As we give and receive gifts from those we love today, let's pause for a moment to reflect on the sacred gifts that the Savior offers us. 

Today I share one of my favorite talks on Christmas given by Pres Monson in 2011. Hope you enjoy it!

Because of Christ, we have hope, we have joy, we have light. 

As we study the reaction of Mary when the angel comes to her, we can learn more about how to say to the Lord, "Here I am Lord." 

As we approach the Savior, this Christmas and always, may we be like the Wisemen, and present to Him a worthy gift.

As we learn about the shepherds, what can we learn about their desire to "make haste" to find Christ. 

Every single day, multiple times a day, we make choices that determine if we will have room for the Savior. As we become intentional about the things that invite Him in, we will always have room for Christ. 

Monson

https://www.thechurchnews.com/archives/2008-12-13/room-for-savior-in-lives-and-hearts-74124

Maxwell

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/settle-this-in-your-hearts?lang=eng

Although we are called upon to defend the doctrines of the family, I think it is vital to understand the difference between defending doctrine and weaponizing doctrine. And in defending truth, kindness, charity and love should always be our guides.

I love that this paragraph tells us how we can have a family that not only CAN be together forever, but that WANTS to! 

Today we talk about the difference between a contractual marriage vs a covenant marriage. And how the way we treat that marriage will teach and influence our children. 

Howard

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/04/eternal-marriage?lang=eng

Hunter

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/being-a-righteous-husband-and-father?lang=eng

Benson

https://emp.byui.edu/SATTERFIELDB/Quotes/Marriage%20and%20Child-Bearing%20ETB.htm