An Emergency Phone for Your Kids
Surveys show that over 90% of parents feel they should not give their child a phone. However, since parents juggle multiple things at once, children are sometimes given phones so they can stay connected. However, a typical mobile device exposes kids to content that is...
Video: Using Artificial Intelligence at Work, Home, and Church
We live in a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is a part of daily life. AI helps computers and machines simulate human intelligence and problem-solving. It’s changing the way we work, learn, and connect. It has never been easier to create, build a business, or...
Protect Your Family on Their New Devices
Did you buy your child a new phone or tablet for Christmas? Do you know what is accessible on that device? Accountability is the key to avoiding pornography and teaching our children how to thrive in the digital age. We have written before about Covenant Eyes, a...
Summary of Updates to Church Apps in 2025
From the article “How Updates to Church Apps in 2025 Can Help You in 2026” in the Church Newsroom. During 2025, mobile applications from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints received powerful updates to support the way members worship, study and...
Church Handbook Offers Guidance on Artificial Intelligence
The latest updates to the Church’s General Handbook includes guidance on the use of artificial intelligence. The handbook reminds us that AI “cannot replace the gift of divine inspiration or the individual work required to receive it.” It also cautions that...
Using Artificial Intelligence at Work, Home, and Church
We live in a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is a part of daily life. AI helps computers and machines simulate human intelligence and problem-solving. It’s changing the way we work, learn, and connect. It has never been easier to create, build a business, or...
Elder Gong Invites Faith and Ethics Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence Models
As AI impacts society on a scale not seen since the Industrial Revolution, faith leaders are stepping up to call for faith and ethics considerations. Elder Gerrit W. Gong spoke at a summit of faith, thought, and technology leaders on AI ethics at the Vatican City, on...
Updates to Member Tools App
The recent version 5.4 of the Member Tools app provides the following: Family Section on Profile. Members can now see a list of their parents and children, even those not living with them, on the new Family tab in their profiles. Selecting a Unit to Introduce a...
YouTube Accounts for First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has introduced YouTube Channels for each member of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. First Presidency @Russell_M_Nelson @Dallin_H_Oaks @HenryB.Eyring Quorum of the Twelve Apostles @JeffreyR.Holland...
Dry Bar Clean Standup Comedy
I love to watch standup comedy and have written several articles about Studio C, Humor U, and various clean standup comedians. One of my favorites is Dry Bar Comedy, the only clean stand-up comedy venue in Utah. They keep comedy “safe for work” and funny...
Original Family Content on VidAngel
I have written about VidAngel, which filters movies and TV shows on your streaming services to cut out things your family doesn’t want to see, such as profanity, sex, nudity, and immodesty. In 2016, VidAngel announced the launch of Angel Studios to begin...
What Happens to Your Facebook Account When You Die?
Facebook provides options you can select for what you want done with your Facebook account when you die. A Legacy Contact is a person you choose to manage your profile after you pass away. This person can post a memorial message, respond to friend requests, and manage...
Pause and Take a Break from Technology
Knowing when to pause and step away from technology can be a powerful habit that helps us take charge of our technology use. Here are some thoughts to consider and discuss with your family. Pause and choose something better. Talk about situations when it’s helpful to...
How to Use the Church’s Member Tools App
The Member Tools app helps members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints connect with ward and stake members, access event calendars, locate nearby meetinghouses and temples, connect with missionaries, and more. Leaders can also view membership...Follow on social media