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  • 9 quotes from the worldwide Relief Society devotional that are too good to gloss over
    by LDS Living on March 18, 2024 at 7:52 pm

    The worldwide devotional celebrating the anniversary of the Relief Society became a celebration of the power, influence, and blessings of women.

  • ‘My Jesus’: 1 simple way to feel closer to Him (that’s hinted at all over the scriptures)
    by LDS Living on March 18, 2024 at 6:19 pm

    In our efforts to not say His name too frequently, have we not said His name frequently enough?

  • Here’s how you can preorder your general conference journal with all the talks
    by LDS Living on March 18, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    The wide-margin journal with all the talks will ship out just weeks after conference ends.

  • “Who Do We Want at Church?”
    by Stephen Fleming on March 18, 2024 at 12:52 pm

    As I was brainstorming about starting the safe-space group that I mentioned in a previous post, it was December 2021, and I started seeing people commenting online about the upcoming final (or nearly final) lesson in gospel doctrine that would cover the two official declarations. Since those cover what are generally considered controversial topics—polygamy and Blacks and priesthood—lots of people were interested in whether their wards would cover those topics, and if so how they would approach it. So since I was thinking about how to talk about hard issues, the morning of that lesson, I pitched the idea to my wife— who was then the gospel doctrine teacher—that I teach a lesson on “how do we talk about difficult issues related to church history?” for the GD lesson. She was a bit apprehensive, but said okay, and I started brainstorming ideas. But as I did so, I felt the strong impression, “Run the idea by the ward council first.” Doing so was an interesting experience, and long story short, the council’s very strong feelings against me doing such a thing had me texting my wife asking her to teach the lesson as originally planned. Their strong reaction made it pretty clear that my proposed lesson was not going to go well, and I’d been at the bishop thing long enough to know that trying to force-feed members ideas and plans that they’re balking at tends not to go well.…Read more →

  • Find the Temple Quiz Game
    by Larry Richman on March 18, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    How well do you know your temples? Can you identify all 150+ temples around the world? The Find the Temple Quiz Game by CodePro Studios is a great way for you and your family to learn all of the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is a free game to The post Find the Temple Quiz Game first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

  • Joseph Smith Wives: The End of Polygamy (Part 1)
    by Scripture Central on March 18, 2024 at 6:00 am

