Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints

How to Talk With Your Kids About the Gospel

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:00:27 GMT

As parents, it’s our job to teach our children about the gospel. But a gospel discussion doesn’t have to be formal. The Ensign article “How Do I Talk to My Kids about the Gospel in Everyday Ways?” provides ideas for weaving gospel discussions into daily life.

The article provides

7 ways to start a conversation (see this graphic diagram)
7 informal talking times
Thoughts and tips on how to talk with your children about gospel topics

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Video: What Latter-day Saints Believe About Where We Came From

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:00:13 GMT

Before birth, all people lived with God as spirits. We can’t remember that because this life is a time for testing our faith in God and our desire to live His commandments. And our choices here will determine if we live with God again. The Church video “Where Did We Come From? ” helps you understand more about our premortal life.

Some of life’s greatest questions are “Where did we come from?” and “Where are we going?” Ancient and modern prophets have revealed the answers to those questions. Mormons—members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—believe that before birth, everyone on earth lived as spirits with God, our Heavenly Father.

As His spirit children, we learned from God about His plan to give each of us a physical body on earth. We also learned that the memory of our pre-earth life would be erased, and we would be unable to remember our experiences from before birth. This allows our lives to be a time of testing—a chance to learn about God, develop faith in Him, and choose to follow His commandments.

Some people have a hard time understanding that their existence before life on earth could be forgotten. But the fact that we don’t remember our first years of early childhood doesn’t mean we didn’t exist. And so it is with our premortal existence. Both our premortal and earth experiences are part of God’s plan to bless us and give us an opportunity to return to live with Him again.

Learn more in the following Gospel Topics:

Watch other videos in the “Now You Know” video series.

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Making Social Media a Positive Place

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:00:07 GMT

Social media can offer enriching experiences and the opportunity to spread the gospel message. But it can also give us experiences that weaken us spiritually, lead us to judge others in unrighteous ways, and cause us to lose sight of who we truly are.

It’s easy to compare ourselves or our lives to what we see on social media, but we can learn to use social media to create a positive space where we resist judging ourselves or others, gain confidence in ourselves, and most importantly, convey to others, through our example, the happiness that the gospel of Jesus Christ brings.

The Young Adults section of the December Ensign has a number of articles to help us learn to use social media in positive ways:

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Resources to Use When Calling Members to New Callings

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:00:35 GMT

The Church provides many resources to orient and train members who are called into leadership positions. Often, members don’t know about these resources.

Below is a list of key resources that members can use immediately after they are called (before they are sustained and set apart), during the first few months of their service as they learn to function effectively, and throughout their service as they continue to learn and improve.

Calling Instructions

The Callings section of the Church website and Gospel Library app provides specific instructions for major callings. This section explains what to do before leaders are sustained and after they are sustained and set apart. Quick-start guides help get leaders up-to-speed quickly, giving them an overview of what to focus on, who they work with, and what resources are available to them. You can find the Callings section in the following places:

Online at ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Click “Serve,” then “Callings,” then “Instruction for My Calling.”
Gospel Library app. Tap “Handbooks and Callings,” then choose “Ward or Branch Callings” or “Stake or District Callings.”

General Handbook

The General Handbook provides guidance for all Church organizations. You can access it as follows:

Online at ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Click “Serve,” then “Callings,” then “Handbooks and Callings, then “General Handbook.”
Gospel Library app. Tap “Handbooks and Callings,” then “General Handbook.”

Member and Leader Responsibilities Videos

Short video presentations for various callings. Also explains ways to adapt during periods when meetings and activities need to be adjusted for local circumstances. You can access these videos as follows:

Online at ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Gospel Library app. Tap “Handbooks and Callings,” then “Member and Leader Responsibilities.”

Handout

LDS365.com has prepared a handout that bishoprics and stake presidencies could print and have on hand to give to people as you call them to serve. Download a printable PDF version.

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You Are Living in Historic Times. Record It!

