by Larry Richman | Oct 1, 2019
General conference is intended to be a revelatory experience as we learn from living prophets and apostles through the influence of the Holy Ghost. Proper preparation will help ensure that you get the most out of your conference experience. As you prepare for general...
by Larry Richman | Sep 30, 2019
In case you missed the Children and Youth orientation meeting during the class hour on Sunday, here’s a summary: In an introduction by President Russell M. Nelson, he said, “This effort has been designed especially for you and your generation.” “Over the years,...
by Larry Richman | Sep 16, 2019
The Church will broadcast a special program on September 29, 2019 to orient adults, youth, children, and leaders about the new Children and Youth initiative that begins in January 2020. The special program will be presented in wards during the Sunday class time. The...
by Larry Richman | Sep 5, 2019
The video “Choose to Stay” provides a glimpse through the eyes of a young man struggling with suicidal thoughts brought on by the stresses, pressures, and expectations of life. “I tried to smile and hide my darkness. I remember waking up on my 17th...
by Larry Richman | Sep 4, 2019
The new Come, Follow Me manuals for personal and classroom study in 2020 are now available digitally. The focus of study for 2020 will be the Book of Mormon. You can access these manuals in the Gospel Library app and also online as follows: Come, Follow Me—For...
by Larry Richman | Sep 1, 2019
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Over 800,000 people die by suicide worldwide every year. In the United States, suicide rates have surged to the highest levels in nearly 30 years, with increases in every age group. The Church of Jesus Christ...
by Larry Richman | Aug 30, 2019
In this new video for youth entitled “Spiritual Eclipse,” Elder Gary E. Stevenson reminds us, “Don’t let life’s distractions eclipse heaven’s light.” He says that life’s distractions may eclipse heaven’s light if we allow them to get too...
by Larry Richman | Aug 19, 2019
Editor’s note (June 19, 2025): For updated instructions, see “How to Request Your Priesthood Line of Authority.” Did you know you can request from the Church a listing of your priesthood line of authority? Tracing Priesthood Line of Authority...
by Larry Richman | Aug 16, 2019
As part of an ongoing effort to protect children and youth, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has launched an online training course for all adults who interact with children and youth in their Church assignments. The Church does not tolerate abuse of...
by Larry Richman | Jul 31, 2019
Elder David A. Bednar has given us this challenge: “Brothers and sisters, what has been accomplished thus far in this dispensation communicating gospel messages through social media channels is a good beginning—but only a small trickle. I now extend to you the...
by Church Newsroom | Jul 18, 2019
The following is from the article “Church Leaders Receive Information on New Global Youth Initiative” in the Church’s Newsroom: A notice has been sent to leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints providing information on the...
by Larry Richman | Jun 25, 2019
Watch the Church’s Inspirational Message video titled “One More Day to Live—What Would You Do?” The video is based on a quote from Elder Taylor G. Godoy’s general conference talk about rejoicing in the peace that the Atonement of Jesus Christ can provide every...
by Larry Richman | May 10, 2019
Enjoy the new video “You Are Enough” from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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...
by Larry Richman | May 4, 2019
The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Tongan (Lea Fakatonga): God Loveth His Children booklet Same-Gender Attraction by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Liahona, March 1996, pp. 14-25....
by Larry Richman | May 4, 2019
The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Thai (Tภาษาไทย): God Loveth His Children booklet Same-Gender Attraction by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Liahona, March 1996, pp....