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Sister Nelson on the Angels and Miracles She’s Witnessed Doing Family History Work

When you hear the words family history, do you go into a coma? Believe me, until a few years ago, I could have matched my coma with yours any day.

10 talks from Christmas devotionals past that share your favorite holiday carols

By Danielle Christensen

The First Presidency Christmas Devotional has inspired many Latter-day Saints throughout the years. But what has inspired the speakers who have written the talks? In many instances, it’s Christmas songs. Here’s a sampling of the different selections of music referenced by speakers during Christmas devotionals over the years.

Latter-day Saint Life

9 Accounts Give Insights to What It Might Have Been Like for Joseph to First See Heavenly Light

By Kerry Muhlestein

Editor’s note: Most of us are familiar with the story of the First Vision. Some might even have the account from Joseph Smith—History memorized. But that account is not the only time Joseph Smith shared his miraculous experience. Using nine different accounts, Muhlestein shares one harmonized story of the First Vision, including what led up to it and what Joseph learned from it, in his new book, I Saw the Lord. This excerpt offers an idea of what it might have been like for Joseph to have overwhelming, hopeless darkness dissipated by intense light as he first saw Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

Podcasts

How turning left instead of right changed the course of a young man’s life

On this week’s episode of This is the Gospel, two storytellers share about small decisions that had lasting impacts. At 18 years old, Vinnie moved away from his family and was ready to do things his way. But he promised his mom that he would try attending church one last time. Read how Vinnie’s decision to keep this promise influenced him when he felt lost—both physically and spiritually.

D&C Lesson 13: "This Generation Shall Have My Word Through You"

By Ted L. Gibbons

THIS GENERATION SHALL HAVE MY WORD THROUGH YOU