by Larry Richman | Feb 24, 2020
The Mental Health page in the Life Help section of the Church’s website has been updated with some general principles and new videos. This resource has also now been published to the Life Help section of the Gospel Library App. Whether you are just discovering...
by Larry Richman | Oct 25, 2019
Have you taken some time to look at the Gospel Library app recently? What you’ll find might surprise you. It began as a way to keep the scriptures in your pocket and it has blossomed into a massive collection of tools and resources to strengthen every testimony and...
by Larry Richman | Dec 7, 2018
The Gospel Library app now features a new section called YA Weekly with content created specifically for young adults. It is written by young adults, for young adults, and about young adults. New content will be published every week in more than 20 languages, covering...
by Church News | Oct 8, 2018
Latter-day Saint young adults can now find new content created for young adults by young adults each week in the Church’s Gospel Library app. A new section, known as YA Weekly, will be updated each week with content available in 20-plus languages. (Find it by...
by Larry Richman | Aug 24, 2018
The LDS Gospel Library app 5.0 iOS update is now available. Gospel Library is the gospel study app of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The library includes the scriptures, general conference addresses, music, learning and teaching manuals, Church...
by Larry Richman | Sep 1, 2017
The Church provides many resources that can enhance gospel learning and help provide answers to doctrinal, historical, and social questions. Since many people are not aware of these resources, I’ve compiled the list below. I’ve also included reliable...
by Larry Richman | Dec 15, 2016
The Church has released a major update to the Gospel Library mobile app for both Apple iOS and Android, as well as a beta version for Windows 10. Version 4 of the app is available from the Apple app store and Google Play. If you already have the app on your device, it...
by Larry Richman | Sep 1, 2016
The LDS Church has just updated the entry on “Suicide” in the Gospel Topics on LDS.org. The timing coincides with the national suicide prevention awareness month in September. The Gospel Topic states, “Most people who have thought about suicide do...
by Larry Richman | Jan 20, 2014
On Friday, I wrote about why you should consider creating your own gospel-centered blog. Today’s article is a beginner’s tutorial on how to create a blog. Choose a Blogging Platform A blogging platform is the website, service, or software you will use to write,...
by Larry Richman | Jan 17, 2014
Many Latter-day Saints have accepted the challenge to share the gospel online. You may find that sharing uplifting messages is rewarding and easy. Elder M. Russell Ballard said, “Most of you already know that if you have access to the Internet you can start a blog in...
by Larry Richman | Jan 18, 2013
In October, the Church lowered the age for missionary service. Shortly thereafter, the Church announced that the number of new missionary applications had increased significantly–from an average of 700 per week to 4,000 per week. Notably, more than half of the...
by Larry Richman | Oct 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. The Church provides many online resources to help you understand and explain gospel topics to your family and friends. Gospel Topics on...
by Larry Richman | Oct 16, 2012
Sharing the gospel should be a natural part of life as a Latter-day Saint. As the Church grows, more and more people will ask questions, and it will be easier to respond with confidence if we pay attention to some basic principles. One of those principles, Elder David...
by Larry Richman | Jun 6, 2009
Where do you go to find quick, authoritative answers to gospel questions? One great resource is the Gospel Topics section of the Gospel Library on LDS.org (shortcut: gospeltopics.lds.org or topics.lds.org). This section offers brief explanations to many Church...
by Larry Richman | Dec 22, 2025
This article lists a number of resources you may want to use in your study of the Old Testament during the year 2026. Resources From the Church Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Old Testament This manual supports gospel learning and scripture study for individuals...