by Larry Richman | Nov 18, 2024
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites individuals, families and friends to participate in the First Presidency’s annual Christmas devotional on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. The devotional will...
by Larry Richman | Nov 15, 2024
The Church Music Festival “Come, Lord Jesus” will be released online on November 16, 2024, at 7:00pm MST. Watch it online. Experience the beauty and diversity of worship through various languages and styles, as we unite in praise and anticipation of the Lord’s return....
by Larry Richman | Nov 14, 2024
Your paper photos and slides are fading over time. Your videocassettes are degrading and becoming fuzzy. What if your home is flooded or the box of memories is lost? Even digital records on CDs or computer floppy disks will degrade over time. Do you even still have a...
by Larry Richman | Nov 13, 2024
This month marks the 17th anniversary of the publication of the booklet Learning Through Life’s Trials. You can download a free copy of the booklet. The booklet reviews the nature, origins, and purposes of adversity and includes suggestions on how to patiently trust...
by Larry Richman | Nov 12, 2024
Elder David A. Bednar said that “neither digital innovations nor rapid change in and of themselves are good or evil,” but must be placed in their proper context of the eternal plan of happiness. Each innovation has potential for both “limitless perils and untold...
by Larry Richman | Nov 11, 2024
In many countries, November 11 is a day set aside to honor those who have served their county in the military. We should express gratitude to all those who have sacrificed so much—including their very lives—in the cause of freedom. Many faithful members of the Church,...
by Larry Richman | Nov 8, 2024
The next video from the final season of Book of Mormon Videos has been published. Watch the video “The Lord Appears to the Brother of Jared” below. The Church will release 11 new episodes in 2024, timed to coincide with Come, Follow Me lessons on the following...
by Larry Richman | Nov 7, 2024
As you consider Christmas gifts this year, think about some of these Latter-Day Saint items available at Church distribution centers or online at store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. The Life of Jesus Christ Bible Videos about the Savior’s life and teachings from the four...
by Larry Richman | Nov 5, 2024
Show your children the video “Miguel’s Choice | Growing Faith” to help prepare them for the tithing declaration meeting with your bishop. In the video, Miguel learns how to show faith in Jesus Christ by paying tithing. The video is available in...
by Larry Richman | Nov 4, 2024
Scams are getting harder to spot. Smart people of all ages are getting scammed. The best defense is knowing the top scams happening now. Chase Bank has published a guide on how to spot fraud and scams. Here’s a quick summary of red flags. For sale, hot deal....
by Larry Richman | Nov 1, 2024
The Church has announced expanded missionary opportunities for single members of the Church age 40 and older. Single men 40 and older may be called as full-time senior missionaries if they do not have dependent children living at home. Those who serve in this capacity...
by Larry Richman | Nov 1, 2024
The Church provides several resources to help prepare children for baptism and confirmation. Special Issue of the Friend Magazine This special issue of the Friend about baptism and confirmation includes four sections: Following Jesus Christ by Being...
by Larry Richman | Oct 31, 2024
The fourth and final volume of Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days has been published in 14 languages. The newest book of the Church’s four-part official history, titled Sounded in Every Ear, tells the story of the Latter-day Saints from...
by Larry Richman | Oct 30, 2024
In the Church video “Blessed Are the Peacemakers,” President Russell M. Nelson teaches, “Contention is a choice. Peacemaking is a choice. You have your agency to choose contention or reconciliation. I urge you to choose to be a peacemaker, now and...
by Larry Richman | Oct 29, 2024
Elder Clark G. Gilbert, the Commissioner of the Church Educational System, has written a letter to parents of youth ages 14 to 18 about using the Church Educational System to strengthen their faith in Jesus Christ. In high school, students can benefit from attending...