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 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 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 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 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 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...