by Larry Richman | Feb 23, 2013
Each month, LDS youth around the world study a different doctrinal principle that is coordinated across Young Men, Young Women, and youth Sunday School classes. The topic for March is the The Atonement. Youth will learn how to search the scriptures and words of the...
by Larry Richman | Feb 22, 2013
The LDS International Art Competition for Youth “Arise and Shine Forth” has ended and the Church History Museum is now exhibiting selected art from the competition. You can learn more about the competition and also see the exhibit online. The art will also...
by Larry Richman | Feb 19, 2013
The following is from the article “Entertainment and Media” in the Ensign, February 2013, p. 9. Our society is full of media choices. We must be careful about what images and thoughts we allow in our minds because “whatever [we] read, listen to, or look at...
by Larry Richman | Feb 12, 2013
Special Magazine on Employment & Education Did you know that there is a special issue of the New Era magazine that focuses on helping youth seek knowledge and become self-sufficient? The articles include advice on finding success in school and future...
by Larry Richman | Feb 3, 2013
Editor’s note: The booklet True to the Faith is no longer available. It was replaced by Topics and Questions in the Gospel Library. I think that the small book True to the Faith: A Gospel Reference is one of the best-kept secrets in the Church. This is a great...
by Larry Richman | Jan 31, 2013
Each month, LDS youth around the world study a different doctrinal principle that is coordinated across Young Men, Young Women, and youth Sunday School classes. The topic for February is the Plan of Salvation. Understanding this plan is fundamental to spiritual...
by Larry Richman | Jan 24, 2013
This month, the New Era magazine published an article “How to Never Have a Boring Church Class Ever Again.” I recommend this article to the youth of the Church–and to the adult members. Someone once asked President Spencer W. Kimball, “What do you do...
by Larry Richman | Jan 24, 2013
How is your ward doing in having the Young Women, Young Men, and Sunday School teachers coordinate lessons? 1. Do they talk with each other and plan mutually-beneficial lessons? 2. Do they evaluate the success of lessons? 3. Do they give the youth learning activities...
by Larry Richman | Jan 17, 2013
The New Era magazine kicked off the year with 4 unique covers on the January 2013 issue. The inside of the magazine is the same, but subscribers will randomly receive one of the 4 different covers. This is part of a new effort from the magazine to ask youth worldwide...
by Larry Richman | Jan 16, 2013
I’ve recently been reflecting on the significance of three events that happened regarding the youth over the past few months. On September 12, 2012, the First Presidency issued a letter to priesthood leaders announcing a new method for teaching youth in Aaronic...
by Larry Richman | Jan 14, 2013
Last April, more than 300 youth from the South Jordan Utah River Stake participated in a flash mob on Temple Square in Salt Lake City. The event was a celebration for completing their goal of reading the Book of Mormon. The video was just posted to YouTube last week....
by Larry Richman | Jan 11, 2013
Having trouble trying to show videos in classrooms in the meetinghouse? The new youth lesson outlines refer to many videos that are only available online. This article gives some guidelines that should help you know how to use these videos in the classroom. If you try...
by Larry Richman | Dec 28, 2012
Each month, LDS youth around the world study a different doctrinal principle that is coordinated across Young Men, Young Women, and youth Sunday School classes. The topic for January is the Godhead. “We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ,...
by Larry Richman | Dec 27, 2012
On September 12, the First Presidency announced that there would be a new way for youth to learn in Sunday classes beginning in 2013. Each month, LDS youth around the world will study a different doctrinal principle that is coordinated across Young Men, Young Women,...
by Larry Richman | Dec 26, 2012
In the video “Follow His Lead,” a group of young women in North Ogden, Utah, who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints share their testimony of Jesus Christ. See other member videos: Mission Man (Gotta Teach ‘Em All!) Stake Youth...