced adjustments to help balance and connect the unique and essential ways members worship and learn and live...
by Larry Richman | Apr 17, 2018
The Sabbath day is a day of reflection, service, renewing of our covenants, and serving God and others. Prophets have always encouraged us to honor the commandment to keep the Sabbath day holy and improve our Sabbath day worship. In his April 2015 general conference...
by Larry Richman | Aug 21, 2017
The Sabbath can be one of the sweetest, most rewarding times to do family history. The article “Sweeten the Sabbath with Family History” in this month’s Ensign and Liahona magazines give some family history activities that are great for Sundays. For...
by Larry Richman | Jun 10, 2016
The Sabbath is a special day, but it can be difficult to think of what a family with children of different ages can do to make Sunday a special, spiritual day. But those families that stick with it until they find their own ways to successfully celebrate the Sabbath...
by Larry Richman | Apr 29, 2016
The LDS.org blog has published the article “20 Do’s for Making the Sabbath a Delight” with a list of 20 great ideas on things to do on the Sabbath Day. Since Church leaders issued the call for better Sabbath day observance a year ago, many individuals and...
by Larry Richman | Apr 15, 2016
This Sunday, the Church begins a new social media push for the Sabbath day initiative. The theme is “#HisDay is for the most important things.” The hope is that many members will post about why Sunday is more than just another day for them. #HisDay is a...
by Larry Richman | Aug 27, 2015
With the challenges in the world around us, honoring the Sabbath helps us to stay spiritually strong. The article “The Sabbath Is a Delight” gives 5 ways to make your Sundays more meaningful. (From the August Liahona). The article “Five Ways to...
by Larry Richman | Jul 6, 2015
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are urging members around the world to improve their observance of the Sabbath day. In training meetings this year, leaders are receiving instruction on the topic of strengthening faith in God by observing the...
by Larry Richman | Jan 17, 2015
Having trouble finding appropriate activities for the Sabbath day? Family history is a great Sunday activity to get the family engaged. Here are three simple ideas you can use with your family: Find a name and take it to the temple. See a simple way to find your...