by Larry Richman | Feb 2, 2017
The Church video “Living with Depression” addresses trying to live a faithful life while suffering from depression. When Heather first recognized the symptoms of her depression, she felt ashamed. She also felt sure that with faith, prayer, and help from...
by Larry Richman | Jan 14, 2017
The new video “Where Justice, Love, and Mercy Meet” from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints tells the story of two brothers attempting to climb a sheer canyon wall without any safety ropes or harnesses. It dramatically illustrates how Jesus...
by Larry Richman | Jan 2, 2017
The Church booklet Safeguards for Using Technology is used to train missionaries on the appropriate use of technology. This booklet is now available for parents to use in teaching their children how to be safe with technology. You can get a printed copy or find it in...
by Larry Richman | Nov 14, 2016
Today is the International Day of the Bible. Join with Christians around the world in sharing your love for the Bible. Simply share your favorite Bible verse or a thought on social media using the hashtag #BibleCelebration. You can also read the scriptures, sing a...
by Larry Richman | Oct 28, 2016
All teachers and leaders who supervise teaching are invited to participate in a worldwide, interactive online discussion about Teaching in the Savior’s Way on November 5, 2016, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. MDT. If you missed this event live, you can watch a recording of it...
by Larry Richman | Oct 25, 2016
The Church has updated its official resources on same-sex attraction. The website MormonandGay.lds.org provides a wealth of information about this complex and often misunderstood topic. The site can help you gain a better understanding of same-sex attraction in the...
by Larry Richman | Oct 21, 2016
A series of new videos published on the Mormon Channel reassure those who may feel unwelcome in the Church that they are loved and needed. The videos, featuring 5 Apostles and 2 General Officers of the Church, encourage members to love and accept others, regardless of...
by Larry Richman | Oct 12, 2016
Just as a barrier in the ocean can prevent sharks from entering the bay, the barriers established by the Lord create for us a safe harbor from evil and destructive influences. Enjoy this Mormon Message video for youth, “Blessed and Happy Are Those Who Keep the...
by Larry Richman | Sep 17, 2016
Watch this Mormon Message video “Refuge from the Storm.” Tens of millions of people have been displaced from their homes due to conflict and famine—half of these individuals are children. In the April 2016 general conference, Elder Patrick Kearon spoke...
by Larry Richman | Sep 12, 2016
“Religious freedom is more than just the freedom to believe what you want. It’s also the freedom to talk about and act on your core beliefs without interference from government or others, except when necessary to protect health and safety. It also allows people...
by Larry Richman | Sep 8, 2016
To coincide with the National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September and the World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, the LDS Church has published a Preventing Suicide web page. PreventingSuicide.lds.org provides essential information for those who are...
by Larry Richman | Sep 1, 2016
The Church has announced a live broadcast on Saturday, November 5, 2016, to provide training on Teaching in the Savior’s Way. The training will focus on teacher council meetings and new teacher orientation. Interactive instruction will be provided by General...
by Larry Richman | Aug 19, 2016
The Church has announced its 7th Face-to-Face event, to be held October 19, 2016 with the cast of Studio C. Studio C is a sketch comedy television show and one of BYUtv’s most popular original series. Why is the cast of Studio C being featured on a Church Face-to-Face...
by Larry Richman | Jun 29, 2016
A new series of dramatized videos produced by the LDS Church gives members ideas on how to navigate the landmine-laced terrain of the sensitive social and religious issues of the day and at the same time, defend religious freedom. The video “Respecting Our...
by Larry Richman | Jun 20, 2016
The Church has released a new video about depression titled “Like a Broken Vessel.” This touching video draws on teachings from Elder Holland’s conference talk “Like a Broken Vessel,” along with stories from people who experience mental...