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The Creation of One "Beautifully Consecrated Soul": How One Man Merges the Titles of Disciple and Scholar
Greyson Gurley
- It can be easy for us to separate versions of ourselves, depending with whose company we are in or the place we are inhabiting. This seems to be true, even more so, regarding the different ways we present ourselves in places of worship and academia, respectively. However, Hal Boyd, former Deseret News opinion editor and current BYU law professor, seeks to remain the same 24/7: a scholar and disciple of Jesus Christ. It is something that he learned in Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's description of Elder Neal A. Maxwell who said: "The wonderful thing with Neal (and the thing I want...
A Home of Learning: Come, Follow Me with Toddlers Patterned After Preschool
Kate Matthews
- The following article is brought to you by Gospel Day by Day , a community designed to help parents lead home-centered gospel learning. You can find Gospel Day by Day on Instagram here . You may never have considered yourself to be an educator, but it turns out we’ve all been called to teach. We are each our children’s most important teachers of eternal truth! [1] If we are the teachers, then the Come, Follow Me resource is our curriculum. But how can we create “a home of learning,” [2] where our toddler ‘students’ are set up for classroom success? Here...
Presiding Bishopric Gives Rare Interview Explaining Church's Financial Reserves, Tithing
Danielle Christensen and Lindsey Williams
- Earlier this week, the Presiding Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sat down for rare interviews with Deseret News and Church News . Deseret News highlighted some of the misconceptions portrayed by other news organizations about Church finances. Church News discussed how the Church’s reserve fund helps them accomplish the four purposes of the Church. A summary of both articles is provided below as well as links to both of the articles. Misconceptions Deseret News reporter Tad Walch discussed how the Church has spent double the amount of money on humanitarian needs over the past...
This Week from the Pulpit: Elder Holland Details the Course to Christ and Other Messages about the Covenant Path
Greyson Gurley
- Editor's note: " This Week from the Pulpit " highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church. How do we stay on the course to Christ? It seems like there are a myriad of different paths we can take in our lives. Sometimes the road back to Heavenly Father might seem challenging or confusing—we do not know which path to choose. This past week, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gave messages about simplifying the course to Christ and which path to take. From Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of...
Found in the Footnotes: The Apostolic Discussion That Led to the Family Proclamation
Lindsey Williams
- Editor's note: Our weekly Friday column “ Found in the Footnotes ” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “An upper room of the Salt Lake Temple.” When I hear that phrase, I feel such a power. As Elder N. Eldon Tanner said , “It is in this room that the leadership of the Church has been directed by the Lord since the temple was completed. Here one experiences a special spiritual feeling, and at times senses the presence of some of these great leaders...
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The Creation of One "Beautifully Consecrated Soul": How One Man Merges the Titles of Disciple and Scholar
Greyson Gurley
- It can be easy for us to separate versions of ourselves, depending with whose company we are in or the place we are inhabiting. This seems to be true, even more so, regarding the different ways we present ourselves in places of worship and academia, respectively. However, Hal Boyd, former Deseret News opinion editor and current BYU law professor, seeks to remain the same 24/7: a scholar and disciple of Jesus Christ. It is something that he learned in Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's description of Elder Neal A. Maxwell who said: "The wonderful thing with Neal (and the thing I want...
A Home of Learning: Come, Follow Me with Toddlers Patterned After Preschool
Kate Matthews
- The following article is brought to you by Gospel Day by Day , a community designed to help parents lead home-centered gospel learning. You can find Gospel Day by Day on Instagram here . You may never have considered yourself to be an educator, but it turns out we’ve all been called to teach. We are each our children’s most important teachers of eternal truth! [1] If we are the teachers, then the Come, Follow Me resource is our curriculum. But how can we create “a home of learning,” [2] where our toddler ‘students’ are set up for classroom success? Here...
