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General Conference: “Divorce”

In his talk “Divorce” Elder Dallin H Oaks speaks about how divorce has affected the members of the church. He speaks to those who have been divorced, then to those who may be considering divorce and to those who are contemplating getting married. Elder Oaks emphasizes the importance of eternal marriage the commitments that you make when you enter into these covenants. Elder Oaks opens his talk by pointing out how commonplace divorce has become in the world. He laments the fact that divorces have become so common. He points out that people look at marriage as a contract that … Continue reading →

Committing to Eternal Marriage

Eternal marriage is a wonderful blessing of being a Latter-Day Saint. It is important to remain worthy, so that you will be able to marry in the temple when the time comes. Once you have achieved the goal of a temple marriage, it is important to continue to live so that you are temple worthy. Here are five ideas to help you to strengthen your eternal marriage. 1) Once you are married in the temple go regularly. You should also take time to remember the covenants you made in the temple. You can easily do this by doing sealings around … Continue reading →

Pray and Plan to Help Your Family

The family is a very important part of our church. Each family is essential in the plan of salvation. “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” states: “Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. ‘Children are an heritage of the Lord’ (Psalms 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, to teach them to love and serve one another, to observe the commandments of God and to be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and … Continue reading →

The Atonement and Forgiveness in Marriage

There will come a point in your marriage when you end up fighting with your spouse. There may be a time when your spouse does something that may hurt you deeply and may make it difficult to trust him. It is important to realize that forgiveness is essential in any marriage. When members of the church get married, we do so with eternity in mind. Can you imagine being married and holding a grudge for all eternity? Your marriage will not last that long if you decide to hold on to past feelings of hurt and anger. Even if you … Continue reading →

Five Spiritual Gifts to Give Your Spouse for Christmas

The holiday season is a very hectic time for most families. In some ways the time can cause a bigger stress to a marriage instead of bringing the closeness that the true meaning of the holiday season would bring. Gift giving quickly focuses on the commercial rather than the spiritual aspects of Christmas. Here are five spiritual Christmas presents you may consider giving to your spouse. 1) One great gift is to give your spouse the opportunity to attend the temple. Ideally this would be done together, but it may difficult depending on your circumstances. If you live farther away … Continue reading →

Finding Balance in Your Marriage

It can be difficult to find a healthy balance in your marriage when it comes to meeting your needs as a couple, each spouse’s individual needs, and the needs of the children. This can especially difficult when you take into consideration the importance that the LDS faith puts on family. It is important to remember that marriage is the foundation of the family. It is what family unity is based on. A healthy marriage will help you to get through the trials that you face as a family. It will bring your children comfort. And it will bring you and … Continue reading →

Gospel Centered Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage

It is important to take the time to strengthen your marriage, so that your family can remain strong. If you and your spouse have a happy marriage this will lead to a happier family. Your children will feel more secure in their family relationships and confident in their family security. The church has instructed us on the importance of strengthening this relationship. Here are five ways to keep the relationship strong. 1- You should pray together. It is important to remember to have couple prayer in the morning and in the evening. This is a time when you can pray … Continue reading →