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...
by Larry Richman | Jun 11, 2021
In the Church video “Have You Ever Felt Like a Failure?,” Richard explains that after losing some of his worldly comforts, he realized that he could make better choices. Now he’s grateful for challenges that helped him grow and learn from the Lord. When...
by Larry Richman | Jun 10, 2021
When Jesus Christ lived on the earth, He organized His Church, “built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone” (Ephesians 2:20). After Christ’s death and Resurrection, He told His Apostles to continue...
by Larry Richman | Jun 9, 2021
Did you know that the Gospel Library app is also available online? The online version, available at study.ChurchofJesusChrist.org, has almost all the same content as the Gospel Library app and has most of the study tools. If you’re like me, you appreciate doing...
by Larry Richman | Jun 8, 2021
The free FamilySearch website is home to the world’s largest online family tree. Known as the FamilySearch Family Tree, this shared family tree is home to information about more than 1.2 billion ancestors, which has been contributed by millions of descendants. What’s...
by Larry Richman | Jun 7, 2021
What is the practice called baptism for the dead? Why does it matter? Watch the Church video “Baptism for the Dead ” to help you understand it better. 2000 years ago, Jesus went to the Jordan River and was baptized by immersion, lowered fully under the...
by Larry Richman | Jun 4, 2021
In the video “Jesus is Real: Calyann’s Experience, Calyann explains that she had friends, fun, parties, and professional success. But then she realized that she lived in a prison of her own making. Through her willingness to put God’s promises to the test,...
by Larry Richman | Jun 3, 2021
WITNESSES is a new Latter-day Saint movie that tells the powerful true story of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon. For nearly 200 years, skeptics and critics have been tried to explain away what the witnesses stated—that they saw angels and held the golden...
by Larry Richman | Jun 2, 2021
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 | Jun 1, 2021
The Family History Library now offers a look-up service for when you can’t go to the library. The Family History Library (FHL) in Salt Lake City, Utah, has long been a go-to place to find genealogical research materials and is the flagship library...
by Larry Richman | May 31, 2021
WITNESSES is a new Latter-day Saint movie that tells the powerful true story of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon — David Whitmer, Oliver Cowdery, and Martin Harris. For nearly 200 years, their statement of what occurred has been published with every copy of...
by Larry Richman | May 28, 2021
A special broadcast on June 6, 2021, will provide parents and leaders with useful resources as they begin to reintegrate children and youth activities as we emerge from the pandemic. “As the world begins to slowly emerge from pandemic restrictions, we hope this...
by Larry Richman | May 27, 2021
The Word of Wisdom is a health code included in the Doctrine and Covenants. The Word of Wisdom is most recognized for barring the use of alcohol, coffee, tea, and tobacco, but it also promises physical and spiritual blessings. The Church video “The Word of...
by Larry Richman | May 26, 2021
Individuals struggling with addictions or compulsive behaviors may feel lost or alone and need hope and help. Their spouses and family members may also need support. The Church’s Addiction Recovery Program has resources to help. Individuals or their spouses and family...
by Larry Richman | May 25, 2021
Listen to Apostles share promised blessings of temple and family history work. Temple and family history work can provide you with purpose and strength as you selflessly engage in it. It can also help you understand that you are precious in the eyes of God....