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Mormon Voices: Safely through the storm while trying to outrun a tornado in Oklahoma

Recently, I had the absolutely terrifying experience of attempting to outrun a tornado. I would love to say that this was the first time, but I have lived in Oklahoma for more than 30 years. I am more acquainted with tornadoes than I care to be. That afternoon, I left work early in hopes of making it home before the severe weather arrived. Unfortunately, the storms moved more quickly than I anticipated. My journey had barely begun when I received news that a huge tornado was headed toward my home — and the path of my usual route to get there.

Washington Post: How the Mormon church teaches priesthood holders to lead

This piece is part of a joint On Faith - On Leadership series exploring the Mormon experiences that have helped shaped Mitt Romney’s leadership style, with pieces contributed by promiment Mormon writers and academics. Every Sunday in chapels across the world, the Lord’s Supper is administered by teenage boys of the congregation, nervous or bored, in sometimes ill-fitting white shirts and poorly knotted ties in youthful imitation of their dark-suited fathers. They kneel before trays of bread and water, recite formal prayers and solemnly pass the communion to the congregation. Then they return to their families in the pews.

Missionary surge prompts LDS Church to open new MTC in Mexico

The surge of new full-time missionaries entering its existing Missionary Training Centers has prompted The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to announce it will close a high school it operates in Mexico City and convert it into an MTC that will accommodate missionaries called to serve in Mexico and other Latin American countries. Elder Russell M. Nelson and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, both members of the church’s Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, presided at a Tuesday night meeting during which the establishment of what will be the church’s second-largest MTC was announced. The meeting was held on the campus of the church’s privately owned high school, Benemerito de las Americas, which will be closed and its facilities used for the new MTC.

BYU student sings, sticks to her values on NBC’s “The Sing-Off”

When the rest of her BYU classmates returned to school after the Thanksgiving holiday, junior music dance theatre major Laina Walker was on her way to Los Angeles to rehearse for a national television appearance. She’s now back on the stage where she stood out for her beautiful singing voice and for sticking to her personal beliefs. Walker and recent BYU grad Amy Whitcomb are members of Delilah, the all-female a cappella group that reached the final six on NBC’s popular music competition “The Sing-Off.” They’ve been invited back to join Vocal Point, BYU’s male a cappella group, and other contestants for the show’s holiday reunion special, airing Monday night.

Latter-day Saint Life

Watch: Video explains how the Sermon on the Mount is revolutionary in Christ’s time and today

In the Sermon on the Mount, “Jesus, in essence, breaks every perceived concept of what it means to be truly blessed or prosperous,” a new video by Daniel Smith of Messages of Christ explains. Instead of power, Christ teaches peace. Instead of glory, Christ teaches meekness. Instead of rigid rules, Christ preaches mercy and purity.

Church Membership More Than 16.3 Million + Temples, Missionaries, and Other Church Statistics

By LDS Living

The Church grew to more than 16.3 million members during 2018, according to the statistical report for 2018.

Latter-day Saint Life

Watch: Missionaries Create Video Showing Why These LDS Converts Joined the Church

By LDS Living

"I think it is awesome to see the way that the Church changes everybody. It changes me every single week, so I keep coming back."

Fun

Watch the Muppets from Sesame Street Sing on Temple Square

Last year, the Muppets® from Sesame Street® joined the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on Temple Square for a Christmas concert that was simply unforgettable. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir recently posted a video to YouTube of the choir, special guests, and Muppets® from Sesame Street® singing "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" at the end of this special performance. Check it out!

LDS Couple Launches Anti-Bullying Foundation

By Jeff Hampton

“The Stop It Foundation started with the suicide death of 14-year-old Samuel Bresee on June 9th of 2014.”

Church Announces Redevelopment Plans for Mesa Arizona Temple Area, Mayor Welcomes It

“The temple redevelopment project is a welcomed addition to downtown Mesa,” Mayor John Giles said about the Church's redevelopment project near the Mesa Arizona Temple. “We have many projects on tap that will help spark the revitalization of downtown, and this is one of them. I’m excited to see the new homes and businesses that will welcome people into the heart of Mesa.”