The Word of Wisdom: A Health Code From the Church of Jesus Christ
The Word of Wisdom is a health code included in the Doctrine and Covenants, a book of scripture used by Latter-day Saints. The Word of Wisdom is most recognized for prohibiting the use of alcohol, coffee, tea, and tobacco, but it also promises physical and spiritual...What Happens to Our Bodies and Spirits after We Die?
When we die, our spirit and body separate. Even though our body dies, our spirit—which is the essence of who we are—lives on. Our spirit goes to the spirit world, which is divided into spirit paradise and spirit prison
To Be Happier at Work, Focus on Relationships, not Just Deliverables
Having friends at work is not only essential to your personal happiness, but it’s key for having a successful career.
Are the Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Mormons or Christians?
Latter-day Saints are members of the restored Church of Jesus Christ and are Christians. Mormons is a nickname that comes from their belief in the Book of Mormon.
Hinduism and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Hindus argue that their faith is timeless and has always existed, and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe that their church is same church established by Jesus Christ 2,000 years ago.
President Russell M. Nelson’s 2 Talks About the Correct Name of the Church of Jesus Christ
If we will do our best to restore the correct name of the Lord’s Church, He whose Church this is will pour down His power and blessings upon the heads of the Latter-day Saints – President Russell M. Nelson
All Talks by President Russell M. Nelson
I am listing below all Russell M. Nelson’s talk, not just those that he gave when he was as a General Authority of the Church, but also those given by him before.
Neal A. Maxwell: 25 Inspiring Quotes From his Books
Neal Ash Maxwell was an American scholar, educator, and religious leader who served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
FamilySearch Celebrates 20 Years Online
May 24, 1999, marked the 20 year anniversary of FamilySearch.org. Twenty years ago, global nonprofit FamilySearch launched an innovative new website, a free internet genealogy service. Two decades later, FamilySearch is a leader in the rising tide of popular ancestry-related services online.
Why the Equality Act Could ‘Crush’ Religious Dissenters
In a recent post from Church the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Newsroom titled Church Expresses Support for ‘Fairness for All’ Approach I learn that the unfortunate conflict between religious liberty and LGBT rights is increasing in intensity. In the...BYU Announces Changes to Honor Code After Student Criticism
A month ago, I had written a blog post about the relatively confused situation that was developing around the student criticism of the Honor Code Office at BYU, and this week there have been some new positive developments. See my post BYU’s Honor Code: It’s...TEDx Speaker Amy Blankson and President Russell M. Nelson’s Invitation of a 10-day Social Media Fast
TEDx Talk Speaker Amy Blankson at BYU
LDS Blogs and News Latest Feeds
These are the feeds from some of the best blogs and news sites about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or LDS Blogs.
The Atonement of Jesus Christ
This post is an adaptation from a talk given at Church. Several quotes are taken from the book by Tad R. Callister, The Infinite Atonement.
Jesus: The Perfect Leader (3)
Those individuals whom we most love and respect as leaders are so regarded by us because they embody, the qualities that Jesus had in his life and in his leadership.
Jesus: The Perfect Leader (2)
Jesus Christ This is the second part of my post about the talk by President Spencer W. Kimball title Jesus: The Perfect Leader. This is the link to the first part of the talk and this is the link to the third part. In this second part I will review the three more...Jesus: The Perfect Leader
This article is a “classic” President Kimball, a wonderful inspiring article about true leadership. It is hard to make choices about what to include and what to comment about, but I will try.
BYU’s Honor Code: It’s complicated…
I am a BYU alumnus and I went to BYU for my Master and my PhD, but I was already married and I was busy taking care of my family and going to school. The Honor Code was not hard to follow, but again, I was a little older and married. Early this week I heard for the...The Family: A Proclamation to the World
Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities.—First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles In 1995, leadership...Elder Johnson is not the first person of African descent called as a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Elder Peter Johnson In the Saturday afternoon session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, an African-American man was sustained as a General Authority Seventy. This is the first time than an African-American general authority...Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now number 16.3 million with 65,000 missionaries
General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The Lord spoke to those through whom He restored the Church in the latter days. He said of them that they, might have power to lay the foundation of this church, and to bring it forth out of...The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles
Video. The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles. As special witnesses to the world of the divinity of Jesus Christ, the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared their testimony of Christ...We are all children of God: President Nelson meets Pope Francis at the Vatican
For the first time the official website of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints includes a picture of the meeting between a President of the Church, Russell M. Nelson, and a Pope. By now this is old news, but it was a historic event, whose effects will...The Rome Italy Temple must be really special!
Yesterday I wrote about the dedication of the Rome Italy Temple of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but is not enough. The city of Rome has a special meaning for me. Not only because I was born in Italy, but also because it is there, that at age 15, I had the first...The Rome Italy Temple has been dedicated
I had been thinking about starting a blog for quite some time and there is nothing better to start than writing about a wonderful event that took place today, March 10, 2019, in Rome, Italy. President Russell M. Nelson, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of...Follow & like
