Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf: I Prefer the Term “Physical Distancing” Rather Than “Social Distancing”
Since the pandemic began, we often hear the term “social distancing”—implying the idea that we should keep a certain distance between ourselves and other people. Personally, I prefer the term “physical distancing” rather than “social distancing” to refer to this practice.
Optimism and Pessimism: Two Ways of Looking at Life
The defining characteristic of pessimists is that they tend to believe bad events will last a long time, will undermine everything they do, and are their own fault. The optimists, who are confronted with the same hard knocks of this world, think about misfortune in the opposite way. They tend to believe defeat is just a temporary setback, that its causes are confined to this one case.
Why Do Several Historic Sites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Have New Names?
The First Presidency has recently approved minor adjustments to the names of historic sites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Seventeen of the 26 sites have been renamed to place greater emphasis on the Restoration of the gospel.
Come, Follow Me — For Individuals and Families, Book of Mormon, 2020 Study Helps from BYU Studies
This is an excellent resource for individual and family study of the Book of Mormon following the Come, Follow Me program in 2020. For each week, they have listed relevant articles from BYU Studies Quarterly and other fine publications.
9 Tips to Remember More of What You Read
When asked once about the key to success, Buffett said, “Read 500 pages like this every day. That’s how knowledge works. It builds up, like compound interest. All of you can do it, but I guarantee not many of you will do it.”
More From the 2020 Virtual Mission Leadership Seminar of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
In the 2020 Mission Leadership Seminar leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provided virtual training to new mission leaders scattered worldwide through online streaming broadcasts June 26-27.
2020 Virtual Mission Leadership Seminar of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The 2020 Mission Leadership Seminar truly served as a global affair, as leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provided virtual training to new mission leaders scattered worldwide through online streaming broadcasts June 26-27.
50 of The Best Talks of All Times From The General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
This is a list of some of the best talks of all times from the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I have included also some talks not given in General Conference.
Muslims and Mormons (Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Viewing Muhammad from the understanding of the restored gospel provides greater knowledge of Heavenly Father’s love for His children in all nations…
FamilySearch Family History Blog Update – May 2020
A high-level recap of all of the fun, new content you might have missed on the FamilySearch blog in May 2020
Groundbreaking Date Announced for Orem Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Orem Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be the 190th temple worldwide
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Says COVID-19 Crisis Has Changed How He Views Himself and Others
Seeking “solitude” is something the Savior did — not to retreat or flee the realm but “to gather strength in order to return,” …
The Garden of Eden, the New Jerusalem and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Holding Near Jackson County, Missouri
In 1831, the prophet Joseph Smith declared that the righteous would gather in Independence, Mo., to greet the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
Especially For Youth (EFY) in 2020 Will Be Virtual
Especially For Youth (EFY), the week-long summer program aimed a strengthening youth’s commitment to the gospel, will be different this year because of COVID-19.
Elder Bednar at the BYU Religious Freedom Annual Review: ‘the COVID-19 Crisis is a Wake-up Call for Religious Freedom.’
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in his address of Wednesday, June 17, 2020, said that the COVID-19 crisis is a wake-up call for religious freedom.
90 Nuevos Temas del Evangelio de La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días en Español y Portugués
El uso y la disponibilidad del útil recurso de estudio digital de La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días Gospel Topics continúa creciendo a medida que los temas se actualizan, agregan y traducen. Temas del Evangelio, que se encuentra en...
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf: Of Things That Matter Most, General Conference, October 2010
Today we watched a video playlist from the Youtube channel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After listening to the latest message from Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf about Sharing the Gospel In Challenging Times and a couple of other recent messages from...
Exceptions to Dress Standards for Young Missionary Elders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church has announced exceptions to the dress standards for young men serving as missionaries. “Missionary attire has regularly adapted over time according to location, style and custom,” said Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles...
Church News: How Brazil became a ‘pioneer’ for FamilySearch live social media events
Long before FamilySearch live social media events began in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, they were already successful in Brazil.
FamilySearch: Going Beyond Birth and Death Dates in Family Tree
Did you know there is a place on FamilySearch’s Family Tree to record these stories and other details so others can enjoy them as well?
President Russell M. Nelson Joins NAACP Leaders in Call for Racial Harmony in America
We agree with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s statement, that “hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that.” It is this kind of love that inspires us to do the rigorous work of building bridges of cooperation rather than walls of segregation and alienation.
CNN: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Wants to Open a Temple in China
“In Shanghai, a modest, multipurpose meeting place will provide a way for Chinese members to continue to participate in ordinances of the temple … for them and their ancestors,” Russell M. Nelson told his audience.
Groundbreaking Date Announced for Salta Argentina Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released information regarding the groundbreaking date for the Salta Argentina Temple
