by Larry Richman | Oct 17, 2017
When we come across something in Church history or when we struggle with a point of the Church’s doctrine, Elder M. Russell Ballard reminds us that “There is absolutely nothing wrong with asking questions or investigating our history, doctrine, and...
by Larry Richman | Oct 3, 2017
There were several mentions of the “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” in general conference this past weekend. Here’s how you can access copies of the proclamation: Text online Download a printable PDF In the Gospel Library app in the Family...
by Larry Richman | Oct 3, 2017
There were several mentions of the document The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles in general conference this past weekend. Here’s how you can access copies of it: Text online Download a printable PDF In the Gospel Library app in the Jesus Christ...
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 | Aug 26, 2017
The Church has announced the resources that will be used in Sunday classes during 2018. The Instructions for Curriculum 2018 outline the following courses of study: Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society: Adults will use the new Come, Follow Me—For Melchizedek...
by Larry Richman | Aug 25, 2017
The Church has announced changes to the schedule and content of Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society meetings beginning in 2018. The new schedule provides more focus on messages from general conference and time to discuss and solve needs in the ward or branch. It...
by Larry Richman | Jul 31, 2017
The Church has produced many new resources to help us better understand early Latter-day Saints as they lived the Restoration. The gospel was restored nearly 200 years ago—in a time when life was different in many ways. Yet the challenges of early Church members were...
by Larry Richman | Jul 19, 2017
Did you know that LDS.org has a section HopeandHelp.lds.org that provides a number of topic pages to support you or those you love in dealing with challenges of life? Life brings many challenges for every member of the human family. Some challenges are the result of...
by Larry Richman | Jul 13, 2017
A new exhibit opens today at the Church History Museum to help visitors discover the many trails taken by Latter-day Saint pioneers who gathered to Zion in the Salt Lake Valley between 1846 and 1890. The “Mormon Trails: Pathways to Zion (1846 to 1890)” exhibit takes a...
by Larry Richman | Jul 1, 2017
Today, LDS.org published changes to the language content provided on LDS.org. The full LDS.org experience is provided in ten languages (Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish). The navigation bar and content in...
by Larry Richman | Jun 14, 2017
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 smart phone? You can also get copies of blessings for deceased direct-line ancestors, deceased children, or a deceased spouse. A...
by Larry Richman | Jun 5, 2017
An updated version of Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR) is now available for use by members of ward and stake councils. Below is a list of new or enhanced functionality. Membership Related Added a Family History Activity Report that allows ward and stake leaders to...
by Larry Richman | May 31, 2017
May is National Military Appreciation Month. The global war on terrorism has been going on for more than 15 years—that’s longer than the combined duration of World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. That means that many deployed military personnel are separated...
by Larry Richman | May 22, 2017
Summer is just around the corner, which means Church activities will be in full swing. Pioneer treks, youth conferences, Scouting and Young Women camps, and outdoor ward parties will be on the rise—and so will many health and safety concerns. A May 12th letter from...
by Larry Richman | Apr 28, 2017
From Church News: The Church has implemented a system that allows immediate communication by email from headquarters to ward and stake leaders worldwide. Now, when the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve, or Presiding Bishop issues an official letter or notice, it...
