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President Monson has called each of us to rise up and be better member missionaries. So why not use the best missionary reference out there—Preach My Gospel—in your own family home evenings? Here are six lessons from this inspired teaching resource. These lessons cover everything from using the Book of Mormon to teach to understanding the Spirit better. Your family home evenings will be filled with the spirit of missionary work with these lessons!

From the Church

Elder Perry's Son Shares Details of His Father's 'Wildfire' Cancer, Family Reaction

The "wildfire" cancer that took Elder L. Tom Perry's life on Saturday shocked his family, but he met the terminal diagnosis with customary acceptance of the Lord's will, his son said Sunday.

From the Church

11 Official Church Statements on Religious Freedom (Timeline)

Following is a timeline of statements and actions from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints regarding religious freedom and nondiscrimination: 1835: A general assembly of the Church held in Kirtland, Ohio, on Aug. 17 unanimously adopts a declaration of belief regarding governments and laws: “We believe that religion is instituted of God; and that men are amenable to him, and to him only, for the exercise of it, unless their religious opinions prompt them to infringe upon the rights and liberties of others."

Latter-day Saint Life

3 Myths in Mormon Culture That Make Us Miserable

It’s no secret that there are some very specific myths in Mormon culture. These can range from our family size (15 kids and counting!) to our vocabulary (“oh, my heck!”), and even to our food (green jello, anyone?). While certainly not all (or even most) Mormons embody these stereotypes, most of us can have a good laugh at them from time to time.

Washington Post: Is 2012 the year of the Mormons?

Will America see a Mormon GOP presidential nominee after all? Some conservatives are already looking around for the not-Mitt-Romney candidate -- which is ominous for the former Massachusetts governor's inevitable run. But the White House now expects that Jon Huntsman, America's ambassador to China and the former governor of Utah, will resign this spring, possibly to prepare for a 2012 presidential campaign.

3rd Annual International Hug a Convert Day: Robert T.'s Story

Converted on the Internet before it was cool

Brigham Young's 'Transfiguration' Convinced Saints of his Prophetic Mantle

One of the most consequential meetings in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints occurred Aug. 8, 1844, on the east bank of the Mississippi River, roughly six weeks after the murder of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Sidney Rigdon, who had served as first counselor in the First Presidency of the church under Joseph, had returned to Nauvoo, Ill., from his self-imposed exile in Pittsburgh. Although a principal leader of the church for many years — he even received the February 1832 revelation of the three degrees of glory (Doctrine and Covenants 76) with Joseph Smith — Sidney’s relationship with the Prophet had ceased to be close.

Latter-day Saint Life

7 Easy Ways to Help Reactivate Singles

Why do young single adults have some of the lowest church attendance rates? Well, as a young single adult I will tell you: our lives are crazy! I have heard single-hood described as a great, black hole until marriage; this is true because when you are a young single adult you have no roots.

Young Women Lesson 44: Using Time Wisely

Manual 1; Excerpt from "Good, Better, Best," by Dallin H. Oaks

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Facts About Dedicating Your Home + How to Do It

Our family has been uprooted often, and we consider ourselves nearly nomadic. We have lived in some lovely homes both in the U.S. and abroad. We’ve also lived in a neighbor’s unfinished basement, in apartments too small for us, and in fixer-uppers tainted by buyer’s remorse. Actually, most of our living quarters have been rented. But that’s OK. ALL earthly dwellings are temporary.