Help others experience the joy that comes from connecting with family by starting a conversation about family stories.
Family stories give us a sense of who we are and connect us to our heritage. Connecting with our earthly families reminds us that we are all children of a loving Father in Heaven. We are brothers and sisters and have a responsibility to help each other return home to Him.
Sharing family stories and listening to one another helps create understanding, empathy and trust. Relationships are strengthened when we share what makes us who we are.
Here are simple questions you can ask others to start a conversation:
Your conversation may lead to an opportunity to help someone discover more about their family. FamilySearch.org and the Family Tree app are great resources that are available to everyone for free.
If you aren’t comfortable using FamilySearch or the Family Tree app, reach out to your temple and family history consultant. They can help you or a friend have a joyful family history experience.
Very simple conversations or helping someone learn more about their family may open hearts to the influence of the Holy Ghost. When opportunities arise, you can share these and other truths:
President Russell M. Nelson and his wife Wendy W. Nelson share how gathering Israel occurs on both sides of the veil when we help others learn more about their family story.
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