TrendZion

Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.

1. 1919·Joseph F. Smith·Prophet
   The incident which more particularly specialized this departure of President Kimball to my mind, was the fact that my brother John, now the patriarch, and then a boy of about twelve years, accompanied President Kimball and family on their pilgrimage into the unknown wilderness, leaving us in Nauvoo in great fear and doubt as to whether we should ever see them again or not. This made an indelible impression upon my mind, and ever since there seemed to be inseverable ties connecting us with President Kimball and his family.
   Gospel Doctrine — apostle_bookcopy citation
2. 1976·Howard W. Hunter·Apostle
   We pray that Satan’s efforts will be thwarted, that personal lives can be peaceful and calm, that families can be close and concerned with every member, that wards and stakes, branches and districts can form the great body of Christ, meeting every need, soothing every hurt, healing every wound until the whole world, as Nephi pleaded, will “press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. …
   That We May Be One — cojccopy citation
3. 1983·James E. Faust·Apostle
   The presence of the father in the home, coupled with one or both of the parents being active in Church, and with discipline in the home, seems to produce stable, strong families.
   Enriching Family Life — cojccopy citation
4. 1987·L. Tom Perry·Apostle
   “And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a jubile unto you; and ye shall return every man unto his possession, and ye shall return every man unto his family” ( Lev. 25:3–4, 8–10 ).
   “A Meaningful Celebration” — cojccopy citation
5. 1993·Gordon B. Hinckley·Apostle
   I thank the Lord for the spirit of this missionary work, which dwells in the hearts and homes of our people throughout the world. No sacrifice is too great for families to send a son or daughter into the field.
   My Testimony — cojccopy citation
6. 1998·Boyd K. Packer·Apostle
   The ward council is the perfect place to establish the balance between home and Church. Here the brethren of the priesthood, themselves fathers, and sisters of the auxiliaries, themselves mothers, can, with inspired insight, coordinate the work of the organizations, each of which serves different members of the family.
   Parents in Zion — cojccopy citation