As a family we started last Conference reading one talk a week, trying to get through all of the talks (except Priesthood and Women's Sessions). We did pretty good, but were short about 6 talks.
We purchased a Conference edition Ensign for each of our children and gave them a highlighter and a pen.
Each Sunday we would listen to a talk and encourage them to underline in pen things they did not understand and Highlight things they really liked.
After we listened to the talk we would discuss the questions and let them share the things they liked. Even our 5-year-old enjoyed highlighting things. He would sometimes surprise us with the things he "accidentally" highlights. We would always read something he "liked". With our 12-year-old Daughter, we sometimes would have to say "OK, only one per page this time"
Each Sunday we would listen to a talk and encourage them to underline in pen things they did not understand and Highlight things they really liked.
After we listened to the talk we would discuss the questions and let them share the things they liked. Even our 5-year-old enjoyed highlighting things. He would sometimes surprise us with the things he "accidentally" highlights. We would always read something he "liked". With our 12-year-old Daughter, we sometimes would have to say "OK, only one per page this time"
I have loved the review of the principles within the talks. I have enjoyed hearing the questions and thoughts of my children and husband.
The men and women who give these talks, pray and ponder and as President Monson said " They have sought heaven’s help concerning the messages which they will present, and they have felt inspiration regarding what will be said. All who have been asked to speak feel a great responsibility in doing so. " I know that they were inspired by God to prepare and share their specific topics. I have been pondering on how to further increase our knowledge, understanding and application of the principles within these talks. So I've have decided that the next 6 months, I will be basing our Family Home Evening off of the talks from the October 2014 LDS General Conference.
“Conference messages … are deserving of our careful review and study.”
—President Thomas S. Monson, “Until We Meet Again,” April 2014 general conference
My goal is to go through all 28 talks (not the priesthood and Women sessions) in 25 weeks. We will be listening and marking on Sunday, then discussing and applying on Monday. I hope to make the lessons fun and intersting.
So if you'd like join with me in incorporating Conference into your weekly FHE's!
I'd love to hear any thoughts you had or inspirations for conversation or lessons as you have prayerfully considered what your family needs!
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