| Trust the Tools
How can parents teach children to trust these spiritual “tools” known as gospel truths? Time for some FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas
Keeping Finances Flowing
When times are rough economically, some people still are taken care of. Here is a memorable Family Home Evening lesson to teach your family why.
By C.S. Bezas
Filling the Cruel Holes of Hurt
Sometimes when we’re sad, we try to fill our empty emotional holes in dangerous ways. Here is a child-sized Family Home Evening lesson to teach an important truth: only God knows best how to heal our hearts.
By C.S. Bezas
A Call to Character
Here is a straightforward Family Home Evening lesson to teach your children the significance of character and how inner strength protects them.
By C.S. Bezas
One Drop at a Time
The prophet Joseph Smith taught an unforgettable lesson in how to give service.
By C.S. Bezas
A Measuring Stick of Loyalty
How close is your family living to God’s commands? Pull out the ruler!
By C.S. Bezas
God’s Money Laws
In these challenging economic times, wouldn’t it be interesting to know what God’s money laws are? Teach your family how to achieve prosperity in the Lord’s way.
By C.S. Bezas
Family Life is Messy
Family life is messy. Sometimes frustration rears its ugly head; other times we're disappointed in the choices of loved ones. Forgiveness is hard. But there is still hope.
By C.S. Bezas
God Still Holds the Solution
How does one teach children that choices do matter? Here's a simple way. Time for some FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas
A Tape Recorder of our Lives
How does one teach children that choices do matter? Here's a simple way. Time for some FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas
Setting Goals for 2010
Just what will this coming year hold? We can only influence a portion of 2010, but what we can do within the walls of our own homes is mighty.
By C.S. Bezas
Welcome, Welcome 2010!
Just what will this coming year hold? We can only influence a portion of 2010, but what we can do within the walls of our own homes is mighty. Time for some FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas
The Star of Christmas
This is Christmas week. What way better to start it off than with a simple Family Home Evening lesson full of stars, mystery and fun.
By C.S. Bezas
Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas
Here’s a fresh, simple Family Home Evening designed to help bring joy into the family.
By C.S. Bezas
A Gift without Price for Christ
Here is a Family Home Evening lesson that is simple and easy to prepare in the midst of holiday flurries. Time for some FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas
Anne Bradshaw’s New Book Famous Family Nights
Performers, artists, writers and other professionals from around the world.share their funny and tender Family Home Evening stories.
By C.S. Bezas
Beginners are Many, but Enders are Few
Help your children choose wisely what they are going to “stick” to with a little tape and some Family Home Evening fun.
By C.S. Bezas
“Stand in the Gap for the Land: That I Should Not Destroy It”
Here is a simple way to teach your children how to protect this land by standing for their beliefs. Time for some FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas
A Treasure! A Treasure!
Here’s a lesson for when anyone in the family who might be feeling kind of “down in the dumps.” Time for some FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas
Decorate their Lives with Love
Sometimes love is the only answer. Time for some FHE Fun with a cute demonstration of “decorating” others with love!
By C.S. Bezas
Today, Today, Today
Come celebrate the power of one. Tonight’s Family Home Evening explores the difference that one smile, one act of kindness, one thoughtful deed can do for our weary world.
By C.S. Bezas
Remember to Apply
With General Conference just behind us, what did your family take away from the experience? Try this simple Family Home Evening lesson and be surprised!
By C.S. Bezas
Sixteen Stones
Frustrated with not having enough time . . . or enough money . . . or even enough love? The Brother of Jared and his experience holds out great hope with how to change the story of your life.
By C.S. Bezas
Celebrating…You!
With all the negativity in the world, why not take time to celebrate . . . you! Time for a little FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas
Make Merry with Praise
This simple Family Home Evening teaches how to bring joy during times when sadness prevails. Time for some FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas
A Time (and a Tool) For All Things
How does one let children know their bodies are sacred? How do we as parents teach them how to protect themselves?
By C.S. Bezas
Thirsty, Thirsty, Thirsty!
With the pressure and heat of the times we live in, there is nothing like a nice cool drink from the living waters of the scriptures. Time for some FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas
Counting to Ten
Christmas will be here before we know it. Here is a simply Family Home Evening lesson to help children avoid a "gimme" spirit and, instead, cultivate a grateful spirit. Time for some FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas
Sing the Songs of Zion
As we move into the fall months, preparing for what lies ahead, let's take a break from our hectic pace and experience a few moments of peace. Time for some FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas
Am I Telling the Truth?
