by Larry Richman | Feb 12, 2021
It’s time for Latter-day Saints in the United States to prepare their tax returns. Here’s how to print your official statement of donations to the Church. Go to donations.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. (Or navigate to it on ChurchofJesusChrist.org by clicking My...
by Larry Richman | Feb 11, 2021
“Are Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ the same person?” Some Christians believe in “the Trinity,” which means they believe that Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost are all one Being. The Church video “The Godhead” helps you understand that...
by Larry Richman | Feb 5, 2021
Youth worldwide and their friends are invited to participate in a Youth Music Festival, a virtual global concert, on March 17, 2021. It will be a 40-minute, livestream virtual concert with videos and performances by youth from around the world. In addition to...
by Larry Richman | Feb 3, 2021
The February issue of the Liahona has several articles to help us understand the needs of members who are incarcerated and their families. “Compassion for Those Affected by Crime and Incarceration.” “Ministering to Those Who Are Incarcerated.”...
by Larry Richman | Feb 1, 2021
Senior service missionaries may now be assigned to serve in temples in the United States and Canada when temples move to phase 4 operations. They may serve in the administrative office, youth center, cafeteria, clothing, laundry, custodial, facilities maintenance,...
by Larry Richman | Jan 29, 2021
The Church provides lots of resources to teach the gospel to children. This article lists a few that you may not know about. Resources for Teaching Children: Stories, activities, and media for helping children learn Primary Resources for Teaching Children Teaching...
by Larry Richman | Jan 26, 2021
I recently discovered a helpful article in a past Ensign that can help as we teach teens and children about how to love people who believe differently. As our children grow up in a diverse world, it’s important that we teach them to peacefully coexist with people who...
by Larry Richman | Jan 25, 2021
You want to keep your children safe. No doubt you’ve had the talk with your child about things like talking to strangers, and getting lost, and what to do in case of a fire. You’ve covered the basics of how to deal with the dangers of the world, but have you talked to...
by Larry Richman | Jan 21, 2021
Physical death and spiritual death (separation from God) are natural consequences of mortal life, but they are not permanent. Immortality is given, and eternal life is possible, for every person because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The Church video...
by Larry Richman | Jan 20, 2021
As we begin to study the Doctrine and Covenants and Church history in our Come, Follow Me study this year, it would be great if we could visit Church history sites to better understand the events that took place. However, it’s impractical for most of us to...
by Larry Richman | Jan 18, 2021
The Church has provided more information to help members prepare to receive the endowment and sealing ordinances, including brief explanations about the covenants Latter-day Saints make during the temple endowment. Information in the General Handbook and on the...
by Larry Richman | Jan 17, 2021
Angie Killian and Fen Frehner have written a new song, “When We Do Family History,” in hopes that it will be included in the new children’s songbook. Enjoy their music video “When We Do Family History.” Angie said, “I have found so...
by Larry Richman | Jan 15, 2021
As parents, it’s our job to teach our children about the gospel. But a gospel discussion doesn’t have to be formal. The Ensign article “How Do I Talk to My Kids about the Gospel in Everyday Ways?” provides ideas for weaving gospel discussions into daily...
by Larry Richman | Jan 12, 2021
The Church provides many resources to orient and train members who are called into leadership positions. Often, members don’t know about these resources. Below is a list of key resources that members can use immediately after they are called (before they are...
by Larry Richman | Jan 9, 2021
How can we help make the journey to the chapel doors feel less anxious and lonely for others? For many, their experiences, family realities, or circumstances may not reflect an imagined “ideal.” How can we help people in these situations feel welcomed at church? The...