by Larry Richman | Mar 19, 2019
The Church History Museum has opened an exhibit based on the 11th International Art Competition. This year’s theme is Meditations on Belief, based on Psalms 77:11-12: “I will remember the works of the Lord: surely I will remember thy wonders of old. I will meditate...
by Larry Richman | Mar 17, 2019
Over the weekend, North Star International held its annual conference with faith-affirming Latter-day Saints, their families, and church leaders. On Saturday, they debuted the video “I am a Latter-day Saint, I am LGBTQ, and This is What I Know.” ...
by Larry Richman | Mar 15, 2019
Did you know you can purchase a virtual pass of RootsTech 2019 and get online access to 18 recorded sessions, in addition to the sessions that were streamed for free? With a virtual ticket, you can watch playbacks of RootsTech sessions from your laptop, tablet, or...
by Larry Richman | Mar 14, 2019
In the midst of three days of dedicatory ceremonies for the Rome Italy Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, all members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles gathered on March 11, 2019, for a historic group photo. It is...
by Larry Richman | Mar 13, 2019
A new series of videos will help increase the safety of more than 65,000 missionaries around the world. The 12-part series is called “The SafetyZone.” Each episode covers a missionary safety topic in an entertaining way while delivering important, life-changing...
by Larry Richman | Mar 12, 2019
Attend the 2019 North Star conference this weekend to hear firsthand accounts from LGBT individuals and families about how they navigate the complex journey of reconciling faith with sexual orientation and gender identity. This year’s conference is at the Sheraton in...
by Larry Richman | Mar 9, 2019
In an interview with Leading Saints, Bennett and Becky Borden explain why they married in the temple after 20 years living in same-sex relationships. Bennett and Becky Borden both experience same-sex attraction and were both in same-sex marriages and relationships for...
by Larry Richman | Mar 7, 2019
In an unprecedented video, Elder Bednar and Elder Rasband give a walk-through tour of various rooms in the Rome Italy Temple, explaining what happens in each room. In the video below, President Russell M. Nelson provides an introduction to temples, and two apostles,...
by Larry Richman | Mar 7, 2019
An important article in the March Ensign explains that women are essential participants in the work God accomplishes through His priesthood power. I’ve come to recognize as never before the importance of understanding the priesthood and its associated blessings for...
by Larry Richman | Mar 5, 2019
The Church recently changed policies regarding temple workers. The following information was conveyed to stake and ward leaders in the notice “Temple Policy Adjustments,” dated March 1, 2019: The First Presidency has approved adjustments to the following...
by Larry Richman | Feb 28, 2019
In the video “Love in Our Hearts,” Sister Christina B. Franco, second counselor in the Primary General Presidency discusses the importance of embracing our differences and understanding that we all have something unique to contribute in the world and in...
by Larry Richman | Feb 26, 2019
A new Church video “Migration: A Yearning for Home” explains that the light of Christ motivates us to seek our heavenly home. What unseen force causes migrating species to return home? How do we know where to go in life? The video is narrated by Elder Dieter F....
by Larry Richman | Feb 25, 2019
Latter-day Saint musician Mary Hiett has composed what she calls a hymn-spirational medley of “I Stand All Amazed,” “I Need Thee Every Hour,” and “Abide with Me Tis’ Eventide.” The medley is called “Stay Thou...
by Larry Richman | Feb 22, 2019
In the video “To Love Them All,” Elder Patrick Kearon speaks on inclusion and friendship in the Church. “One of the great lessons of the gospel is that we get so many fresh starts—that we can start again and again. And we’re here to help each other...
by Larry Richman | Feb 18, 2019
The new Study Plans feature in the Gospel Library app helps you set up a schedule and reminders for studying scriptures, conference talks, and lessons. If you like to make lists, set goals, and check off accomplishments, you’ll love the new Study Plans feature in the...