by Larry Richman | Jan 3, 2018
LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson died Tuesday, January 2, 2018, in his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was 90 years old. President Monson, who turned 90 in August 2017, has served as the president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
by Larry Richman | Jan 3, 2018
Scott Hamilton, American champion figure skater, Olympic gold medalist, motivational speaker, author, philanthropist, cancer survivor, TV broadcaster, and husband and father will be the RootsTech 2018 keynote speaker on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Salt Lake City, Utah....
by Larry Richman | Jan 2, 2018
A popular new year’s resolution is to write your personal life story or family history. There’s something about the swift passing of the previous year and the fresh dawning of the new year that makes us reflect on where the time has gone and the...
by Larry Richman | Dec 29, 2017
LDS artists worldwide are invited to create new works of art for the 11th International Art Competition, sponsored by the Church History Museum in Salt Lake City, Utah. All artistic media, styles, and cultural approaches are welcome. Theme: Meditations on Belief: “I...
by Larry Richman | Dec 28, 2017
This article is a recap of some of the most popular stories we’ve covered during 2017: Priests & Young Women To Participate More in Temple Baptisms In a letter in December, the First Presidency announced that young women and young men would be given more...
by Larry Richman | Dec 27, 2017
If your ward or branch meeting times change at the beginning of the year, the ward or branch clerk should update the times so they display accurately in various systems, such as the meetinghouse locator at maps.lds.org. A leader or clerk should log in to the Leader...
by Larry Richman | Dec 25, 2017
The video below highlights some of the ways that you helped light the world this year. For the 2017 Christmas season, the Church encouraged us to “Light the World” with the message of Jesus Christ. Millions were involved in 25 Ways in 25 Days. Nearly half a million...
by Larry Richman | Dec 25, 2017
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” MATTHEW 5:16 Jesus is the Light of the World, but every person can shine their own light into the world. Follow His example and be a light in the lives...
by Larry Richman | Dec 24, 2017
Here is a link to a page on LDS.org that provides links to all the First Presidency Christmas Devotionals from 2009 to the present.
by Larry Richman | Dec 24, 2017
“Ye must watch and pray always.” 3 NEPHI 18:15 Prayer is the natural communication between God the Father and His beloved children. He has promised to answer the prayers of those who humbly ask for them. Has something small or big worked out for you today? Recognize...
by Larry Richman | Dec 23, 2017
Below are Christmas videos I think you will enjoy. After you watch these videos, click the YouTube logo in the bottom right of the videos so you can go to YouTube and click Like. That will make them more popular on YouTube so they will be more likely to be seen by...
by Larry Richman | Dec 23, 2017
“I was in prison, and ye came unto me.” MATTHEW 25:36 There are many kinds of prisons, including physical institutions as well as mental afflictions and addiction. Reach out to those who are feeling trapped and let them know they’re not alone. Do you know someone...
by Larry Richman | Dec 22, 2017
“That which ye have seen me do even that shall ye do.” 3 NEPHI 27:21 No one who has ever lived provided a more suitable pattern for life than Jesus Christ. As we seek to emulate him, we will improve our own lives and the lives of people around us. What is your...
by Larry Richman | Dec 21, 2017
“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat.” MATTHEW 25:35 If you’ve never truly had nothing to eat, perhaps you’ve been spiritually hungry. As Jesus Christ did, you can help those who stand in need of both kinds of nourishment. Have you ever been really...
by Larry Richman | Dec 20, 2017
“A man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.” LUKE 12:15 Sometimes distractions can get in the way of appreciating the most important things in life. Eliminating these distractions can go a long way toward leading a more fulfilling...