Presiding Bishopric Gives Rare Interview Explaining Church's Financial Reserves, Tithing
Danielle Christensen and Lindsey Williams
- Earlier this week, the Presiding Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sat down for rare interviews with Deseret News and Church News . Deseret News highlighted some of the misconceptions portrayed by other news organizations about Church finances. Church News discussed how the Church’s reserve fund helps them accomplish the four purposes of the Church. A summary of both articles is provided below as well as links to both of the articles. Misconceptions Deseret News reporter Tad Walch discussed how the Church has spent double the amount of money on humanitarian needs over the past...
This Week from the Pulpit: Elder Holland Details the Course to Christ and Other Messages about the Covenant Path
Greyson Gurley
- Editor's note: " This Week from the Pulpit " highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church. How do we stay on the course to Christ? It seems like there are a myriad of different paths we can take in our lives. Sometimes the road back to Heavenly Father might seem challenging or confusing—we do not know which path to choose. This past week, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gave messages about simplifying the course to Christ and which path to take. From Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of...
Found in the Footnotes: The Apostolic Discussion That Led to the Family Proclamation
Lindsey Williams
- Editor's note: Our weekly Friday column “ Found in the Footnotes ” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “An upper room of the Salt Lake Temple.” When I hear that phrase, I feel such a power. As Elder N. Eldon Tanner said , “It is in this room that the leadership of the Church has been directed by the Lord since the temple was completed. Here one experiences a special spiritual feeling, and at times senses the presence of some of these great leaders...
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Brad Wilcox: 5 Tips for Teaching About the Atonement
Brad Wilcox
- Editor's note: This week's Come, Follow Me study includes 2 Nephi 9 which teaches about the Atonement. We wanted to reshare this article from our 2015 archives that gives more insights on this important topic. Teaching any gospel doctrine can be challenging, but teaching about the Atonement of Jesus Christ—the most important doctrine of all—can seem so overwhelming that we don’t even know where to begin. Here are five principles that can give us a starting point. 1. Know and empathize with the concerns of those you teach. Has the person you are teaching lost a loved one? It would...
14 Easy and Meaningful Valentine's Gifts from Deseret Book
LDS Living Staff
- Looking for a simple gift to let someone special in your life know you're thinking of them this Valentine's Day? Try one of these fun and meaningful gifts from Deseret Book. Promise Figurine Love can be expressed many ways, but a tender embrace is one of the sweetest. This beautifully crafted figurine is a wonderful reminder to your sweetheart of your love. Learn More Steel on Desert Tan 40mm Belt No more stretched-out holes or compromising on size! Mission Belts don't have holes and adjust every 1/4 inch for a perfect fit. These high-quality leather belts won't crack like traditional belts....
Presiding Bishopric Gives Rare Interview Explaining Church's Financial Reserves, Tithing
Danielle Christensen and Lindsey Williams
- Earlier this week, the Presiding Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sat down for rare interviews with Deseret News and Church News . Deseret News highlighted some of the misconceptions portrayed by other news organizations about Church finances. Church News discussed how the Church’s reserve fund helps them accomplish the four purposes of the Church. A summary of both articles is provided below as well as links to both of the articles. Misconceptions Deseret News reporter Tad Walch discussed how the Church has spent double the amount of money on humanitarian needs over the past...
Found in the Footnotes: The Apostolic Discussion That Led to the Family Proclamation
Lindsey Williams
- Editor's note: Our weekly Friday column “ Found in the Footnotes ” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “An upper room of the Salt Lake Temple.” When I hear that phrase, I feel such a power. As Elder N. Eldon Tanner said , “It is in this room that the leadership of the Church has been directed by the Lord since the temple was completed. Here one experiences a special spiritual feeling, and at times senses the presence of some of these great leaders...
This Week from the Pulpit: Elder Holland Details the Course to Christ and Other Messages about the Covenant Path
Greyson Gurley
- Editor's note: " This Week from the Pulpit " highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church. How do we stay on the course to Christ? It seems like there are a myriad of different paths we can take in our lives. Sometimes the road back to Heavenly Father might seem challenging or confusing—we do not know which path to choose. This past week, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gave messages about simplifying the course to Christ and which path to take. From Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of...
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