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Video Explains Why Mormons Believe the Bible Is So Much More Than a Holy Book

Mormon.org recently released a "Mormon Beliefs" section on their YouTube channel that shares short videos tackling difficult questions, like what is the purpose of family, what is the Book of Mormon, and what happens after we die.

The Articles of Faith: 13 Weeks of FHE

Week 1: The First Article of Faith

{Poll} Patriarchal Blessings

By Kaela Worthen Gardner

Because of the sacred and individual nature of patriarchal blessings, there is no right time to get a patriarchal blessing. Some people say you should get it as early as possible in order to have that guidance in your life for as long as you can. Others encourage waiting in order to develop the proper maturity and understanding of the significance. So we're curious: when did get your patriarchal blessing?

Defining Joseph

“Prophet,” “Friend,” “Brother”—these are all words that have been used to describe Joseph Smith. But what about “Restorer,” “Visionary,” or even “Warrior”? Heidi’s friends (and historians) Jenny Reeder and Bob Millet share with Heidi how they would define Joseph if they only had one word to do so. Then Heidi turns to Cree Nation members Jalynne Geddes and her father, Harry Michael, to hear about who they know Joseph Smith to be.

Tackling Joseph's Complexities

Topics surrounding Joseph Smith’s life can sometimes be controversial, and they’re not exactly things we can sidestep on a journey to get to know him. So how do we tackle this complexity hundreds of years after his death? How do we make sense of the moments in Joseph’s life that were sometimes controversial? And how do we become stronger for it? We talked to Heidi’s friends, some of whom are renowned historians, who had these very same questions and learned from their experiences how we might find the answers for ourselves.

Josh Heywood

Josh is 18 years old and just graduated from Morgan High School with a 4.0 GPA and was chosen as one of the presidents of the National Honor Society. He is an All-State Academic for cross country and track. He recently helped his track team take state this year. Josh loves growing things and has a special interest in chemistry and biology. His bedroom is somewhat of an experimental lab where he grows plants, raises isopods, lizards, tarantulas and frogs. Josh leaves for his mission to Veracruz, Mexico, in July 20, 2021.

Grandfather looking at digital tablet while sitting with grandson in living room during Christmas

From the Church

First Presidency announces sacrament meeting–only services for Christmas Eve

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

Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday this year, and Latter-day Saints worldwide need only attend sacrament meeting that day.

Hindu dance At Mormon Temple Square In Salt Lake City

Hindu dance will reportedly be held at Mormon Tabernacle on historic Temple Square in Salt Lake City (Utah, USA), which houses the world headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). This Interfaith Musical Tribute, titled “Many Faiths One Family”, on February 26 will also include Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh, Jewish, Presbyterian, LDS, Unitarian, Gospel, Celtic, earth-based, etc., music/dance/blessings/readings. Free tickets are available at www.lds.org.

From the Church

First Presidency Announces Dedication for Temples in Japan, Germany, and US

By LDS Living

On January 21, 2016, the First Presidency made an exciting announcement: three temples currently under construction or renovation will be opening later this summer. The First Presidency extended an invitation to Latter-day Saints and others throughout the world to visit the newly completed Philadelphia Pennsylvania and Sapporo Japan temples as well as the recently renovated Freiberg Germany Temple.

Lesson Helps

Young Women Lesson 45: Choosing a Vocation

Manual 3; Supplement from "Mind the Gap," by Barbara Thompson