by Larry Richman | Dec 18, 2013
The Church continued enhancing the Gospel Topics pages on LDS.org by posting an enhanced page titled “Plural Marriage and Families in Early Utah.” The Bible and the Book of Mormon teach that the marriage of one man to one woman is God’s standard. In the...
by Larry Richman | Dec 15, 2013
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints unequivocally affirm themselves to be Christians. They worship God the Eternal Father in the name of Jesus Christ. When asked what the Latter-day Saints believe, the Prophet Joseph Smith put Christ at the...
by Larry Richman | Dec 13, 2013
Christmas can be a great time of year for Latter-day Saints to share with others their testimony of Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Redeemer. See the article “Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Jesus Christ” for a list of online resources that explain...
by Larry Richman | Dec 12, 2013
What is the position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on extending the priesthood to people of every race? The Church was established in 1830 during an era of great racial division in the United States. At the time, many people of African descent...
by Church News | Dec 11, 2013
The Church is upgrading the Gospel Topics section of LDS.org (topics.lds.org) to provide an enriched experience for personal and family gospel study. In addition to a new landing page, the site has upgraded search capabilities, which now include distinct sites like...
by Larry Richman | Dec 5, 2013
Share this beautiful stained glass window of the Nativity from Mormon.org with your friends with the link mormon.org/story-of-christmas “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for he shall save his people from their sins.”...
by Larry Richman | Dec 2, 2013
Latter-day Saints love and revere the Bible. We consider the Bible to be the word of God. We can receive strength, comfort, and guidance from the biblical accounts of God’s dealings with His people. The National Bible Association named Salt Lake City as the...
by Larry Richman | Nov 25, 2013
In social media, you often see posts like “5 things about me you may not know.” Here’s one for the Book of Mormon: I was translated in 65 working days. I speak 109 languages. Over 160 million copies of me have been distributed. The Bible is my best...
by Larry Richman | Nov 21, 2013
The video below shows that Temple Square, in Salt Lake City, Utah, is home to administrative offices, museums and historic sites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). Learn about the many sites of interest surrounding the temple in this brief...
by Larry Richman | Nov 7, 2013
The video below gives a brief explanation of the organizational structure of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). Leadership within congregations (called wards) is explained, as well as the Church’s focus on individual members and families...
by Larry Richman | Nov 4, 2013
Here’s an interesting infographic from the Mormon Newsroom. Latter-day Saints are located across the globe and speak a variety of languages. (Download the infographic.)
by Larry Richman | Oct 31, 2013
The video below relates the story of Joseph Smith and the restoration and establishment of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), told by members of the Church in Ghana, Singapore, Colombia, and elsewhere. Do you know someone who could benefit from...
by Larry Richman | Oct 24, 2013
The video below shows that together with partnering organizations, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) conduct major humanitarian initiatives throughout the world. These programs include immunization against preventable diseases,...
by Larry Richman | Oct 17, 2013
The video below shows that finding and connecting with one’s family has always been a priority for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). The Church has established the largest collection of family history records in the world and...
by Larry Richman | Oct 10, 2013
The video below shows that Christ’s admonition to care for the poor and needy is a doctrinal imperative for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). This short video explains how the Church’s assistance program is financed and...