by Larry Richman | Mar 21, 2014
The Church encourages its members to take initiative for their own gospel learning. The primary responsibility for learning is with the individual and the family, with Sunday classroom instruction in a supplemental role. (See Handbook 2, chapter 1.4.1.) The Church is...
by Larry Richman | Mar 14, 2014
In addition to seeking spiritual guidance through prayer, there are various strategies you can use when studying the scriptures. These methods may help you to receive inspired insights and revelation for your life. Ask Questions Uncover deeper meaning in a verse of...
by Larry Richman | Mar 6, 2014
If you’ve seen the movie Son of God (read my review here), have you read the book? Use the movie as a conversation-starter with your friends to discuss your belief in the Bible.
by Larry Richman | Mar 3, 2014
This weekend, I saw the movie Son of God. It’s the larger-than-life story of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. This epic movie is well done, covering key events from Jesus’ birth through his teachings, crucifixion, and resurrection. Beyond the high-quality...
by Larry Richman | Feb 25, 2014
The following information is summarized from the page “Becoming Like God” in the Gospel Topics section of LDS.org (topics.lds.org). Latter-day Saints see all people as children of God in a full and complete sense; they consider every person divine in...
by Larry Richman | Feb 11, 2014
Below is the video Good News: The Book of Mormon is True made by members who explain why they love the Book of Mormon. Here is a list of other member-created videos I have shared. If you find other videos you think I should share, please post a comment...
by Larry Richman | Jan 28, 2014
You can be a missionary in small ways each day. Here are 10 scriptures to cheer up your friends, 10 videos to share, and 10 conversation starters. The following is from the page Sharing the Gospel Naturally at youth.lds.org. In the October 2013 general conference,...
by Larry Richman | Jan 23, 2014
Here is a summary of the top articles from LDS365.com during 2013, along with comments about why they were significant and will continue to be significant in 2014. General Conference LDS365.com provided many articles about each LDS general conference. Prior to each...
by Larry Richman | Dec 18, 2013
The Church continued enhancing the Gospel Topics pages on LDS.org by posting an enhanced page titled “Plural Marriage and Families in Early Utah.” The Bible and the Book of Mormon teach that the marriage of one man to one woman is God’s standard. In the...
by Larry Richman | Dec 15, 2013
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints unequivocally affirm themselves to be Christians. They worship God the Eternal Father in the name of Jesus Christ. When asked what the Latter-day Saints believe, the Prophet Joseph Smith put Christ at the...
by Larry Richman | Dec 10, 2013
The Christmas page at mormon.org/christmas centers on the reason for the season—Jesus Christ. And you are invited to help spread the message. Please help people understand that Mormons are Christian. The messages on this page emphasize a Christmas season centered on...
by Larry Richman | Dec 2, 2013
Latter-day Saints love and revere the Bible. We consider the Bible to be the word of God. We can receive strength, comfort, and guidance from the biblical accounts of God’s dealings with His people. The National Bible Association named Salt Lake City as the...
by Larry Richman | Nov 26, 2013
Read online scriptures at scriptures.lds.org, where you can highlight and annotate verses online and sync all your study notes across your computer, tablet, and smartphone.
by Larry Richman | Nov 25, 2013
In social media, you often see posts like “5 things about me you may not know.” Here’s one for the Book of Mormon: I was translated in 65 working days. I speak 109 languages. Over 160 million copies of me have been distributed. The Bible is my best...
by Larry Richman | Nov 24, 2013
The Book of Mormon is published in 109 languages, and many of them are available in multiple formats online. In March 1830, 5,000 copies of the Book of Mormon were printed in the E. B. Grandin print shop in Palmyra, New York. From that humble beginning, today the...