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Gospel Principles Lesson 40: Temple Work and Family History

LDS Living - Excerpt from "Generations Linked in Love" by Russell M. Nelson: Consider the spiritual connections that are formed when a young woman helps her grandmother enter family information into a computer or when a young man sees the name of his great-grandfather on a census record. When our hearts turn to our ancestors, something changes inside us. We feel part of something greater than ourselves. Our inborn yearnings for family connections are fulfilled when we are linked to our ancestors through sacred ordinances of the temple. Because of the importance of this work, the Church has built temples closer to the people,...

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LDS Events Calendar

LDS Living - Lunch and Learn Series with Deseret Book Artists and Authors   Every Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Downtown Deseret Book Store, SLC, Utah July 15 J. Kirk Richards Richards is becoming increasingly known for his accomplishments as a painter of Judeo-Christian themes. While not all of his paintings are overtly religious, the majority of his themes stem from spiritual ideas and narratives. He continues to work in a surprising variety of styles, but most of his paintings exhibit a love for the human figure, general use of symbolism and metaphor, and an emphasis on lyric composition. Richards' work can be found in the...

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Young Men Lesson 29: Sabbath Observance

LDS Living - Discussion Questions: How would you explain the purpose of the Sabbath day to someone who doesn’t know about the Sabbath? What can you do to keep the Sabbath day holy when the world has made it a day of recreation and entertainment? How can you know if an activity is appropriate for the Sabbath day? (See D&C 59:9–13.) Excerpt from "The Blessing of Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy" by H. Aldridge Gilles: The prophet Spencer W. Kimball counseled: “The Sabbath is a holy day in which to do worthy and holy things. Abstinence from work and recreation is important but insufficient....

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Young Women Lesson 29: A Change of Heart

LDS Living - Discussion Questions: What does it mean to have a change of heart? (See Mosiah 3:19; 5:1–2.) Why do we all need to have a change of heart? Think of individuals in the Book of Mormon who experienced a change of heart. Also think of times when you have felt a change of heart. How does this change affect people’s lives and the lives of those around them? Excerpt from "Preserving the Heart’s Mighty Change" by Dale G. Renlund: In 1980 we moved as a family across the street from the hospital where I trained and worked. I worked every day, including...

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More temple construction updates

Deseret News - Using the wonders of Internet searching, I uncovered even more temple construction updates from around the world. For instance in… Fort Collins, Colo.: You may have heard that just this week, the “Site of the Fort Collins Temple (was) announced,” and this blogger is so excited. He describes, in detail, the location as well as speculates on the area this temple will serve. Plus, at a recent stake conference, “We were told the size of the temple would be in the range of a 'midsize temple,' meaning about 10,000 to 11,000 square feet. This probably means two or three endowment rooms...

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The movie Mormon parents will enjoy

Deseret News - There is a movie every person will want to see this summer — and it’s not "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." It’s called “The Tree of Life,” and if you haven’t heard about it, that’s because it’s probably not in a theater near you. You might have to hunt to find it. But the hunt will be well worth your time. That’s what my brother assured me when he called me up last week and said, “There is a movie you have to see, and you have to see it now.” He was right. ...

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Book Review: 'I'm A Mormon, Now What?'

Deseret News - Becoming a member of the LDS Church brings challenges beyond accepting new doctrines. Converts enter a world with its own language and culture. Carmen Davis' book “I'm A Mormon — Now What?” attempts to answer these challenges by explaining church organization, traditions and expectations in the simplest way possible. ...

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LDS missionary mauled by lions in Guatemala zoo

St. George News - A local missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is alive after being attacked by two lions yesterday while visiting a zoo in Guatemala where he is serving a church mission. According to an email update by his family, Paul Oakey was at the zoo with fellow missionaries when he climbed a concrete wall to get a better photo of himself in front of a lion cage. However, the fence that kept the lions from the concrete wall was not as tall as Oakey had originally thought. With his back turned, one lion reached through the fence and...

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Glenn Beck warmly received by Israeli Parliament

Deseret News - Conservative U.S. television commentator Glenn Beck received several rounds of applause by Israeli lawmakers as he voiced his unequivocal support for Israel during a visit to Jerusalem. He spoke Monday before a packed parliamentary committee. ...

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Don't Like Your Teen's Date?

Anthony Sweat and John Hilton III - Teens, we know, tend to have a mind of their own—and we love them for it. But how do you express your concerns about a dating partner without alienating your teen? You always thought it would be fun when your child turned 16 and started to date. But you didn’t anticipate this. As soon as you meet the person your child wants to date, alarm bells start ringing in your head. Consider these things when your teen begins dating someone you don’t like: Put aside prejudices and personal preferences. There is a difference between a personality conflict and a character problem....