Increase your understanding of the Lord’s purpose for families and of the blessings He makes available to them.

Families Can Be Together Forever

Carole M. Stephens uses the words of a Primary song to teach about the role of the family—our earthly family and our heavenly family—in God’s plan.

The Family Is of God

Elder Oaks describes how the doctrine in the family proclamation helps prepare us for exaltation and guides us through modern challenges that face the family.

The Plan and the Proclamation

D. Todd Christofferson discusses the importance of marriage between a man and a woman and its place in God’s plan of happiness.

Why Marriage, Why Family

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January 12 | Why Are Marriage and Family Important?