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Elder Holland: How to improve even when we’ve failed before

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, excerpted from "To My Friends" - The following is an excerpt from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's book  To My Friends . This excerpt originally ran on  LDS Living in December 2014.  As you might suppose, in the course of more than a quarter century as a General Authority, I have met, spoken with, and sometimes had to interview hundreds of people who have had problems—people who have struggled or are sorrowful or who feel blocked in their progress because of a transgression in their lives. The purpose of those visits and interviews has always been to lift that burden from their lives. If you need a burden...

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Utah Latter-day Saints asked to wear face coverings in public

The Utah Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The Utah Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent  this letter  on Friday, July 10, 2020.  Dear Brothers and Sisters: We are in the midst of a global pandemic unlike any the world has experienced in more than a century. The effects of this escalating health crisis are being felt everywhere, with incidents of COVID-19 infection rising dramatically especially in the United States, including in Utah. Latter-day Saints are not immune. Just today, more than 800 new infections were reported in our state. A growing chorus of medical authorities has confirmed that the simple wearing of...

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The Bonner Family sends powerful message in cover of 'Run and Tell That' from 'Hairspray'

LDS Living - In 2002 the popular musical Hairspray , set in the 1960s, sought to start a conversation about societal topics, including the issue of racial strife. The conversation surrounding racism remains more relevant than ever. Today, The Bonner Family is using a song from the musical, “ Run and Tell That ,” to encourage people to speak up about racial inequality. The Bonners teamed up with their fellow Latter-day Saints behind the YouTube channel Working with Lemons to create a music video to shed light on the issue. “I can't see the reason it can’t be the kinda world where we all...

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Enjoy art from the BYU MOA like never before with virtual curator tours, a new app, and more

Danielle Christensen - Brigham Young University’s Museum of Art (MOA) has closed during COVID-19. But since you can’t visit the museum during this time, the museum is bringing the artwork to you. Recently, the MOA has been doing Facebook Live videos given by curators and educators to give insights into one or two pieces of art so patrons and students can engage with art when they can’t be there in person. It also reduces the pressure some might have when attending a museum, feeling that they have to see it all. Engaging with art can increase mindfulness, peacefulness, and well-being, the host of one...

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This Doctrine and Covenants verse was recently referenced by the Supreme Court

Lindsey Williams - It’s a verse familiar to many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: “The glory of God is intelligence, or, in other words, light and truth” ( D&C 93:36 ). This week, the highest court of law in the United States referenced the verse in a case on religious liberty, as reported by Deseret News . The Supreme Court case, Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru , was penned by Justice Samuel Alito. The 7-2 decision protected religious employers from a variety of employment discrimination claims, ruling that the government is not able to prohibit faith groups...

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Watch Donny Osmond in 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' online this weekend only

Emily Abel - Editor's note:  This article does not represent an  LDS Living  endorsement of the film. Parents should still use discretion based on their own family’s decisions about what is or is not appropriate for their children to see. This weekend, you and your family can sit back and watch Donny Osmond star in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for free from the comfort of your living room.  A YouTube channel called The Show Must Go On! has been airing productions every Friday during the coronavirus pandemic. According to Deseret News , the first musical the channel shared was...

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You won't want to miss the Church's Youth Music Festival. Here's what you need to know

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Youth worldwide are invited to participate in the Youth Music Festival, a virtual global concert on July 29, 2020.  The theme of the Youth Music Festival is “Hear the Voice of the Lord” based on President Russell M. Nelson ’s invitation and promise that as we hear Him , we will find “success, happiness and joy in this life” (“ Hear Him ,” April 2020 general conference). As youth seek to hear Him, they will be better equipped to then “ go and do ” (see 1 Nephi 3:7 ), which is the 2020 Youth theme . The prerecorded, 40-minute, livestream...

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How we can stay ‘anxiously engaged’ without face-to-face interaction

Emily Abel - Editor's note: " This week from the pulpit " highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.   Reviewing messages from Church leaders this week brought a scripture to mind: Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness. ( Doctrine and Covenants 58:27 ) It doesn’t take much research into recent Church activity to see that individuals and organizations are striving to stay “anxiously engaged” with each other despite limiting circumstances. How members support each other may look...

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Actor who played Sam in Book of Mormon Videos discusses his experience playing Nephi's lesser-known brother

LDS Living - Playing the role of Nephi’s older brother Sam in the Church’s Book of Mormon videos might not seem like the easiest assignment to prep for. But Cooper Sutton, a Brigham Young University acting alum who was cast to play the son of Lehi, said help from seminary and institute teachers as well as insights from General Authorities who met with the cast allowed him to feel confident in his portrayal. “Sam isn’t mentioned very frequently, but it was exciting to me to see that from only a few verses, you can still get a pretty good idea of who he was...

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Elder Uchtdorf shares cheerful message: ‘Don’t mask your heart’

Emily Abel - Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf recently shared some cheerful advice on managing relationships in the ongoing pandemic. On Facebook , he wrote that people have asked him if he has more time on his hands since he is not traveling on Church assignments personally visiting Latter-day Saints. “I feel that I am actually busier than ever!” wrote Elder Uchtdorf. “I am not traveling, but I am using technology to connect with people all over the world.” In an article from Church Newsroom , Elder Uchtdorf said he prefers the term “physical distancing” over “social distancing” when it comes to taking precautions against...