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Marie Speaks on the Osmond Family’s Recent Health Crises, Shares Faith on "People"

In October 2018, the four original Osmond brothers—Alan, Jay, Merrill, and Wayne—came together with Marie at an interfaith devotional in Hawaii. This event came in the midst of a series of health crises the Osmond family has experienced this past year, which Marie spoke to People about.

Marie Osmond: Working for Our Faith

When Marie Osmond was a little girl, her mom told her that she could gain a testimony of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon for herself. The witness she received in answer to her prayers has carried her in the 50 years since. She has spent her life in the spotlight and it has not been a life without challenges or mistakes, but Marie has stood by her faith again and again. On today’s episode, Marie reveals how her faith, a knowledge of the Atonement of Christ, temple attendance, and an understanding of eternal families has carried her throughout her life.

Dallyn Vail Bayles

Dallyn Vail Bayles is a professional actor, singer, recording artist and teacher. His performing credits include leading roles in national and international Broadway tours, regional theater productions across the country, and feature films. As a soloist, Brother Bayles has performed with the Tabernacle Choir and other distinguished musical artists, and has recorded several albums. He is a seminary teacher, and has worked as adjunct faculty at Brigham Young University. Brother Bayles is a graduate of The Boston Conservatory and BYU. He and his wife Rachel were sealed in the Mount Timpanogos Temple and are the parents of five children.

Latter-day Saint Life

Church Releases Frequently Asked Questions About Their Finances

The Church released answers to frequently asked questions concerning its finances on Tuesday, including how tithing funds are used and the measures that are in place to ensure the correct use of tithing. To further aid members with their questions concerning the Church's finances, Presiding Bishop Gérald Caussé published a companion article to his remarks at the 2018 Church History Symposium, “Financing Faith: The Intersection of Business and Religion.”

15: "You Are Called to Preach My Gospel" (Doctrine and Covenants 30–36)

You’ve probably asked this question many times: How can I help? Whether at home or work or church, this question seems to naturally come whenever there’s a need. And as the gospel began to be restored and many needs arose, a lot of freshly baptized members wondered what they could do help. The result was Doctrine and Covenants 30–36, and as we study this week’s lesson, we’ll find out how God wants us to help build up His kingdom as well.

Brent L. Top

Brent L. Top was dean of Religious Education and former chair of Church history and doctrine at BYU. Brother Top has written numerous books, including coauthoring LDS Beliefs: A Doctrinal Reference, and is a popular speaker at BYU Education Week. He served as mission president of the Illinois Peoria Mission. Brent and his wife, Wendy, are the parents of four children.

Dave Says: Where Does Debt Go When Filing Bankruptcy?

By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave,

Latter-day Saint Life

The Surprising Truth About Praying Out Loud

By Whitney Johnson

Does praying out loud make a difference? How do the physical properties of speaking out loud impact us in ways we might not even realize?

Famous Latter-day Saints

LDS Golf Legend Johnny Miller to Redesign Golf Course Where Mormon Battalion Camped

"The story of the Mormon Battalion is about ordinary people who accomplished incredible things through their obedience, service, sacrifice and faith," Elder Michael F. Hemingway said. "They followed the prophet, even when it was very hard. They went through tremendous hardships, but kept going."

How Latter-day Saints Were Impacted by the Deadly Tornado in Alabama + How They Plan to Help Others

The tornado that devastated the Lee County community of Beauregard on Sunday, March 3, was the deadliest tornado in the United States in nearly six years. With winds estimated a 170 mph, the twister chewed an almost mile-wide path of destruction in Alabama for nearly 27 miles, the Associated Press reported.