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37: “God Is Not the Author of Confusion, but of Peace” (1 Corinthians 14-16)

Simple truths can come to the rescue in our confusing world. For example, when we hear that we will only live once, we can remember that Christ’s resurrection makes it possible for us rise again. When we hear that that we will never be good enough, we can lean on the grace of God. In this week’s lesson in 1 Corinthians 14–16, we will find more simple truths to add to our pocket to help us when the voices of the world grow loud.

Mosiah 4–6: Believe

There is a familiar refrain in King Benjamin’s address. It comes up like the chorus in a great hymn multiple times during this week’s Come, Follow Me lesson of Mosiah 4–6. He asks his people, and us, to believe. Believe on the name of Christ and all the things He can do. And hopefully, our reaction can mirror his people’s when they rejoiced and said, “Yea, we believe” (Mosiah 5:2).

D&C 2; JSH 1:27-65: Turn to the Fathers

It had been three years since God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith, but he hadn’t received any additional revelations. He began to wonder whether the Lord was displeased with him. Like all of us, Joseph had made mistakes, and he felt condemned by them. In this week’s Come, Follow Me study of Joseph Smith History 1:27–65, we feel the relief that God is still there and has a work for all of us to do.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Real Name of Liberty Jail + 4 More Fascinating Things You Didn't Know About This Iconic Prison

By LDS Perspectives

LDS Perspectives recently interviewed David W. Grua, a historian and documentary editor with the Joseph Smith Papers, regarding the project’s most recent publication, Documents, volume 6. The volume covers February 1838–August 1839, a tumultuous period in the history of the Church that included the so-called Missouri-Mormon War, Governor Lilburn W. Boggs’s infamous “extermination order,” and Joseph’s experience in Liberty Jail.

Famous Latter-day Saints

4 Mormons Who Won Academy Awards

By Jamie Armstrong

Talented Church members in Hollywood have left their mark on the silver screen, as well as behind the camera. Check out these Mormons who have won an Academy Award or been nominated for an Oscar.

Letter from a Nonmember: When Mormon Lingo Causes Problems

By Chrisy Ross

In Utah County it happens frequently—use of The Lingo. If a person looks remotely Mormon (appropriate skin coverage, no obvious consumption of contraband) the assumption is they’re LDS. I almost always fall into that category.

Latter-day Saint Life

8 beautiful quotes about the Atonement of Jesus Christ from prophets and apostles

Apostles and prophets bear witness to Christ and His divine mission. This Easter season, we have compiled some of our favorite quotes from these Church leaders on the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

'Let us trust our youth!': Church leaders discuss how to empower and unite youth during isolation

By Emily Linder

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

Latter-day Saint Life

What does ‘Sunday best’ mean? This comforting, uniting explanation can deepen your worship

By Celisa Young

“Think anyone will notice?” my husband mused, wearing Chacos as we strode together into the church building.

Latter-day Saint Life

Sister Oaks's Experience Dating an Apostle (+ 7 Dating Insights)

By Kristen Oaks

I never had the goal to marry an Apostle. My goal was to draw close to Heavenly Father and make my life as meaningful and happy as I could. Because I value and believe in the plan of salvation, I wanted all the blessings associated with it. That included someday, in this life or the next, finding a companion that I loved and respected, a man I could trust and depend on, who would be loyal to me and active in the Church. I wanted to marry a man who loved the Lord more than he loved me, whose allegiance was to His eternal covenants. It would simply follow that such a man would be true to me and our future family.