Just how hard is it to tell the truth? Try this zany Family Home Evening lesson to find out. Time for some FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas
Random Acts of Kindness
If we can raise our kids to be kind--even when angry--we've done well. Time for some FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas
For the Beauty of the Earth
Ready for some relaxation after a long hard day? Time for some FHE Fun. Try this "beauty" lesson and feel the stress dissipate!
By C.S. Bezas
Family Fun
When was the last time you had fun as a family? Real fun?
By C.S. Bezas
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You
During these times of massive layoffs, rising prices, and uncertain political times, peace still can be found. Two little words make all the difference. Time for some FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas
The Mercy Board
The definition of mercy is to be kind—even when it is not deserved. This FHE lesson will help your children not only recognize mercy from each other, but also to recognize God’s mercy towards them.
By C.S. Bezas
Why Does the Lord Allow Us to Choose?
No matter the age of your children, agency is an essential part of growing up. Come learn what the First Presidency has taught about choice for this Family Home Evening.
By C.S. Bezas
For the Strength of Youth
How do we as parents help our teenagers focus on their strengths instead of concentrating on their weaknesses?
By C.S. Bezas
I Don’t Know Everything, But I Know I Love You
Children can be aggravating. But then again, they can melt our hearts. Try this good old-fashioned Family Home Evening to build a spirit of love in the home.
By C.S. Bezas
Ye are Not Cast Off
Do our children know that their mistakes do not make God hate them? Time for some FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas
Patience is a Muscle
If your family struggles with patience, you are not alone. It's simply time for some FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas
Thou Shalt Not Complain
Do you have a problem with whining and/or complaining in your home? Time for some FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas
Great Art Equals Great Hearts
With all the sleaze and media slime thrust upon our children, what is a concerned parent to do? Time for some FHE fun!
By C.S. Bezas
The Miracles of Satan
Are your children prepared so that they will not be deceived?
By C.S. Bezas
Plan Your Future with Purpose
President Monson has said, “During the last half century or so, there has been throughout the world a gradual but continual decline in many phases of life. We observe relationships without morality, science without humanity, knowledge without character, business without ethics, worship without sacrifice, pleasure without conscience, politics without principle, and wealth without works”
By C.S. Bezas
Stand in Holy Places
Here's an important question for your Family Home Evening: what does temple worship have to do with spiritual safety?
By C.S. Bezas
Finding Safety in the Fire
We must do the “fireman crawl” to stay below physical smoke when it is really bad. With spiritual fires, we must remain above the sin in the world. Check out Meridian's file of Family Home Evening ideas here.
By C.S. Bezas
Singing Hymns of Praise
Tired of the hectic pace of the world? Exhausted with the bad news that persists in nearly every facet of society? Come refresh yourself with some FHE fun in the healing hymns of truth.
By C.S. Bezas
Remembering General Conference
Will the members of your family remember the counsels given in General Conference during the next six months? Time for some FHE help and fun!
By C.S. Bezas
Stand by Me…Please
In the world our children face, there are few who will truly love them or watch out for them. How important it is, then, that as a family we stand side-by-side, strengthening each other.
By C.S. Bezas
Find the Champion Within
What if we never let our children play—too afraid “they might get hurt”?
By C.S. Bezas
Getting It Right the First Time
Sometimes we think we must get things right the first time. This week's FHE lesson teaches in easy fashion that the Lord is far more patient than we might think.
By C.S. Bezas
Standing True
Each Monday we have fun Family Home Evening ideas. Here's one about helping your children stay true.
By C.S. Bezas
The Value of Control
How still can you stand? Come try this fun FHE lesson to help your children learn the importance of physical and spiritual discipline.
By C.S. Bezas
The Quiet Game
Ever play the quiet game? Not only is it a great tool in a parent's arsenal to solve quarrels, it's an effective game to teach receptivity to the Holy Ghost.
By C.S. Bezas
Something Oh, So Sweet
This Family Home Evening will help children remember the things that are truly sweet in life.
By C.S. Bezas
Delightful Guests
Who are the delightful people in your family? You may find out with this fun Family Home Evening idea.
By C.S. Bezas
God Isn't Finished with Me Yet
This simple Family Home Evening idea, using a puzzle to teach the message, demonstrates that we all have unfinished parts of us.
