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5 Ways Recent Research Supports What Prophets Have Said About Marriage

This recent article by Glenn T. Stanton from The Federalist contains fascinating research that shows how marriage can promote wellnesses, equality, and other aspects of life. Thanks to Meridian Magazine for making us aware of this article.

Sponsored: “Together Sunday”: BYUtv’s April Sunday Lineup Promotes Purposeful Programming

By BYUtv

Ever since the tape started rolling at BYUtv nearly 20 years ago, this non-commercial television network has kept a laser-like focus on their mission statement “to be the family entertainment brand that young people want, parents trust, and families enjoy together.” And through nationally renowned shows like Studio C, Dwight in Shining Armor, and Relative Race they have certainly done just that.

Church Announces General Conference Sessions Will Now Be Consolidated

In a message sent to Church leadership, the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles announced changes for future general conferences. The following letter is to be read in sacrament meetings throughout the world:

Regarding Young Men and Young Women Lesson Helps for 2013

By LDS Living

Due to the nature of the new lesson curriculum for youth, Come, Follow Me (and to low interest in our readership), LDS Living will no longer be providing weekly lesson supplements for Aaronic priesthood and Young Women lessons.

Church leaders ask for day of service

The announcement of three new temples and a call for Mormons everywhere to plan and participate in a "Day of Service" highlighted Saturday's first day of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' 181st Annual General Conference. A total of 19 talks were given during Saturday's three sessions at the LDS Conference Center — the morning and afternoon general sessions and the evening priesthood session for males ages 12 and older.

Best of: LDS Living Stories of the Week, March 9-15

By LDS Living

You might have missed what went on the last week, but we've put together our list of the week's most popular stories so you don't miss a beat. For March 9 through March 15, 2013, these are LDS Living’s top hits.

From the Church

First Photos from Inside Florida Temple as Opening to Visitors

Once the open house has concluded, the temple will be formally dedicated on Sunday, 4 May 2014, in three sessions. Dedication sessions will be broadcast to all units in Florida. Specific instructions for attendance will be made available through local priesthood leaders.

Are Mormons Too Critical of Each Other?

The LDS church and culture have so many elements that keep us busy. Family Home Evening, Quorom activities, Mutual, Relief Society activities, General Conference, priesthood duties, callings, home and visiting teaching, to name a few.

From the Church

LDS Church has witnessed historical changes during President Monson’s ministry

During the past five years of President Thomas S. Monson’s leadership, the Church has witnessed historical changes that have impacted members worldwide. The deep fingerprint of the Church’s 16th President can be found etched on a wide variety of key announcements and new policy implementations, ranging from missionary work and priesthood leadership training to prolific temple building.

Many hands help with not-so-typical baptism

It took nine priesthood holders, each dressed in white, as well as several others on the side, to help a man who uses a wheelchair enter a special pool on Sunday to baptize his disabled roommate. Clifton Russell Jr., 57, is an elder in the Lincoln Ward, Washington Tacoma Stake, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who used to work in the Bremerton, Wash., naval shipyard. He progressively lost both legs below the knees to diabetes during the past 15 years, started dialysis in 2006. Six months ago, he also lost his eyesight.