Words on Recreation

"Families must spend more time together in work and recreation. Family home evenings should be scheduled once a week as a time for discussions of gospel principles, recreation, work projects, skits, songs around the piano, games, special refreshments, and family prayers. Like iron links in a chain, this practice will bind a family together in love, pride, tradition, strength, and loyalty."

-President Ezra Taft Benson, "Salvation--A Family Affair," Liahona, Nov. 1992

"Wholesome recreation is part of our religion and is a necessary change of pace; even its anticipation can lift the spirit."

-President Ezra Taft Benson, "Do Not Despair," Ensign, Oct. 1986