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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 4: "Remember the New Covenant, Even the Book of Mormon"

JS–H 1:27–65; D&C 3, 5, 10, 17; 20:5–15; 84:54–62

Romney-Ryan ticket makes U.S. religious history

In selecting Paul Ryan for his running mate, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has made modern political history: a major party ticket with no Protestant Christian. Some historians call it the first ever. Others say it's technically the first since Abraham Lincoln. And there is an argument to be made regarding Dwight Eisenhower.

Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley Lesson 15: "The Holy Priesthood"

By Kelly Merrill

I have been told by some sisters that just as the men have a problem teaching and studying the yearly lesson on the women of the Church, so to do the women have a problem on the lesson on the priesthood. Hopefully we can remedy that this time.

NY Times: More Mormon women enroll as missionaries

The classic picture of Mormon missionaries is a pair of young men in white shirts and thin ties. But now, what might appear to outsiders to be a subtle change in church policy has prompted thousands of young Mormon women to sign up to serve as missionaries as well.Many Mormons say they were stunned when Thomas S. Monson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced last month that the church was immediately lowering the age requirements for missionary service to 18 for men and 19 for women. While the change has significant implications for men, for Mormon women it could rewrite the narratives of their lives.

Latter-day Saint Life

Elder Holland on How We Can Overcome the Greatest Battles in Our Lives (+ the Quote That Helped Him Endure Difficult Times)

By Jeffrey R. Holland

We speak about “excellence” a great deal, but by definition, excellence does not come easily or quickly—an excellent education does not; a successful mission does not; a strong, loving marriage does not; rewarding personal relationships do not. It is simply a truism that nothing very valuable can come without sacrifice and effort and patience on our part. Perhaps you discovered that when you got your last grades. Maybe you are also finding that many of the most hoped-for rewards in life can seem an awfully long time coming.

SPONSORED: Seminar teaches self-defense skills

How would you feel if you knew you could stand up for and protect yourself? You may think you aren’t able to do it, or that most people are stronger and faster than you. Don’t let this be the case. Everyone has the ability to protect themselves.

Latter-day Saint Life

Elder Christofferson Shares 1 Important Lesson He Learned from Working on the Watergate Trials

By LDS Living

During his final year at law school at Duke University, David Todd Christofferson applied for a prestigious clerkship with Judge John J. Sirica. Despite there being over 200 other applicants, Sirica was impressed by the young Mormon family man, selecting him for the position.

Born Before 1960? You Qualify to Get Free Survival Food

By Food4Patriots

We apologize that this article was missing from our last newsletter, so we have elected to repeat the send.

Famous Latter-day Saints

5 Celebrities Featured in the Church's "I'm a Mormon" Videos

By Jenny Spencer Hunt

There are some pretty famous Mormons out there, and they're ready to stand up for what they believe in. Check out these five celebrities who have been featured in the Church's "I'm a Mormon" video campaign.

From the Church

Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for the San Salvador El Salvador Temple

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced open house and dedication dates for the San Salvador El Salvador Temple. The public is invited to visit the temple during an open house from Friday, 1 July 2011, until Saturday, 23 July 2011, excluding Sundays. The temple will be formally dedicated on Sunday, 21 August 2011, in three sessions. The dedicatory sessions will be broadcast to congregations of the Church within the temple district.