by Larry Richman | May 28, 2024
For years, a self-reliance group offered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been helping people strengthen emotional resilience through a stronger connection to Jesus Christ. The manual Finding Strength in the Lord: Emotional Resilience is...
by Larry Richman | May 17, 2024
There are many different forms of grief. You may know someone who has lost a loved one, is going through a hard time, or has been diagnosed with depression or another illness. It can be hard to know what to say or do around them. You might feel uncomfortable showing...
by Larry Richman | Feb 22, 2023
In the Church video, “The Wounded Shall Be Healed,” Elder Neil L. Anderson explains that althought the wounds in this life can come from any number of trials, we should patiently move forward, and the Savior’s healing power will bring light, peace, and hope. Jesus...
by Larry Richman | Jan 23, 2023
Many people face a variety of challenges. Parents, leaders, ministering brothers and sisters, and friends have the opportunity to provide help. As you minister to the needs of others, you can help them experience joy and fulfillment. As people seek solutions to their...
by Larry Richman | Dec 1, 2022
Life can be incredibly unfair—but with the right perspective, we can see it as unfair in our favor. Jennie Taylor is a mother of seven who suffered a devastating loss when her husband, Brent Russell Taylor, was killed overseas during a military deployment....
by Larry Richman | Jul 18, 2022
Because we know that death is not the end, we might feel that it’s “wrong” to grieve when someone dies. But that’s not true. Grief is a natural part of mortal life. Even the Savior wept when His friend Lazarus died. “Mourning is one of the deepest expressions of pure...
by Larry Richman | Mar 8, 2021
Many members face a variety of challenges. Parents, leaders, ministering brothers and sisters, and friends have the opportunity to provide help. As you minister to the needs of others, you can help them experience joy and fulfillment. As people seek solutions to their...
by Larry Richman | Sep 11, 2020
“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.” —John 14:18 There are many long days and dark nights when you are grieving the loss of a loved one, but with our Savior Jesus Christ the days get shorter and the nights get brighter. Mourning is a painful...
by Larry Richman | Aug 28, 2020
The Church has updated the Life Help resources available online and in the Gospel Library. Everyone needs help sometimes. Life is like that. In fact, God planned it to be that way. Mortality presents each of us with a wide variety of experiences and some are easier to...
by Larry Richman | Jul 17, 2020
The Church video “Journey Through Grief” helps us understand how to cope with the loss of a loved one. Grieving is as inevitable as death itself. Mourning is a painful process, but relying on God can help you get through it. In addition to...
by Larry Richman | Jun 12, 2020
The grief accompanying the loss of a loved one is as inevitable as death itself. Mourning is a painful process, but relying on God can help you get through it. If you or someone you care about is suffering with grief, read and share the article “How Can I Cope...
by Larry Richman | May 8, 2020
The Church just sent the following email to ward and stake leaders: As you strive to love and serve those around you, you or those you minister to, may experience heightened stress, anxiety, and uncertainty during difficult times like the COVID-19 pandemic. While...
by Larry Richman | Nov 12, 2019
A colleague of mine delivered the talk “Mourn With Those That Mourn” as part of the Hope Works series (The Church of Jesus Christ’s version of TED Talks). Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to support someone but you didn’t know how?...
by Larry Richman | Mar 29, 2019
In the video “One on One,” Troy Russell shares how he was able to find joy and peace again after the loss of their son Austen in a tragic accident. Troy’s friend John showed a great example of being a friend and listening. By ministering to him,...
by Larry Richman | Feb 19, 2019
From heartache to hope, take a journey through the grieving process. Watch the new Church video “Journey Through Grief,” which explains that everyone processes grief differently and in their own time. The video is narrated by psychotherapist Denis Ashton...
