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How the BYU Jerusalem Center Nearly Caused the Collapse of the Israeli Government

Thirty years ago, students began moving into the Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Today it is considered by members and nonmembers alike to be a stunning addition to the Holy City’s landscape, but it didn’t start out that way. In fact, plans to build the Jerusalem Center caused so much controversy that the “Mormon issue” nearly caused the collapse of the Israeli government—on more than one occasion.

Lesson Helps

New Testament Lesson 26: "To This End Was I Born"

By Ted L. Gibbons

This lesson could be a book, or many of them, and they have been written. There are so many messages, such profound insights, and numerous events of incomparable importance taking place in these chapters. I do not intend to make a comprehensive examination of these passages. I will shine a light on some insights that might otherwise be missed, suggest some applications that are worth some pondering, and share some stories that may help in understanding and believing. The rest is up to you.

Latter-day Saint Life

Change Your Perspective on Mary this Easter

I hope you believe in angels. I do.

Lesson Helps

New Testament Lesson 27: He Is Not Here, for He Is Risen

By Ted L. Gibbons

Matthew 28; Luke 24; John 20, 21

Fun

8 Non-LDS Movies All Mormons Love

By LDS Living Staff

1. Princess Bride

Emergency Water: How, Where and How Much?

By Emergency Essentials

Preparedness authorities like FEMA recommend storing at least 14 gallons of water per person. Storing that much will allow each person to use one gallon a day for two weeks. A family of four would want to store approximately 56 gallons of water (remember to store both stationary and portable). Keep in mind that this recommendation is for a minimum amount of water—just enough for drinking and light sanitation. To use water for cooking, bathing, or other needs, you’ll want to store more.

A Joyful Noise: CBS News Features the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Concert

Every year they come, by the tens of thousands, through a galaxy of twinkling lights in Salt Lake City to hear the songs of angels -- or so the Mormon Tabernacle Choir makes it seem.A chorus of 360 voices making that singular, unmistakable, instantly recognizable sound.

Newest Invention the Ultimate in Water Purification?

By 4Patriots (Sponsored)

I’m always on the lookout for the best and newest inventions out there that could save your life in a crisis.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Fascinating Symbols on the Salt Lake Temple + the Meanings Behind Them

By Gerald E. Hansen Jr.

The symbols in the temple are left to our own interpretation, with help from the Spirit. But occasionally there are special symbols incorporated into the exterior design of each edifice that have traditional, historical meaning— symbols that, once understood, can enhance our spiritual experience during our temple visits. Here are just a few on the Salt Lake Temple. All images unless otherwise indicated courtesy of Val Brinkerhoff.

Latter-day Saint Life

Psychologist Answers Why God Allows Bad Things to Happen to Good People

By David T. Morgan

We all have bad days.