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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 8: "The Restoration of the Priesthood"

Ted L. Gibbons - Introduction It would be a mistake to over-simplify the restoration and purposes of the priesthood, but perhaps an analogy will help us understand what is happening. Suppose that you decided to create a new company, one with a possibility of unlimited growth. Even though you would be able to do some, even most of the original work by yourself, a time would come when you would want to enlist the help of others willing to work with you to accomplish the goals of the company. You would invest some of those people with the authority to act in your name in...

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VidAngel Fined $10,000 in Ongoing Legal Battle

Deseret News - Though VidAngel has seen another setback in the lawsuit filed against them, the company is still confident and continues to fight against the lawsuit. In the latest episode of VidAngel's ongoing legal battle against Hollywood studios, Los Angeles federal judge Andre Birotte found the Utah-based movie streaming and filtering company in contempt for not doing more in a timely manner to comply with a preliminary injunction and for not advising the court sooner of the effects that immediate compliance would have beyond the issuance of the injunction, according to VidAngel attorney David Quinto. "The injunction was intended to affect 53 percent...

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LDS Artist Plays Big Role in Creating Disney's "Moana"

KSL - Not only was Moana influenced by a Mormon ghost town in Utah, but it appears a Mormon helped create it as well. Disney's newest animated film Moana was up for two big awards at the Golden Globe Awards — Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. It's been a huge hit in Utah, but what many people don't know is that one of the key artists behind the movie is from the state. Go behind the scenes of Disney's latest hit Moana and these are the faces you might recognize: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Lin Manuel Miranda and David Derrick. What?...

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President Nelson Shares One Trait All Prophets Have in Common

LDS.org - During a worldwide devotional for young adults on Sunday evening, President Russell M. Nelson and Sister Wendy Nelson shared important insights that will help all Church members, not only young adults. ► You'll also like: Sister Nelson Shares 4 Truths to Help Young Adults Choose the Right Spouse & Create a Happy Marriage  “While the world is filled with uncertainty, there need not be uncertainty in your heart and mind about what is true and what is not,” President Russell M. Nelson, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, told young adults during a worldwide devotional on Sunday night. ....

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Sister Nelson Shares 4 Truths to Help Young Adults Choose the Right Spouse & Create a Happy Marriage

Deseret News - During a worldwide devotional for young adults on Sunday evening, President Russell M. Nelson and Sister Wendy Watson Nelson shared important insights that will help all church members, not only young adults.  ► You'll also like: President Nelson Shares One Trait All Prophets Have in Common  Sister Nelson shared “Aunt Wendy’s four truths about love and marriage.” “I’d like to share four truths I believe will not only save you from unnecessary heartache, but will help you to be, and to choose, a righteous spouse and then to create a happy marriage and a productive family,” she said. Truth No. 1:...

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Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley Lesson 6: "How Mighty a Thing Is Prayer"

Kelly Merrill - Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said that when President Hinckley “comes up against an insoluble problem, he goes to his knees.” This illustrates an important principle or two about prayer. President Hinckley did everything he could to solve his own problems. He used all the resources available to him, but he knew that when all else failed the Lord was there to listen to his problems and help him find the solutions which had thus far eluded him. We are told in the scriptures to pray over everything, our businesses, our home, family, etc. But...

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LDS Mother Trapped by Fort Lauderdale Shooter: I Was Shielded by a Stranger

Danielle B. Wagner - Annika Dean, an LDS mother of two, was at the baggage claim at the Fort Lauderdale Airport when suddenly a man began shooting. "I saw the shots being fired," she says on TODAY  while describing the harrowing event. "I immediately ducked behind a smart cart and I just laid there. There really wasn't anywhere to hide. I couldn't have escaped. I couldn't have run." During this harrowing event, Dean says, "I was praying to God the entire time that my children will not lose their mother. The gunman was walking around and he was shooting people near me, and I thought I...

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Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley Lesson 5: "Daughters of God"

Kelly Merrill - Every year there is a lesson on the women of the Church. Every year the women groan for the same reason so many groan at Mother’s Day. Every year the men look at the title and think, “What am I supposed to do with this in quorum meeting?” Be patient. This lesson offers both camps good things to consider and think about. I will start here with a quote from my commentary on the lessons. Speaking about women in glowing terms is a difficult thing for a man to do. Some women will believe he is just pandering to them. Some...

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11 Modest Dresses from 2017 Golden Globes

Danielle B. Wagner - Current high fashion trends and modest apparel don't always go hand in hand. But, occasionally, you will find those rare moments when fashion embodies both style and modesty, creating a level of class that is unique and breathtaking. Check out these beautiful gowns from the 2017 Golden Globes. ► You'll also like: Modest Gowns from the 2016 Academy Awards & Golden Globes  Note: Not all of these dresses are perfectly modest according to LDS standards, but we think they can still certainly provide inspiration for Mormon women who wish to be fashionable and modest. Natalie Portman at the 2017 Golden Globes,...

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The Spiritual Themes in the Art of James C. Christensen

Jamie Armstrong - Beloved LDS artist James C. Christensen passed away on January 8, 2017, after an ongoing battle with cancer. For more than 35 years he delighted the world with his whimsical yet spiritually profound art. Here is a look back at what he had to say about his art, as well as a gallery of some of our favorite paintings. Photo by Bradley Slade for LDS Living With every stroke of his brush, James C. Christensen became one of the world’s most beloved artists. Best known for his whimsical paintings of “poofy guys” and floating fishes, flying boats and flying pigs, Christensen captivates...