by Larry Richman | Apr 21, 2017
The children’s section of LDS.org (ChurchofJesusChrist.org/children) has scripture stories, videos, music, games and activities, and lesson helps for teaching children. In the videos section, you will find the following: Children’s Bible Videos Meet the Apostles...
by Larry Richman | Apr 18, 2017
The Mormon Channel sponsors a video series titled “Hope Works,” which is basically TED Talks for Mormons. It is a series of videos captured at live events where presenters share interesting insights about hope and faith and how it works in their lives....
by Larry Richman | Apr 6, 2017
In the Saturday afternoon session of LDS General Conference, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland spoke to people those whose lives seem to elude the “peaceful happy moments” celebrated in the hymn “There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today.” If for a time you are unable to echo the...
by Larry Richman | Apr 3, 2017
The LDS Tools mobile app now includes helpful temple information. The latest version 3.2.0 lets you see what temple you’re assigned to, find temples near you, contact a temple, see ordinance schedules, scheduled closures, and the services offered (such as...
by Larry Richman | Mar 15, 2017
In February, the First Presidency announced the creation of BYU–Pathway Worldwide, a worldwide higher-education organization. Pathway makes college education available worldwide at a significantly reduced cost. It combines affordable online courses ($69 per credit)...
by Larry Richman | Mar 9, 2017
The 2017 schedule of Church-sponsored pageants has been posted at pageants.lds.org. Below is a list of the more popular pageants. For more details and maps, click the headings below: Mesa Easter Pageant April 5-7, April 11-15 in English Experience the story of Jesus...
by Larry Richman | Mar 7, 2017
At the Pulpit: 185 Years of Discourses by Latter-day Saint Women, a new book by the Church Historian’s Press, is a collection of discourses by Latter-day Saint Women. The book features 54 talks given by Latter-day Saint women from 1831 to 2016, with selections...
by Larry Richman | Mar 1, 2017
175 years ago today (March 1, 1842), the Articles of Faith were published for the first time in the Times and Seasons in Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith wrote the articles in response to a request from John Wentworth of the Chicago Democrat. In this letter, Joseph...
by Larry Richman | Feb 24, 2017
Every year, many Latter-day Saint youth put on bonnets and wide-brimmed hats and pull wooden handcarts up and down hills, reenacting treks of the Mormon pioneers. Some stakes plan pioneer treks as part of youth conferences. In the process, youth learn that they can do...
by Larry Richman | Feb 23, 2017
The book The First Fifty Years of Relief Society: Key Documents in Latter-day Saint Women’s History is now available online in a searchable format. It was printed a year ago by the Church Historian’s Press and available at store.lds.org and at Amazon in printed...
by Larry Richman | Feb 7, 2017
Today, the First Presidency announced the creation of a global higher-education organization, BYU–Pathway Worldwide (BYU–PW). The institution will have responsibility for all online certificate and degree programs offered by the Church Educational System (CES)....
by Larry Richman | Feb 3, 2017
Editors note (June 4, 2018): Ministering Resources has been renamed Counseling Resources. The Ministering Resource on Same-Sex Attraction has been updated with additional helps for leaders. This resource is available to members of ward and stake councils at...
by Larry Richman | Feb 2, 2017
The Church video “Living with Depression” addresses trying to live a faithful life while suffering from depression. When Heather first recognized the symptoms of her depression, she felt ashamed. She also felt sure that with faith, prayer, and help from...
by Larry Richman | Jan 31, 2017
Last October, the Church updated its official resources on same-sex attraction, including the website MormonandGay.lds.org (in English only) and the entry on Same-Sex Attraction in Gospel Topics (in 10 languages). To make this important information available in more...
by Larry Richman | Jan 27, 2017
Latter-day Saint priesthood holders should take advantage of opportunities to use the priesthood in giving blessings and performing other ordinances. But if you don’t do them regularly, you may be unsure of how to do them properly. Where do you go to find...
