Upgraded Scripture Mastery App
The Church's Scripture Mastery app has just been updated for Android and Apple iOS. It's not just for seminary students any more. All members can use it to learn and memorize scriptures, which can be a powerful source of inspiration in times of need. The best new...
LDS Curriculum for 2016
Wondering what manuals will be used in Sunday classes in 2016? Reminder that ward and branch leaders in the United States and Canada need to order their 2016 curriculum materials by September 30 to ensure their arrival by January 1, 2016. The Instructions for...
Member Video: Go to Early Morning LDS Seminary
A member has created a video, "Don't be a dip for a chip, go to early morning seminary," to encourage youth to go to LDS seminary. Here is a list of other member-created videos I have shared. If you find other videos you think I should share, please post a comment...
Video: How Can LDS Defend their Religious Freedom?
The Church's Newsroom has published a video that explains what Latter-day Saints can do to help preserve their religious freedoms. It encourages citizens to Learn about religious freedom. Practice religious freedom. Join with others to promote religious freedom....
Flood the Earth through Social Media
The August issue of the New Era contains an article "Flood the Earth through Social Media" by Elder David A. Bednar that encourages us to sweep the earth with messages filled with righteousness and truth. The article gives 6 examples of social media efforts. The...
Disciples and the Defense of Marriage
In the August issue of the Ensign, President Russell M. Nelson explains, "Disciples of the Lord are defenders of traditional marriage. We cannot yield. History is not our judge. A secular society is not our judge. God is our judge!" I highly recommend the article...
New Records Reveal Previously Unknown Mormon Pioneers
You can now discover and explore more of your pioneer heritage on the newly redesigned Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel website. The redesigned website also includes information about previously unknown pioneers. In addition to discovering your pioneer ancestors, you...
LDS Mutual Theme for 2016
This weekend, the Church announced that the Mutual theme for 2016 is 2 Nephi 31:20: “Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting...
Seer Stone Used by Joseph Smith to Translate the Book of Mormon
When the Church announced the release of the printer's manuscript of the Book of Mormon, they also released a never-before-seen photo of a stone that has long been acknowledged as a seer stone likely used by Joseph Smith. An article about the history of the Book of...
Printer’s Manuscript of the Book of Mormon
The following is adapted from "Publishing the Printer's Manuscript," by Megan Michaels of the Church History Department. The Joseph Smith Papers Project has released its eleventh volume. Revelations and Translations, Volume 3: Printer’s Manuscript of the Book of...
Preparing to Enter LDS Temples
The article "Preparing to Enter the House of the Lord" by Elder Kent F. Richards appears in the July issues of the Ensign, Liahona, and the New Era. The article explains why it is important to prepare to make covenants with God and receive the fulness of the Gospel....
14 Surprising, Heartwarming Videos of LDS Mission Calls, Homecomings
For young men and women preparing to serve LDS missions, opening their calls is an exciting experience. I have posted many videos that document the memorable moment when they learn where they will spend the next 18 months or 2 years. Similarly, many videos have...
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