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33: “The Lord Is My Shepherd” (Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46)

Pray, sing, pray, sing, pray, sing—this pattern of worship may feel familiar to you as you think about church meetings, but it’s more than a repetitive practice. When we sing and pray, we are literally “pray-sing” or praising God, which is what this week’s lesson is all about. Psalms chapters 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; and 46 are a collection of songs and poetry that the Israelites used to praise God and His divine love. And as you study these chapters this week, you may find yourself doing the same thing through these inspired words.

Jorge Cocco Santángelo: Portraying Christ in Art

Argentine artist Jorge Cocco Santángelo has long been admired for combining cubism and sacred subjects in his paintings. But Latter-day Saints may not realize that Jorge, a convert who was baptized in 1962, introduced the Church to an entirely new style and forged the path for other artists to portray the sacred in different ways. His paintings, frequently displayed in the Church History Museum and known for their rich colors and angular shapes, are often of Bible scenes or the Savior Himself. On this week's episode, Jorge discusses the responsibility he feels while painting Jesus Christ and why he hopes the style of art he has created allows observers to reflect and draw closer to Him.

Latter-day Saint Life

Emily Belle Freeman: Why being more vulnerable with God produces miracles

By Emily Belle Freeman

The story of Moses features so many characters unknowingly sent to bring about God’s goodness, but God was aware of them.

Latter-day Saint Life

10 Ways President Nelson Has Shown He Is Our Prophet Since Last Conference

By Danielle B. Wagner

After last general conference, there was no doubt in my mind that President Russell M. Nelson is a prophet of God and the man meant to lead the Church today. Every single day since that historic conference, that reassurance has deepened into an unshakeable conviction. Here are just a few ways President Nelson has shown he is the Lord's prophet on the earth today.

Famous Latter-day Saints

"I Want to Learn to Love Myself:" The Promise Lindsey Stirling Made to God and Herself + How It Helped Her Career

By LDS Living

Thanks to Utah Valley 360 for making us aware of this Instagram post.

Recipe Contest: Funeral Potatoes Bake-Off

By LDS Living

We recently did a blog about this yummy Mormon favorite, and it went viral! No doubt about it: we Mormons love our funeral potatoes. And now’s your chance to prove that your funeral potatoes are the best!

By The Numbers: Questions in the Book of Mormon

By LDS Living

"A good question ... is like an alarm clock," wrote Elder Tad R. Callister. "It awakens us out of our mental doldrums [and] jump-starts our mental engines."

Fun

10 Hilarious Comics That Perfectly Sum Up Missionaries and Thanksgiving

By LDS Living

There's nothing quite like being an American missionary around Thanksgiving. Whether you have a dinner appointment, are trying to find classic Thanksgiving staples in a different country, or are making due with what you got, there's no doubt this day is an adventure.

After Shooting in Virginia, LDS Congressional Leaders Feel "Heartbroken," "Shaken," "Vulnerable"

Distraught over the outcome of the presidential election, a gunman open fired on members of the GOP congressional baseball team at a practice field in Alexandria, Virginia, leaving one man in critical condition and injuring four others. "The tone of politics has just become so poisoned, and it’s become so visceral," LDS Rep. Chris Stewart said.

Latter-day Saint Life

Were There 3 or 12 Wise Men? And Who Were They Really?

Since there were three gifts given to the Christ child, we naturally assume there were three wise men. However some academics believe this wasn't the case. Here's what we know about the magi.