by Larry Richman | Jul 15, 2013
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...
by Larry Richman | Jun 21, 2013
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...
by Larry Richman | May 30, 2013
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,”...
by Larry Richman | Apr 27, 2013
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...
by Larry Richman | Mar 29, 2013
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,...
by Larry Richman | Mar 6, 2013
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”...
by Larry Richman | Dec 28, 2012
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,...
by Larry Richman | Nov 21, 2012
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...
by Larry Richman | Nov 1, 2012
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...
by Larry Richman | Oct 19, 2012
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...
by Larry Richman | Oct 18, 2012
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...
by Larry Richman | Oct 11, 2012
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....
by Larry Richman | Sep 27, 2012
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...
by Larry Richman | Sep 25, 2012
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...
by Larry Richman | Sep 6, 2012
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...