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:00:18 GMT

Wouldn’t you love to hear an ancestor talk about sailing on the Titanic, fighting in the trenches during World War I, or being part of some other historic event?

Well, guess what—you are living through a historic event right now! Your future family members will love to listen to your stories about the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020.

So today, record yourself talking about your experiences using the FamilySearch Memories app (available for iOS or Android). Find the microphone icon on the menu bar at the top. Or click the green add button and then select “Record Audio.”

Read the rest of the article “You Are Living in Historic Times. Record It!” from the Gospel Living app for tips on how to use the FamilySearch Memories app to record your experiences in the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Including Everyone In the Church of Jesus Christ

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 13:00:07 GMT

How can we help make the journey to the chapel doors feel less anxious and lonely for others? For many, their experiences, family realities, or circumstances may not reflect an imagined “ideal.”

How can we help people in these situations feel welcomed at church?

The sister, recently divorced, who hurts during discussions about marriage.
The young adult struggling with questions, pleading for answers.
The sister suffering from anxiety, feeling deep loneliness and fear.
The young black brother, uncomfortable as his class discusses incorrect understandings about race and priesthood.
The sister who has not yet married and feels it means she has no value.
The mother of a child with disabilities, worried that his involuntary movements are distracting to others.
The brother with same-sex attraction, contemplating leaving the Church as he struggles to understand his future.
The sister who worries how she’ll be judged by others as she takes her first tentative steps back to church.

Read suggestions in the article “Including Everyone” in this month’s new Liahona magazine. It’s just one example of the amazing articles about how to become better disciples of Christ.

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8 Family History Changes and Milestones

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 13:00:03 GMT

The following are eight recent milestones in family history work:

1. Increases in Indexing and Submission of Family Names

Family Search reported increases in family history work in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Comparing the first two quarters of 2019 to the first two quarters of 2020 there have been the following increases:

57% increase in the number of records indexed
30% increase in the number of indexing volunteers
24% increase in the number of names added
11% increase in the number of people adding names

2. 8 Billion Searchable Names

FamilySearch announced that their database of searchable names has reached 8 billion.

3. RootsTech Connect 2021 Will Reach 168 Countries

In 2021, the annual RootsTech conference will be held as a free, virtual worldwide event on February 25–27, 2021.

4. Missionary and Pioneer Databases Join Forces

The Missionary Database, which contains about 40,000 names, will be integrated with the Pioneer Database, which contains about 80,000 names. Learn more.

5. Adding Content from the Church History Catalog

A new FamilySearch feature lets you easily attach information found in the Church History Catalog to your FamilySearch record. Learn more.

6. A Gift after Devastation

When a fire gutted the Santo Niño de Pandacan Parish Church earlier this summer, hearts of Filipino parishioners broke. The fire claimed 190 years’ worth of parish data like baptismal and marriage records. In response, FamilySearch gathered previously microfilmed and digitized records dating back to 1778 and presented them to the Pandacan Church.

7. Saints by Sea

In July, FamilySearch launched a new campaign with Brigham Young University, “Saints by Sea: Latter-day Saint Immigration to America.” The project indexed records of 90,000 Latter-day Saints who immigrated to the United States between 1869 and 1932. Learn more.

8. Records from the Mayflower

FamilySearch and AmericanAncestors.org created the Mayflower Database, celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower sailing to the new world. The database lets you discover if you are one of an estimated 35 million descendants of those initial Mayflower passengers. Learn more.

Learn more about the above milestones in the LDS Living article, “7 exciting family history changes and milestones you may not have heard about.”

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More Chapters of General Handbook in 26 Languages

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 13:00:19 GMT

The Church has published additional chapters of the General Handbook in 26 languages. These chapters were previously published in English and are now available in 26 languages online and in the Gospel Library app.

These updates are part of an ongoing revision that is being published chapter-by-chapter every few months in English as soon as revisions are made, and in languages as soon as the translations are completed.

