September 11-16, 2010
Western Caribbean Cruise
Join Wallace Goddard
for
“Building Loving Relationships”
Come join Wally and Nancy Goddard on a cruise to the Carribean that will not only be a delightful way to spend your vacation, but will strengthen your marriage as well. For more information visit The Cruise Lady at www.ldsguidedtours.com
To Reserve Now: 1-888-707-4386 or 801-453-9444.
This Cruise has been moved to September 2010
February 13, 2010 Marriage Celebration, Panama Canal & Valentines with WALLACE GODDARD
Join Wallace Goddard on a Marriage Celebration, Panama Canal and Valentine’s Too starting at $600!
February 13-21, 2010
Western Caribbean and Panama Cruise
Join Wallace Goddard for “Valentines Week Marriage Celebration-at-Sea”
To Reserve Now: 1-888-707-4386 or 801-453-9444.
Wallace Goddard will inspire our group with his uplifting and educational talks on sea days. Join us on our optional private tours to make the most of your cruising experience. Visit the beautiful ruins of Tulum from Cozumel. Take a boat ride through the jungle and into wildlife habitat in Limon and be fascinated by the workings of a banana plantation. Marvel at the engineering feat of the Panama Canal as you travel by small boat through the Pedro Miguel Locks. Enjoy sailing with the Goddards and an adventurous LDS group as we create memories to last a lifetime!
“Defending the Family” (Tad Walch)
An informative article on a man’s experience in defending the family, Richard. G. Wilkins. In conclusion: “If anyone would have told me that an important international conference would reaffirm the family, reject homosexual unions, and retreat significantly from former worldwide commitments to abortion, I would have called that person either an un-experienced optimist or a fool. That person, however, would have been neither. He simply would have been a person who knew that ‘with God all things are possible.’
“Affirming and Supporting the Sanctity of Life” (Vjollca Martinson and Andrew Tegeder)
Ideas to how we can preserve the sanctity of life and things to consider about abortion. Four questions considered include: What is abortion? Why are elective abortions performed? What are the effects of abortion? and How can I support the sacredness of life?
“What Children Really Need: Another Way of Looking at Children’s Rights” (Allan Carlson)
Each child has Rights to a mother, a father, a home built on marriage, siblings, ancestors, posterity, religious faith, a healthy community, innocence, and tradition -scientific evidence and research to show that these are what children really need
“A Senator Speaks on Society, Law, and the Family” (Senator Gordon H. Smith)
Senator Gordon H. Smith’s views on morality in government and its impact on the families -and how to make a stand but still maintain respect
“Mothers Adopt Advertising Code” (BYU Marriage and Families Magazine)
Mothers advocate to advertisers to adopt a “Mother’s Code” in order to protect children from the negative effects of advertisements
“Scenes and Sayings from World Congress of Families II” (BYU Marriage and Families Magazine)
World leaders advocate for families – a combination of quotes, a statement of principles, and an abridgment of five talks that took place at the World Congress of Families II
“The Problem Isn’t Over-population: and the Future May Be Depopulation” (Nicholas Eberstadt) Predictions for a peaking of global population in the next century and a long-term decline thereafter
“Preservation of the Family is the Promotion of Peace” (Madame Jehan Sadat)
A voice speaking out for families and traditional values and a call to promote the family as an essential part of our society.
“Preservation of the family is the enactment of God’s will and is, therefore, the promotion of peace that brings the wholeness and happiness of life”
“Family Values Urged by Russian & Other Speakers” (BYU Marriage and Families Magazine) Leaders speak out at the 20 International Congress on Families in Moscow including the recurrent theme expressing the urgent need for action in a culture gone astray, action by parents and society to return to time-tested values to strengthen families
“Good News for Marriage: The Marriage Movement States it’s Principles” (BYU Marriage and Families Magazine)
An informative article on The Marriage Movement: A Statement of Principles and points on why this movement is so important
“Strengthening Families: Our Sacred Duty” (Elder Robert D. Hales)
“The key to strengthening our families is having the Spirit of the Lord come into our homes. The goal of our families is to be on the strait and narrow path.”
“Three Goals to Guide You” (President Thomas S. Monson)
“Your influence ranges far beyond yourself and your home and touches others all around the globe.”
“Creative Ways To Help Strengthen Marriages & Families”
Family Life Educator’s creative ideas to help strengthen marriage and the family
“For Family Life Educators” (University of Arkansas)
“Tools and resources for conducting a successful family life training”
“Becoming a Transitional Character: Changing Your Family Culture” (Kristi Tanner)
What you can do to become a transitional character in your family.
