by Larry Richman | Sep 10, 2025
If you missed the Friend to Friend broadcast, “Sharing Jesus’s Love Through Service,” with Elder and Sister Kearon, it’s not too late to watch it with your children. The broadcast contained messages from Elder Patrick Kearon and the Primary General Presidency,...
by Larry Richman | Sep 9, 2025
I have written about VidAngel, which filters movies and TV shows on your streaming services to cut out things your family doesn’t want to see, such as profanity, sex, nudity, and immodesty. In 2016, VidAngel announced the launch of Angel Studios to begin...
by Larry Richman | Sep 8, 2025
The Church has announced that the youth theme for 2026 is “Walk with Me” (see Moses 6:34). Corresponding resources (including the theme song, additional music, sheet music, and downloadable artwork) will begin publishing at youth.ChurchofJesusChrist.org in some...
by Larry Richman | Sep 5, 2025
As President Russell M. Nelson approaches his 101th birthday, he just published an op-ed article in TIME magazine titled “We All Deserve Dignity and Respect.” It highlights not only his remarkable life and leadership, but also the spiritual insights that...
by Larry Richman | Sep 5, 2025
President Jeffrey R. Holland, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, has prepared a special message for youth. His message will be included in the October 2025 youth broadcast. President Emily Belle Freeman, Young Women General President, and President...
by Larry Richman | Sep 4, 2025
Finding joy in the gospel of Jesus Christ while balancing mental health challenges can sometimes feel impossible. Forces that are difficult to control can prevent us from feeling the influence of the Holy Ghost, perhaps making us question why we keep trying. Although...
by Larry Richman | Sep 3, 2025
Tithing declaration (formerly “tithing settlement”) begins September 1 and continues through December 15. To prepare for meeting with the bishop in tithing declaration, here are instructions on how to print your donor statement. Go to...
by Larry Richman | Sep 1, 2025
On September 9, 2025, President Russell M. Nelson turns 101 years old. He is the oldest living leader of a global church. President Nelson is well known as a peacemaker. He championed a partnership between the Church and the NAACP. He promotes interfaith dialogue. He...
by Larry Richman | Sep 1, 2025
Last year, the Church began publishing online an updated edition of the illustrated Doctrine and Covenants Stories to support the Come, Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants and Church history in 2025. The printed version in English is now available to...
by Larry Richman | Aug 29, 2025
Leaders, parents, and youth can learn more about various options in the Church Educational System (CES) through two livestream events in September, hosted by Brigham Young University, BYU–Hawaii, BYU–Idaho, BYU–Pathway Worldwide, Ensign College, and Seminaries and...
by Larry Richman | Aug 27, 2025
BillionGraves has published a guide on how to organize a community project to document gravestones, ensuring vital historical records endure for future generations. “10 Steps to Planning a Group Cemetery Event” provides: Step-by-Step Guidance. Learn how to...
by Larry Richman | Aug 26, 2025
With VidAngel, you can filter movies and TV shows from your streaming services to cut out things your family doesn’t want to see. VidAngel was created by an LDS entrepreneur to help you filter out of movies and TV shows the violence, sex, and language that your...
by Larry Richman | Aug 25, 2025
Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, hosts many free events, exhibits, and other experiences. See Visit Temple Square for updates about the renovation of the Salt Lake Temple and other buildings on Temple Square. Attend an open house tour of the newly renovated Salt...
by Larry Richman | Aug 22, 2025
You and your spouse may have planned to serve a senior mission after you retire. But did you know you don’t have to wait for retirement, or for better health, or for the perfect family situation to serve a senior service mission? You can be called as a senior service...
by Larry Richman | Aug 20, 2025
Did you know that Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon in 65 working days? With a total of 492 manuscript pages, that’s a rate of 7.5 pages per day. Here are some resources to learn more about how the Book of Mormon was translated: “Book of Mormon...