By C.S. Bezas
Getting to Know You
With this Family Home Evening lesson, family members may learn some new and surprising things about each other.
By C.S. Bezas
Take Control of Your Life
Even little children can decide on something they'd like to do in their lives this next year with this Family Home Evening.
By C.S. Bezas
The Birth of Christ in Scripture
Many homes celebrated Christmas this past week. But how much of a focus was on the birth of Him who came to redeem, even Jesus Christ?
By C.S. Bezas
Make a Joyful Noise
Why is the gospel of Jesus Christ the "good news"? Christmas carols contain the secret. Come celebrate Christmas with this simple Family Home Evening. Time for some FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas
What Will You Give the Lord for Christmas?
With all the gift purchasing, have you thought yet what you will give the Lord for Christmas? Here is a thought-provoking Family Home Evening to help even the youngest at heart with this important question.
By C.S. Bezas
The Best Gift of All
Christmas is coming quickly. The economy is failing swiftly. What are parents to do to provide a beautiful season for their children?
By C.S. Bezas
An Attitude of Gratitude
In this age of entitlement—here's a much-needed Family Home Evening that can help you teach the beautiful quality of gratitude.
By C.S. Bezas
Secrets to Success: JOURNALS
According to researchers, one of the secrets to success is consistent journaling. Here is a simple FHE lesson to open your children's eyes to the urgency (and actual excitement) of record-keeping.
By C.S. Bezas
Quick! The Drum!
Patriots around the world make a difference for their countries, their communities, their families. This simple Family Home Evening lesson teaches children the importance of patriotism and love for others through telling the story of two colonial girls who acted fast and stopped an attack.
By C.S. Bezas
Lean On Music
Use the gift of music to help steer your family through troubled times. This lesson teaches how.
By C.S. Bezas
Lost Boy!
What God permits is different from what God causes. This Family Home Evening lesson provides not only a great emergency preparedness moment, but it also teaches children that God can be trusted — always. Time for some FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas
Putting Others First
Play a board game for Family Home Evening where the object is to help somebody else to win.
By C.S. Bezas
Making a Right Turn
Here's a Family Home Evening on how each choice can be a critical one that our children make, leading to long and perhaps unforeseen consequences.
By C.S. Bezas
Drawing the Short Straw
Everybody in life has times when they draw the short straw, but God is always merciful and fair.
By C.S. Bezas
Friends are like Camels
Here's a Family Home Evening that will your children learn the importance of choosing good friends.
By C.S. Bezas
“Family” Really Can be Cool!
Here's a crazy, fun Family Home Evening idea that might help bring a spirit of togetherness to your family.
By C.S. Bezas
Meeting Elder D. Todd Christofferson
Here's a fun Family Home Evening that invites your entire family not only to meet our new apostle, but to discuss his youthful experience receiving his own “burning into his heart.”
By C.S. Bezas
The Celebration of Education
Life is sometimes confusing. The gospel is not. This simple FHE lesson will help your children understand the importance of education in the Lord's eyes and how it brings success in today's challenging environment.
By C.S. Bezas
Go on a Gratitude "Safari"
With the new iPod generation, children raised on "tech toys" sometimes can forget the most important of personality characteristics — gratitude, which leads to sensitivity of things of the Spirit. This week's Family Home Evening lesson should help.
By C.S. Bezas
Choosing Right from Wrong under Pressure
Times are increasing in challenge. With recent news of the Fanny Mae and Freddy Mac loans nearing potential collapse, things may only feel more intense. What is a family to do during all this pressure?
By C.S. Bezas
We Have Great Confidence in You
The youth of the Church are facing stiffer battles and greater odds against them than perhaps any prior generation. The next few weeks and months of Meridian FHEs will specifically help you help your youth in ways that are powerful and fun!
By C.S. Bezas
We the People
In the United States , this is the week we celebrate our independence. Freedom is not to be taken lightly, though. Here is a simple and straightforward Family Home Evening to explore what patriotism really means.
By C.S. Bezas
Focused on Christ
With the summer months upon us, kids have more free time on their hands. Here is a simple, but pointed Family Home Evening lesson to help illustrate the importance of time management.
By C.S. Bezas
Being a Tiny Red Hen
What does the Tiny Red Hen story have to do with peer pressure? Come try this simple Family Home Evening activity and be surprised what you learn.
