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7 Wonders of the Mormon World
Jamie Armstrong
- Throughout the world, there are sites that are deeply meaningful to members of the Church. Cherished for their beauty, history, or even their mystery, here is our list of 7 Wonders of the Mormon World. 1. The Tomb of Joseph Architect's drawing of Joseph Smith's Tomb (courtesy of LDS Church Archives) When the Saints were building the Nauvoo Temple, Joseph Smith Jr. had a family tomb built nearby, where he desired to be buried. He wrote, "Let my father, Don Carlos, and Alvin, and children that I have buried be brought and laid in the tomb I have built. Let my...
5 Things Every Mormon Should Know About "Jesus the Christ"
Jamie Armstrong
- James E. Talmage wrote his groundbreaking book Jesus the Christ more than 100 years ago, and the powerful truths it contains continue to strengthen and inspire Latter-day Saints around the world. Here are a few things every Church member should know about this iconic work. 1. Jesus the Christ: A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern was written by Elder James E. Talmage at the request of the First Presidency: Joseph F. Smith, Anthon H. Lund, and Charles W. Penrose. In August 1915, just before Jesus the Christ was published, the First Presidency...
"They'll Kill Me": Why a Mafia Member Risked His Life to Become Mormon
Mario Facione
- This story originally ran in LDS Living in 2005. Mario Facione passed away in 2015. Here is his story. It seems in every culture and time period there are villains to be dealt with—the Philistines at the time of David, the Gadianton robbers in the Book of Mormon, the Nazi’s, Communists, and today’s terrorists. There was a time that the bad guys we all read about were the Mafia—the Cosa Nostra, the Mob; organized crime stories glorified in books by Mario Puzo and portrayed on the screen by Marlon Brando and other actors with Italian-sounding names. The Mafia or “Mob” was...
FHE: Integrity
Shauna Gibby
- Conference Talk: The small matters accumulate to shape the direction of our lives (Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Personal Integrity," Ensign , May 1990, 30). Song: "Primary Colors," Children's Songbook , p. 258. Scripture: "And again, verily I say unto you, blessed is my servant Hyrum Smith; for I, the Lord, love him because of the integrity of his heart, and because he loveth that which is right before me, saith the Lord" (Doctrine and Covenants 124:15). Object Lesson: Materials needed: a coin and a disc the same size cut from cardboard Procedure: Show the coin. Explain that they all know what this...
FHE: Scriptures
Shauna Gibby
- Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read "Scriptural Witnesses," by Russell M. Nelson, Ensign , Nov 2007, 43-45. Thought: The Bible and the Book of Mormon are both witnesses of Jesus Christ. They teach that He is the Son of God, that He lived an exemplary life, that He atoned for all mankind, that He died upon the cross and rose again as the resurrected Lord... Love for the Book of Mormon expands one's love for the Bible and vice versa (Russell M. Nelson, "Scriptural Witnesses," Ensign , Nov 2007, 43-45). Song: "Search, Ponder, and Pray," Children's Songbook ,...
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5 Church Leaders Who Have Lost Children + the Faith-Filled Messages They've Shared
Katie Lambert
- There are few, experiences more painful than losing a child. Even though we as Latter-day Saints know we will one day be reunited with our family members again through the sealing power, there is still an intense grief that comes from no longer having that family member with us on earth. There is also comfort and strength that can be shared even in the most difficult circumstances, however. Having gone through the experience of losing one or more children, these Church leaders have shared messages of hope and faith as they have faced the heartbreak after the death of loved one. ...
269 Words: The Shortest Talk in the History of General Conference?
Danielle B. Wagner
- Last spring I came across an article on My Best LDS about what could be the shortest general conference talk ever given. Now, a fact like that is hard to prove considering we do not have transcripts for every conference talk given in our Church's history, but it seems likely that this could be the shortest talk ever given in general conference, especially considering that speakers in the 1800s were not known for their brevity. Here's a quick anecdote to illustrate that fact: During the first general conference held in the Salt Lake Tabernacle in 1867, President Brigham Young asked speakers to...
The Most Common Topic in General Conference (+ Why Prophets Are Talking About It More Than Ever)
President Kevin J. Worthen, excerpted from his essay "The Living Christ"
- The following is an excerpt from His Majesty and Mission. Several years ago, I began to pay particular attention to the topical index at the front of the general conference issues of the Ensign magazine. It was part of an effort to determine the current focus of Church leaders. Upon receiving the magazine, I would turn to the topical index and note the two or three topics that were most frequently addressed. I would then determine how many of those talks were given by members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve. I would then add together the two...
How a Man Preparing to Become a Priest Became a Mormon General Authority
Danielle B. Wagner
- It was not only an improbable love story, it was an impossible love story. She was Mormon; he was Catholic. She was engaged; he was preparing to become a priest. But when 20-year-old Gary J. Coleman looked out of his Washington State University apartment window, he received a strange prompting that changed the course of his life. Across the way was a beautiful woman, Judith "Judy" England, who only lived in the university apartments for a few short months. Gary and Judy struck up a conversation, discovering they had grown up in small towns only 40 minutes apart. "Here we are,...
Church Releases Update on Status of Missionaries and Members After Mexico City Earthquake
Mormon Newsroom
- The Church issued the following update in English and Spanish, announcing the safety of all missionaries and mentioning planned cleanup. We have confirmed that all missionaries in the region affected by Tuesday's earthquake in Mexico have been contacted and are safe. Mission presidents have been in contact with families to let them know they are well. Missionary apartments in several missions sustained damage, including a few that are now uninhabitable. Missionaries are eager to participate in the cleanup efforts and will do so as they are able to safely engage. Several Latter-day Saint chapels were also impacted, and teams are assessing...