The introductory overview and the following chapters are now available in 26 languages:

Chapter 1: “God’s Plan and Your Role in the Work of Salvation and Exaltation”
Chapter 2: “Supporting Individuals and Families in the Work of Salvation and Exaltation”
Chapter 3: “Priesthood Principles”
Chapter 4: “Leadership in the Church of Jesus Christ”
Chapter 10: “Aaronic Priesthood Quorums”
Chapter 11: “Young Women”
Chapter 12: “Primary”
Chapter 15: “Seminaries and Institutes of Religion”
Chapter 18: “Priesthood Ordinances and Blessings”
Chapter 36: “Creating, Changing, and Naming New Units”
Chapter 37: “Specialized Stakes, Wards, and Branches”

These chapters are available in the following languages: Bislama; Cambodian; Cebuano; Chinese, simplified; Chinese, traditional; Danish; Dutch; English; Fijian; French; German; Hungarian; Italian; Japanese; Korean; Malagasy; Mongolian; Portuguese; Romanian; Russian; Samoan; Spanish; Swedish; Tagalog; Thai; Tongan; and Ukrainian.

Non-English-speaking units should continue to use the chapters in the existing Handbook 1 and Handbook 2 until translations of all the chapters in the new General Handbook are published.

The entire General Handbook will be available in 35 languages by mid-2021, with additional languages to follow.

Learn more:

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Friend to Friend Event Feb. 20, 2021 for Children, Parents, Primary Leaders, Teachers

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:00:34 GMT

Latter-day Saint children ages 3–11, their parents, and Primary leaders and teachers are invited to a “Friend to Friend” event on February 20, 2021.

This is a Face to Face–style event for children. It will include music and activities as well as messages by President Russell M. Nelson, members of the Primary General Presidency, and Elder Ulisses Soares.

During the event, children will be invited to participate in activities. It may help to have a piece of paper, drawing utensils, and scriptures nearby.

How to Watch

When:

Watch this event beginning on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. MST in English, ASL, Portuguese, and Spanish. You may view or download it any time after its initial launch.
Watch it beginning on March 13, 2021 in Cantonese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Russian. You may view or download it any time after its initial launch.

Who:

Parents may watch it with their children when convenient (during the live broadcast, during home evening, on Sunday, or at another time).
Primary leaders and teachers may share this event with children, especially those who may not be watching with their parents. The event could also be shown in a Primary activity where conditions permit.

How:

Broadcast on ChurchofJesusChrist.org, YouTube, Facebook, BYUtv, and other channels.
After the live broadcast, you may view or download it through face2face.ChurchofJesusChrist.org, YouTube, and other media.

Learn more on the event page.

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Scripture Notes: Advanced LDS Scripture Journaling Now Includes the Topical Guide

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:00:08 GMT

Scripture Notes is an app with powerful study tools to help you better understand the scriptures, make notes, and trigger more revelation from your studies. We’ve written previously about Scripture Notes, but now they have rebuilt the entire infrastructure of the app and added the Topical Guide.

Scripture Notes makes it possible to search the scriptures in greater depth and then save your thoughts, questions, and revelation. You can create personalized collections of verses with master notes, paste in your favorite quotes, and easily retrieve everything with powerful search features.

Flexible interface
Show/hide all notes for a chapter so you can see your notes while you’re reading the scriptures
Create your own footnotes or access the LDS footnotes
Create a collection of verses from a search and study them together with a master collection note
Powerful Boolean searches on verses, your notes, footnotes, and collection notes
Print reports of verses with notes from different views (chapters, search results, collection notes)

Watch the video “Introducing Scripture Notes” for a one-minute walk-through of the app.

Topical Guide

This updated version of Scripture Notes now includes the Church’s Topical Guide. Have you ever wanted to study topics in the Topical Guide—like all the entries on Jesus Christ—but then got intimidated by how tedious it is to manually look up over 2,000 verses? Your answer is here. Watch this video about how to study the Topical Guide using Scripture Notes:

Read the article The 3+ Levels of Topical Guide Study” to learn more about what you can do with the Topical Guide using Scripture Notes.

