by Larry Richman | Feb 20, 2026
The article “Raising Missionaries Right: 8 Skills Parents Are Overlooking” provides ideas on how parents can help prepare their children emotionally and socially to serve a mission. Whether you’re trying to raise a missionary or not, these eight skills can...
by Larry Richman | Feb 19, 2026
In an effort to improve the search capability, the Church website switched from old search technologies to Google as its underlying search technology in June 2022. The search tool can be accessed by clicking the magnifying glass in top right of the main navigation on...
by Larry Richman | Feb 18, 2026
FamilySearch now offers more templates for you to easily create a beautiful visual family tree that you can print or share. Just sign in to FamilySearch.org, pick the template you like, and get a beautifully-designed family tree. New children’s designs are also...
by Larry Richman | Feb 16, 2026
The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks has released the 4th episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham. Additional episodes become available each Monday. The fourth episode, “Becoming Brigham, Episode 4—Why...
by Larry Richman | Feb 16, 2026
Repentance sometimes sounds scary or confusing to children and teenagers. The article “10 Tips for Teaching Repentance” provides tips for teaching repentance in a loving, empowering way. Here are the first four tips from that article: Keep it simple. You...
by Larry Richman | Feb 12, 2026
Elder Clark G. Gilbert is the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, and ordained on Thursday, February 12, by President Dallin H. Oaks and the other members...
by Larry Richman | Feb 12, 2026
It is never too early to help your children appreciate and prepare for the temple. President Russell M. Nelson has said: “The ordinances of the temple and the covenants you make there are key to strengthening your life, your marriage and family, and your ability to...
by Larry Richman | Feb 11, 2026
The Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, offers in‑person, virtual, and video tours for youth groups, families, or just yourself. These tours can help you experience what it is like to be a missionary at the Missionary Training Center. In-Person Tours The Provo...
by Larry Richman | Feb 9, 2026
The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks has released the third episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham. Additional episodes become available each Monday. In “Becoming Brigham, Episode 3—Shorthand &...
by Larry Richman | Feb 9, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of our everyday lives. It is being embedded in search tools, smartphones, family history apps, education platforms, medical guidance, and even the tools we use at work and church. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we care...
by Larry Richman | Feb 6, 2026
It’s time for Latter-day Saints in the United States to begin preparing their tax returns. Here’s how to print your official tax statement of donations to the Church. Go to donations.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. (Or navigate to it on ChurchofJesusChrist.org by...
by Larry Richman | Feb 5, 2026
For 25 years, the Church’s Perpetual Education Fund has helped more than 130,000 Latter-day Saints outside the U.S. and Canada with financial aid for education that leads to better employment opportunities and increased self-reliance. The fund was announced by...
by Larry Richman | Feb 4, 2026
FamilySearch International has announced its collaboration with America250, the official celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, with the release of a new web page and an invitation to “discover your family’s...
by Larry Richman | Feb 3, 2026
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is collaborating with America250 the official celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in recognition of the freedoms established through the Declaration of...
by Larry Richman | Feb 2, 2026
Last Monday, the Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks released the first episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham. Additional episodes become available each Monday. In “Episode 2—Shorthand & Bloodstains,...