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Washington Post: Mormons speak for the faith

It's ironic that a discussion of the public's comfort-level with Mormons should be pegged to a question about politicians, since The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is meticulously neutral in partisan politics.

Lesson Helps

FHE: Truth

Shauna Gibby

D&C Lesson 25: Priesthood: The Power of Godliness

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION: On Sunday, March 18, 1958, my father ordained me a Deacon. I received a letter from him that morning, and I kept it for many years. The paper itself has now disappeared, but the memory lingers. Among other things, somehow it was communicated to me that I would be authorized to act in the name of and in the place of God.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Tips Every RM Should Know Before Giving a Homecoming Talk

By Austin Lee

You have completed a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; congratulations and well done! Your sacrifice has blessed the lives of those you served and will bless your life forever more. "How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!" (Isaiah 52:7). Serving a mission builds skills you’ll use for the rest of your life.

Famous Latter-day Saints

The Mormon DJ, Dad Who Is Taking Over the Music World

MR says: Who would have guessed one of the world's highest paid DJ's, a man who has been taking the party world by storm, is a straight-edged Mormon dad?

Latter-day Saint Life

LDS Historian Explains the History Behind Temple One-Year Waiting Periods

There are several “one-year rules” associated with temple attendance – practices that have no direct tie to the ritual, but merely to the administrative functions of the temple. These rules dictate that Latter-day Saints wait one year between Event A and Event B. This period seems arbitrary – the waiting periods could just as well be six months or five years. Latter-day Saints who do not understand the historical roots of these practices find them arbitrary in other ways – they sometimes don’t understand why any waiting period is mandated at all. In this post I hope to explain the historical reasons for those waiting periods.

Latter-day Saint Life

LDS Father Shares Heartbreakingly Beautiful Story of Infertility, Adopting 6 Siblings, 4 with Special Needs

By LDS Living

Infertility is a hard subject for couples in the Church, where the family is the focus. It can cause tremendous stress in a marriage, pain, and questioning. Recently, Alo Moli shared his story on Twitter about his family's struggle with infertility and faith. The following story has been edited for length and clarity.

Old Testament Lesson 2: "Thou Wast Chosen Before Thou Wast Born"

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION: We came here with divine potential, and in many cases—perhaps all cases—divine power.

Mormons join N.C. school for food drive

Despite its best efforts, the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics in Durham couldn't beat the Guinness world record last year when students set out to collect the most food at one location in 24 hours.

Latter-day Saint Life

15-Year-Old Lexi Walker and Guitarist Brady Bills Perform Flawless "Blackbird," Proceeds to Go to Refugees

By LDS Living

Since the "I Was a Stranger" movement began, many have wondered how they can assist refugees around the world.