by Larry Richman | May 25, 2013
This week marks the end of production for the Life of Jesus Christ Bible Videos (BibleVideos.org), a series on the New Testament being shot at the Church’s ancient Jerusalem movie set near Goshen, Utah. To date, the Church has produced 49 Bible videos focusing...
by Larry Richman | May 10, 2013
In the USA, e-books made up nearly a quarter (22.55%) of trade publishers’ book sales in 2012. That’s up from 17% in 2011 and only 3% in 2009. The Church began publishing e-books back in 2011. Many people enjoy having books on a mobile device so they can...
by Larry Richman | May 8, 2013
In the April LDS General Conferernce, Elder Richard G. Scott spoke the fact that we live in a world where technological advances occur at an astounding pace. He said “Depending on how technology is used, these advances can be a blessing or a deterrent....
by Larry Richman | Apr 21, 2013
Here is a list of the top 15 most-read articles on this blog, listed in order of the number of page views for each: 19,072 views: LDS Church Websites 17,325 views: New Meetinghouse Locator on LDS.org – Beta Release 13,103 views: LDS General Conference Memes April 2013...
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 | Feb 6, 2013
Did you know that LDS Institute offers independent study courses for students who are unable to attend a regularly-scheduled institute of religion class? You can take classes on the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, Pearl of Great Price, New Testament, and Old...
by Larry Richman | Feb 3, 2013
Editor’s note: The booklet True to the Faith is no longer available. It was replaced by Topics and Questions in the Gospel Library. I think that the small book True to the Faith: A Gospel Reference is one of the best-kept secrets in the Church. This is a great...
by Larry Richman | Jan 17, 2013
“I Am a Child of God” is the Primary theme for 2013. You can access the 2013 Outline for Sharing Time online, as well as the visual aids and songs. Read more about the purpose of the theme in the article “Primary Leaders Talk of Theme that Brings...
by Larry Richman | Jan 14, 2013
The LDS Gospel Library mobile app for Android allows you to study the scriptures, general conference, magazines, manuals, and other publications on your Android smartphone or tablet device. (Learn more about the LDS Gospel Library mobile app.) The Church has created 3...
by Larry Richman | Dec 30, 2012
In 2013, adult priesthood and Relief Society classes will study the book Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow. The January issue of the Ensign and Liahona magazines has an article “Pickles, Turnips, and Testimony: Inspiration from the Life and...
by Larry Richman | Dec 13, 2012
The article “New LDS Youth Curriculum for 2013” explains the new teaching resources for Aaronic Priesthood, Young Women, and youth Sunday School classes beginning in January 2013. As explained in that article, there are no printed lesson manuals. Instead,...
by Larry Richman | Dec 1, 2012
Editor’s note (June 19, 2025): For updated instructions, see “How to Request Your Priesthood Line of Authority.” Did you know you can request from the Church a listing of your priesthood line of authority? Tracing Priesthood Line of Authority...
by Larry Richman | Nov 16, 2012
What better Christmas present than something from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? As you consider Christmas gifts this year, think about some of these items available at Church distribution centers or online at store.lds.org. Church magazines Have...
by Larry Richman | Nov 10, 2012
In many countries, November 11 is a day set aside to honor those who have served their county in the military. We should express gratitude to all those who have sacrificed so much—including their very lives—in the cause of freedom. Many faithful members of the Church,...
by Larry Richman | Nov 9, 2012
In the video below, staff at Church headquarters discuss what the Church is doing with E-books and they show some examples. Learn more in the article “LDS E-books from the Church.”