by Larry Richman | Jul 6, 2016
The free mobile app LDS Coloring Book is an easy-to-use app that will keep children endlessly entertained with LDS-themed coloring pages about the scriptures, Church history, and gospel principles. Children can color the pictures by selecting the virtual crayons...
by Larry Richman | Jun 27, 2016
This free mobile app from the Church gives older children and teens access to uplifting content such as videos, articles, music, and Mormonads. It also allows youth to share content with their friends. The app is also a great resource for parents and leaders of youth...
by Larry Richman | Jun 23, 2016
LDS Word Search Weekly is a mobile app that provides new LDS word searches every week. It can be a great reverence activity for children and is addictive even for mom and dad. You can search for words from the scriptures, discover the names of Prophets, or memorize...
by Larry Richman | Jun 13, 2016
LDS Living has published a list of “15 LDS Apps That Help Kids Love Gospel Learning.” The list includes some great LDS-themed mobile apps that are perfect to keep you or your children engaged in learning the gospel. The list includes LDS Word Search...
by Larry Richman | Feb 12, 2016
Do you think we should use mobile devices in church? Some people do and some don’t. Some even quote the handbook, Church leaders, and personal anecdotes and observations both for and against. In the LDS.org blog post “Why My Smartphone Makes Church...
by Larry Richman | Jan 19, 2016
Facilities Issue Reporting (FIR) is an application that allows LDS unit leaders to report issues to local facilities management. A leaky faucet, a damaged wall, and a malfunctioning heating or cooling system are just a few examples of the maintenance work performed by...
by Larry Richman | Jan 4, 2016
Have you noticed how many LDS apps are built to work together to make using them very intuitive and natural? For example: In LDS Tools, when you find a person in the ward or stake directory, the address links to “Maps.” You can zoom in to see street names and map a...
by Larry Richman | Nov 20, 2015
An updated version of the LDS Tools mobile app is available for iOS and Android mobile devices. Here is a summary of the new or enhanced functions with this release: For Members See your own membership and ordinance data under the Membership Information section in the...
by Larry Richman | Sep 24, 2015
Ward and branch leaders in the United States and Canada have until next week (September 30) to order their 2016 curriculum materials to ensure they arrive by January 1, 2016. So Sunday is your last chance to coordinate with auxiliary and quorum leaders to determine...
by Larry Richman | Sep 14, 2015
There are many mobile apps provided by the Church to make living the gospel easier. You should be familiar with apps like LDS Tools, LDS Music, and the Gospel Library. But there are also apps created by individual members that you may find helpful. LDS Living has...
by Larry Richman | Sep 9, 2015
Ward and branch leaders in the United States and Canada need to order their 2016 curriculum materials by September 30 to ensure their arrival by January 1, 2016. Here are some key points to remember: For a list of materials for Sunday classes in 2016, read my article....
by Larry Richman | Aug 31, 2015
Our smartphones don’t just increase our productivity when we’re away from a computer. They also fill our time when waiting at a crosswalk, riding the elevator with strangers, or taking the bus home from work. But instead of filling these voids with time-wasting...
by Larry Richman | Aug 13, 2015
With more gospel resources available in digital formats, we can seek inspiration, share the gospel, and prepare for Sunday quorums and classes on our electronic devices–anytime, anywhere. Enjoy this video, “The Power of the Gospel in Your Pocket:”...
by Larry Richman | Aug 12, 2015
The Church’s Scripture Mastery app has just been updated for Android and Apple iOS. It’s not just for seminary students any more. All members can use it to learn and memorize scriptures, which can be a powerful source of inspiration in times of need. The...
by Larry Richman | Jul 22, 2015
Check out these 10 popular apps that could be used to make your church responsibilities easier. The following article originally appeared on LDS Living as “10 Apps That Make Any Church Calling Easier:” Given the overwhelming number of apps being developed...