by Larry Richman | Jan 15, 2026
This year, more than 72,000 friends of other faiths have enrolled in seminary and institute. Seminaries and Institutes of Religion now offer simple and effective ways for youth and young adults to invite their friends to attend with them, including banners, door...
by Larry Richman | Jan 12, 2026
Young adults of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are invited to gather and view a special devotional with Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Sister Jennifer Kearon. The broadcast originating from the Conference Center in Salt...
by Larry Richman | Jan 9, 2026
FamilySearch shared its most notable highlights in this 2025 year-in-review. The FamilySearch website received more than 297 million visits from around the world in 2025. Patrons frequented FamilySearch’s growing record collections, interactive discovery...
by Larry Richman | Jan 8, 2026
This week’s movie pick is Witnesses. (See other “Weekend Movie Picks.”) For nearly 200 years, skeptics and critics have attempted to explain what many Book of Mormon witnesses claimed to have seen—angels and golden metal plates containing ancient...
by Larry Richman | Jan 1, 2026
This week’s movie pick is Tuttle Twins. (See other “Weekend Movie Picks.”) The show is produced by Angel Studios and is based on the best-selling books by Connor Boyack. It is the first of its kind cartoon series that aims to instruct while...
by Larry Richman | Dec 29, 2025
From the article “How Updates to Church Apps in 2025 Can Help You in 2026” in the Church Newsroom. During 2025, mobile applications from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints received powerful updates to support the way members worship, study and...
by Larry Richman | Dec 27, 2025
President Jeffrey R. Holland, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at approximately 3:15 a.m. MST from complications associated with kidney disease, while surrounded by...
by Larry Richman | Dec 26, 2025
When used appropriately, technology can be an amazing way to help children and youth learn, including principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ. One way to teach them how to take charge of technology safely is to consider this pattern: PURPOSE, PLAN, PAUSE. The images...
by Larry Richman | Dec 25, 2025
Jesus Christ is the gift of Christmas. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) Enjoy the following message from the First Presidency of The...
by Larry Richman | Dec 23, 2025
In commemoration of Joseph Smith’s 220th birthday, I asked AI to create photorealistic versions of several popular paintings of Joseph Smith. If the paintings below represent what Joseph looked like, then these photorealistic versions may give you a better idea...
by Larry Richman | Dec 22, 2025
This article lists a number of resources you may want to use in your study of the Old Testament during the year 2026. Resources From the Church Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Old Testament This manual supports gospel learning and scripture study for individuals...
by Larry Richman | Dec 19, 2025
President D. Todd Christofferson, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, will share a special message for youth in the January 18, 2026 worldwide discussion for youth video. This event will feature Church leaders, youth, and music to help young people better...
by Larry Richman | Dec 17, 2025
The latest updates to the Church’s General Handbook includes an adjustment to a section about editions and translations of the Holy Bible. The handbook notes that “generally, members should use a preferred or Church-published edition of the Bible in Church...
by Larry Richman | Dec 16, 2025
As directed by the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the Church’s General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to be updated as needed to provide ministerial guidance, clarity, and inspiration to local...
by Larry Richman | Dec 16, 2025
The Book of Mormon in Tshiluba is now printed and available through local distribution centers and online at store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Tshiluba is spoken in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The electronic versions are available on...