Digital Copies of LDS Patriarchal Blessings
For current instructions on accessing a digital copy of your patriarchal blessing, see How to Access Your Patriarchal Blessing. Did you know that you can request an electronic copy of your patriarchal blessing that you can view online or download to your computer or...
LDS Essay: Joseph Smith’s Teachings about Priesthood, Temple, and Women
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints published an essay regarding Joseph Smith’s Teachings about Priesthood, Temple, and Women. The essay makes it clear that women exercise priesthood authority even though they are not ordained to priesthood office. The...
LDS Church Publishes Statement About Mother in Heaven
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints published a statement of belief today regarding a Mother in Heaven. The statement makes it clear that Heavenly Mother is Mormon doctrine. The following is the beginning paragraph: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
New Seminary & Institute Manuals Cover Church History In Depth
You may be interested in reviewing the new institute and seminary manuals on the topic of Church history: Foundations of the Restoration institute manual (text, PDF, or Gospel Library app) Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Seminary Teacher Manual (text, PDF,...
4 Firsthand Accounts of Joseph Smith’s First Vision Now in 10 Languages
All 4 of Joseph Smith’s firsthand accounts of the First Vision are now available in 10 languages. The Joseph Smith Papers and the Church History Department have translated these accounts and placed them online. The best known account is the canonized version...
LDS Resources About Jesus Christ for Easter
This article provides an overview of the great resources provided by the Church about our Savior Jesus Christ. You may want to use these with your family or share them with others. Articles Read the article “Savior of the World” in the March 2015 Ensign. Watch the...
Thanks to Loyal LDS365 Readers 2014
Thanks to all you loyal readers of LDS365.com for a great year! You are one of nearly a quarter of a million unique visitors to this site in the past year. Although most of you live in the USA (83%), some of you have visited this site from 204 different countries. The...
How Did Joseph Smith Translate the Book of Mormon?
How did Joseph Smith translate the Book of Mormon from the golden plates? The essay “Book of Mormon Translation” in the Gospel Topics section of LDS.org (topics.lds.org) gives insight into the process. Translation Instruments Joseph Smith and his scribes...
Church LDS Websites Short Vanity URLs
Below is a list of short URLs that are quick web addresses you can type to reach many of the sections of Church websites. Also see a list of all the major websites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Type this… To...
Explaining Temple Garments (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. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released an official video and explanation about the sacred clothing members wear in...
How to Give a Meaningful Sacrament Meeting Talk
If you are a Latter-day Saint, you have likely had the experience of giving a talk in sacrament meeting. Both preparing and giving the talk can be intimidating, but luckily there are some great resources to help you both prepare and give a meaningful talk. The LDS.org...
DNA Studies and the Book of Mormon
Both critics and defenders of the Book of Mormon have tried to use population genetics and DNA science to support their views. But, DNA evidence really doesn’t prove or disprove anything regarding the Book of Mormon. Here’s the claim: The Book of Mormon describes...
Noah: Skip the Movie, Read the Book
Don’t go see the movie Noah—and here’s why. I’ve recently been encouraging people to support the many Christian movies that will be released this year. (See list below.) But I’ve heard from many people that Noah is so bad, that it’s really...
Family Study Strategies
The Church encourages its members to take initiative for their own gospel learning. The primary responsibility for learning is with the individual and the family, with Sunday classroom instruction in a supplemental role. (See Handbook 2, chapter 1.4.1.) The Church is...Follow on social media