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Church historic sites will begin reopening in May

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has approved the phased reopening of Church historic sites in May 2021. These sites closed last spring due to COVID-19.

From the Church

What are the Children and Youth emblems and why are they important?

By Haley Lundberg

In a recent article from Church News, the Young Women general presidency and advisory council highlighted the importance and meaning of the Children and Youth emblems of belonging and achievement that were announced in 2020.

Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley Lesson 12: "Obedience: Simply Live the Gospel"

By Kelly Merrill

To understand the scope and importance of being obedient to the laws of the gospel of Christ, we should first look at why they are in place, and what they mean for us. First, let’s look at why the Church and kingdom of God need to be on the earth.

Latter-day Saint Life

How President Oaks Answered My Prayer—2 Months Before I Even Asked

By Kelly Newman

“The name of Jesus Christ,” the text message read. It was the topic I received from the bishopric member in the ward that I was assigned to speak to that Sunday as a member of the high council. I thought, “That’s a pretty vague topic.” I began to ponder what exactly I may speak about to that ward on Sunday. However, not really anything came to my mind throughout the week.

Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson Lesson 13: Priceless Blessing of the House of the Lord

By Kelly Merrill

This marvelous lesson focuses on the blessings, lessons, covenants, and power of the temple in our lives. Our temples truly are “symbols of all we hold dear.” They are physical buildings in mortality that give us access to our most prized covenants for eternity.

Teachings of Howard W. Hunter Lesson 7: "Continuous Revelation through Living Prophets"

By Kelly Merrill

One of the main points I have taken away from this lesson is the privilege that is ours to have living prophets. As you look at some of the quotes from the lesson, try to see your life and what it would be like without a living prophet available in it to make a difference. Where would we really be without continuous revelation?

Latter-day Saint Life

How President Nelson Strengthened My Struggling Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith

By LDS Living Staff

There are very few things I can stand at a pulpit and testify I know are true. Among them are that I know my Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother love me with an infinite, unfathomably deep and perfect love, and they are far more merciful to me than I deserve. The second is that I know that Jesus Christ, my brother and Savior, died for me, knows me—my pains, shortcomings, sins, weaknesses, joys, and strengths—entirely, and that He has never and will never abandon me.

Latter-day Saint Life

White dress shirts: What the Church has actually said

By Aubrey Zalewski

Why are white shirts and ties an expected standard for Latter-day Saint men?

Latter-day Saint Life

How the Temple Helps Us Apply Christ's Atonement

By Bruce C. Hafen

The following excerpt originally appeared on LDS Living in October 2015.

Podcasts

5 questions to spark gospel conversation alongside this week’s ‘Come, Follow Me,’ Alma 17–22

By Lindsey Williams

Editor's note: “Resources to follow Him” curates study resources, teachings, and thoughts to deepen your study of this week's Come, Follow Me.