by Larry Richman | Feb 24, 2026
Even if their words can’t explain it, children’s hearts feel loss just as deeply as adults do. Grief can show up in many ways—through silence, big emotions, questions that are hard to answer, or even changes in play. What they need most is to know they are seen,...
by Larry Richman | Sep 11, 2020
“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.” —John 14:18 There are many long days and dark nights when you are grieving the loss of a loved one, but with our Savior Jesus Christ the days get shorter and the nights get brighter. Mourning is a painful...
by Larry Richman | Jul 17, 2020
The Church video “Journey Through Grief” helps us understand how to cope with the loss of a loved one. Grieving is as inevitable as death itself. Mourning is a painful process, but relying on God can help you get through it. In addition to...
by Larry Richman | Jun 12, 2020
The grief accompanying the loss of a loved one is as inevitable as death itself. Mourning is a painful process, but relying on God can help you get through it. If you or someone you care about is suffering with grief, read and share the article “How Can I Cope...
by Larry Richman | Feb 19, 2019
From heartache to hope, take a journey through the grieving process. Watch the new Church video “Journey Through Grief,” which explains that everyone processes grief differently and in their own time. The video is narrated by psychotherapist Denis Ashton...
by Larry Richman | May 17, 2024
There are many different forms of grief. You may know someone who has lost a loved one, is going through a hard time, or has been diagnosed with depression or another illness. It can be hard to know what to say or do around them. You might feel uncomfortable showing...
by Larry Richman | Mar 1, 2023
Many members face a variety of challenges. Parents, leaders, ministering brothers and sisters, and friends have the opportunity to provide help. As you minister to the needs of others, you can help them experience joy and fulfillment. As people seek solutions to their...
by Larry Richman | Jan 23, 2023
Many people face a variety of challenges. Parents, leaders, ministering brothers and sisters, and friends have the opportunity to provide help. As you minister to the needs of others, you can help them experience joy and fulfillment. As people seek solutions to their...
by Larry Richman | Aug 10, 2022
Jacob Hess has written an article, “New Hope for Deeper Healing from Depression and Anxiety” in the July 2022 issue of the Liahona magazine. Stories of long-term healing from depression and anxiety illustrate that gradual life changes that the gospel...
by Larry Richman | Jul 18, 2022
Because we know that death is not the end, we might feel that it’s “wrong” to grieve when someone dies. But that’s not true. Grief is a natural part of mortal life. Even the Savior wept when His friend Lazarus died. “Mourning is one of the deepest expressions of pure...
by Larry Richman | Mar 8, 2021
Many members face a variety of challenges. Parents, leaders, ministering brothers and sisters, and friends have the opportunity to provide help. As you minister to the needs of others, you can help them experience joy and fulfillment. As people seek solutions to their...
by Larry Richman | Aug 28, 2020
The Church has updated the Life Help resources available online and in the Gospel Library. Everyone needs help sometimes. Life is like that. In fact, God planned it to be that way. Mortality presents each of us with a wide variety of experiences and some are easier to...
by Larry Richman | Mar 24, 2020
The Church has published “A Special Message for Unsettling Times” as a supplement to the Ensign magazine. (Download a printable PDF.) We have all been affected by the recent pandemic and other challenging events around the world. It’s understandable that...
by Larry Richman | Mar 29, 2019
In the video “One on One,” Troy Russell shares how he was able to find joy and peace again after the loss of their son Austen in a tragic accident. Troy’s friend John showed a great example of being a friend and listening. By ministering to him,...
by Larry Richman | Feb 14, 2019
A new Church video “His Grace: Am I Beyond Saving?” helps us understand that Jesus Christ is real. Through His Atonement, we can not only change our lives, but He can change how we feel inside. Have you ever felt the burden of grief or shame? Or the...