by Larry Richman | Jul 1, 2021
Today, the First Presidency announced that, effective immediately, Church officers may only perform a civil marriage for a man and a woman when the following conditions apply: Either the bride or the groom is a member of the Church, Either the bride’s or the groom’s...
by Larry Richman | Jun 30, 2021
The Church publishes three global magazines—the Friend (for children), For the Strength of Youth (for youth), and the Liahona (for adults). Many people like to listen to the magazines rather than read them. This article explains how to stream or download an audio...
by Larry Richman | Jun 29, 2021
The world has billions and billions of records waiting to be indexed so that people can find and connect with their ancestors. Although there are hundreds of thousands of people who help with indexing, it is clear that volunteers need help. Computer-assisted indexing,...
by Larry Richman | Jun 28, 2021
In the video “In Search of Truth,” President Dallin H. Oaks teaches that we should be cautious and choose correct sources in our search for truth. We should not consider secular prominence or authority as qualified sources of truth. When we seek the truth...
by Larry Richman | Jun 25, 2021
LDS Living has published an article “Returning to the temple: A physical and spiritual checklist” with some good reminders of things to do to be ready to return to the temple. Read the full article for an explanation of each of the following points: Check...
by Larry Richman | Jun 24, 2021
The Church publishes three global magazines—the Friend (for children), For the Strength of Youth (for youth), and the Liahona (for adults). The printed magazines come in beautiful graphic layouts. But when you read the magazines on the Church website or on the Gospel...
by Larry Richman | Jun 23, 2021
Apostles are witnesses of Jesus Christ and testify to all the world of His divine mission. Christ himself ordained 12 apostles during his earthly ministry. Today, 12 living apostles continue the same charge to teach and testify of Him. The Church video...
by Larry Richman | Jun 22, 2021
Although FamilySearch does their best to make tools that are easy to use, people will always have questions. So, they have created the FamilySearch Help Center, a single web page that presents all the available help options. Read the article “The FamilySearch...
by Larry Richman | Jun 21, 2021
In the video “Your Great Adventure: Overcoming Life’s Obstacles,” an experienced runner decides to train for a 100-mile ultramarathon in a hostile desert. He faces the daunting task of doing something that seems impossible. Like the runner, we on...
by Larry Richman | Jun 18, 2021
Father’s Day is a special day every year to celebrate the fathers in your life. It can look different for everyone, whether you’re celebrating your father, spouse, step-father, brother, or a role model. Father’s Day is celebrated in 40 countries. See the...
by Larry Richman | Jun 17, 2021
Some people think they can’t write an interesting family history. Others find too much drama in the past and find it painful or embarrassing to record. Still others haven’t taken interest in writing their family stories at all. The truth is that all family histories...
by Larry Richman | Jun 16, 2021
Children make great missionaries because they are genuine, like Coen and Genna. Their thoughtful friendship prepared Isaiah and his sister Alessia for baptism by helping them feel loved. Enjoy the video “Children Sharing the Gospel” from The Church of...
by Larry Richman | Jun 15, 2021
Now that the Hill Cumorah Pageant has concluded, the Church will begin a long-term project to preserve the historic and sacred nature of the area. The Hill Cumorah in Manchester, New York, is where Joseph Smith received visits from the angel Moroni and retrieved the...
by Larry Richman | Jun 14, 2021
Latter-day Saint youth in the United States and Canada will be able to attend For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences beginning in the summers of 2022 and 2023. The conferences, provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, were postponed over the...
by Larry Richman | Jun 13, 2021
Yesterday, in posts on Facebook and Instagram, Latter-day Saint singer and songwriter David Archuleta admitted that he is not sure about his sexuality. He said, “I came out in 2014 as gay to my family. But then I had similar feelings for both genders so maybe a...