Church Expands Online LDS Missionary Work
Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are expanding their online teaching efforts. “The world is changing and so the way we do missionary work is changing as well,” said Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson, Young Women general president, who serves...
“Out of the Ground” Short Film
Out of the Ground is one of the films that will be screened at the LDS Film Festival this Thursday (March 1 at 5:00pm) and Saturday (March 3 at 1:30pm) at the SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem, Utah. See event information. This 20-minute short film was created by my...
Message for LDS LGBT Members of Church: “You Have a Place in the Kingdom”
“I want anyone who is a member of the Church who is gay or lesbian to know I believe you have a place in the kingdom and I recognize that sometimes it may be difficult for you to see where you fit in the Lord’s Church, but you do,” explained President M....
Resources to Help LDS Youth
The Church provides many resources that can help strengthen youth. Parents, leaders, teachers, grandparents, fellow ward members, and friends should be aware of these resources so we can use them in our homes and at church. Most of these resources are available in...
Utah Coalition Against Pornography Conference Safeguards Children & Families
The Utah Coalition Against Pornography will hold its annual conference, “It Starts With Us” on Saturday, March 10, 2018, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah. The conference will provide...
Want to Be Part of Book of Mormon Video Series? Visit Casting.LDS.org
The LDS Motion Picture Studio is casting talent for the Church’s video library depicting scenes from the Book of Mormon. Members who are seasoned actors, amateurs, or those with no acting experience are invited to visit casting.lds.org for more detailed information....
LDS SPARK Singers Promote Faith and Light
At last night’s premiere of the new story “The Craftsman” in the Meet the Mormons movie series, I had the chance to meet the LDS singing group SPARK (see SparkMusicOfficial.com). They are a contemporary vocal group with members from across the...
New Way to Refer Your Friends to the LDS Missionaries
Invite a Friend to Meet with Missionaries The Church has implemented a new way to help members and missionaries work together more effectively to help people come unto Christ. A new feature on Member Tools and ChurchofJesusChrist.org.org lets you send referrals...
North Star LDS Conference: Understanding Same-Sex Attraction & Gender Identity, Mar. 15-17, 2018
The 2018 North Star Conference is a faith-affirming resource for LDS individuals who experience same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria and wish to live a Christ-centered life. Hear firsthand accounts of LGBT individuals and families as they navigate the complex...
A New Approach to Studying the Book of Mormon
A New Approach to Studying the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ by Lynn and David Rosenvall provides a unique way to study the Book of Mormon. It presents the full, unaltered text of the Book of Mormon, but the formatting has been organized by event...
Resources to Help Youth Facing Emotional Issues
Parents and leaders can use the resources on LDS.org to better minister to youth who face emotional and mental issues. Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson, Young Women General President, explained, Because of our constant connection to social media we are much more aware of the...
LDS Church Updates Suicide Prevention and Ministering Website
The Church website Suicide Prevention and Ministering (suicide.lds.org) has been updated with additional resources to help leaders and members prevent suicide and to help leaders minister to individuals and their families impacted by suicide. The updated website has...
Succession in the Presidency of the LDS Church
Yesterday, I wrote about how the Church continues to function when the Prophet and President of the Church passes away. Today’s article explains what will happen to select a new Prophet and President of the Church and organize a new First Presidency. It’s...
New Covenant Eyes App for iPhone & iPad
Did your child get a new phone or tablet this Christmas? Do you know what is accessible on that device? Accountability is the key to avoiding pornography and teaching our children how to thrive in the digital age. I have written before about Covenant Eyes, a...Follow on social media