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Song by President Nelson added to the hymnbook

“I wrote the words to that song as my prayerful feelings for our Father in Heaven,” President Russell M. Nelson has said.

Latter-day Saint Life

After being asked to leave sacrament meeting, this dad taught his children an unforgettable lesson

By John H. Groberg

Do we understand who we really are? Do we grasp the significance of the divine potential that lies within each of us? Based on the decisions I see many people make—decisions that seem to be founded on temporal trivia rather than eternal truth—I’m afraid the answer is "No, not really."

Latter-day Saint Life

When God's Answers, Direction for Our Lives Are Confusing

By Tyler Griffin

The answers to our prayers are not always as concrete as we might have hoped. Sometimes we receive an answer but have no idea how to move forward. Or sometimes we have a feeling to do something but we don't know why. When situations like these arise, it can be tempting to give in to discouragement. But these are the moments we need to act. In his book When Heaven Feels Distant, LDS author Tyler Griffin shows how we can move forward when we feel like the answers to our prayers are incomplete instructions.

John Bytheway answers why anti-Christ arguments like Korihor’s are preserved in the scriptures

By John Bytheway

An intriguing question is a gift. When a student asks a tough one, the whole class goes into “search mode,” and we put our collective heads together searching for an answer. Here’s a good one:

Help for Life Challenges

Truths to heal your heart when life feels not just hard—but too hard

By Melissa Wei-Tsing Inouye

After a long battle with cancer, Melissa Wei-Tsing Inouye recently passed away. We share this excerpt from her recent book as a tribute to her incredible life of scholarship and discipleship, for which we will be forever grateful.

From the Church

More About the Church's Major Missionary Changes: Plans to Decrease Missions, Utilize Technology + More

Recently, theChurch announced that it will be making changes to the missionary programby standardizing interview questions for prospective missionaries, decreasing missions while trying to utilize tech savviness to locate like-minded religious people, and providing more help for early returned missionaries. Here's a little more insight into some of these changes:

SPONSORED: BYU Winterfest Concert Lineup Announced

By BYU Winterfest

Experience the wonder and splendor of music and dance as five world-renowned BYU performing groups bring their internationally showcased performances to Salt Lake City this February. Over the course of several weekends, shows that have won critical acclaim in several countries will be available in the LDS Conference Center Theatre for only $10 per ticket. The BYU Winterfest 2014 provides entertainment for audiences of all ages. Ring in the New Year with a celebration of the arts with this year’s performances!

Weekend Craft: Mother’s Day Gift Wrap

By Oh My Crafts

Our moms do so much for us every day that it’s nice to remember them with something that we have put a little bit of ourselves into. This simple yet elegant wrapping paper with handmade ribbon and bows provides just the right touch.

One Powerful Insight into Giving Up the Term "Mormon" and the End of "Mormonism"

By Rosemary Card

Before I dive in, I want to make it clear that I have a deep belief that the things that make us different are important. Race, culture, socioeconomic status, gender, age, sexual orientation, and opportunities all shape us and influence how we see the world and live our lives. Diversity and differences within a whole enrich the group with understanding.

Latter-day Saint Life

After Losing 10 Children, One Woman Finds Hope in the LDS Church and Walks 9 Hours to Get There

By Katharine Lyon

As the mission president of the Zambia Lusaka Mission from 2013–2016, Leif Erickson and his wife, Linda, had the incredible opportunity to observe the faith and optimism of the Zambian Saints up close. “Just like anywhere else in the world, there are setbacks and struggles,” Erickson says, “but the goodness of these Saints and the strength of their faith and reliance on the Lord inspires us.”