by Larry Richman | Feb 1, 2017
Did your son or daughter get a new mobile device for Christmas? If so, have you talked with them about using it appropriately and avoiding inappropriate things? Here are a few tips that may help: Family Safeguards Has your family discussed together the benefits and...
by Larry Richman | Jan 18, 2017
The Church has just released a new video “His Grace: Serving as a Caretaker.” When Shermeka heard that her niece had been abandoned at a local fire station, she made a choice that would change her life forever. Tiana was born more than four months...
by Larry Richman | Jan 16, 2017
In the worldwide devotional for young adults on January 8, President Russell M. Nelson issued a challenge to increase discipleship by devoting time each week to study everything Jesus said and did as recorded in the following books of scripture: The Old Testament,...
by Larry Richman | Dec 10, 2016
Resources to support the 2017 Mutual theme for the youth of the Church are now available at youth.lds.org, including a music album, poster, art for t-shirts, and other materials. This year’s theme is James 1:5–6: “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God,...
by Larry Richman | Aug 25, 2016
The mobile app LDS Billionaire Jr. – Especially For Youth is a slightly modified version of the LDS Billionaire app to relate to youth and children. Like the original app, this version is full of interesting LDS trivia. The game is played like the well-loved game...
by Larry Richman | Aug 19, 2016
The Church has announced its 7th Face-to-Face event, to be held October 19, 2016 with the cast of Studio C. Studio C is a sketch comedy television show and one of BYUtv’s most popular original series. Why is the cast of Studio C being featured on a Church Face-to-Face...
by Larry Richman | Aug 4, 2016
The Church has announced that the Mutual theme for 2017 is James 1:5–6: “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is...
by Larry Richman | Jul 21, 2016
The video “Staying Spiritually Fit” explains that now is the time to prepare to meet God. Just as an athlete prepares daily for game day; when we work on our spirituality daily and give our all to the Lord, we strengthen our testimonies of Him and of His...
by Larry Richman | Jun 27, 2016
This free mobile app from the Church gives older children and teens access to uplifting content such as videos, articles, music, and Mormonads. It also allows youth to share content with their friends. The app is also a great resource for parents and leaders of youth...
by Larry Richman | Jun 9, 2016
Next year, LDS seminaries around the world will be implementing a new Doctrinal Mastery that will replace the existing Scripture Mastery. Instead of having students memorize specific scriptures, the new Doctrinal Mastery program will focus on doctrinal topics to...
by Larry Richman | May 1, 2016
Just in time for Mother’s day, my friend Nik Day just released a new music video, “Miracle,” dedicated to all the amazing women in our lives. Nik’s video features real women learning what their friends and family really think of them. This is a...
by Larry Richman | Apr 22, 2016
The Voice of Scouting has created a Social Media Certification as one of their new interactive online courses for a new age of Scouting. Have you ever been on Facebook and wondered how you got where you were? How about pin hopping on Pinterest; where was that first...
by Larry Richman | Apr 12, 2016
Spanish-speaking youth around the world can now enjoy the music of the 2016 Mutual theme in their own language, thanks to the talents and service of young men and young women in Mexico who recorded the songs February 26–28 in Mexico City and participated in a two-day...
by Larry Richman | Mar 23, 2016
The music album “Press Forward” is available on Spotify and Apple Music and can also be downloaded free. This album has 12 songs that focus on the LDS 2016 Mutual theme. The entire album was written and performed by youth. Download the songs...
by Larry Richman | Mar 17, 2016
The Church posts a wealth of engaging and dynamic audiovisual material created specifically for youth on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, youth.lds.org, and other websites. These posts and features not only tie into the monthly themes of the Come, Follow Me youth...