You + Me = We

Building Relationships Relationships are important, especially when it comes to family. They are eternal bonds that are built upon trust and devotion. When families work together they are laying the foundation for eternal relationships. Relationships are hard and take work but when people are willing to put forth effort then they can achieve goals and be better communicators. Often we find differences in relationships in the way we communicate, act and respond. In "Creating Healthy Ties With In-Laws and Extended Families" it says, "Difference is something that can be anticipated and even looked forward to because of its potential for creating growth in family members. Prayer, fasting, and loving long-suffering are the best remedies when differences...bother us." As we acknowledge and work through differences and trials together it can bring greater bonds in families and marriages. Being married is one of the hardest but most rewarding relationships. Not only ...

Unity in the Gospel In our desire to be united as couples, families and saints we can turn to the Lord for direction. We can learn the importance and skills necessary from gospel principles. In a talk by Henry B. Eyring titled, "That We May Be One" he tells about different ways that we can learn and train ourselves in being united. He teaches us that by living close to the Spirit and being worthy of it helps us to be united with the Lord and be one in purpose. We find this throughout the gospel, in so many cases we are united in purpose. Elder Eyring also gave a warning against pride which is an easy destroyer of unity. When we let the small prideful things get in the way we might be left with hurt and disappoint. Elder Eyring said, “ A unity which comes to a family or to a people softened by the Spirit will bring great power. With that power will come recognition from the world. Whether that recognition brings praise or envy, it could lead us to pride. That would offend...

Pornography's Destructive Power Pornography is an addictive and destructive behavior that has the ability to ruin a marriage. Those who engage in this behavior often feel trapped and often hide things from those around them. As Victor Cline said in our reading this week, "The big problem with pornography is that it presents sex out of context. It presents sex in an untrue manner and creates an image that sex exists as an entity all by itself. This, or course, is not the way real life usually is…Pornography is counterfeit sex. It’s sex without affection and tenderness and dedication; and most of all, for Latter-day Saints, pornography is without an understanding of the purpose of sex and how it relates to the eternal scheme of things." Satan knows our weaknesses and he feeds on the small strike of a match and turns our problems into full blown bonfires of burdens. We have dealt with the problem of pornography in our own home. As we have worked through the years an...