by Larry Richman | May 30, 2015
Elder L. Tom Perry passed away at his home today at age 92. Read the announcement in the Mormon Newsroom Read the article “Elder L. Tom Perry — an ‘uncommon’ life of service and enthusiasm” Read quotes from Elder Perry on his Facebook page Read...
by Larry Richman | May 14, 2015
In a historic event, Elder David A. Bednar and his wife, Sister Susan Bednar, answered questions from youth all over the world in a live “Face to Face” online event May 12. There were 114,000 live streams in 10 languages to groups of youth in 98 countries. The streams...
by Larry Richman | May 2, 2015
Are you planning to participate in the next LDS Face-to-Face event with Elder and Sister David A. Bednar? It is perfect for an LDS Mutual or family activity. The event will be streamed live on May 12, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. MDT in 10 languages. You can watch or join the...
by Larry Richman | Mar 20, 2015
The next LDS Face-to-Face event for youth will be with Elder and Sister David A. Bednar on May 12, 2015 at 6:00pm MDT. Elder and Sister Bednar will talk about how to strengthen your testimony as you learn a pattern for receiving answers to your questions. Youth from...
by Larry Richman | Mar 8, 2015
From the article “Utah man creates LDS missionary cartoon strip for late son:” Local cartoonist Bill Fortune recently launched a website [Eldertoons.com] featuring his original cartoon strip about LDS missionaries. Fortune began drawing the cartoons in...
by Larry Richman | Feb 28, 2015
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints discussed the issues of faith, family and religious freedom on the campus of Chapman University on Thursday, February 26, 2015. Elder Holland was on the...
by Larry Richman | Jan 23, 2015
Wondering how to teach and encourage others to take Elder Bednar’s charge to flood the earth with the message of the gospel? Several people have asked me if I have any presentations or helps they could use in Sunday meetings or firesides. Here are some good...
by Larry Richman | Nov 7, 2014
Have you taken Elder Bednar’s challenge yet to #sharegoodness? 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...
by Larry Richman | Oct 2, 2014
In the video below Elder Jeffrey R. Holland explains the new movie Meet the Mormons, which was commissioned by the First Presidency and produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The movie will be exclusively in theaters Oct. 10. Elder Holland...
by Larry Richman | Sep 25, 2014
Below is a condensed version of Elder David A. Bednar’s talk at BYU Education Week inviting us to participate in sweeping the earth like a flood using social media. It is a powerful talk and a good reminder of how the Lord is hastening his work. This short...
by Larry Richman | Aug 19, 2014
Today at Education Week, Elder David A. Bednar delivered an address “To Sweep the Earth As With A Flood.” He explained that technology and social media are gifts from God that will allow us—as we use them properly—to further His work in remarkable ways. We...
by Larry Richman | Aug 2, 2014
Below is a video made by the family of Elder Jesse Watson, an LDS missionary who served in the Washington DC North Mission. It highlights his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the MTC, to his mission, and returning home to Maui....
by Larry Richman | Mar 18, 2010
Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Presidency of the Seventy spoke at a CES fireside for young adults on Sunday, March 7. Video archives are now available on the broadcast page. Before long, the transcript and audio will also be posted on the Institute...
by Larry Richman | Oct 14, 2009
In a major address to BYU-Idaho students yesterday, Elder Dallin H. Oaks spoke on the importance of preserving the religious freedoms guaranteed by the United States Constitution. Read the story and the full text of Elder Oaks’ talk “Religious...
by Larry Richman | Aug 10, 2009
The July 2008 issue of the Ensign magazine included an article by Elder M. Russell Ballard titled “Sharing the Gospel Using the Internet.” Many people have asked to get translated copies of this article in other languages. Here’s where you can access them: Elder...