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7 New “Come, Follow Me” Resources for 2020

With Come, Follow Me entering into its second year of study, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can find new study material and resources to aid in their Book of Mormon study.

‘Faith is much bigger than football’: Why BYU and Boise State prayed together on the field after last week’s game

By Danielle Christensen

The big rivalry game between Brigham Young University and Boise State University was over, and Pastor Mark Thornton, the Idaho team’s chaplain, approached head coach Kalani Sitake to let him know their team was about to pray.

Sponsored: From the Valley of Lemuel to Utah Valley

By Richard Whaley

George Potter’s long journey from the Valley of Lemuel to Utah started in 1995 when Craig Thorsted and George located the real Mount Sinai in Arabia. The following day while retracing the saga of Moses, they came upon an amazing valley with a small river of continually flowing water exactly a three-day camel ride into the wilderness (1 Nephi 2:6). George immediately recognized that this must be the Valley of Lemuel. Subsequent visits to the valley proved that the small river and valley contain all the attributes of the valley that Nephi described.

Entertain your entire family with these 4 summer events

Looking for something exciting to do with your family this summer? From new movies to a cool Latter-day Saint virtual concert series, Deseret Book has plenty of wholesome entertainment options to help you enjoy this beautiful time of year. Check out one of these four summertime entertainment events, perfect for families of all ages and sizes!

From the Church

Meet Sister Tracy Y. Browning—the first Black woman to serve in a general presidency

By Church News

“I am a daughter of God, one of his Black daughters, and because I’m Black, I’ve had very specific cultural experiences that influence my perspective, my leadership, and my faith.”

Lesson Helps

FHE Lessons on "Trek": Remembering You Are Never Alone

By Alan Peterson

This month's edition of weekly FHE lessons is based on the new family movie Trek, which follows a young Mormon teenager named Tom and his friends on their handcart journey. Each lesson includes a scene from movie to watch and discuss. Your whole family will laugh along and be inspired by Trek: The Movie, available at Deseret Book stores and deseretbook.com.

Teachings of Howard W. Hunter Lesson 21: "Faith and Testimony"

By Kelly Merrill

The gospel of Christ is learned on at least two levels. First, there is the intellectual learning. This includes what we learn from books and from conversations with others. Most of us live for years on this level. Second, there is the spiritual awakening. When we begin to yearn for better understanding, and we begin to apply the principles of faith, this is when the Spirit enters the picture, and we begin to see things in a whole new light.

Latter-day Saint Life

3 adorable proposal stories from the lives of prophets

How did some of our modern-day prophets propose to their wives? From the humorous to the sweet, you'll love these incredible stories that show a brief glimpse into the early lives of three prophets.

Latter-day Saint Life

This week from the pulpit: President Nelson assures “The Lord is watching over each one of you”

By Emily Linder

Editor's note: "This Week from the Pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

‘She really made a choice’: What Tom Christofferson learned about love through watching his mother endure health problems

Members of the Church first met Tom Christofferson when he wrote his first book, That We May Be One: A Gay Mormon’s Perspective on Faith & Family. The book told the story of how the love of those around him, including his immediate family, brought him back to the gospel of Jesus Christ after spending two decades away from the Church. In his new book, A Better Heart, Christofferson explores Christlike love in greater depth, but in both books there is one standout character: his mother.