by Larry Richman | Oct 17, 2017
When we come across something in Church history or when we struggle with a point of the Church’s doctrine, Elder M. Russell Ballard reminds us that “There is absolutely nothing wrong with asking questions or investigating our history, doctrine, and...
by Larry Richman | Oct 9, 2017
In August, the Church announced changes to the schedule and content of Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society meetings beginning in January, 2018. A wrapper on the October issue of the Ensign and Liahona magazines gives more information about this new Sunday...
by Larry Richman | Sep 1, 2017
The Church provides many resources that can enhance gospel learning and help provide answers to doctrinal, historical, and social questions. Since many people are not aware of these resources, I’ve compiled the list below. I’ve also included reliable...
by Larry Richman | Aug 26, 2017
The Church has announced the resources that will be used in Sunday classes during 2018. The Instructions for Curriculum 2018 outline the following courses of study: Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society: Adults will use the new Come, Follow Me—For Melchizedek...
by Larry Richman | Aug 25, 2017
The Church has announced changes to the schedule and content of Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society meetings beginning in 2018. The new schedule provides more focus on messages from general conference and time to discuss and solve needs in the ward or branch. It...
by Larry Richman | Aug 2, 2017
Al Fox Carraway recently met with the designer of the Gospel Library mobile app and created a video “5 Tips for Using the Gospel Library App.” It’s packed full of helpful tips on how to improve your study experience with the app. Below is a...
by Larry Richman | Jul 31, 2017
The Church has produced many new resources to help us better understand early Latter-day Saints as they lived the Restoration. The gospel was restored nearly 200 years ago—in a time when life was different in many ways. Yet the challenges of early Church members were...
by Larry Richman | Oct 28, 2016
All teachers and leaders who supervise teaching are invited to participate in a worldwide, interactive online discussion about Teaching in the Savior’s Way on November 5, 2016, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. MDT. If you missed this event live, you can watch a recording of it...
by Larry Richman | Sep 20, 2016
LDS leaders have prophesied for decades about inspired advancements in technology and how these miracles will hasten the Lord’s work in preparation for the second coming. Using smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other devices is one way to enhance discussion and...
by Larry Richman | Sep 1, 2016
The LDS Church has just updated the entry on “Suicide” in the Gospel Topics on LDS.org. The timing coincides with the national suicide prevention awareness month in September. The Gospel Topic states, “Most people who have thought about suicide do...
by Larry Richman | Sep 1, 2016
The Church has announced a live broadcast on Saturday, November 5, 2016, to provide training on Teaching in the Savior’s Way. The training will focus on teacher council meetings and new teacher orientation. Interactive instruction will be provided by General...
by Larry Richman | Aug 22, 2016
The Life of Jesus Christ: Children’s Narratives is a set of 10 new Bible videos that parents and teachers can use as a fun yet spiritual way to include children in gospel conversations. Each video contains clips from the Life of Jesus Christ Bible Videos...
by Larry Richman | Aug 11, 2016
The Church has announced the manuals that will be used in Sunday classes during 2017. The Instructions for Curriculum 2017 outlines these courses of study for 2017: Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society: Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Gordon B. Hinckley....
by Larry Richman | Jun 13, 2016
LDS Living has published a list of “15 LDS Apps That Help Kids Love Gospel Learning.” The list includes some great LDS-themed mobile apps that are perfect to keep you or your children engaged in learning the gospel. The list includes LDS Word Search...
by Larry Richman | May 12, 2016
With the recent release of the Teaching in the Savior’s Way booklet and the announcement of teacher council meetings, Sunday School presidencies have an increasingly important role in elevating teaching and learning throughout the Church. When teachers learn to teach...