LDS365 has an an affiliate relationship with Scripture Notes from Living Tree Software to help you learn about the strength of these study tools.

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2021 Youth Theme Music and Other Resources Released

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:00:12 GMT

The Church has released the music album, music video, artwork, and other resources for the 2021 youth theme.

The youth are part of a great work. The Lord has invited you to join the greatest work on the earth. Read from youth leaders to learn how you can participate in this invitation.

Read “A Great Work,” an introduction to the 2021 youth theme from the Young Women and Young Men General Presidencies.
Lyrics and sheet music to “Great Work,” the 2021 Youth theme song
Download a printable copy of the 2021 Youth Theme Poster
More 2021 youth theme resources

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Primary General Presidency Special Message to Parents and Children

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 18:20:23 GMT

The Primary General Presidency has published a special video message about the importance of Primary and of children learning the gospel in the home.

Sister Joy D. Jones posted the following message on her Facebook page, along with the video that appears below:

“Dear children, parents, and Primary leaders, we miss being with our friends and teachers and talking about Jesus together. Please watch this important message, and consider how you can help the children in your life to have meaningful Primary experiences, no matter where or how they meet. Parents and teachers, we love you, and thank you for the tireless work you do for the children in your lives!

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Most-Read Articles on LDS365 During 2020

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 13:00:21 GMT

The following are the most-read articles on LDS365.com during the year 2020:

Please let us know in the comments below what kinds of articles you want to see more of in 2021.

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Latter-day Saint Courses of Study for 2021

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 13:00:57 GMT

With the new year, there are updates in the courses of study for Latter-day Saint homes and Church classes. This article lists the resources to be used in 2021. For most languages, these resources are available digitally in the Gospel Library app and at ComeFollowMe.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

Home

NEW Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: Doctrine and Covenants 2021

Relief Society and Elders Quorum

“Learning from General Conference Messages” (print version available in the conference issues of the Liahona)

Sunday School

NEW Come, Follow Me—For Sunday School: Doctrine and Covenants 2021 for adult and youth Sunday School classes

Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women

NEW Come, Follow Me—For Aaronic Priesthood Quorums and Young Women Classes: Doctrinal Topics 2021

Primary

Behold Your Little Ones: Nursery Manual for nursery Class (ages 18 months–2 years)
NEW Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Doctrine and Covenants 2021 for singing time and all Primary classes (ages 3–11)

For ideas on how to teach the Doctrine & Covenants to children, see “Prophets and Revelation” and other articles in the January issue of the Liahona.

To learn more about these resources:

Instructions for Curriculum 2021, which provides more details as well as instructions on what to use if these resources are not translated into your language.
“2021 Curriculum to Focus on Study of the Doctrine and Covenants“
“Doctrine and Covenants ‘Come, Follow Me’ in 2021 Will Be ‘More Than Church History,’ Sunday School General Presidency Says“

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How to Set New Year’s Resolutions

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:00:37 GMT

As you consider New Year’s resolutions, read three great articles about setting goals:

Here’s a chart that can walk you through the thought process of setting goals:

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6 Missionaries Share Powerful Version of "How Great Thou Art”

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:00:27 GMT

Missionaries from the San Antonio Mission perform an amazing a cappella rendition of the hymn “How Great Thou Art.”

The key message from these missionaries: “Our Heavenly Father’s love is so much more than we can comprehend.”

Watch this video, 6 Missionaries Share Powerful Version of “How Great Thou Art.”

See more missionary videos on the Called to Share YouTube channel.

Here is a list of other member-created videos we have shared. If you find other videos you think we should share, please post a comment below.

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New Worldwide "Friend” Magazine for Children in 48 Languages

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 13:00:12 GMT

Beginning in 2021, the Church’s updated children’s magazine the Friend will reach more than 90% of members’ children worldwide in 48 languages.

