Culture and the gospel, in everyday life — from the Family Proclamation.https://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/en-ushttps://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/the-greatest-power-no-one-talks-about/https://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/the-greatest-power-no-one-talks-about/Has our culture mistaken one of women's greatest strengths for a weakness? This compelling message explores why motherhood is an extraordinary privilege and a reflection of something deeply divine.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:40:00 GMThttps://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/young-adults-gen-z-craving-absolute-truth-clarity-and-mentoring/https://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/young-adults-gen-z-craving-absolute-truth-clarity-and-mentoring/This Gen Z panel of Evangelical young adults say they are “craving” absolute truth, discipleship, and community.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:17:00 GMTyouth-and-young-adultshttps://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/as-his-people-how-are-we-doing/https://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/as-his-people-how-are-we-doing/Baptism is often taught as the way to become clean. It is, and so much more. When we are baptized: * We become part of the ​​​fold​ of God, to be called his people * and are willing to bear one another’s burdens, * ​​​and are ​​​willing​ to mourn with those that ​​​mourn​ * andThu, 26 Jan 2023 17:39:54 GMTdoctrinerelatable-blog-postshttps://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/introducing-the-all-about-families-lesson-plans/https://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/introducing-the-all-about-families-lesson-plans/We’re excited to introduce brand new lesson plans on areas of the family proclamation that seem to be the most pressing for the rising generation. Keep reading to find out more!Mon, 06 Dec 2021 03:53:41 GMTall-about-families-lesson-planshttps://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/research-release-young-adults-understanding-about-the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world/https://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/research-release-young-adults-understanding-about-the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world/Earlier this year, our team and partner organization, the Family Literacy Project™, conducted a survey among U.S. Latter-day Saint young adults from 34 states. They answered questions about the doctrines and principles taught in “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.” Each paragraph was broken…Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:10:00 GMTresearchyouth-and-young-adultshttps://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/sharon-eubank-the-role-of-the-family-in-humanitarian-crises/https://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/sharon-eubank-the-role-of-the-family-in-humanitarian-crises/Recently, Sharon Eubank, President of Latter-day Saint Charities, and Lolis Maria Salas Montes, Executive Director of the Department of Children, Adolescents, and Youth (DINAF) with the government of Honduras, shared best practices of faith-based organizations working in tandem with governments o…Sun, 28 Mar 2021 19:43:36 GMTfamilyunited-nationshttps://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/latter-day-saint-charities-quotes-the-family-proclamation-in-recent-united-nations-statement/https://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/latter-day-saint-charities-quotes-the-family-proclamation-in-recent-united-nations-statement/Did you know that Latter-day Saint Charities does work at the United Nations? It is considered a non-governmental organization with consultative status in the Economic and Social Council. Each of these annual commissions provide the opportunity for NGO’s like LDS Charities to submit statements an…Sat, 27 Feb 2021 20:12:09 GMTfamily-advocacyunited-nationshttps://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/christians-must-use-storytelling-persuasiveness-and-courage-to-engage-in-our-culture-ryan-anderson/https://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/christians-must-use-storytelling-persuasiveness-and-courage-to-engage-in-our-culture-ryan-anderson/Renowned family and religious liberty scholar Ryan Anderson is urging Christians to employ the power of storytelling in an increasingly contentious culture on social issues. Messaging eternal truths with courage and persuasiveness must be done through the power of stories.Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:03:08 GMTfamily-advocacyhttps://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/church-concern-over-youth-and-young-adults-moving-from-lost-and-found-to-scattered-to-gathered/https://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/church-concern-over-youth-and-young-adults-moving-from-lost-and-found-to-scattered-to-gathered/Panelists in a recent Seminaries & Institute Training Broadcast shared their concern about losing youth and young adults. However, instead of using the terms “lost” and “found” in this context, Chad Webb taught that “scattered” and “gathered” better describe the urgent need to gather an entire ge…Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:55:35 GMTyouth-and-young-adultshttps://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/elder-bednar-the-fire-of-the-temple-covenants-will-help-you-through-any-adversity/https://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/elder-bednar-the-fire-of-the-temple-covenants-will-help-you-through-any-adversity/“Though we have rightly applauded our ancestors for their spiritual achievements (and do not and must not discount them now), those of us who prevail today will have done no small thing. The special spirits who have been reserved to live in this time of challenges and who overcome [adversity] wil…Fri, 29 Jan 2021 20:28:10 GMTtempleshttps://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/a-message-of-urgency-from-president-russell-m-nelson/https://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/a-message-of-urgency-from-president-russell-m-nelson/The world has never needed a prophet of God more than we do now. With increased feelings of urgency, we look to President Russell M. Nelson to learn how to navigate this fast-changing world we suddenly find ourselves in. So what is he saying right now? What is he asking us to do—right now? InThu, 14 Jan 2021 16:21:33 GMTprophetssocietyhttps://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/how-covid-is-changing-the-worlds-children-and-their-religion/https://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/how-covid-is-changing-the-worlds-children-and-their-religion/This summer, the BBC reported that the pandemic’s disruption on our children may “follow them for the rest of their lives.” The article focuses on the negative impacts of the pandemic, like school, mental health and socializing. It didn’t, however, mention the effects of children and youth missin…Mon, 04 Jan 2021 05:15:22 GMTchildrenyouth-and-young-adultshttps://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/how-a-rare-christmas-star-coming-on-dec-21-relates-to-the-family-proclamation/https://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/how-a-rare-christmas-star-coming-on-dec-21-relates-to-the-family-proclamation/This week, Forbes published an article titled “A Spectacularly Rare ‘Christmas Star’ Is Coming In December As Two Worlds Align After Sunset.” Here, Patrick Hartigan, astronomer at Rice University, explains that on December 21, Jupiter and Saturn will align for the first time since the Middle Ages…Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:49:05 GMTprophetshttps://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/tad-callisters-speech-to-the-mayflower-society-on-faith-and-family/https://beta.thefamilyproclamation.org/blog/tad-callisters-speech-to-the-mayflower-society-on-faith-and-family/For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the family is central to our faith. In fact, we have a theology of the family. Faith and family are deeply embedded into everything we do, from temples to genealogy and missionary work. It’s what we’re all about. The family proclamat…Tue, 01 Dec 2020 08:00:13 GMTfamily