Building Places of Security with JoAnne Roberts

In his talk, Embrace the Future with Faith, President Russell M. Nelson teaches, “...as turmoil rages around us, we need to create places where we are safe, both physically and spiritually. When your home becomes a personal sanctuary of faith—where the Spirit resides—your home becomes the first line of defense….I invite you, my dear sisters, to create a home that is a place of security. And I renew my invitation for you to increase your understanding of priesthood power and of temple covenants and blessings. Having places of security to which you can retreat will help you embrace the future with faith.”  Our guest, JoAnne Workman Roberts, has taken this prophetic counsel to heart. In addition to serving as missionaries at the Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple construction site, JoAnne and her husband, Greg, intentionally create space for their family to gather safely in their home. In JoAnne’s words,  “As long as I can remember, I was taught of Christ and have loved growing up with the knowledge that I was a beloved child of God. I believe that simple knowledge has made all the difference in the trajectory of my life. I am delighted to share our Temple mission experience as part of my covenant path journey and how it has sharpened our focus further to develop a relationship with our Savior, Jesus Christ. Greg and I are also parents of seven children. They and their families are the delights of our lives.”