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18: "The Promises … Shall Be Fulfilled" (Doctrine and Covenants 45)

This past year and its countless hardships may have had you wondering, “Is this a sign of the Second Coming? How about this?” Well, Doctrine and Covenants 45 is a revelation that is all about the signs of the Second Coming. But before we begin to wonder if some of those signs were fulfilled this past year, there’s more we need to unravel about what these signs actually mean. So as we dig into this week’s lesson, we’ll discuss the deeper meanings behind some of these signs and how those meanings affect us today.

From the Church

7 Unforgettable Memories of Our Late Beloved Prophet, President Thomas S. Monson

By LDS Living

Thomas S. Monson was well-known for his humor, intelligence, and strong testimony of Christ. He preached repentance, forgiveness, and love to all who heard him. He passed away on Tuesday, January 2, and we will miss him dearly. Here are some of our favorite moments from his time as prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Justin Coulson: How Might Jesus Parent?

How do you follow the Savior's example if your child has left the Church or is struggling with their faith? What's the balance between giving your child room to use his or her agency while showing your love for them? In this week's "All In" episode, parenting guru Justin Coulson explains how the Savior's teachings about love, compassion, and mourning with those that mourn apply to the family. Whether we're a parent or not, we can all learn from the Savior's example of how to "Suffer the little children to come unto me" (Mark 10:14).

From the Church

Church Announces Partial Closure of Draper Temple

By LDS Living

The Church will partially close the Draper Temple beginning in September to fix a condensation problem with its windows. With the Jordan River Temple closed for extensive renovation as of February, that leaves two temples in the Salt Lake Valley that are undergoing updates.

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (Jan 10 - 16)

By LDS Living

This week we saw two tragedies from within the mission field and our hearts go out to all those connected to these faithful servants. Sister Carol Vaughn Curran Hansen died unexpectedly Wednesday after she collapsed at the mission home. She was only 69. In Mexico, 20-year-old Elder Nathan Castle McBride was at a ward soccer activity when he also suddenly collapsed. He had been in great health, and his death remains a mystery. Please add your prayers to ours for these two families who have lost faithful loved ones this week.

Independent LDS film goes national

By Ashley Jones

Utah isn’t the only state with recent access to movies the LDS culture might appreciate. Excel Entertainment, a division of Deseret Book Company, is working quickly to keep up with the significant demand from multiple theater managers in cities across the nation who want to show the entertainment group’s most recently released movie.

Nate and Vanessa Quigley: Finding Enduring Joy in Parenting

Like many young couples, Nate and Vanessa Quigley had big dreams and a firm vision for their little family after getting married. They had read the Book of Mormon scripture that promises if you keep the commandments, you will prosper in the land (2 Nephi 4:4). Over a quarter of a century later, they believe the Lord has blessed them in their efforts to raise their children in the gospel of Jesus Christ—those blessings just look a little different than they imagined. On today’s episode, the Quigleys share the challenges they've encountered as parents and why they are convinced their family is perfect for them.

{LDSL Blog} Best of: Stories of the Week, September 15-21

By LDS Living

You might have missed what went on the last week, but we've put together our list of the week's most popular stories so you don't miss a beat. For September 15 through 21, 2012, these are LDS Living’s top hits:

{LDSL Blog} Best of: Stories of the Week, November 3-9

You might have missed what went on the last week, but we've put together our list of the week's most popular stories so you don't miss a beat. For November 3 through November 9, 2012, these are LDS Living’s top hits:

{LDSL Blog} Best of: Stories of the Week, October 6-12

By LDS Living

You might have missed what went on the last week, but we've put together our list of the week's most popular stories so you don't miss a beat. For October 6 through 12, 2012, these are LDS Living’s top hits: