Out of the Classroom and Into Your Marriage

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/9b/1d/8e/9b1d8e75fdacf945c8899a3bcfe76833--mother-in-law-quotes-in-laws-quotes.jpg Sadly, in our society in-laws tend to get a bad rap. Everything from movies, television programs, newspaper cartoons, books, magazine articles, social media rants, and memes, surround us with degraded in-law images. Why is this so? I think, in part, when a new family forms from the marriage of a man and a woman, the automatic transfer of primary affections can cause some people to experience highly charged emotions. If in-laws are not careful, they could start overstepping their bounds, thereby interfering rather than supporting the new addition to their family unit. This week, we studied information from Marriage and Family therapist, James M. Harper, and associate director of the School of Family Life, Susanne Frost Olsen. Together, they outlined 4 key principles in-laws and newly married couples can follow to help rather than hinder the formation and permanency of th...

https://i.pinimg.com/236x/14/8d/fa/148dfa06189e0e79cdd05bbe0c3f62e7--scripture-mastery-scripture-quotes.jpg             Power and control are two of the most potent influences any person can have over others. For many, people in powerful and/or controlling positions can strike fear into their hearts, whereas for others, the ability to possess such influence is something they aspire to. However, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Lord has clarified exactly how these influences should be used as well as the type of mindset and state of heart the user must have to avoid unrighteous dominion. He who has ultimate power and control over the universe is The One who loves and serves more than anyone else. Truly, righteous power and control is one of the most Christlike abilities Heavenly Father’s children can show to each other. In truth, this righteousness should be most prevalent within the walls of our homes. ...