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FDREL-200 "The Eternal Family"
I am attending a BYU-Idaho, a church school, and one of the required classes that I am taking is "The Eternal Family". The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, of which I am a member, focuses...
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Eternal Truths
I was talking to a great friend who stated something to the fact that, "You can't really know if something is true." I had to respectfully disagree. President Uchtdorf (2013) asked, "Is it possible to...
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Gender & Eternal Identity
Quotes from Elder David A. Bednar's talk Marriage Is Essential to His Eternal Plan,"Gender is an essential characteristics of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose" and in...
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Covenants & Ordinances
"Sacred ordinances and covenantsavailable in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally." (Proclamation) Elder Christofferson...
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Law of Chastity and Sanctity of Life
"We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife." (Proclamation)President Spencer W....
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Happiness in Family Life
One of the biggest take-aways I had from this section was the importance of being consistent as parents. Elder Bednar taught, "Each family prayer, each episode of family scripture study, and each...
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Protect the Family!
The definition of the "traditional family" is changing in our society. I believe that "God has commanded that marriage be between a man and woman lawfully wedding as husband and wife." I believe this...
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I decided to do a blog for my Capstone project because I wanted a place to record all the wonderful things I was learning or re-learning. I have been a converted member of the church my entire life,...
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What About the Children?
“Throughout history, marriage has first and foremost been an institution for procreation and raising children. It has provided the cultural tie that seeks to connect the father to his children by...
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REBECCA, dissenting
In October 2014, the majority of the Supreme Court of the United States of America ruled to allow same-sex marriage, quoting Cicero, “The first bond of society is marriage; next, children; and then the...
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Marriage Models
Lacking in our society are marriages that stand out as models for others to follow. In the first place, it is hard to find people who have been married for a significant amount of time. When you do...
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Changing Me
Finding out we were pregnant with twins sent me into some serious self-reflection. How was I going to be able to handle this? How would it affect our other children? Was our marriage as strong as it...
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Principle 1: Enhancing Your Love Maps
"There are few greater gifts a couple can give each other than the joy that comes from feeling known and understood." (John Gottman) For this reason, Gottman's first principle requires a couple to...
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"The Antidote to Contempt"
Principle 2: Nurture Your Fondness and AdmirationIf, sadly, you've recognized the "four horsemen" in your marraige, there is hope! Gottman states, "...fondness and admiration are antidotes for...
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Small & Simple Things
Principle 3: Turn Toward Each Other Instead of AwayIn the Book of Mormon, Alma teaches us a profound truth, "that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass;" (Alma 37:6) In Gottman's...
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Looking for the Good!
Growing up with brothers and a single dad, (his Mom passed away when he was young) there wasn't much “feelings sharing” going on in my husband's childhood. If things aren't right between us, he tends...
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Humility and Gratitude
Principle 4: Let Your Partner Influence You"...Emotionally intelligent (spouses) have figured out the one big thing: how to convey honor and respect." (John Gottman)What would keep someone from...
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Giving Our All!
My Mother has always thought me a much better person than I really am. She focuses on my good qualities and makes me feel like I am doing a great job at succeeding in life. She motivates me to become...
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Soften Your Start-Up!
"Avoiding conflict over a perpetual problem leads to emotional disengagement. The couple's trust in each other and the relationship declines as they become increasingly trapped in the negativity..."...
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Because He First Loved Us!
"At the heart of the Seven Principles approach is the simple truth that happy marriages are based on a deep friendship." (John Gottman) "I believe that the key to a healthy relationship is being a...
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Fidelity
The family is ordained of God. Marriage between a man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother...
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Unity through the Holy Ghost
Last week we had to turn in a paper addressing our marital strengths and weaknesses. Here's an excerpt from mine: "The area that my husband and I struggle in is dealing with conflict in our marriage....
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Accepting the Family that Created Your Spouse
"A couple is to become one in establishing their family as the basis of a righteous life. Latter-Day Saint husbands and wives leave behind their single life and establish their marriage as the first...
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Final Write Up for Marriage 300
IntroductionThis marriage class has been an answer to my prayers. It came at a time in my life when I had been humbled enough to be ready to accept what the Lord wanted to teach me. Studying John...
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FAML 220 - Parenting
My Introduction to my classmates:"My plate is wonderfully/chaotically full with a hard working & fun husband, 7 rambunctious & lovable kids (Bigs: 14 & 13, Littles: 7,5, 3, & Twins: 1...
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