by Larry Richman | Jul 15, 2014
The New Era magazine this month provides several inspirational images you can use as the background wallpaper for your phone, tablet, computer, or music player to help you: Make time for good things, like service and family history. Be wise in how much time you spend...
by Larry Richman | Jul 13, 2014
I would love to hear your ideas about a home-centered approach for teaching the gospel, with Church programs playing a support role. We are taught that “the home is the basis of a righteous life and no other instrumentality can take its place.” That means that parents...
by Larry Richman | Jul 12, 2014
In the video “Strengthened in the Lord,” LDS Youth in New York City share how following the Savior has strengthened their lives. How has following Christ strengthened you?
by Larry Richman | Jul 9, 2014
Recent studies show that while most religious youth are devoted to their faith, they are uneducated in their doctrine. They believe their doctrine, but they have an impoverished ability to talk about their faith, possibly because they are rarely encouraged to...
by Larry Richman | Jul 8, 2014
Elder Neil L. Andersen has challenged LDS youth to take their own names to the temple. “I want to challenge each of you to set a personal goal to help prepare as many names for the temple as baptisms you perform in the temple.” Go to the Youth Temple...
by Larry Richman | Jul 2, 2014
Annual training for stake and ward auxiliary leaders is now available online at annualtraining.lds.org. Improving Learning and Teaching in the Home and the Church The training material is focused on principles that guide learning and teaching in the Savior’s way....
by Larry Richman | Jun 29, 2014
The Carmen Ward in the Philippines has prepared this video with highlights from their YSA Boot Camp. 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 below.
by Larry Richman | Jun 28, 2014
Over 50,000 LDS youth participated in a Face to Face Live Facebook chat with David Archuleta, professional singer and recently returned LDS missionary. Youth around the world asked questions and heard about David decision to postpone a successful music career to serve...
by Larry Richman | Jun 27, 2014
To help youth and their leaders to plan fun and meaningful activities, the Church has a youth activity website (lds.org/youth/activities) packed with more than 150 activities that work anywhere in the world. Successful youth activities help strengthen faith and...
by Larry Richman | May 29, 2014
LDS youth are invited to participate in a Face to Face Live Facebook event with David Archuleta, professional singer and recently returned LDS missionary. This interactive discussion will be moderated by Young Women general president Bonnie L. Oscarson and Young Men...
by Larry Richman | Mar 29, 2014
Tonight’s worldwide LDS General Women’s Meeting has concluded. The Church provided real-time updates during the meeting, including quotes, highlight videos, and images on the Church Twitter account (@LDSChurch), the Church Facebook page (facebook.com/LDS),...
by Larry Richman | Mar 28, 2014
With high school proms just around the corner, you may be interested in these articles and videos about prom dresses: “A Winning Prom Dress” “Some youth wear their formal outfits to church on the Sunday after a school’s formal dance. Is this OK for...
by Larry Richman | Mar 21, 2014
The March 29th General Women’s Meeting may be the single largest gathering of women ever. Come and observe what women leaders and a living prophet of God have for messages of hope, inspiration, and guidance for the women of the world to bless the families of the...
by Larry Richman | Mar 5, 2014
In the video “Bullying – Stop It,” Dieter F. Uchtdorf counsels us to avoid hating, gossiping, ignoring, ridiculing, holding grudges, or wanting to cause harm. What do you think of this Mormon Messages video? Who could you share it with? And...
by Larry Richman | Mar 4, 2014
An excellent resource for individual and family gospel study are the basic doctrinal principles that are the core of the youth Sunday classes. Each principle has basic doctrinal statements and scripture references. You can study each principle further by referring to...