Experience some of the final memories and life stories from President M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Family Discovery Session 2024 | President M. Russell Ballard

Temple and family history work can provide you with purpose and strength as you selflessly engage in it. It can also help you understand that you are precious in the eyes of God.

The Promised Blessings of Temple and Family History Work 2

When we share precious pieces of family history with our children we help to anchor them in the plan and provide them with what they need to survive the storms of life.

The Taproot that Anchors Us

The first and second great commandments are all about relationships. As we foster family relationships and know and understand our family history, we are able to take the gospel from our heads to our hearts.

From the Head to the Heart

President Russell M. Nelson recounts a personal family history story that bears testimony of the importance of temple and family history work for all families.

A Visit from Father

Elder Bradley D. Foster teaches the importance of seeking and learning our family story and the blessings offered to our whole family for doing family history.

Elder Bradley D. Foster: Looking Back Prepares Us to Go Forward

Highlights from President Henry B. Eyring's General Conference Talk Gathering the Families of God.

Gathering God's Family

This is a summary of Elder Renlund’s presentation at 2016 Family Discovery Day with his wife and daughter. He spoke of the power that comes to us as we accept the temple challenge.

Elder Renlund Promises Power with #TempleChallenge

Elder Quentin L. Cook teaches the blessings that come to families as they discover their family history together.

Our Father's Plan Is About Families

Family History is one of the many things we can do to observe and find delight on the Sabbath day.

Make the Sabbath a Delight by Finding Your Ancestors

Two apostles testify of the blessings that await the rising generation as they bring ordinances and covenants to all the families of the earth.

All the Families of the Earth

President and Sister Oaks teach about the power and joy of discovering, gathering and connecting our families eternally.

Connected to Eternal Families

Elder Renlund and his family discuss the prophet Ezekiel's vision of the waters flowing from the house of the Lord. The river of water represents blessings, which flow from the temples to heal families and give them life.

And the River Will Grow

Elder Bradley D. Foster explains each of our roles in gathering God's children on both sides of the veil.

Gatherers in the Kingdom

Modern apostles, including David A. Bednar, Quentin L. Cook, Neil L. Andersen and Dale G. Renlund have promised many powerful blessings to those who participate in Family History and Temple Service.

The Promised Blessings of Temple and Family History Work

President Russell M. Nelson and his wife Wendy challenge church members to make the sacrifice of time that will bring great blessings.

A Sacrifice of Time

In a world that often celebrates the extraordinary, watch people who've led seemingly ordinary lives through their own eyes, are reminded of the mark they’ve left on the hearts of their loved ones.  

Your Story is More Important Than You Think

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