Did Joseph Smith Translate The Book of Abraham From Ancient Egyptian Papyri?
Some people have questioned whether the Book of Abraham was actually translated from ancient Egyptian papyri the Saints had purchased. The answer can be found in one of the new entries in the Topics and Questions section of the Gospel Library, Origins of the Book of...
Video: Who was Joseph Smith?
Joseph Smith was the first prophet and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a young teenager, he was visited by God and Jesus Christ. He dedicated the rest of his life to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, and his legacy continues to...
Top 5 Questions about Patriarchal Blessings
Consultants from the Church History Library have compiled a list of the most common questions they have received about patriarchal blessings. Below are the top five questions and answers on patriarchal blessings from the article “Ask Us: Top Five Reference...
2020 is Bicentennial of the First Vision
The year 2020 will be one of the most exciting in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It marks 200 years since the First Vision. Last month, President Russell M. Nelson invited us to prepare for the April conference that will commemorate...
Ideas for Tithing Settlement
President James E. Faust said, “One of the great blessings the people of this Church have is to meet with the bishop once each year, settle their tithing, and report that what they had paid in contributions constitutes a tithe.” (James E. Faust, “Opening the...Spanish (Español)
The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Spanish: Libros Cómo comprender problemas homosexuales de los hombres: Una introducción para los Santos de los Últimos Días por Jason Park. Un libro de 48 páinas que da...
Best LDS Resources to Help with Same-Sex Attraction, LGBT, Gay
Best LDS Resources to Help with Same-Sex Attraction, Gay, LGBT Same-sex attraction refers to emotional, physical, or sexual attraction to a person of the same gender. The experience of same-sex attraction is not the same for everyone. Some people may feel exclusively...
Did You Miss LDS Face to Face Event with President Eyring & Elder Holland?
If you missed Saturday’s LDS Face to Face event with President Henry B. Eyring and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, you can watch or download a video of it. The event was and originated from the Joseph Smith Farm Welcome Center, where the apostles were joined by two youth...
LDS Church Publishes Final Story in Bible Video Series
The Church has published the last of more than 100 videos in The Life of Jesus Christ Bible Videos series. The last video features the account of the martyrdom of Stephen. Each of these video segments brings to life a distinct scene from the life of Jesus Christ, as...
LDS Mutual Theme for 2017
The Church has announced that the Mutual theme for 2017 is James 1:5–6: “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is...
You Should Watch LDS Conference
Enjoy this video “You Should Watch Conference” by Jamesthemormon. See my previous post about Jamesthemormon. See “8 Ways to Access LDS General Conference.” Here is a list of other member-created videos I have shared. If you find other videos...
International Day of the Bible November 24
On November 24, the National Bible Association is sponsoring an “International Day of the Bible.” People are encouraged to read, share, or express creatively their favorite passages from the Bible at noon on the 24th. In addition, those who wish to post or promote...
Publishing the Scriptures
The following is adapted from a presentation by Scott Welty and Mel Tingey. For centuries, scriptures were copied by hand from manuscripts. These books were very costly and only a privileged few had access to them. By 1455, Johannes Gutenberg had invented a press with...Behind the Scenes on the LDS Jerusalem Movie Set
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is engaged in a large film project recreating important stories from the New Testament. The Church’s Media Services has recreated ancient Jerusalem in a movie set in Goshen, Utah, and are filming 47 stories or...Follow on social media