Small and Simple Keys of Protection

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Years ago I was determined to study the Book of Mormon with my kids. And I mean the Book of Mormon, not stories or videos. I believed the promises given to us by our prophets of safety, peace, and knowledge that will come from this study. I started looking for a book to help me in this endeavor, surely there is one out there. But, to my surprise, there were many many books for adults, but none written to help parents actually study the Book of Mormon with their kids. So, I decided to write one.

This book is based on the thought that "through small and simple things, are great things brought to pass" (Alma 37:6). The book is written in such a way that you can open it and your Book of Mormon and get right to studying. The kids are engaged from step one with questions that they must answer from reading the verse. Then throughout each chapter there are discussion questions and lessons that will help them apply the teaching in the scriptures to them.

Read  reviews from other moms:

“I have read the Book of Mormon many times throughout my life. I am always intrigued when a question is posed in such a way to make me think about something from a different angle. I want my children to have as many of these same kinds of experiences while they are young. The questions posed in this book make it easy to discuss Book  of Mormon topics with my children from many different angles. I love the format, the topics, and the questions. This is a great gospel study help! Thanks!!”

--Stephanie Dirks, mother of five

“…the perfect vehicle to help make family scripture study of The Book of Mormon more meaningful. Rather than simply reading the verses, you'll find your family talking about what's really meant and how it applies in your lives today.”

--Tanya Mills, author and mother of two

“What a wonderful, easy to understand resource to study the Book of  Mormon with our grandchildren. I really like the thought provoking questions and simple answers. I am anxious to use it in our home!”
--Sherrie Cornia, grandmother of 24 

Our Children Do Not Need to Walk Alone

This world is full of trials, troubles, turmoil and turbulence. Each day as I send my three kids out into the world, I hope for their safety. Although physical safety is always a concern, I'm so much more worried about their spiritual safety. I know that once they are beyond the walls of our home, I can't protect them from the onslaught of fear, doubt, and misery that abounds. The only thing I can do is to prepare them the best I can to protect themselves.

Sis Rosemary Wixom, in the October 2010 General Conference, said, "The world will teach our children if we do not, and children are capable of learning all the world will teach them at a very young age. What we want them to know five years from now needs to be part of our conversation with them today. Teach them in every circumstance; let every dilemma, every consequence, every trial that they may face provide an opportunity to teach them how to hold on to gospel truths."

I believe the promises of many prophets foretelling of the safety and protection offered in the scriptures. Family scripture study has become one of the most important parts of my parenting. I'm not perfect at it, we are constantly trying something new or starting over, but I have a testimony that the hard work is worth it.

Sis Wixom says, "We do not need to be perfect—just honest and sincere. Children want to feel as one with us. When a parent says, “We can do it! We can read the scriptures daily as a family,” the children will follow!"

Good News! My Small and Simple Keys of Protection: A Guide to Study the Book of Mormon With Your Children will be available for purchase by the end of September.  I have many parents and grandparents who have read and used the book. The feedback is fantastic. I've been told that the study guide makes scripture reading easier and more interactive. 




You can do it! You can send your kids out the door armed with the gospel each day.


https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/stay-on-the-path?lang=eng&query=children+and+book+of+mormon