Protection in the Family- L. Tom Perry

It's Just My Nature

I'm including this book because I love books that explore different personality types.  

The thing I love about this book is that I can actually see these personalities in my family.

Understanding more about personalities helps me to appreciate natural strengths,
and also appreciate  what I might consider weakness in people.
I've learned that some things that we view as weaknesses, are actually strengths.
Thank heavens we're not all the same!    

The Power of Covenants- D. Todd Christofferson

"We enter into covenants by priesthood ordinances, sacred rituals that God has ordained for us to manifest our commitment. Our foundational covenant, for example, the one in which we first pledge our willingness to take upon us the name of Christ, is confirmed by the ordinance of baptism. It is done individually, by name. By this ordinance, we become part of the covenant people of the Lord and heirs of the celestial kingdom of God."

"When we have entered into divine covenants, the Holy Ghost is our comforter, our guide, and our companion. The fruits of the Holy Spirit are “the peaceable things of immortal glory; the truth of all things; that which quickeneth all things, which maketh alive all things; that which knoweth all things, and hath all power according to wisdom, mercy, truth, justice, and judgment”. The gifts of the Holy Spirit are testimony, faith, knowledge, wisdom, revelations, miracles, healing, and charity, to name but a few." 

Two Great Books that will strengthen family relationships

These two books helped me so much at a very difficult time in my marriage.  

Whatever it takes to help marriage be the best it can be, do it!!  

Expressions of Love

Marriage is Essential to His Eternal Plan- David A. Bednar

Two compelling doctrinal reasons help us to understand why eternal marriage is essential to the Father’s plan.

Reason 1: The natures of male and female spirits complete and perfect each other, and therefore men and women are intended to progress together toward exaltation.

Reason 2: By divine design, both a man and a woman are needed to bring children into mortality and to provide the best setting for the rearing and nurturing of children.

How to Hug a Teenage Porcupine

This is a CD for families that I can listen to over and over.  

It's not just good for teens, it's good for all relationships.  

One of my favorite quotes is "Take your frustrations to the Lord and your love to your family."

This counsel has helped me so much with all of my family relationships. 

You won't regret the time spent listening to this three-talk set.