by Larry Richman | Jan 30, 2026
Planning for a Mission: An Overview for Latter-Day Saint Missionaries, Parents, and Leaders is a step-by-step guide that covers everything you need to know from deciding to serve a mission, to submitting a missionary recommendation, to receiving your call, and leaving...
by Larry Richman | Jan 29, 2026
Emotional resilience is the ability to adapt to emotional challenges with courage and faith centered in Jesus Christ. Research shows that a supportive, nurturing relationship with an adult is a strong predictor of resilience in children. The following two resources...
by Larry Richman | Jan 28, 2026
The Provo Missionary Training Center now offers virtual tours for youth groups, families, or just yourself. Virtual tours are hosted using Zoom video conferencing software. The experience will last approximately 1 hour and will include a returned-missionary guide...
by Larry Richman | Jan 26, 2026
For over a year, Redbrick Filmworks and the Interpreter Foundation have collaborated on a not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham. The first episode was published yesterday. Further installments will appear on successive Mondays. Each of...
by Larry Richman | Jan 25, 2026
This article is available as book. Download a free PDF of the book or order on Amazon as a paperback, Kindle, or audiobook. Also available at Lulu.com. For a Latter-day Saint perspective, see the article “Using Artificial Intelligence at Work, Home, and Church”...
by Larry Richman | Jan 23, 2026
In 2026, Easter Sunday will be observed in many parts of the world on April 5—the same weekend as the live broadcast of general conference. As such, only sacrament meeting and no other meetings should be held the previous week, on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026. Easter,...
by Larry Richman | Jan 22, 2026
FamilySearch has revealed some of its plans in 2026 to help you make more family connections worldwide. Upcoming experiences will use emerging technologies to provide increased access to genealogical records, expand FamilySearch’s global Family Tree, and enhance...
by Larry Richman | Jan 21, 2026
Women worldwide are invited to participate in a special worldwide broadcast and local testimony meeting celebrating the sisterhood they share in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Elder Quentin L. Cook will offer a special message with President Camille N. Johnson, Sister J....
by Larry Richman | Jan 20, 2026
Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will speak during the Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction. This 30-minute recorded training for Latter-day Saints in stake and ward councils and others with callings supporting temple and family...
by Larry Richman | Jan 19, 2026
Surveys show that over 90% of parents feel they should not give their child a phone. However, since parents juggle multiple things at once, children are sometimes given phones so they can stay connected. However, a typical mobile device exposes kids to content that is...
by Larry Richman | Jan 16, 2026
Each member of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is sharing messages of the restored gospel on YouTube. Each Church leader has his own YouTube channel, and videos have been added to these...
by Larry Richman | Jan 15, 2026
This year, more than 72,000 friends of other faiths have enrolled in seminary and institute. Seminaries and Institutes of Religion now offer simple and effective ways for youth and young adults to invite their friends to attend with them, including banners, door...
by Larry Richman | Jan 14, 2026
Elder Ronald A. Rasband and his wife, Melanie, will speak about coming unto Christ by uniting families for eternity during the RootsTech Family Discovery Day on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. MST. RootsTech offers ways to help families grow their love for Jesus...
by Larry Richman | Jan 13, 2026
We live in a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is a part of daily life. AI helps computers and machines simulate human intelligence and problem-solving. It’s changing the way we work, learn, and connect. It has never been easier to create, build a business, or...
by Larry Richman | Jan 12, 2026
Young adults of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are invited to gather and view a special devotional with Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Sister Jennifer Kearon. The broadcast originating from the Conference Center in Salt...