Simple FHE Ideas: Gratitude
One of the great keys to happiness is to learn to have an “attitude of gratitude” and a thankful heart, recognizing all God has blessed us with. With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, here is an easy...
View ArticleSimple FHE Ideas: Bullying
Seven years after I wrote Bullying in Church, the post came screaming back to life. That traffic (not coincidentally, I’m sure) coincided with the release of the Mormon Moment video titled, “Bullying –...
View ArticleSimple FHE Ideas: Fasting
Fasting is not my children’s favorite word. To be honest, it isn’t mine either. But about 15 years ago — when our kids were really struggling with trying to fast — we had this family home evening...
View ArticleSimple FHE Ideas: Choices
Jeffrey R. Holland said: There are times when the only way to get from A to C is by way of B. And B can sometimes give you a good kick in the teeth. There have been times in my life — very important,...
View ArticleSimple FHE Ideas: General Conference Roundup
We love General Conference so much around here. I wish we had in quarterly or more. I’ve had personal witness about how acting on prophetic and authoritative counsel can change our lives. But in spite...
View ArticleSimple FHE Ideas: Repentance
You may have lived through the awful, error-filled object lessons that I did in Sunday School or seminary. Here are some examples of what not to do to teach children or anyone about sin and repentance:...
View ArticleSimple FHE Ideas: Agency and Freedom
My early adulthood made it easy believe that God was a magical genie. If I prayed hard enough and worked hard enough and had just the right amount of faith mixed in, I could do anything or have...
View ArticleSimple FHE Ideas: Spiritual Habits
The day after BYU finals ended, our entire family sat down for a family counsel. We try to have one every Sunday afternoon, but this extra meeting was called to get us jump started on a good summer....
View ArticleSimple FHE Ideas: Real Heroes
The world is full of idols, athletes, entertainers, people famous for no reason at all, and people famous for all the wrong reasons. It’s easy for our kids to get lost in the glamour and glitz and to...
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