by Lisa M. | Oct 24, 2013 | Marriage
In today’s world, living together without the commitment of marriage is common. The key words, however, are “without the commitment.” According to a new study, couples who cohabitate without tying the knot often lack commitment to each other—and men and women tend to...
by | Apr 17, 2007 | Covenants, Learning, Love, Marriage, Temples
Wayne E. Brikey, in Making Sense of Suffering, compared our discipleship to Christ to a marriage. Marriage can be difficult, and in those hard times, we need to reaffirm our commitment. Similarly, when being a member of the Mormon Church isn’t as perfect as we may...
by | Apr 10, 2007 | Families, Family Harmony, Jesus Christ, Love, Marriage
Many in the world disregard marriage as either a prison or a fleeting attachment. In Mormon doctrine, on the other hand, marriage is sacred, and there is happiness and fulfillment to be found in marriage that cannot be found elsewhere. Life together isn’t...
by | Apr 2, 2007 | Children, Families, Marriage, Motherhood, Women
“You women, be good women, be good mothers. Be kind and gracious and generous. Strengthen your children with your faith and your testimony. Lift them up. Help them to walk through the troubled ways of the world as they grow in this very difficult age. Support,...
by | Mar 26, 2007 | Children, Families, Learning, Marriage
A Spanish proverb states that the husband and the wife do the last bit of “bringing up.” Each of us depends on those around us to teach us how to be better people, whether by trying our willingness to act as Jesus Christ would, or by being an example to us. In the...
by | Nov 16, 2006 | Families, Marriage
Marriage is very important for most people, but this should be even more important for members of the Mormon Church since they believe in eternal marriage. There are certain myths that are prevalent among people in our society and even in the Church that can mislead...