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7 Wonders of the Mormon World
Jamie Armstrong
- Throughout the world, there are sites that are deeply meaningful to members of the Church. Cherished for their beauty, history, or even their mystery, here is our list of 7 Wonders of the Mormon World. 1. The Tomb of Joseph Architect's drawing of Joseph Smith's Tomb (courtesy of LDS Church Archives) When the Saints were building the Nauvoo Temple, Joseph Smith Jr. had a family tomb built nearby, where he desired to be buried. He wrote, "Let my father, Don Carlos, and Alvin, and children that I have buried be brought and laid in the tomb I have built. Let my...
5 Things Every Mormon Should Know About "Jesus the Christ"
Jamie Armstrong
- James E. Talmage wrote his groundbreaking book Jesus the Christ more than 100 years ago, and the powerful truths it contains continue to strengthen and inspire Latter-day Saints around the world. Here are a few things every Church member should know about this iconic work. 1. Jesus the Christ: A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern was written by Elder James E. Talmage at the request of the First Presidency: Joseph F. Smith, Anthon H. Lund, and Charles W. Penrose. In August 1915, just before Jesus the Christ was published, the First Presidency...
"They'll Kill Me": Why a Mafia Member Risked His Life to Become Mormon
Mario Facione
- This story originally ran in LDS Living in 2005. Mario Facione passed away in 2015. Here is his story. It seems in every culture and time period there are villains to be dealt with—the Philistines at the time of David, the Gadianton robbers in the Book of Mormon, the Nazi’s, Communists, and today’s terrorists. There was a time that the bad guys we all read about were the Mafia—the Cosa Nostra, the Mob; organized crime stories glorified in books by Mario Puzo and portrayed on the screen by Marlon Brando and other actors with Italian-sounding names. The Mafia or “Mob” was...
FHE: Integrity
Shauna Gibby
- Conference Talk: The small matters accumulate to shape the direction of our lives (Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Personal Integrity," Ensign , May 1990, 30). Song: "Primary Colors," Children's Songbook , p. 258. Scripture: "And again, verily I say unto you, blessed is my servant Hyrum Smith; for I, the Lord, love him because of the integrity of his heart, and because he loveth that which is right before me, saith the Lord" (Doctrine and Covenants 124:15). Object Lesson: Materials needed: a coin and a disc the same size cut from cardboard Procedure: Show the coin. Explain that they all know what this...
FHE: Scriptures
Shauna Gibby
- Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read "Scriptural Witnesses," by Russell M. Nelson, Ensign , Nov 2007, 43-45. Thought: The Bible and the Book of Mormon are both witnesses of Jesus Christ. They teach that He is the Son of God, that He lived an exemplary life, that He atoned for all mankind, that He died upon the cross and rose again as the resurrected Lord... Love for the Book of Mormon expands one's love for the Bible and vice versa (Russell M. Nelson, "Scriptural Witnesses," Ensign , Nov 2007, 43-45). Song: "Search, Ponder, and Pray," Children's Songbook ,...
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5 Church Leaders Who Have Lost Children + the Faith-Filled Messages They've Shared
Katie Lambert
- There are few, experiences more painful than losing a child. Even though we as Latter-day Saints know we will one day be reunited with our family members again through the sealing power, there is still an intense grief that comes from no longer having that family member with us on earth. There is also comfort and strength that can be shared even in the most difficult circumstances, however. Having gone through the experience of losing one or more children, these Church leaders have shared messages of hope and faith as they have faced the heartbreak after the death of loved one. ...
269 Words: The Shortest Talk in the History of General Conference?
Danielle B. Wagner
- Last spring I came across an article on My Best LDS about what could be the shortest general conference talk ever given. Now, a fact like that is hard to prove considering we do not have transcripts for every conference talk given in our Church's history, but it seems likely that this could be the shortest talk ever given in general conference, especially considering that speakers in the 1800s were not known for their brevity. Here's a quick anecdote to illustrate that fact: During the first general conference held in the Salt Lake Tabernacle in 1867, President Brigham Young asked speakers to...
The Most Common Topic in General Conference (+ Why Prophets Are Talking About It More Than Ever)
President Kevin J. Worthen, excerpted from his essay "The Living Christ"
- The following is an excerpt from His Majesty and Mission. Several years ago, I began to pay particular attention to the topical index at the front of the general conference issues of the Ensign magazine. It was part of an effort to determine the current focus of Church leaders. Upon receiving the magazine, I would turn to the topical index and note the two or three topics that were most frequently addressed. I would then determine how many of those talks were given by members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve. I would then add together the two...
How a Man Preparing to Become a Priest Became a Mormon General Authority
Danielle B. Wagner
- It was not only an improbable love story, it was an impossible love story. She was Mormon; he was Catholic. She was engaged; he was preparing to become a priest. But when 20-year-old Gary J. Coleman looked out of his Washington State University apartment window, he received a strange prompting that changed the course of his life. Across the way was a beautiful woman, Judith "Judy" England, who only lived in the university apartments for a few short months. Gary and Judy struck up a conversation, discovering they had grown up in small towns only 40 minutes apart. "Here we are,...
Church Releases Update on Status of Missionaries and Members After Mexico City Earthquake
Mormon Newsroom
- The Church issued the following update in English and Spanish, announcing the safety of all missionaries and mentioning planned cleanup. We have confirmed that all missionaries in the region affected by Tuesday's earthquake in Mexico have been contacted and are safe. Mission presidents have been in contact with families to let them know they are well. Missionary apartments in several missions sustained damage, including a few that are now uninhabitable. Missionaries are eager to participate in the cleanup efforts and will do so as they are able to safely engage. Several Latter-day Saint chapels were also impacted, and teams are assessing...
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