TrendZion

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

1. 1914·Orson F. Whitney·Apostle
   Born of God.--To be "born of God" literally means to come forth from God. "Born of woman" has a like significance. We have a Father and a Mother in heaven, in whose image man was created, male and female. We came forth from them--were begotten and born of them in the spirit, as much so as we were afterwards begotten and born in the flesh; and we must be begotten and born again, in the similitude of those other begettings and births, or we cannot regain the presence of our eternal Father and Mother.
   Gospel Themes — apostle_bookcopy citation
2. 1921·Orson F. Whitney·Apostle
   Begotten and Born of God.--We have a Father and a Mother in heaven, in whose image we were created, male and female. We were begotten and born in the spirit before we were begotten and born in the flesh; and we must be begotten and born again, in the similitude of those earlier begettings and births, or we cannot regain the presence of our eternal Father and Mother.
   Saturday Night Thoughts — apostle_bookcopy citation
3. 1978·Spencer W. Kimball·Prophet
   This is a partnership. God and his creation. The Primary song says, “I am a child of God.” Born with a noble birthright. God is your father. He loves you. He and your mother in heaven value you beyond any measure. They gave your eternal intelligence spirit form, just as your earthly mother and father have given you a mortal body. You are unique. One of a kind, made of the eternal intelligence which gives you claim upon eternal life.
   Privileges and Responsibilities of Sisters — cojccopy citation
4. 1978·Neal A. Maxwell·Apostle
   Finally, remember: When we return to our real home, it will be with the “mutual approbation” of those who reign in the “royal courts on high.” There we will find beauty such as mortal “eye hath not seen”; we will hear sounds of surpassing music which mortal “ear hath not heard.” Could such a regal homecoming be possible without the anticipatory arrangements of a Heavenly Mother?
   The Women of God — cojccopy citation
5. 1991·Gordon B. Hinckley·Apostle
   “I suppose those … who use this expression and who try to further its use are well-meaning, but they are misguided. The fact that we do not pray to our Mother in Heaven in no way belittles or denigrates her.”
   Daughters of God — cojccopy citation
6. 1991·Gordon B. Hinckley·Apostle
   “It has been said that the Prophet Joseph Smith made no correction to what Sister Snow had written. Therefore, we have a Mother in Heaven. Therefore, [some assume] that we may appropriately pray to her.
   Daughters of God — cojccopy citation