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Musician Janice Kapp Perry Hits a Career High Note with Honorary Doctorate Degree from Brigham Young University

On April 23, 2020, Latter-day Saint musician and songwriter Janice Kapp Perry received an honorary doctorate degree from Brigham Young University.

Fun

Latter-day Saint DreamWorks Animator Creates "Good Things Coloring Book"

By Emily Linder

What happens when a team of artists from DreamWorks, Disney, Netflix, Warner Bros, and more work together to make a Latter-day Saint bishop’s idea come to life? Good things. More specifically, The Good Things Coloring Book.

2 temple groundbreakings have been held in June. Here's where they're located

By Danielle Christensen

Small groundbreaking services have recently been held for two temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

First Congolese-American feature film tells this Latter-day Saint's moving story

Filmmakers Tshoper Kabambi and Brandon Ray Olive, in collaboration with Deseret Book and Excel Entertainment announced on Monday, July 13, their award-winning, groundbreaking film Heart of Africa will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Friday, July 17. The DVD and Blu-ray will be available at all Deseret Book locations, online and at additional retailers throughout the United States. Heart of Africa had its theatrical debut earlier this year, but its run in theatres was cut short due to COVID-19-related theatre closures.

Watch: Missionaries use Skittles to compose stunning mosaic of Christ

By Danielle Christensen

Elder Spencer Wagstaff and Elder Manu Tefan had a “sweet” message to share on Facebook recently—in more ways than one.

From the Church

‘Our ultimate quest in life’: New video shares President Nelson’s advice on enduring personal trials

By Danielle Christensen

A new video released by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shares a powerful reminder from President Russell M. Nelson about enduring life’s trials.

Why viewership of President Nelson's #GiveThanks message 'dwarfed anything the Church had ever released,' Sheri Dew explains

Last fall, Church leaders were brainstorming the possibility of recording a message of hope for Church members. After their meeting, President Nelson received a strong impression that he needed to record a message for the world, not just members of the Church. And the #GiveThanks video was born.

From the Church

President Nelson to speak to children in first-ever Friend to Friend event

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting all children ages 3–11, their parents, and Primary leaders and teachers to participate in a Friend to Friend broadcast—a Face to Face-style virtual event for children available for viewing beginning February 20.

Lesson Helps

FHE Lessons on "Trek": Remembering You Are Never Alone

By Alan Peterson

This month's edition of weekly FHE lessons is based on the new family movie Trek, which follows a young Mormon teenager named Tom and his friends on their handcart journey. Each lesson includes a scene from movie to watch and discuss. Your whole family will laugh along and be inspired by Trek: The Movie, available at Deseret Book stores and deseretbook.com.

Latter-day Saint Life

Why Being Willing to Ask God Will Open Mysteries of the Gospel You Didn't Even Know Were There

By Taylor Halverson

Have you ever gone to your favorite restaurant and made your order from a secret menu, one that is not published or advertised, but that will be honored upon request?