Previously, English speakers received three magazines—the Ensign for adults, the New Era for youth, and the Friend for children. Speakers of other languages received the Liahona, which included articles for adults, youth, and children.

Beginning in January 2021, three new magazines will be published worldwide in 48 languages—the Liahona for adults, For the Strength of Youth for youth, and the Friend for children.

The New Friend

While many of the beloved aspects of the Friend will remain the same, the magazine will enhance its reach by including even more real stories from children in each part of the world. This global focus will help children everywhere feel like they can relate to someone in the magazine, no matter where they are from.

In each issue, the Friend’s new tagline, “Following Jesus Together,” will be exemplified through messages that will help children follow Jesus Christ, the greatest friend of all.

Children can also anticipate fun new additions that will be seen in each issue. For example,

A new “Helping Hands around the World” story will demonstrate the potential that children have to change the world. Each story features real-life stories of children who are positively changing the world through their Christlike actions.
A new cartoon featuring Margo and Paolo will correlate with the Helping Hands story and be a constant feature in each of the magazine’s issues. This dynamic Brazilian duo will teach fun facts about different countries and challenge young readers to implement positive changes in their lives.
Each issue of the magazine will include two Church history cards that children can cut out and fold. When finished, one side will have the name and picture of the historical figure, while the other side will have quick facts and quotes. By the end of the year, readers will have gotten to know many notable figures in the Restoration.
Children will be able to see each member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles experience a different country as they dedicate temples and visit Church members virtually and in person, exemplifying Christlike service. They will also be able to see interactions between the Apostles and children just like them.
The tween section of the magazine will include stories about individuals who helped spread the gospel and strengthen the Church in their countries. Through these authentic stories, young people will be able to see how by small and simple measures, great things can come to pass.

Subscribe to the Friend

Subscribe to the Friend magazine or give a gift subscription at store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org in 48 languages.

Parents and, if needed, wards and branches are encouraged to help all children receive the Friend.

For more information, read the Newsroom article “The ‘Friend’ Magazine to Go Global in Its 50th Year With Features Directed to Children Worldwide .”

Read the LDS365 articles yesterday and the day before about the new Liahona and For the Strength of Youth magazines.

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New Worldwide "For the Strength of Youth” Magazine for Youth in 48 Languages

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:00:09 GMT

Beginning in January of 2021, the youth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will receive the new For the Strength of Youth magazine that will be translated into 48 languages and sent to about 150 countries on a more frequent basis.

Beginning in January 2021, three new magazines will be published worldwide in 48 languages—the Liahona for adults, For the Strength of Youth for youth, and the Friend for children.

The New For the Strength of Youth

This will be the first time that many youth (ages 11–18) outside of English-speaking countries will be able to subscribe to a magazine with messages specifically directed to them. Content will include messages written by prophets, apostles and other Church leaders, as well as testimonies and experiences from youth members around the world.

All doctrine, stories, and articles will be written with the needs of youth in mind. Youth will be able to see teenagers, just like them, actively engaging with the gospel and finding resolutions to their problems with the teachings of Jesus Christ.

For the Strength of Youth will seek to edify young people while embodying its tagline: “Finding joy in Christ” through its 32 colorful pages.

Digital Reach

In addition to changes with the printed magazine, For the Strength of Youth will provide digital-only articles that will be published online at ChurchofJesusChrist.org, in the Gospel Library app, in the Gospel Living app, and on the Church’s youth Instagram channel @StriveToBe. Aligned with the Church’s desire to be more global, now more readers than ever will be given access to authentic stories from youth written in countries like Zimbabwe, France, and Thailand.

Subscribe to For the Strength of Youth

Subscribe to the For the Strength of Youth magazine or give a gift subscription at store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org in 48 languages.

In coming months, For the Strength of Youth plans to provide the ability to sign up for notifications when new content is published.

For more information, read the Newsroom article “New Magazine ‘For the Strength of Youth’ Will Reach Latter-day Saint Teens in 140 Countries .”

