“I was not yet 8 years old when he died, but his influence lives on for me and his descendants.”
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The Apostle shared counsel in anticipation of the bicentennial of the organization of the Church.
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“I stumbled upon a quote from Elder David A. Bednar that stopped me in my plate-spinning tracks.”
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Within nine months, the branch grew enough to become a ward.
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“Artificial intelligence can answer questions, but it cannot answer prayers.”
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The resource will help members and leaders prepare for the updated Sunday class meeting schedule, which starts this September.
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“This practical suggestion was just what I was looking for.”
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In a new video, President Christofferson and local youth discuss the peaceful influence of the temple.
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Celebrate the men you love with these meaningful gifts.
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“I was just filled with the joy and gratitude of expecting my first baby, and the melody just started coming.”
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The temple in Springfield, Oregon, is the third in the state and the 219th dedicated temple in operation worldwide.
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“My patriarchal blessing, given by a humble and kind Church leader, was words from God.”
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On October 19, 2016, Jon and Michelle Schmidt discovered that their daughter was missing. After a three-week search, her body was discovered in Columbia River Gorge National Forest in Oregon. In this excerpt from her new book, Carried, Michelle shares the profound words Annie left behind.
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What Non-Member Actors Said About Playing Jane Manning, Joseph and Emma Smith in Groundbreaking Film
When asked, “Who was Jane Manning?” in an interview onNPR's the City Lights, Danielle Deadwyler, who plays Jane in a groundbreaking film about Jane's life, confidently and proudly said, “Jane Manning was a woman of fierce conviction.”
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For the first time in Latter-day Saint cinema, Jane and Emma, a film produced, written, directed, and edited by women, presents an African-American woman as a protagonist and sheds light on the personal faith journey of that woman: Jane Manning James.
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Do you know the different translations of the name Mormon? It's a word associated with good, love, charity, and one of our most sacred books of scriptures. Learn more about the meaning of this name and how it can still be significant in our worship even as we follow our prophet to refer to ourselves as Latter-day Saints and followers of Christ.
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The last thing you need after a late night of trick-or-treating and a sugar overdose is an extra body in your bed. Try these family-friendly movies that will give you a night of fun without the fright.
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Let’s assume, for the sake of discussion, that the declarations of the official witnesses to the Book of Mormon are true. (I’m happy to argue for their truth, but that’s not today’s topic.) What, if anything, would they establish?
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More and more it seems the Church and our leaders are focusing on simplifying programs, meetings, and reports to focus on the core of the gospel. To me, the overall message seems to be that, no matter our age, we won't be babied or shepherded through membership in the Church. Instead, we have the opportunity to embrace our discipleship, rely on our Savior and receive His grace, and pursue exaltation and the divinity within us, with the loving support of the Church and its members behind us to catch us when we fall.
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Throughout his service in the Church, President Nelson has provided profound insight into death, loss, and the life awaiting us in eternity. Here is a small portion of those insights, excerpted from the new book Teachings of Russell M. Nelson.
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Being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints isn’t always easy—especially if you or a loved one identify as LGBTQ or experience same-sex attraction. The Church's official website, mormonandgay.lds.org, is a great place to start. In addition, here are four valuable resources for Latter-day Saints who are personally experiencing same-sex attraction, or for those who need help knowing how to support someone close to them who is. These books, written by gospel scholars and individuals who experience it personally, are meant to provide hope, help you move forward with faith, and help you understand God’s unconditional love for you as you figure out your individual path in the gospel with His help.
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