By
C.S. Bezas
Striving For Family Unity
When we work willingly together as a family, for any objective, joy increases and family life becomes better.
By
C.S. Bezas
A
Lesson to End all Quarrels
Having problems with quarreling in your
family? Try this simple FHE lesson to help make a difference.
By
C.S. Bezas
The
Family that Plays Together
Ever heard the twist on an old expression:
"The family that plays together, stays together"?
Just think about it. It's true, especially from a kid's perspective.
By
C.S. Bezas
Sweet
Words to Live By
We just witnessed an historic
general conference. What can we do to remember these moments
and important messages? Time for some FHE Fun in ways that will
simplify remembering and help children hearken to the general
authorities' words!
By
C.S. Bezas
Soaking
Up General Conference
General Conference is this weekend and
we get to hear from our new prophet, President Thomas S. Monson.
Here is a fun and easy lesson to help prepare your children
for the experience.
By C.S. Bezas
We Need More Water!
This week we're going to let our kids pretend they are Einsteins in the kitchen. While having fun, they'll also be learning hands-on skills for self-survival if tragedy ever struck.
By C.S. Bezas
Storing
Water for Your Family
What if your children were separated
from you during a traumatic event? Would they know they
need drinking water within three to five days or they might
die? This week's FHE lesson will empower your kids and help
them to make a difference in storing life-giving water for
your family.
By C.S. Bezas We're
Out of Water!
This week we're going to approach family
preparedness in a general way. If you are perfectly prepared
in all ways, you might consider inviting another family over
for FHE who could use a little help (or perhaps a big push)
to get started on a home preparedness program.
By C.S. Bezas 10
Steps to Selfishness
It can be challenging to teach children
to be selfless. So let's take the opposite approach in a light-hearted
FHE. It will get your kids thinking and discussing why selflessness
is so important.
By C.S. Bezas Respecting
Family Members
When home is a sanctuary, a hospital
of sorts for the soul's wounds, it feels that all else can
be conquered. But remove the "sanctuary" out of
home, and life becomes much more challenging, even destructive.
By C.S.
Bezas One
Who Strengthens the Weak
Let's
have some FHE fun this week learning about our new prophet,
President Thomas S. Monson!
By C.S.
Bezas Fun
Family 72-Hour Kits
Prophets through
the ages have admonished God's children to be safe —
physically and spiritually. Not only will we be better prepared
for sudden emergencies after this week's Family Home Evening,
we'll have fun doing it!
By C.S. Bezas The
Blessing Ball
Gratitude is the sign of a refined soul.
With a simple "Blessings Ball" you can teach your children
how easy and fun a "gratitude attitude" can be!
By C.S. Bezas Memories
in the Making
The year 2007 just passed. 2008 now is
upon us. Here is a Family Home Evening that makes the best
of both years.
By C.S. Bezas To
Do All His Commandments
Are
you ready to make the year 2008 for your family an awesome
one? Great. Let's have some FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas 2008, Here We Come!
Well, it's done. Or nearly so. 2007 is finished. Regardless of whether that statement brings a sigh of sadness or a tear of relief, it is fact nonetheless. So before the next year gets too much past us, let's have some FHE Fun to start off year 2008 right!
By C.S. Bezas The
Spirit of Singing
Make
your Christmas merry by creating your own songs of praise
to the Lord.
By C.S. Bezas The
Spirit of Gift-Giving
Don't we all want
our children to understand the significance of Christmas and
the gift God gave by sending His Son? This week's Family Home
Evening lesson serves that purpose. So it's time for some
FHE Fun!
By C.S. Bezas A
Month Full of Sundays
What better gift to your my children
this Christmas season and the Lord, than to give a "month
full of Sundays" during the month in which we celebrate
His birth — the month of Christmas. So for Family Home
Evening this week, let's have some fun prepping for a "month
full of Sundays"!
By C.S. Bezas The
Weak Shall Come Forth
There is nothing wrong with being
weak, if a lot of weak people act together. In fact, some
Family Home Evening activities can show your family how weak
things can be made strong.
By C.S. Bezas Following
the Leader
"Following the leader"
is a simple concept. Children learn this quickly, especially
in a school environment. Even as adults, we understand the
principle of "following leaders." But how imperative
to ensure the leader is a good one, a sound one, one called
by God.
