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52: “We Have Waited for Him, and He Will Save Us” (Christmas)

You know that little feeling of joy that comes from opening a Christmas card and reading a loved one's reflections from the past year? Well, this week's “Come, Follow Me” lesson is a Christmas card of sorts, beginning with an invitation to consider how the Old Testament has strengthened your testimony of the Savior this year. On this week's episode, we'll hear from past guests and a few listeners who share how the Old Testament has strengthened their testimony of Christ. As you listen, we hope that you, too, will reflect on how your relationship with the Savior has grown and that you find joy in the process.

Award-winning historian examines America’s fight for religious liberty in new book

With religion being a pressing issue in this year’s presidential race, many are examining the role of religion in America.

Fun

Why Are Mormon Baby Names So Unique?

On March 3, 2012, Saturday Night Live aired a skit featuring cast members impersonating Mitt Romney and his sons. The actors portraying Mitt Romney’s five adult sons introduced themselves—the first as Tagg, which is Mitt Romney’s oldest son’s name. The other four sons called themselves Tanner, Tictac, Targalack, and Tiggit. (The names of Mitt Romney’s other four sons are actually Craig, Ben, Matt, and Josh.)

Lesson Helps

June 2017 Visiting Teaching and First Presidency Message

By LDS Living

This month's visiting and first presidency messages remind us of the importance of keeping covenants with the Lord, relying on priesthood power, and doing missionary work.

Latter-day Saint Life

How Apartheid Still Affects South African Saints +Other Cultural Barriers They're Overcoming

By Jenny Spencer Hunt

Paying a “bride price” or lobola is an expected tradition for many couples hoping to marry in Africa. It is the custom for the groom’s family to pay the bride’s family a certain amount of money for her hand in marriage. In African history, the lobola was paid in cows, but cash is more common now. And the expected price has most definitely gone up in modern times. This causes many young African couples to continue their relationships and have families without first getting married.

LDS institute accommodates time conflict of U game and LDS general conference

This Saturday comes with a dilemma for a lot of LDS University of Utah fans. The football game has been scheduled for 5 p.m., but the LDS priesthood session starts at 6 p.m. The LDS Institute at the U. is now trying be accommodating.

Young Women Lesson 16: Women and Priesthood Bearers

Manual 1; Excerpt from "The Influence of Righteous Women," Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Lesson Helps

November 2014 Home and Visiting Teaching: General Conference Messages

Visiting teachers and home teachers are encouraged to review and prayerfully consider last month's general conference addresses to select a messages they can share with the brothers and sisters they visit. With encouraging talks on a variety of topics, every member is sure to gain a deeper understanding and motivation from the Lord's chosen apostles and prophets.

Podcasts

Listen: "Do Any of You Have the Priesthood?" The Call This Paramedic Will Never Forget

By Katie Lambert

Over the decades, the details of various calls Steve responded to as a paramedic have faded or even disappeared from his memory.

Lesson Helps

Young Women Lesson 41: Being Dependable

Manual 3; Supplement from "Act in All Diligence," by Henry B. Eyring