by Larry Richman | Dec 12, 2023
This article provides the history of the First Presidency Christmas devotionals and instructions on where to find the text or videos of the devotionals. History of First Presidency Christmas Devotionals First Presidency Christmas devotionals began as a yearly event to...
by Larry Richman | Dec 11, 2023
ChurchofJesusChrist.org has a page with Christmas resources, such as articles, scriptures, stories, videos, and music. Please consider sharing this page with your family and friends this Christmas. You can also find great references for Christmas at...
by Larry Richman | Dec 8, 2023
Elder Patrick Kearon has been called as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called on Thursday, December 7, 2023, and ordained later that day by President Russell M. Nelson and the other...
by Larry Richman | Dec 8, 2023
What better Christmas present than giving something from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? As you consider Christmas gifts this year, think about some of these items available at Church distribution centers or online at store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org....
by Larry Richman | Dec 7, 2023
A new movie, The Oath, releases in theaters tomorrow. It is a partially fictional depiction of the end of the Book of Mormon depicting Moroni, the last person to write in the Book of Mormon. The movie takes place in 400 A.D. in ancient America, where Moroni, a lone...
by Larry Richman | Dec 5, 2023
The Church’s tool to manage ward and stake calendars was overhauled in November 2022. Some features have been updated and improved over the past year. To access your ward and stake calendar, go to ChurchofJesusChrist.org and click Tools in the upper right corner...
by Larry Richman | Dec 5, 2023
A worldwide, uniform standard has been established for creating new units or changing stake and ward boundaries. A new participation measure has been added to the boundary proposal process to assist leaders in identifying members who participate in a meaningful way...
by Larry Richman | Dec 4, 2023
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ this Christmas season, watch as the lights of Times Square were transformed into an unforgettable Silent Night. See the nativity story unfold across 27 digital displays in the heart of New York City. Watch the Nativity video...
by Larry Richman | Dec 1, 2023
I recently wrote about the locations for the Light the World giving machines in 2023. These vending machines are sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Instead of buying something for yourself, your purchase is a donation for someone in need....
by Larry Richman | Nov 30, 2023
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following Christmas message: The Christmas season is often associated with gifts. The most desirable gifts are those offered to us by our loving Heavenly Father and our Savior, Jesus...
by Larry Richman | Nov 28, 2023
The First Presidency’s Christmas devotional will be broadcast on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. MST. The program, originating from the Conference Center, will include Christmas messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church. The Tabernacle...
by Larry Richman | Nov 27, 2023
Threats to children’s internet safety include invasions of privacy, cyberbullying, sexting and harassment. Options to protect your children include parental controls, apps and tracking software. But the most effective way to keep your kids safe is to talk with them...
by Larry Richman | Nov 27, 2023
Making good decisions with your money helps you have confidence and be prepared for life’s ups and downs. Heavenly Father has given us everything, including our money, and He can help us use it wisely. The Church provides the following tips on how to manage your...
by Larry Richman | Nov 24, 2023
If you bought your child a new mobile device on Black Friday, 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. We have written before about Covenant Eyes, a...
by Larry Richman | Nov 23, 2023
On this Thanksgiving Day, you may want to enjoy some of the following resources with your family and friends: “Gratitude” entry in Gospel Topics, which lists many additional resources See scripture references to giving thanks in the Topical Guide. And he...