by Larry Richman | May 11, 2017
Today, the Church announced that it will discontinue Varsity and Venturing Scouting programs in the Church in the United States and Canada, effective January 1, 2018. Instead, Young Men activities will focus on spiritual, social, physical and intellectual goals...
by Larry Richman | Apr 27, 2017
The free mobile app LDS Laughs is a fun-filled app that puts more than 300 LDS comics and jokes at your fingertips, with more added weekly! This easy-to-use app is great for kids of all ages (and kids at heart). Hilarious LDS comics? Yeah, there’s an app for...
by Larry Richman | Mar 13, 2017
In the Church News article “Leaders Invite Young Men to “Consecrate” Electronic Devices for Good,” the Young Men General Presidency gives ideas on how to use technology in righteous ways. They explain that technology can be a great tool to share the...
by Larry Richman | Mar 6, 2017
If you missed Saturday’s LDS Face to Face event with President Henry B. Eyring and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, you can watch or download a video of it. The event was and originated from the Joseph Smith Farm Welcome Center, where the apostles were joined by two youth...
by Larry Richman | Mar 4, 2017
The Church has published online a new film Ask of God—Joseph Smith’s First Vision, a stunning portrayal of Joseph Smith’s First Vision. The film was originally released in the Church History Museum in October 2015, where it is shown in a 240-degree surround...
by Larry Richman | Mar 1, 2017
The LDS Face to Face live event with President Eyring and Elder Holland is this Saturday, Learn how to watch this live Face to Face event. Tune in early at 10:45 a.m. MST to watch the premier of the new video “Ask of God—Joseph Smith’s First Vision,” a stunning...
by Larry Richman | Feb 1, 2017
Did your son or daughter get a new mobile device for Christmas? If so, have you talked with them about using it appropriately and avoiding inappropriate things? Here are a few tips that may help: Family Safeguards Has your family discussed together the benefits and...
by Larry Richman | Jan 18, 2017
The Church has just released a new video “His Grace: Serving as a Caretaker.” When Shermeka heard that her niece had been abandoned at a local fire station, she made a choice that would change her life forever. Tiana was born more than four months...
by Larry Richman | Jan 16, 2017
In the worldwide devotional for young adults on January 8, President Russell M. Nelson issued a challenge to increase discipleship by devoting time each week to study everything Jesus said and did as recorded in the following books of scripture: The Old Testament,...
by Larry Richman | Dec 10, 2016
Resources to support the 2017 Mutual theme for the youth of the Church are now available at youth.lds.org, including a music album, poster, art for t-shirts, and other materials. This year’s theme is James 1:5–6: “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God,...
by Larry Richman | Aug 25, 2016
The mobile app LDS Billionaire Jr. – Especially For Youth is a slightly modified version of the LDS Billionaire app to relate to youth and children. Like the original app, this version is full of interesting LDS trivia. The game is played like the well-loved game...
by Larry Richman | Aug 19, 2016
The Church has announced its 7th Face-to-Face event, to be held October 19, 2016 with the cast of Studio C. Studio C is a sketch comedy television show and one of BYUtv’s most popular original series. Why is the cast of Studio C being featured on a Church Face-to-Face...
by Larry Richman | Aug 4, 2016
The Church has announced that the Mutual theme for 2017 is James 1:5–6: “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is...
by Larry Richman | Jul 21, 2016
The video “Staying Spiritually Fit” explains that now is the time to prepare to meet God. Just as an athlete prepares daily for game day; when we work on our spirituality daily and give our all to the Lord, we strengthen our testimonies of Him and of His...
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...