New Era Conference Issue
The November issue of the New Era magazine is now online (as well as the Ensign, Liahona, and Friend). Youth will really enjoy the summaries of conference talks as well as images that they can share with their friends. See some examples below. There is also a reading...
99 Crazy Foods Missionaries Eat
Below is a fun video about the crazy foods that LDS Missionaries have eaten while in the U.S. and abroad. For more awesome videos from returned missionaries, see Lifey. Here is a list of other member-created videos I have shared. If you find other videos...
Increase Happiness Campaign
The Increase Happiness event encourages you to make a difference in increasing happiness in the world. It is a movement of charity, love, peace, hope, kindness, and happiness. On November 10, 2014, post a picture of yourself with a sign that says “I’m...
Submit Your Entry for “Glorious” Supercut Contest
Last week, I invited you to enter the contest to record yourself singing your own version of the song “Glorious” from the soundtrack of the movie Meet the Mormons. Below are examples from a few people who have entered. You have until Nov. 7 to submit yours. Learn more...
Fight the New Drug: Fighting Pornography
Pornography is addicting. It affects behavior. It harms relationships. And it even rewires the brain. That’s the message from the group Fight the New Drug (FightTheNewDrug.org). “Pornography used to be a matter of opinion. Some felt it was natural, normal, and...
LDS Granite Mountain Records Vault
The Granite Mountain Records Vault contains the world’s largest collection of genealogical records. Located in Little Cottonwood Canyon, near Salt Lake City, the vault houses billions of images on microfiche, microfilm, and digital media. The vault also protects...
“I Pray When…” Video from Tauranga New Zealand Stake
Members of the Tauranga New Zealand Stake put together this video as part of their stake conference in August 2014. They completed the thought “I Pray When…” and shared their experiences with prayer. Their video was inspired by the Mormon...
How Did Joseph Smith Translate the Book of Mormon?
How did Joseph Smith translate the Book of Mormon from the golden plates? The essay “Book of Mormon Translation” in the Gospel Topics section of LDS.org (topics.lds.org) gives insight into the process. Translation Instruments Joseph Smith and his scribes...
LDSface2face with Lindsey Stirling Nov. 25
Lindsey Stirling will be the next featured guest in the LDS Face-to-Face series on November 25, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. MST. You can watch the event on Facebook, the Youth Activities page, and on the Mormon Channel. The first #LDSface2face event was with David Archuleta in...
“Glorious” Supercut Invitation from David Archuleta
You are invited to record yourself singing your own version of the song “Glorious” from the soundtrack of the movie Meet the Mormons. Submit your recording to win fun prizes and you might even be included in a supercut video featuring David and people from...
Studying October 2014 LDS General Conference
The text and PDF of the general conference issues of the Ensign, Liahona, New Era, and Friend magazines are now online and printed copies are in the mail to deliver to subscribers’ doors. The Ensign and Liahona magazines include a 2-page chart showing the...
Christmas 2014 on Temple Square
Visiting Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, during the Christmas season is a yearly tradition for many families and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for others. Tickets and reservations for the various 2014 Christmas programs and events are now available...
Suicide
Watch the new Mormon Messages video “Sitting on the Bench: Thoughts on Suicide Prevention.” Every human soul is precious. Don’t give up. Show love to those who are struggling. Help guide people to resources that are available (see below). Elder...
Joseph Smith Prophet of the Restoration Movie Now on Netflix
The movie Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration is now available on Netflix. The movie was first shown in the Legacy Theater in Salt Lake City, then released on DVD, and now on Hulu, Amazon, and Netflix. This movie was the first full-length motion picture the...Follow on social media