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...
Teaching Children About LDS Temples
The July issues of the Friend magazine has several articles to help children learn about the temple: I’m Going There Someday. Story from a girl about her first experience in the temple. What will it be like when I go inside the temple? Elder Neil L. Andersen...
Religion and Government
Religion and government travel different but parallel tracks. They are most successful and most effective when they protect and encourage one another. That’s the message of the article “Religion and Government” by Elder Wilford W. Andersen in the...
LDS Leaders Active on Social Media
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have joined the online conversation in recent years and are embracing the church’s challenge to “share goodness” by posting messages and photos to social media. LDS.org announced in 2013 that...
LDS Missionaries in Some Countries No Longer Required to Purchase Suit Coats
Mormon male missionaries, or “elders,” are recognized in many parts of the world by their suits and black name tags. However, in some parts of world with hot climates, suit coats are impractical. To reduce the financial burden on missionaries and their families,...
LDS Church Leaders Call for Better Observance of Sabbath Day
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are urging members around the world to improve their observance of the Sabbath day. In training meetings this year, leaders are receiving instruction on the topic of strengthening faith in God by observing the...
President Boyd K. Packer Dies At Age 90
Boyd K. Packer, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at home Friday, July 3, 2015, at about 2 p.m. MDT from causes incident to age. He was 90 years old. Funeral services for President Packer will be...
LDS Leaders Counsel Members After Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Decision
From MormonNewsroom.org: The following letter from the Council of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is being read in Church meetings across the United States and Canada beginning Sunday, July 5. (The Church issued this brief public statement...
Meme: When Adversity Comes
I was inspired by this quote from Elder Kevin W. Pearson from the last LDS General Conference: “When adversity comes, don’t let something you don’t fully understand unravel everything you do know.” Read Elder Pearson’s talk “Stay by the Tree.” You can also...
Leader & Clerk Resources: Manage Home & Visiting Teaching Online
I mentioned previously that ward leaders would soon be able to manage home and visiting teaching and callings on LDS.org from any internet-connected device without having to use MLS on the computer at the church. It’s now here. (At least for my ward. If you...
How (and Why) to Attend Church While on Vacation
Attending church while on vacation can be an easy, positive, and spiritually-edifying experience. In October 2013, Elder Kevin S. Hamilton of the Seventy spoke during LDS general conference about the blessings that come from weekly church attendance — even while on...
New Resources in Gospel Library Mobile App, May 2015
This article describes recent updates to the Gospel Library mobile app and resources added to the library in May. With the Gospel Library mobile app, you can download and study the scriptures, general conference addresses, Sunday manuals, and other Church content. The...
Streaming Live Events on the Homepage of LDS.org
To make it easier for members to find live broadcasts involving General Authorities and general officers, the Church has begun to stream all major Church events on the homepage of LDS.org. In May, the following events were streamed on the home page: The second...
How to Add Family History to an LDS Youth Conference
Is your ward or stake planning a youth conference this summer? Family history is a great conference activity that engages youth and provides the protection and direction of the Spirit of Elijah. Several online resources will make it easy to plan activities ranging...Follow on social media