by Larry Richman | Mar 31, 2020
Over the past decade, Church leaders have increasingly focused on strengthening faith in Heavenly Father and in His Son Jesus Christ. In retrospect, we can see the evidence of many ways that God has prepared His Church for the COVID-19 pandemic—and other calamities...
by Larry Richman | Mar 29, 2020
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers...
by Larry Richman | Mar 27, 2020
This week’s episode of the Book of Mormon Videos is Alma the Younger Is Converted unto the Lord (Mosiah 27; Alma 36). Watch the video here: Here is the release schedule through May: March 13: King Benjamin Addresses His People | Mosiah 1–5 March 20: Abinadi...
by Larry Richman | Mar 26, 2020
Chapters of the General Handbook that relate to the Primary, Young Women, and Aaronic Priesthood Quorums have been revised to reflect the changes made to these organizations because of the Children and Youth program that became effective January 1. These three...
by Larry Richman | Mar 20, 2020
This week’s episode of the Book of Mormon Videos is Abinadi Testifies of Jesus Christ (Mosiah 11–18). Watch the video here: Here is the release schedule through May: March 13: King Benjamin Addresses His People | Mosiah 1–5 March 20: Abinadi Testifies of Jesus...
by Larry Richman | Mar 15, 2020
Much has happened in the last few days regarding temporary changes related to the COVID-19 virus. We have prepared for your reference this summary of changes that impact Latter-day Saints. Updated March 25, 2020 at 7:21 p.m. Crisis Management In areas where Family...
by Larry Richman | Mar 14, 2020
This week’s episode of the Book of Mormon Videos is King Benjamin Addresses His People (Mosiah 1–5). Watch the video here: Here is the release schedule through May: March 13: King Benjamin Addresses His People | Mosiah 1–5 March 20: Abinadi Testifies of Jesus...
by Larry Richman | Mar 9, 2020
Eight more episodes of the Book of Mormon Videos will be released beginning Friday, March 13. The videos tell stories from the books of Mosiah and Alma. Watch this trailer of the episodes covering Mosiah and Alma. Here is the release schedule for the 8 new videos:...
by Larry Richman | Feb 19, 2020
Today, the First Presidency released the new General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is available in English in the Gospel Library app in the section Handbooks and Callings and online at handbook.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Over...
by Larry Richman | Feb 13, 2020
Volume 2 of the book Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days is now available. It is the inspiring story of the women and men who dedicated their lives to establishing the Church across the world. It covers the period from 1846-1893. Digital...
by Larry Richman | Jan 31, 2020
The First Presidency counsels parents to have family discussions to develop guidelines about how to use media and technology in positive and safe ways. Below is the text of the First Presidency letter “Protecting Children from the Effects of Pornography.”...
by Larry Richman | Jan 13, 2020
The January issue of the Ensign and Liahona magazines is dedicated to helping you learn more about the Restoration in this bicentennial year, and also enhance your study of the Book of Mormon as part of the Come, Follow Me study for 2020. Note this article by...
by Larry Richman | Dec 27, 2019
Every Friday since September, the Church has released an episode of the Book of Mormon Videos series. This week’s episode, Enos 1, Enos Prays Mightily, is the last episode of the currently-scheduled releases. Videos that cover Mosiah through the end of the Book...
by Larry Richman | Dec 20, 2019
Every Friday until the end of the year, the Church is releasing another episode in the Book of Mormon Videos series. This week’s episode is Jacob 7, Sherem Denies Christ. Videos covering the first 138 pages of the Book of Mormon (1 Nephi to Enos) will be...
by Larry Richman | Dec 13, 2019
Every Friday until the end of the year, the Church is releasing another episode in the Book of Mormon Videos series. This week’s episode is Jacob 2-3, Jacob Teaches about Pride and Chastity. Videos covering the first 138 pages of the Book of Mormon (1 Nephi to...