Read yesterday’s LDS365 article about the Liahona and tomorrow’s article about the Friend magazines.

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New Worldwide "Liahona” Magazine for Adults in 48 Languages

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 13:00:08 GMT

Starting in January of 2021, the Ensign will be retired and the Liahona will become the Church’s magazine for all adult members worldwide.

Beginning in January 2021, three new magazines will be published worldwide in 48 languages—the Liahona for adults, For the Strength of Youth for youth, and the Friend for children.

The New Liahona

Readers of the new Liahona magazine can expect teachings from Church leaders, inspiring stories that demonstrate how to apply gospel principles, and articles that complement the Church-supported, home-centered lessons in Come, Follow Me.

New features in the Liahona this coming year will focus on aging faithfully, explaining gospel basics to new members, and helping all members feel a sense of belonging. You can also expect more parenting tips and articles on the roles of women in the restored Church. Each issue will also include articles on a specific topic that is similarly covered in both the Friend and For the Strength of Youth magazines to help family discussions. For example, in upcoming issues of all three magazines there will be age-appropriate articles on topics such as incarceration, disabilities, and mental health.

Most subscribers will also receive an insert in the middle of their magazine with stories and articles written in the country where members live.

Digital Reach

In addition to changes with the printed magazine, the Liahona will provide digital-only articles that will be published online at liahona.ChurchofJesusChrist.org and in the Gospel Library app. These additions will support that month’s topics as well as provide insights on other topics.

The digital articles will include the Young Adult (YA) Weekly section—articles created by young adults, for young adults. This section publishes new content weekly and tackles themes for young adults, such as healthy sexuality, mental health, overcoming doubt, facing life transitions, healing through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, and navigating questions about Church History.

Subscribe to the Liahona

Subscribe to the Liahona magazine or give a gift subscription at store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org in 48 languages, plus “talking book” audio and English Braille.

In coming months, the Liahona plans to provide the ability to sign up for notifications when new content is published.

For more information, read the Newsroom article “‘Liahona’ to Provide Universal Messages for a Global Church.”

Tomorrow and the next day, read articles in LDS365 about the new For the Strength of Youth and the Friend magazines.

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Is Your Family Protected Against Pornography on Phones, Computers, and Gaming Systems

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 13:00:55 GMT

Did your family get new phones, tablets, computers, or gaming systems this Christmas? If so, do you have a family monitoring system to protect your family from pornography? Pornography is a huge problem in the world today, and it is growing bigger.

One of the best programs we have seen to help your family stay clear of pornography is Covenant Eyes, a Christian-based program that combines filtering with a system of accountability. The real strength is in their accountability system.

Integrity is who you are and what you do when you are alone.

One of the best ways to escape the temptation is to remove the secrecy of the internet. With their accountability system, you identify an accountability partner–someone to whom you give permission to help you stand strong. It’s someone you trust because they genuinely care for you. Because the allure of temptation is strongest when no one is looking, an accountability partner helps defeat temptation’s pull by looking over your shoulder when you’re on the internet. The software reports all your web activity and scores websites so your partner can easily identify mature web addresses, searches, and links. Learn more about the accountability system.

We have studied several programs, and for $15.99 a month, we think this is one of the most effective. We believe in their system so much that we set up an affiliate relationship with them to help spread the word.

Questions to consider:

Do you really know which websites your family is viewing?
Are members of your family spending unusual amounts of time on the internet?
Do family members try to hide their internet use?

We invite you to try Covenant Eyes to help protect your family. Rather than just trying to block bad stuff, this program helps your family learn to be accountable for their choices. The video below explains more.

Other Resources

Download educational materials for parents from Covenant Eyes
Videos from Covenant Eyes
Family Home Evening lesson “What Should I Do If I See Pornography?“
Church’s website Addressing Pornography
Church’s Addiction Recovery program
12 Steps to Change Video Series on Addiction
Pornography is a Problem for Women, Too
Articles about pornography on LDS365
LDS365 page of resources to overcome pornography

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