by Larry Richman | Jul 22, 2021
July 24th is “Pioneer Day”—a day when we celebrate the courage of our ancestors. This week, why not explore where your family came from? Who in your family was the first to accept the gospel? The FamilySearch website can help you answer that very question with a...
by Larry Richman | Jul 21, 2021
Many of life’s fundamental questions are centered on the nature of God. Does He exist? Is He aware of us? What can He help us accomplish? The Church video “The Nature of God” helps you understand what Latter-day Saints believe about God. Members of The...
by Larry Richman | Jul 20, 2021
FamilySearch provides many ways to experience the excitement of family history. Once you set up an account, it’s time to start exploring some of the amazing things you can do. The article “Five Things Every New FamilySearch User Should Try” provides a list...
by Larry Richman | Jul 19, 2021
The Church video How I Hear God’s Voice: Jamila’s Story features Jamila, the only deaf member of her family. In the video, using sign language, Jamila shares how her eyes have become ears to hear the Savior and how service helps her view herself as Christ would....
by Larry Richman | Jul 16, 2021
Every day we all have choices that need to be made. Many of those choices do not have any lasting significance, but there are plenty that do. These choices—the decisions between right and wrong—have more serious consequences than, say, what color shirt we wear....
by Larry Richman | Jul 15, 2021
FamilySearch has announced that RootsTech Connect 2022 will take place on March 3–5, 2022, as a fully virtual family history event. In 2021, RootsTech attracted more than 1 million visitors from over 240 countries, making it the largest in RootsTech history. Building...
by Larry Richman | Jul 14, 2021
The Hill Cumorah Pageant has ended after 84 years of live performances. As a thank-you to the tens of thousands of participants, volunteers, and audience members over the years, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presented a devotional on July 9, 2021,...
by Larry Richman | Jul 13, 2021
After being temporarily halted in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the daily organ recitals, weekly Choir and Bell ensemble rehearsals, and Music & the Spoken Word broadcasts will return to Temple Square. Daily Organ Recitals will resume July 19 and will...
by Larry Richman | Jul 12, 2021
Updates to FamilySearch’s search experience now make it easier to refine searches, find record collections, and standardize dates when you attach them to people on Family Tree. Many FamilySearch users looking for records start on the Search Records page, which is...
by Larry Richman | Jul 9, 2021
As a parent, how do you respond if your child tells you that they’ve been looking at porn? You may feel upset, take away their phone, ground them, or all of the above. It’s easy to feel a rise of emotions, but what does your child really need in that moment? Chances...
by Larry Richman | Jul 8, 2021
Is God a God of justice or a God of mercy? Is it possible for Him to be both? Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, believe God is both perfectly just and perfectly merciful. Watch the Church video “Is God Just or Merciful?” God’s...
by Larry Richman | Jul 7, 2021
The Family History Library in Salt Lake City reopened July 6, 2021. The hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and will expand as COVID-19 conditions improve. As guests come back, they will find that many improvements have taken place while the...
by Larry Richman | Jul 6, 2021
After being closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the following 5 buildings will reopen today: The Assembly Hall, the Tabernacle, the Family History Library, the Church History Library, and the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. Assembly Hall. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily....
by Larry Richman | Jul 5, 2021
It’s one of life’s toughest questions. When something bad happens, we may wonder why God didn’t stop it. After all, He’s all-powerful! An article in Gospel Living provides two ideas to think about: 1. We grow from hard experiences. Everything the Lord does is for our...
by Larry Richman | Jul 2, 2021
Half of the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have now reopened for proxy ordinance work. This article explains how to schedule appointments to do proxy work. How to Schedule Temple Appointments for Proxy Work In the main navigation on...