by Larry Richman | Nov 5, 2020
Consultants from the Church History Library have compiled a list of the most common questions they have received about Primary. Below are the top five questions and answers about Primary from the article “Ask Us: Top Five Reference Questions about Primary.” Where can...
by Larry Richman | Oct 31, 2020
“Love one another—even when you disagree with each other.” That was the message in a recent Inspiration and News email from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Loving one another is as important today as it was when Christ walked the earth....
by Larry Richman | Oct 30, 2020
From the Church’s Newsroom: Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Luz de Las Naciones (Light of the Nations) Latino cultural event will be digital. Two virtual events—one on November 7 and another on December 19—will showcase Latino cultures from across the world. Each...
by Larry Richman | Oct 26, 2020
Christmas celebrations on Temple Square in Salt Lake City are cancelled because of COVID-19. But you can participate in virtual Christmas concerts instead. You can submit your own Christmas video performances that will be edited into concerts and broadcast...
by Larry Richman | Oct 23, 2020
The Church History Catalog has a new feature that lets you import historical sources into FamilySearch’s Family Tree. The Church History Catalog is an online resource where you can search the collections of the Church History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. The...
by Larry Richman | Oct 22, 2020
Two portions of the Church’s new General Handbook that was published in English in February are now available in 21 additional languages online and in the Gospel Library app. This publication includes chapter 32 (Repentance and Church Membership Councils) and...
by Larry Richman | Oct 21, 2020
It seems that people with different ideologies find it increasingly more difficult to get along. We see it in politics and in other aspects of our life. In general conference, our leaders encouraged us to be kind and civil with others—especially those who don’t...
by Larry Richman | Oct 19, 2020
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have released video testimonies that explain how they “Hear Him”—how they hear God through the Spirit. The videos are in response to President Russell M. Nelson’s invitation in February to...
by Larry Richman | Oct 16, 2020
Do you understand how you’re feeling? Do you know what to call it and what to do about it? This quick guide from the Church, “Facing Challenges: A Self-Help Guide,” may help you identify your feelings and get suggestions on what to do. You may also...
by Larry Richman | Oct 15, 2020
An updated chart of General Authorities and General Officers is now available to download. The chart reflects leadership changes announced during the October 2020 general conference. The chart appears in the November 2020 issues of the Ensign and Liahona magazines...
by Larry Richman | Oct 14, 2020
For the first time, the October general conference was broadcast nationally in Brazil and Mexico on national television stations. In fact, it was broadcast on a public television or radio station in more than 50 countries, up from 30 countries for the April general...
by Larry Richman | Oct 13, 2020
The Church has published a page of “Ideas for Learning and Teaching from General Conference.” It includes the following: Ideas for personal study Ideas for family study (virtually or in person) Ideas for teaching church classes (virtually or in person)...
by Larry Richman | Oct 12, 2020
From October 15 until December 31, bishops and branch presidents are asked to meet with members of the Church in a tithing settlement. This is a chance to meet with the bishop once each year, settle their tithing, and report that what they have paid in contributions...
by Larry Richman | Oct 9, 2020
In a letter from the First Presidency, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reaffirmed its institutional neutrality regarding political parties and candidates and encouraged citizens in the United States to vote in the election on November 3, 2020....
by Larry Richman | Oct 8, 2020
Above is a word cloud of the text from the October 2020 general conference. It shows the frequency of use of words (except common words like it, the, and and). The size of each word is based on its frequency. (More frequently used words appear larger than those used...