by Larry Richman | May 10, 2023
The section “Truth Will Make You Free” in the For the Strength of Youth guide explains that God wants us to always be learning and seeking truth. But when we have questions, how can we find answers? Having questions is not a sign of weakness or lack of...
by Larry Richman | Apr 26, 2023
The For the Strength of Youth guide helps us understand that we can make better choices when we can see things clearly. That’s why light is so important; light makes it easier to see the right path. Heavenly Father has given us access to heavenly light—the gift of the...
by Larry Richman | Apr 12, 2023
The youth of the Church will have a worldwide testimony meeting on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. local times. A short, prerecorded message focusing on Jesus Christ will be shown at the beginning of a locally planned and hosted testimony meeting for youth....
by Larry Richman | Mar 3, 2023
Latter-day Saint children, parents, and Primary teachers are invited to a “Friend to Friend” event March 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. mountain time. The 30-minute program will feature activities, music, and messages from the Primary General Presidency. The full broadcast and...
by Larry Richman | Feb 21, 2023
The For the Strength of Youth guide helps us understand that our bodies are an amazing gift from our Heavenly Father. He gave them to us to help us become more like Him. Having a body gives us increased power to exercise our freedom to choose. The restored gospel of...
by Larry Richman | Feb 17, 2023
The For the Strength of Youth guide helps us understand that Jesus Christ has the power to help us resist pornography and repent. We should turn toward Him and turn away from darkness. Pornography is a representation, in pictures or words, that is designed to arouse...
by Larry Richman | Feb 8, 2023
The For the Strength of Youth guide was written to help youth make inspired choices, based on gospel principles. The section “Make Inspired Choices” helps youth learn that Jesus Christ is the way to eternal joy, that they are beloved spirit children of God, and that...
by Larry Richman | Jan 26, 2023
The For the Strength of Youth guide helps us understand that God gives us commandments because He loves us. And the best reason to obey God’s commandments is because we love Him. Love is at the heart of God’s commandments. The section “Love God, Love Your Neighbor” of...
by Larry Richman | Dec 20, 2022
To help youth progress on the covenant path, bishoprics should do the following early in the year, preferably in January: Ordain all worthy young men turning 12, 14, and 16 to the appropriate priesthood office (see General Handbook, 38.2.9). Review the organization of...
by Larry Richman | Oct 11, 2022
What changed in the new update of For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices? In short, the new guide is based on gospel principles, agency, and inspiration. Rather than an endless list of dos and don’ts, it teaches the principles upon which we should...
by Larry Richman | Oct 2, 2022
The Church has updated the guide for youth, For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. The new guide is based on gospel principles, agency, and inspiration. Rather than an endless list of dos and don’ts, it teaches the principles upon which we should...
by Larry Richman | Dec 22, 2021
The following reminders were sent in a notice to bishoprics, Young Women presidencies, and Aaronic Priesthood Quorum and Young Women Class Presidencies on December 20: To help youth progress on the covenant path, we encourage bishoprics to do the following early in...
by Larry Richman | Aug 4, 2021
The article “Strive to Be—a Pattern for Growth and Mental and Emotional Wellness” in the August Liahona magazine explains that the pattern of growth outlined in the Children and Youth program can help all of us as we strive to become more like the Savior....
by Larry Richman | May 28, 2021
A special broadcast on June 6, 2021, will provide parents and leaders with useful resources as they begin to reintegrate children and youth activities as we emerge from the pandemic. “As the world begins to slowly emerge from pandemic restrictions, we hope this...
by Larry Richman | Aug 27, 2020
The Church has announced the youth theme for 2021: “Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great. Behold, the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind” (Doctrine and...