by Larry Richman | Sep 10, 2020
Consultants from the Church History Library have compiled a list of the most common questions they have received about patriarchal blessings. Below are the top five questions and answers on patriarchal blessings from the article “Ask Us: Top Five Reference...
by Larry Richman | Sep 9, 2020
Are you interested in shortening your job search? The Church offers accelerated job search groups to provide support while you look for a new job. As part of an accelerated job search group, you will receive job-search skills training from experts, support from other...
by Larry Richman | Sep 8, 2020
This year is the 25th anniversary of the “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.” It teaches us the eternal doctrine of the family and lists principles that successful marriages and families live by. But what if you don’t have the ideal family with a mom, dad,...
by Larry Richman | Aug 31, 2020
Several Church history sites offer virtual tours because they are temporarily closed physically due to COVID-19. LDS Living offers a list of the historic sites that offer virtual tours. Here’s the updated link for the Joseph Smith Birthplace. ...
by Larry Richman | Aug 28, 2020
The Church has updated the Life Help resources available online and in the Gospel Library. Everyone needs help sometimes. Life is like that. In fact, God planned it to be that way. Mortality presents each of us with a wide variety of experiences and some are easier to...
by Larry Richman | Aug 27, 2020
The Church has announced the youth theme for 2021: “Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great. Behold, the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind” (Doctrine and...
by Larry Richman | Aug 26, 2020
A new Church system lets you send the names of individuals in need directly to the temple, where those names can be included on the temple’s prayer roll. You can request a name on the temple prayer rolls in two ways: Go to temples.ChurchofJesusChrist.org and...
by Larry Richman | Aug 25, 2020
Missionaries are increasingly using Facebook to connect with others and share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Missionary pages are typically organized by city and named “Church of Jesus Christ in [Name of the City],” “Representatives of Jesus...
by Larry Richman | Aug 24, 2020
The Church’s Newsroom has published a great article about how Latter-day Saints worship during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Whether at home or the chapel, in times of peace or pandemic, that is what you will find many Latter-day Saints around the world pursuing and...
by Larry Richman | Aug 20, 2020
The music video “I Will Go and Do” supports the Church’s 2020 youth theme. This video was released at the Church’s first-ever virtual youth music festival held on July 29, 2020. This song by Nik Day was performed by youth from several countries. The...
by Larry Richman | Aug 19, 2020
We are living in historic times. Are you recording your experiences? Not only can journaling help you cope better with day-to-day life, but one day your family will be interested in knowing what it was like to live through the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. If you haven’t...
by Larry Richman | Aug 18, 2020
Six years ago, 13-year-old Levi Hilton learned how to code and make apps. He developed the game, Book of Mormon Heroes: The Servant of Helaman. He then went on to create a second video game, Book of Mormon Heroes:The Servant of Teancum, covering Alma 46–62. Levi is...
by Larry Richman | Aug 14, 2020
To better serve members worldwide, the Church will publish three global magazines beginning in January 2021—the Friend (for children), For the Strength of Youth (for youth), and the Liahona (for adults). These magazines will replace the current four Church magazines...
by Larry Richman | Aug 14, 2020
From the article “Four Ways to Prepare for Temples Reopening” in the Gospel Living app: Once it’s safe, there will be lots of work to do. Due to COVID-19, temples worldwide have been closed. Recently, the First Presidency announced that some temples would...
by Larry Richman | Aug 13, 2020
The August edition of the Ensign has two great articles to help families stay safe in this digital world. Six Strategies for Family Media Safety. Read about steps parents can take right away. How to create a family media plan and how to use filters, ratings,...