I'm excited about the latest article from the LDS Families site at BellaOnline.com. It goes with this week's Gospel Doctrine Lesson.

Now, before you start yawning let me explain that the allegory of the olive tree first bore fruit for me years ago. I spent weeks researching its historical and apocryphal nature and I learned so much that I fell in love with this passage of scripture.

But I always wondered about the personal nature of the allegory. This week's article allows you to contemplate some of the wise truths about olive trees and why we hold them in such spiritual respect.

Here it is:

Allegory of the Olive Tree. Here are some interesting facts about olive trees that may enlighten your life, children and marriage.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art18622.asp

Also, do not forget to read the two articles on Prom preparations and help your son or daughter get ready the right way.

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T. Lynn Adams, LDS Families Editor
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