“Change: It’s Always a Possibility” (Wendy L. Watson)
“Real change is possible, change is always occurring, and, what’s more, each of us can be facilitators of change–in our lives and in the lives of those we love.” Topics include: beliefs and change, invitations to reflection, voices of authority, structural coupling, and the ultimate change agent.
“Bridling Anger” (Stephen F. Duncan)
“Anger is like an unbridled horse. Unless we govern it, we are at its mercy. The consequences of unbridled anger aren’t the ones we really want. Here are some suggestions for putting a bridle on anger.”
“Subduing the Spirit of Contention” (Stephen F. Duncan)
Finding constructive ways to deal with anger can strengthen relationships.
“Resolving Conflicts” (M. Sue Bergin)
Steps we can take to increase family harmony and foster spiritual growth.
“The Family Dance” (James M. Harper)
How marriage and family relationships are much like a dance, included are ways we can change a few of our steps or patterns in our families to improve relationships and interactions -learn new steps and join with your family in a dance of joy!
Bringing healthy patterns into their marriage and family life and leave unhealthy patterns behind;
“Breaking the Chain of Negative Family Influences” (Roberta L. I. Magarrell and Dean E. Barley)
Finding the courage to break the chains of negative family influences: be a transition person to bless and heal generations to come
“Beware of Pride” (President Ezra Taft Benson)
Doctrine to help understand and avoid the great stumbling block of pride
“Instead of Yelling” (Debbie Pettey)
How Debbie Petty found healthy alternatives to help her break the habit of yelling at her children
“Tempering Our Tempers” (Douglas E. Brinley)
“May we rise up and be men and women of God, mastering our tempers so that peace and love may abound in our homes.”
“Family Home Media” (Dean W. Duncan)
As much as there are negative aspects to media, families can learn how to use media in the home in positive ways and realize media as ‘heaven-sent boons and blessings, sources for joy, and causes for gratitude.’ Some topics discussed are: fundamentals, supervision and appropriateness, active reading, moderation, location and decorum, variation, duration and extension.
“Watching Over the Web” (Bradley R. Wilcox)
What parents can do to help avoid problems on the internet
“Raising Righteous Children in a Wicked World” (Brent L. Top and Bruce A. Chadwick)
Research and gospel insight on how parents and family can have a positive influence to help protect youth as they daily encounter the fiery darts of a wicked world
“How to Find Decent Movies- “It’s a good show except one little part.” (Glen C. Griffin)
The effects of negative media on children and families and some ideas on how to avoid the pitfalls of negative media and help children find decent and uplifting entertainment
“Addiction Recovery Program” (LDS Family Services)
LDS Family Services sponsors addiction recovery support meetings to assist individuals who desire freedom from addiction and a better life through gospel fellowship.
“Helping Those With Eating Disorders” (Marleen S. Williams)
How parents and loved ones can help to calm the emotional, psychological, and spiritual storm that accompanies an eating disorder
“Spiritual Exodus: Recovery From Addiction” (Mark H. Butler)
A central message of conviction and hope and steps to recovery for those struggling with addictive behaviors such as sexual compulsions, drug abuse, pornography, etc.
“The Pornography Trap” (Victor B. Cline and Brad Wilcox)
Learn how to loosen the grip, escape the trap, and truly be free of an addiction to pornography- there’s always hope and a possibility of healing
“Pornography Use: Consequences and Cures” (Paul James Birch)
Broaden perspective on the nature of pornography and it’s true harm, included is a model for helping one out of pornography addiction- as the model is followed a period of reparation and healing occurs where the effects of the unhealthy belief system and cycle are overcome, relationships are mended, connection with God and others is strengthened, healthy sexuality is learned, and the individual is transformed
“Families, Physicians, & Illness” (Jacob Christenson and D. Russell Crane)
A guide for health care professionals and families facing new and diverse challenges in the current health care market: understanding research as a means for professionals and families to be effective in meeting the demands of illness
“Caring for an Aging Family Member” (Matthew G. Mellinger)
“This article addresses several key aspects of care-giving, including adopting a positive view of aging, knowing when it’s time to step in, understanding how age-related diseases are diagnosed, getting educated, [and internet resources and suggested books.]“
“Recognizing and Dealing with Childhood Depression” (Amy Soto)
“The main purpose of this article is to describe the signs of childhood depression so you can recognize it in your child. Once known, any symptoms your child shows can be dealt with in an appropriate manner that will help your child, you as a parent, and other members of your family.”
