by Larry Richman | Sep 10, 2021
One way to strengthen family relationships is to celebrate National Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 12, 2021. What is Grandparents Day? This year will mark the 43rd year that Grandparents Day has been observed in the United States. In 1978, the U. S. President...
by Larry Richman | Sep 7, 2021
Social media can be a fun way to share beliefs, gather ideas, and connect with friends and family. However, using this creative outlet also means we are bound to see posts, comments, and ideas that contradict or even attack our faith, which could leave us feeling...
by Larry Richman | Sep 2, 2021
In the Church video “Pray for Eyes to See as He Sees,” Sister Michelle Craig suggests that we pray to God to open our eyes to see things we might not normally see. “Jesus Christ sees people deeply,” says Michelle Craig of the Young Women General...
by Larry Richman | Sep 1, 2021
President Russell M. Nelson urged us to “expand our circle of love to embrace the whole human family” (Teachings of Russell M. Nelson [2018], 83). With so much diversity among God’s children, how can we create a community where all people live in harmony? Creating...
by Larry Richman | Aug 23, 2021
Elder Jack N. Gerard of the Quorum of the Seventy had a discussion about overcoming prejudice with Rev. Amos C. Brown of the Third Baptist Church of San Francisco. Latter-day Saint leaders, including President Russell M. Nelson, have worked with Rev. Brown and others...
by Larry Richman | Aug 13, 2021
In the video below, “The Savior Understands Me,” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland explains that the Savior understands how you feel. In a way we don’t quite understand, the Atonement of Jesus Christ allowed Him to experience everything we are going through, so He...
by Larry Richman | Jul 14, 2021
The Hill Cumorah Pageant has ended after 84 years of live performances. As a thank-you to the tens of thousands of participants, volunteers, and audience members over the years, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presented a devotional on July 9, 2021,...
by Larry Richman | Jun 21, 2021
In the video “Your Great Adventure: Overcoming Life’s Obstacles,” an experienced runner decides to train for a 100-mile ultramarathon in a hostile desert. He faces the daunting task of doing something that seems impossible. Like the runner, we on...
by Larry Richman | Jun 15, 2021
Now that the Hill Cumorah Pageant has concluded, the Church will begin a long-term project to preserve the historic and sacred nature of the area. The Hill Cumorah in Manchester, New York, is where Joseph Smith received visits from the angel Moroni and retrieved the...
by Larry Richman | May 28, 2021
A special broadcast on June 6, 2021, will provide parents and leaders with useful resources as they begin to reintegrate children and youth activities as we emerge from the pandemic. “As the world begins to slowly emerge from pandemic restrictions, we hope this...
by Larry Richman | May 7, 2021
Enjoy this Church video “You Are Enough.” Motherhood can feel like participating in a race without a finish line: slow at times, frantic at others, exhausting and exhilarating all at once. No matter your circumstances, Heavenly Father promises blessings as...
by Larry Richman | Apr 20, 2021
The 2021 BYU Women’s Conference will be available online beginning Thursday and Friday, April 29–30, 2021. The conference will be entirely online this year and will include both free and paid sessions. The conference is cosponsored by Brigham Young University and the...
by Larry Richman | Apr 5, 2021
The Primary presidency oversees the Church’s organization that teaches children ages 18 months to 11 years the gospel of Jesus Christ and helps them live its principles. These leaders serve under the direction of the First Presidency and travel frequently to help...
by Larry Richman | Apr 3, 2021
Hashtags Many social media sites let you categorize your posts by using hashtags. Hashtags consist of a pound sign (#) followed by a key word(s). These subject tags can be searched on sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Flickr, and Tumblr...
by Larry Richman | Mar 24, 2021
Every April and October, we have the privilege of hearing messages of inspiration and guidance at general conference. It is intended to be a revelatory experience as we learn from living prophets and apostles through the influence of the Holy Ghost. Proper preparation...