by Larry Richman | Jul 13, 2026
More than half of people who are 65 or older have significant hearing loss. Using a microphone during Church classes in the second hour is a way to include all ward members. Even with hearing aids, many members of the Church struggle to hear at church—and feel like...
by Larry Richman | Jul 10, 2026
Download a free copy of the booklet Learning Through Life’s Trials. The booklet reviews the nature, origins, and purposes of adversity and includes suggestions on how to patiently trust in God and His eternal plan and how to use these trials to learn and grow...
by Larry Richman | Jul 9, 2026
The great military strategist Sun Tzu once said, “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” In the battle against pornography, knowing your triggers and the triggers around you is critical to victory. Therapists often...
by Larry Richman | May 4, 2026
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides a wealth of information and support for mental health. Below is a summary of the resources available. Mental Health Website The Mental Health website contains the following...
by Larry Richman | Feb 24, 2026
Even if their words can’t explain it, children’s hearts feel loss just as deeply as adults do. Grief can show up in many ways—through silence, big emotions, questions that are hard to answer, or even changes in play. What they need most is to know they are seen,...
by Larry Richman | Jan 7, 2026
Missionary service is one of the most meaningful experiences of a young adult’s life, but it can also be mentally and emotionally demanding. Homesickness, rejection, constant companionship, disrupted sleep, and high expectations are all part of the experience. For...
by Larry Richman | Dec 10, 2025
If you want kids who bounce back instead of break down, resilience is the key. A post on the Church’s Caring Instagram page gives six suggestions to help kids build emotional resilience. It explains that when kids have the tools they need to face challenges in life,...
by Larry Richman | Oct 14, 2025
Covenant Eyes has published free Learning and Growing courses to help you overcome pornography use: Restored Vows Shame’s Hidden Power Next Steps After Your Wife Learns About Your Porn Aftershock: A 25-Day Study for a Wife’s Recovery Rebuilding Trust...
by Larry Richman | Oct 1, 2025
North Star’s Annual Conference, INSPIRE 2026, is the premier conference for Latter-day Saints experiencing same-sex attraction and gender dysphoria who desire to live in harmony with the teachings of Jesus Christ and the doctrine and values of The Church of...
by Larry Richman | Sep 4, 2025
Finding joy in the gospel of Jesus Christ while balancing mental health challenges can sometimes feel impossible. Forces that are difficult to control can prevent us from feeling the influence of the Holy Ghost, perhaps making us question why we keep trying. Although...
by Larry Richman | Aug 28, 2025
In the Church video “Become,” a young man struggles to discover his identity and his reason for being after the loss of both of his parents. Reaching adulthood, he fulfilled his dreams of attending college through hard work and perseverance. In the...
by Larry Richman | Aug 19, 2025
As a young teen, Chaun wanted nothing more than to be loved and accepted. Years later, she realized that God’s love and acceptance matters most and that it would always be there for her. Learn how Chaun gained a better perspective about her eating disorder in...
by Larry Richman | Jul 2, 2025
Disability Specialists A bishopric or stake presidency may call a ward or stake disability specialist to help individuals and families who have disabilities or who are caregivers of those with disabilities (see General Handbook, 38.8.27.9). The disability specialist...
by Larry Richman | Jun 23, 2025
Every family has a story. When your world feels like it’s falling apart, looking backward might just be the way forward. Watch the video “Family History Helped Me Find Where I Belong: Jeremiah’s Story.” Jeremiah’s family faced hardship, division,...
by Larry Richman | Jun 13, 2025
Covenant Eyes has published free Learning and Growing courses to help you overcome pornography use: Mapping Your Journey Building Willpower Finding Your Why SEE and HALT Triggers Next Steps After Your Wife Learns About Your Porn Aftershock: A 25-Day Study for a...