“Why is My Wife (or Husband) Depressed?” (David G. Weight)
An insightful article on recognizing and understanding depression in your spouse and what you can do to help.
“‘Awake My Soul!’ : Dealing Firmly with Depression” (Steve Gilliland)
Answers to several commonly asked questions when challenged with depression and what you or others can do about it
“Do Not Despair” (Ezra Taft Benson)
“The Lord has provided at least a dozen ways which, if followed, will lift our spirits and send us on our way rejoicing.”
“Myths About Mental Illness” (Alexander B. Morrison)
“Increasing our understanding of mental illness helps us reach out with love and compassion to those who are suffering.”
“When Your Child Is Depressed” (Sean E. Brotherson)
“How can parents help their children combat the painful effects of chronic depression?”
“Depression & Suicide: A Gospel Approach to Understanding and Reacting to Suicide” (compiled by Bridget Night)
A great compiled resource to understanding suicide and what you can do to help prevent it. Topics include: What church leaders have said about suicide and our response to it, suicide warning signs among youth, and ways to help yourself or others who struggle with thoughts of suicide, depression, or abandonment of the gospel.
“Helping Those With Eating Disorders” (Marleen S. Williams)
How parents and loved ones can help to calm the emotional, psychological, and spiritual storm that accompanies an eating disorder
“Helping Children Adjust to Divorce” (Kristi Tanner)
“Research indicates that many of the harmful effects of divorce can be lessened when parents make a concerted effort to keep the best interests of their children as their first priority. Here are some ideas that can help children adjust to divorce”
“Moving Forward After Divorce” (Linda Hunter Adams)
What neighbors, the ward family, and individual friends and family can do to bless the lives of their brothers and sisters who are moving forward after divorce. “Because divorce has such serious consequences and involves the dissolution of covenants, a couple should make their final decision only after calling on the Lord, working with their bishop, and, if possible, seeing qualified secular counselors. We as outsiders should not judge the decision but should help the people affected move on. Family, friends, and neighbors can be of great support during this period.”
“Moving Ahead After Divorce as an Adult” (Sarah Taylor)
Practical strategies for choosing a positive approach to adjustment, healing from the pain of divorce, and moving on. “The changes after divorce are so pervasive and so profound that most people find the adjustment very challenging [thus] as you take time to heal and then move on, you will find you can live a happy and fulfilling life, even though it has taken a path different than you imagined.”
“Marriage Crossroads: Why Divorce is Often Not the Best Option” (Brent A. Barlow)
Rationale, resources, references and 13 points to consider if you are at the marriage crossroads and trying to decide whether to divorce or stay married
“One Divorce Book, 2 Marriage Books” (Alan J. Hawkins)
A book review and analysis of the issues of divorce and marriage including “The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce,” “The Case for Marriage,” and “Beyond the Myth of Marital Happiness”
“Rebuilding My Life After Divorce” (Jackie Witzel)
“When my husband left, I faced life as a single mother with 10 children looking to me for answers.”
“Covenant Marriage” (Elder Bruce C. Hafen)
“When troubles come, the parties to a contractual marriage seek happiness by walking away… But when troubles come to a covenant marriage, the husband and wife work them through.”
“Divorce” (Dallin H. Oaks)
“A good marriage does not require a perfect man or a perfect woman. It only requires a man and a woman committed to strive together toward perfection.”
“Unifying Military Families” (Jeremy Boyle)
A plethora of information and resources on topics including (for the departing spouse) preparing yourself and your family for your departure, (for the spouse at home) dealing with the absence of your spouse, helping children handle the absence of a parent, maintaining emotional closeness during military separation, handling reunions after separation, and dealing with other military related issues.
“Being a Successful Single Parent” (Stephen F. Duncan)
What single parents have said about how they’ve succeeded, 7 ways single parents can benefit from their situation, worksheets and ideas to help single parents identify their strengths and set goals, and additional ways single parents can strengthen their family. “Your positive characteristics and leadership are contagious and will spill over into your family life!”
“Single Parent Dating & Parenting” (Kerri L. and Brent W. Robinson)
Insight into working through the challenges of dating as a single parent
“Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary” (Jenifer J. Call)
Recommendations to help noncustodial fathers stay connected with their children and be exceptional in maintaining the common, ordinary, simple parts of their relationships with their children despite the daily separation to instill in them the confidence and feeling that their father is interested and here- even if he isn’t there
