Answering Questions About LDS Church History

Answering Questions About LDS Church History

How do you answer friends who say that some of LDS Church history, like angels and buried gold plates, is hard to believe? If our history falls outside what people imagine to be possible, it’s normal that they would be skeptical. Therefore, it’s important that...
Youth Lessons for July: Ordinances & Covenants

Youth Lessons for July: Ordinances & Covenants

Each month, LDS youth around the world study a different doctrinal principle that is coordinated across Young Men, Young Women, and youth Sunday School classes. The topic for July is Ordinances and Covenants. Youth will learn about priesthood ordinances and how to...
Family Home Evening Resource Book

Family Home Evening Resource Book

The Church published the Family Home Evening Resource Book back in 1983. The book is a resource for planning family home evenings. It contains 37 lessons and the following other sections: “Making Home Evenings Successful,” “Lesson Ideas,” “Building a Strong Family,”...
Youth Lessons for July: Ordinances & Covenants

Youth Lessons for May: Prophets and Revelation

Each month, LDS youth around the world study a different doctrinal principle that is coordinated across Young Men, Young Women, and youth Sunday School classes. The topic for May is Prophets and Revelation. Youth will learn to recognize the voice of the Lord as He...
Easter Resources

Easter Resources

Easter is Sunday, March 31. Below are some resources you may want to consider using with your family to feel the spirit of Easter. Watch the Church video “His Sacred Name—An Easter Declaration,” which focuses on key words from the scriptural accounts of Matthew, Mark,...

Tithing

The March issue of the Ensign and Liahona magazines has four articles about tithing: “The Blessings of Tithing” “Our Law of Tithing,” an excerpt from a classic talk by President Howard W. Hunter “Our Tithing Came First”...
Youth Lessons for July: Ordinances & Covenants

Youth Lessons for January: The Godhead

Each month, LDS youth around the world study a different doctrinal principle that is coordinated across Young Men, Young Women, and youth Sunday School classes. The topic for January is the Godhead. “We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ,...
Gratitude

Gratitude

Gratitude is a sincere appreciation for blessings or help we have received. On Thanksgiving, you may want to enjoy the Gratitude page on LDS.org with your family and friends. Additional references can be found at Gospel Topics: Gratitude...
Explaining Latter-day Saint Beliefs: Jesus Christ

Explaining Latter-day Saint Beliefs: Jesus Christ

This article is one in a series of articles about explaining our beliefs to our friends. See other articles in this series. Latter-day Saints believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord, our Redeemer, and our Advocate with the Father. He ransomed us with His blood. Below...
Resources for Missionary Preparation

Resources for Missionary Preparation

Editor’s Note: See an updated version of this article at https://lds365.com/2023/11/07/resources-for-lds-missionary-preparation-2 At LDS General Conference, President Monson announced a lowered age for missionary service. Young men can now go on missions at age...
Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Polygamy

Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Polygamy

This article is one in a series of articles about explaining our Mormon beliefs to our friends. See other articles in this series. Some members of the Church are not prepared to answer questions when asked why the Lord commanded some of the early Saints to practice...
Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Blacks and the Priesthood

Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Blacks and the Priesthood

This article is one in a series of articles about explaining our Mormon beliefs to our friends. See other articles in this series. Some members of the Church are not prepared to answer questions when asked why blacks were not ordained to the priesthood before 1978....
Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Mormon Underwear

Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Mormon Underwear

This article is one in a series of articles about explaining our Mormon beliefs to our friends. See other articles in this series. Some members of the Church are caught off-guard when they are asked questions about why we wear garments, often referred to as...
Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Eternal Life

Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Eternal Life

This article is one in a series of articles about explaining our Mormon beliefs to our friends. See other articles in this series. Have you ever asked your neighbor if he understands what happened before this life and what will happen after it? In many cases, this is...
Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Code of Health Word of Wisdom

Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Code of Health Word of Wisdom

This article is one in a series of articles about explaining our Mormon beliefs to our friends. See other articles in this series. The law of healthy living for Mormons is found in their scriptures (see section 89 of the Doctrine and Covenants) and is known as the...

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