by Larry Richman | May 9, 2015
LDS Living has published an article “7 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with the Gospel Library App.” The article points out that the Gospel Library mobile app gives you access not only to the standard works and general conference talks but also...
by Larry Richman | Oct 20, 2014
Below is a list of short URLs that are quick web addresses you can type to reach many of the sections of Church websites. Also see a list of all the major websites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Type this… To...
by Larry Richman | Sep 6, 2014
The full LDS.org experience is available in 10 languages, but some content is available in over 100 languages. To access these pages, click the word “English” in the top right corner of LDS.org and select a language. Recent improvements to LDS.org in...
by Larry Richman | Jul 3, 2014
In the LDS Face to Face Youth event on June 24, returned missionary David Archuleta spoke about postponing his successful music career to serve the Lord on a full-time mission. Two segments of that live Facebook chat really impressed me. You can watch these two...
by Larry Richman | Jun 30, 2014
At last week’s seminar for LDS mission presidents, Elder Russell M. Nelson announced a few adjustments for more effective team work between missionaries and leaders. “Missionary work should begin and end with our minds focused on the blessings of the holy...
by Larry Richman | Mar 21, 2014
The Church encourages its members to take initiative for their own gospel learning. The primary responsibility for learning is with the individual and the family, with Sunday classroom instruction in a supplemental role. (See Handbook 2, chapter 1.4.1.) The Church is...
by Larry Richman | Mar 14, 2014
In addition to seeking spiritual guidance through prayer, there are various strategies you can use when studying the scriptures. These methods may help you to receive inspired insights and revelation for your life. Ask Questions Uncover deeper meaning in a verse of...
by Larry Richman | Sep 27, 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 October is Becoming More Christlike. The youth will learn about and develop Christlike...
by Larry Richman | Sep 7, 2013
In the June 23, 2013 broadcast “The Work of Salvation,” we heard about missionary work in the digital age. In the video below, Elder L. Tom Perry explained that missionaries will begin using computers to teach principles from Preach My Gospel using Mormon.org,...
by Larry Richman | Sep 2, 2013
The youth website My Role in the Work of Salvation has personal study guides to help youth prepare to serve full-time missions. The study guides have sections for parents and teachers and leaders, as well as an outline for a missionary preparation course. These study...
by Larry Richman | Aug 21, 2013
If you’re getting ready to serve a mission, check out the missionary service section of LDS.org. (You can find this section on LDS.org by clicking the Resources menu, then Missionary.) This section of LDS.org includes the following: Featured Needs. Information...
by Larry Richman | Jul 6, 2013
An upgraded version of the Gospel Library mobile app is now available for iOS devices in Apple’s app store. The new version is called Gospel Library 3 and it is a separate app from the previous Gospel Library 2.5 app. The 3.0 upgrade is for iOS 6-compatible devices....
by Larry Richman | May 30, 2013
The Church published the Family Home Evening Resource Book back in 1983. The book is a resource for planning family home evenings. It contains 37 lessons and the following other sections: “Making Home Evenings Successful,” “Lesson Ideas,” “Building a Strong Family,”...
by Larry Richman | Oct 19, 2012
Editor’s Note: See an updated version of this article at https://lds365.com/2023/11/07/resources-for-lds-missionary-preparation-2 At LDS General Conference, President Monson announced a lowered age for missionary service. Young men can now go on missions at age...
by Larry Richman | Jul 6, 2012
Watch this video with personal experiences and testimonies of European youth who are preparing for missions, currently serving as missionaries, or have recently returned from the mission field. Did you know that the missionary guide Preach My Gospel is available...