An Easter tradition to enjoy with loved ones who live far away

An exterior rendering has been released showing the planned design of the Layton Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Wendy — along with Elder D. Todd Christoffersonof the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Katherine — will travel to Asia in mid-November as the prophet continues his worldwide ministry. These global faith leaders will visit four countries in seven days, with trips to Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore and Indonesia, from November 15 to November 22, 2019.

Over a decade ago, author Jason Wright wrote a Christmas Book, Christmas Jars, that became a New York Times bestseller and sparked a national movement. Now, people all over the world have started their own Christmas jars traditions to help those in need. This year, the movement is getting a new chapter. Fans across the country can see the highly anticipated film Christmas Jars in theaters on November 4th in a special event presented by BYUtv.

“The ability to qualify for, receive, and act upon personal revelation is the single most important skill that can be acquired in this life” (Julie B. Beck, “And upon the Handmaids in Those Days will I Pour out my Spirit,” Ensign, May 2010), but between dirty diapers and fruit snacks, it often feels like an impossible feat.

This past conference was full of many memorable moments. And to help you reflect on all that happened this past conference, here are a few photos from the Deseret News and Church News. To view the full galleries and talk summaries, visit the Church News.

Earlier this year, I interviewed the directors of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy, on the All In podcast, and selfishly took the opportunity to put in a request for an upcoming guest artist.

A year ago, I wrote my first “three things I learned” piece, offering my take on some of the messages from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during general conference.

"Several months ago, at the end of a temple endowment session, I said to my wife, 'I hope the sisters understand the spiritual treasures that are theirs in the temple,'" President Russell M. Nelson said during the women's session of general conference. "Every woman and every man who makes covenants with God and keeps those covenants, and who participates worthily in priesthood ordinances, has direct access to the power of God. Those who are endowed in the house of the Lord receive a gift of God’s priesthood power by virtue of their covenant, along with a gift of knowledge to know how to draw upon that power."

Watch the Brick’Em Young Missionary Figurines sing a pop version of “I Hope They Call Me on a Mission” by clicking on the following link. This song is FREE to download at www.BrickEmYoung.com!