By C.S. Bezas United
We Stand, Divided We Fall
Unity is essential if we are
to build strong relationships, most importantly within the
family. But how do we build unity within the family —
especially if there are wide-ranging differences?
By C.S. Bezas A
Family's Finest Hour
A family's finest hour is when
it stands united. Because of that, this week's Family Home
Evening lesson is a fun lesson on unity.
By C.S. Bezas Family
Home Evening and Recreation
Family living can get very serious
sometimes. In today's world, many families are challenged
just to get by. But even during times of stress (and perhaps
even more during that time), families need to set aside time
to have fun together.
By C.S. Bezas Love
through the Cracks
What do we do if we have a child insistent
on making errant choices? The solution may be as easy as adopting
a little bit of team spirit.
By C.S. Bezas Where's
the Love?
We are living in perilous times. Our
day would appear to be not for the timid. Although there are
individuals who seek righteousness, there are many who ridicule
chastity, moral purity, and the entity that seeks to develop
both — the home. Here are ways to combat those who would
have us make bad choices.
By C.S. Bezas Abrahamic
Purposes, Abrahamic Privileges
If there is one thing the scriptures
teach, it is that we will know God and eternal joy through
the (at times puzzling) pathway of sacrifice. One of the most
frequently taught examples of this is Abram of Ur.
By C.S. Bezas What
do We Rejoice In?
The music we listen to imprints itself
in our very souls. This experiment with potatoes will dramatically
illustrate that for your children.
By C.S. Bezas Correcting
Children: A Moral Obligation
Sometimes
we fail to correct children, because we are afraid of their
anger. The fear doesn't remove the obligation.
by C.S. Bezas Dealing
with Heartbreak
Spiritual resiliency
is an essential part of living in mortality. Many sudden events
can topple us otherwise. When life gets tough, do we doubt
God? Do we give up?
By C.S. Bezas Freeing
Our Children from Bondage
Simple childhood games can teach
your children the value of managing their money so the family
will never fall into debt.
By C.S. Bezas Be
a Hedge-Maker
Have we left the Lord behind
in any way? Better yet, how are our children doing? Are they
heeding the Lord? The refiner's fire is hot and all-consuming
for those who reject kind, loving and holy ways.
By C.S. Bezas Finger
Food to the Rescue!
There are
many reasons to eat together, especially at the end of Family
Home Evening. Those reasons aren't just about keeping mouths
full so we can't speak negatively to each other! Studies have
shown that families who eat together in certain ways weather
the storms of life together better.
By C.S. Bezas It’s
a Fire!
Family Home Evening provides
an excellent opportunity to discuss emergency preparedness,
and to train your family members what to do in case of a fire
or other catastrophe.
By C.S. Bezas Kids
Spell "Love" T-I-M-E
In truth, "time" is
a very important word in the lives of our children. It has
oft been said that children spell "love" with the
letters T-I-M-E. It is perhaps more true than many of us realize.
By C.S. Bezas God's
Great Garden
With God as the Great Gardener
and parents as the overseers of His tenderest plants, here
are some activities that will bring fun to the garden of your
home.
By C.S. Bezas "Family
ABCs"
For an enjoyable (and enlightening!)
Family Home Evening activity, try this experiment to see what
your family members think about your family, from A to Z.
By C.S. Bezas Face-to-Face
Time at the Kitchen Table
Face-to-face time at the kitchen
table can do much to help bond a family together. Here are
ways to make it happen.
By C.S. Bezas Family
Friends: Fact or Fiction?
If your children seem more like
mortal antagonists than bosom buddies, Family Home Evening
may be a way to get them to forge the bonds of friendship
among them.
By C.S. Bezas A
Constant Amid Change
How many of our children are confident
enough to "rise and shine forth"? It takes strength to "arise"
when everyone else insists on "sitting down" when it comes
to choices of integrity. It takes courage to "shine forth"
when all is darkening around us.
By C.S. Bezas Building
Eternity through Family Home Evening
The prophets want you to have Family
Home Evening, and you may want Family Home Evening yourself.
What if some of the other members of your family don't agree?
By C.S. Bezas Family
Home Evenings: Fearful or Fun?
Whether or not we are married,
whether or not we have children, we still have been urged
to hold FHE on Monday nights so that we are protected against
the evils of the day. In so doing, we are promised powerful
and protective blessings as we adapt this amazing time together
to the needs of our family members.
By C.S. Bezas
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