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Nocholls State Assistant Football Coach Also a Bishop

It’s been a little over a year now since Justin Anderson’s life changed in a unique way.

3 Ways Latter-Day Saints Can Simplify Their Lives Now (& Find More Joy in the Process)

As a mom and wife, I am constantly bombarded with reminders of my inability to keep a perfect home, feed my family perfectly healthy meals, and stay current on all of the latest fashion trends, all while maintaining perfect patience with my kids.

Laughs, witty remarks from LDS general conference (+tweets)

This past weekend, many came away from LDS general conference with long to-do lists and notes of counsel, along with motivation to keep trying. Yet, while topics such as tolerance, chastity and the Ten Commandments may have brought a serious tone, there were also several light-hearted moments. One of the most memorable was during President Thomas S. Monson's Sunday morning address. The prophet smiled several times while telling a story about how as an 8-year-old boy he lit a fire in an attempt to get rid of dry grass in a field.

'Click for Moms' encourages looking for the positives in life (+video)

Mormon singer/songwriter Hilary Weeks always runs on her treadmill with her clicker in hand.

Latter-day Saint Life

Why our most-used definition of covenants misses the heart of what they truly mean

By Cory B. Jensen

Suppose you were teaching a class of Israelite youth in biblical times and posed the question: “What is a covenant?” Would they have responded that a covenant is a two-way promise? Probably not. Ancient Israel didn’t claim to be the Lord’s “two-way promise” people. They were the Lord’s covenant people and understood covenants in terms of a sacred relationship. Our modern definition of covenants as two-way promises between God and man misses the very heart of covenants. Covenants can create the most binding relationships possible.

From the Church

The Scripture That Led to President Nelson's Breakthrough Discovery in Heart Surgery

The following was written by President Dallin H. Oaks as a special article for the May 2018 Ensign. Be sure to check out the full article to learn about President Oaks's touching first memory of President Nelson and more about this inspiring prophet of God.

From the Church

First Presidency Calls 8 New Mission Presidents to Serve in Scotland, Taiwan + More

From Scotland to Taiwan and Bolivia to the Philippines, the First Presidency has called eight new mission presidents and their wives to serve in missions throughout the world.

D&C Lesson 32: "To Seal the Testimony"

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION: Consider the following people: John the Baptist, 1000+ Anti-Nephi-Lehies, Abinadi, and Joseph Smith. What do these have in common? They were martyred because of their commitment to the truth. Can you identify other martyrs from scriptural and church history? (Answers might include Abel (Moses 5:32), James (the brother of John—Acts 12:2)), Hyrum Smith (D&C 135:1, etc.) According to D&C 135:3, why do so many of “the Lord’s anointed” die at the hands of their enemies? (See also D&C 136:5,6)

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Things Your Sons and Daughters Should Understand About the Aaronic Priesthood Before They Turn 12

By Mark A. Mathews

Do you know a young Latter-day Saint who will soon be turning 12? Meridian Magazine shares five things every young man and woman should understand about the Aaronic priesthood.

Fun

Mormon Movie Guy Review: What Parents Need to Know About "Rampage" Before Seeing It with Their Family

By Trina Boice

Author’s note: I review movies for artistry, content, and moral messages. I give each film a letter grade for artistry; this is not necessarily a moral endorsement of the film. I break down content as best as I can to help readers make their own decisions. I share moral messages in case parents (and others) want to use cinema as a springboard for Gospel discussion.