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...
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...