As a mother, firefighter, and member of the Tabernacle Choir, JennaBree Tollestrup serves in many different ways.
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“What we do in the temple gives us strength outside the temple,” taught Elder Dale G. Renlund.
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“My mom said to me, ‘Jesus Christ is always stronger than any darkness.’”
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The lesson focuses on moral agency and how the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence support religious liberty.
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Honor the women you love with a thoughtful message.
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Here are two ways to scoop up a free reservation.
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“Whatever the depth of our spirituality, each of us—all of us—can go deeper still.”
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This weekend, President Henry B. Eyring dedicated Utah’s 25th temple.
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Reading about the Atonement is one thing but truly feeling it is another. This visual could make a difference.
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“When we turn towards Jesus Christ, we begin to reflect His light.”
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We asked experienced teachers to share their best tips for narrowing down what to teach.
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Youth, parents, and leaders are invited to participate by reading one chapter of the new “For the Strength of Youth” guide a week.
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After he was disowned by his family for joining the LDS Church, Tevita Akau immigrated to the U.S. where he rose above poverty without football.
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“It’s pretty crazy and I’m really blessed to be in the opportunity," LDS linebacker Kyle Van Noy says about heading to his second Super Bowlwith the New England Patriots.
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"The greatest thing I've ever did was marry [my wife]," 82-year-old Gary Goodson told slate.com while reflecting on questions about his life so far.
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On America's Funniest Home Videos, an LDS family recently won $100,000 and the title of the funniest video when they submitted a hilarious video of their teenage sons having a lightsaber battle while recovering from the sedation of their wisdom teeth surgery.
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Throughout history, the people of God have suffered from bad memories. Our recollection of the most amazing blessings will disappear from our memories if we are not attentive. Moses had seen this reality in his people a lot of times. They had memory spans roughly equivalent to a box of corn flakes. Miracles and divine demonstrations were forgotten more quickly than the IRS’s phone number. Much of Deuteronomy was given and written to help the covenant people remember the important things.
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From Russia to Costa Rica and Tonga to Nigeria, learn more about the new stake presidents called and stakes created around the world.
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"One of the coolest parts for us was to not only see how much he loved the church and believed in the things the church was doing," said Elder Keetch's daughter, Steffani Keetch Dastrup, "but also that he wanted to defend and support all churches and all religious beliefs and all people's rights to believe and act the way they feel is right. That was a big part of his work."
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In 2002, my oldest son returned home from his mission after only five months. I was shocked, confused, and had no idea what to do—this is not something a parent expects or prepares for. While I was wrestling with my own feelings, I also felt great compassion and sorrow for my son, who was struggling. Over time, my son adjusted to post-mission life, was sealed to a wonderful woman, started a family, and moved to another state to pursue better employment. But then, in 2010, it happened again—my youngest son returned home after four months due to anxiety. He was deeply disappointed and did not want to be released. He worked hard to get back out into the mission field only to be released again when the anxiety returned. Feeling a deep sense of failure, he fell into inactivity and moved away, hoping to escape the shame he felt.
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Editor's note: This article is part of a series on what the Church has actually taught about various topics. To read more about the Church’s teachings on cremation, garments, beards, and more, click here.
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