Being a Celestial Partner

by Neal A. Maxwell

Genres: Lds

Audio Cassette

First published July 1, 1989

About the author

Neal A. Maxwell was well known as an Apostle, author, administrator, and educator. A graduate of the University of Utah, he was the Commissioner of Education for the Church Educational System for six years. He also held a variety of administrative and teaching positions at the University of Utah, including that of executive vice-president.

In 1974 Elder Maxwell was called as an Assistant to the Council of the Twelve. From 1976 to 1981 he served as member of the Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy, and in 1981 was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Elder Maxwell has written numerous books on Latter-day Saint themes, including "If Thou Endure It Well"; "Lord, Increase Our Faith"; "That Ye May Believe"; and "Not My Will, But Thine". He and his wife, Colleen Hinckley Maxwell, had four children.

Elder Maxwell died July 21, 2004.

Reviews

[Adam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite a but dated in approach and recommendation. Fabulous Elder Maxwell, but the church would not make these kind of specific lists anymore when counseling and teaching. They are fabulous suggestions, but even the amount he recommends for some is low compared to what the church would recommend now, I think. Rather than hearing a parent’s testimony only 2 or 3 times in a child’s youth I’m sure we would hear something more like ‘frequently’ or ‘constantly’.

[Vanina Jepperson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great talk from Elder Maxwell on being a lot more selfless in our families. He gives parents advice of being intentional in the sharing of their testimonies to their children. I also loved his advice of having at least one recorded father's blessing for each child.

[Melanie Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic! Great and wonderful advice. I love this! Worth listening to again and again.

[Mark A · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rather than being a lecture or sermon, as I expected, this was an informal classroom presentation, including reference to undescribed learning aids. The focus seems, in retrospect, directed exclusively to LDS fathers, to whom I would recommend it.