“Marriage is the foundry for social order, the fountain of virtue, and the foundation for eternal exaltation. Marriage has been divinely designated as an eternal and everlasting covenant. Marriage is sanctified when it is cherished and honored in holiness. That union is not merely between husband and wife; it embraces a partnership with God.” —Russell M. Nelson, “Nurturing Marriage,” Ensign, May 2006, 36

I read this talk while studying for one of my assignments this week, and wanted to save it to remind me of the things I need to do to keep my family or myself from becoming ‘lost’.  The whole talk is great but I have copied below the section that stood out the most to me.  (Sorry it is so long, but I loved it all!!  🙂 ELDER M. RUSSELL BALLARD, “THAT THE LOST MAY BE FOUND”, APRIL 2012 GENERAL CONFERENCE: So what can we do to not become lost? First, may I suggest that we prioritize. Put everything you do outside the home in subjection to and in support of what happens…

I found this great article by Bonnie L. Oscarson called “Defy Gravity: Go Forward with Faith”. I wanted to save it for myself to remember to continue to have faith no matter the obstacles. I hope you enjoy it as well!