    Joseph Smith Wives: The End of Polygamy (Part 1)Post contributed by Scripture CentralMarch 18, 2024Google Plus One Pinterest Tweet Widget Facebook Like Share on Facebook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amQpLer7it4 The following content is a transcript from Tyler Griffin and Anthony Sweat’s ‘Come Follow Me’ discussion on ‘The End of Polygamy.’ To watch the full video, click here. It is important for us to keep in mind that the article of faith number nine says that we don’t just believe in the many revelations that have been given or that were currently being given to the prophet in 1842 but many great and important things would be revealed in future times as the need arises. I think it’s important right out of the chute before we jump into the actual Official Declaration 1 to set the stage historically and culturally or the need for what they called the manifesto this ending of plural marriage and any ties to Joseph Smith wives. Because a lot is going on in the United States and there are two things that are really in the crosshairs of those lawmakers back east. They call them the twin relics of barbarism. And the twin twin relics of barbarism are slavery and polygamy.  It’s at the 1856 Republican National Convention that the republican party, in essence, says, “We’re going to take these two things on so a lot of people don’t realize that the ending of polygamy is actually very tied to the ending of slavery and the Civil War.” They’re very connected. And the Civil War because of the ending of slavery once this one ending of slavery in the Civil War when that was settled in the mid-1860s then they start to shift their attention to say, “let’s end the other relic of the barbarism of polygamy in America.” So in the 1870s and 80s a lot of attention shifted in particular out west to the Latter-day Saints. We’re practicing it on our own in Utah territory not in a territory we weren’t. We were not going to be a state until 1896 we were a federal territory which means we were not allowed to pick our own leaders they were appointed by the the federal government back in Washington DC.  Plural Marriage and Governing Laws  It’s important to note that the first time that polygamy was publicly announced for everyone to hear was in a church conference on the 29th of August 1852 in Salt Lake. So, in 1852, now 10 years later, on the 8th of July 1862, Justin Morrill of Vermont introduced a bill into Congress called the Moral Act. This was the first bill that goes after polygamy, and people may not recognize this but Abraham Lincoln was the president who signed that bill into law. And you know the the moral anti-bigamy act as it’s known really didn’t have any teeth behind it. Let’s also say first it’s important to recognize too that Latter-day Saints didn’t invent plural marriage. There’s been research done by American history scholars who have shown that there were a bunch of different groups that were practicing plural marriage. Native American African-Americans even some Catholic. And so this isn’t just aiming at the Latter-day Saints but we are the most prominent group and the most vocal about it and we’re out west on our own you have to you have to recognize that this time in American history too. They’re trying to colonize when I say they I mean Easterners, particularly Washington DC politicians. They want to they want to westernize the west and they kind of feel like particularly those lottery Saints out west. There’s a lot of mixing of church and state. They’re out there on their own we’re not sure they’re loyal to the federal government. We’re not sure where they stand we got to reign them in and get them under control and so these bills start to pass partly because of all these tensions but they can’t really do anything about it originally because it’s a civil war you can pass laws but if you don’t enforce them the laws mean almost nothing.  So the penalty under the moral act was a $500 fine and imprisonment for a term of five years. But with the civil war taking place back east and no federal officials to enforce it either they’re not that the law is not being enforced.  Joseph Smith Wives: The Edmunds-Tucker Act So then you get the Edmunds Bill in 1882 so this is 20 years after the Moral Bill. There were a handful of bills in between that tried to give the federal government. The way the Columns Bill in 1870. They’re all those who are trying to say okay we passed this law how do we help the federal government enforce it then it really kicked in with the Edmunds Act.  Five years later 1887 Congress passed the Edmunds-Tucker Act. It disincorporated the church. It dissolved the perpetual immigration fund gave all of the property of the church to the government for the benefit of the common schools in Utah and took away the right of Utah women to vote there.  One of the things you have to understand is the Edmunds Tucker Act goes after the church specifically it’s not just a general anti-polygamy bill they are going after that bill after The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints it seizes any assets over $50,000. It also does not allow immigrants to come to America who are Latter-day Saints. So process that we won’t let you become a citizen of this country if you’re a Latter-day saint in other words we can’t gather to Zion now. So Zion and gathering have now stopped because of this bill they’re going to seize control of our temples they also have taken away women a lot like we are the leaders along with Wyoming and the suffrage act of giving women the right to vote and the Edmunds-Tucker act revokes that right to vote it makes people it required any juror voter or official to swear an anti-polygamy oath.  So not even if you were practicing polygamy but if you even stated that you believed that in it or that it should be legal you were not allowed to act in those civil. I mean there are so many things after thing after thing they could seize any asset from the church that they didn’t feel was necessary for a religious purpose they have jailed polygamists for up to five years.  Just to cut to the chase it wreaks havoc on the church in terms of our temples we’re going to lose our temples our ability to bind families together we are going to lose our ability to create Zion and gather people to Zion we’re going to lose all of our church leadership in prison the first presidency, all the leaders, and that’s really what Wilford Woodruff is dealing with as a whole.  At the end of the day the question is well what would you do and ultimately the question that Wilford Woodruff is saying is what is essential to our church is polygamy our core essential doctrine is it in our articles of faith. Even the very fact that Wilford Woodruff would be willing to take this question to the Lord saying, “Can we get rid of plural marriage?” shows that it should not and was not the defining doctrine of the church even though they fought so stridently for it.  What Wilford Woodruff is taking to the Lord, in essence, is what’s more important temple mothers and fathers in their homes to gather and build Zion and to allow the leaders of the church to continue to operate or to keep practicing polygamy that was his question so those 1880s those were rough years here in Utah and in parts of Arizona parts of Idaho rough years where there’s lots of persecution coming against these folks. These federal I mean I would invite everybody at home to make sure you read Saints Volume 2 you know these chapters and then like the late 20s early 30s chapters of Saints Volume 2 where you can get the detailed wonderfully written stories of women and men going into hiding women being forced to testify against their own husbands’ people having to take assumed names. You know, sons and daughters, not knowing who their actual father was for fear of their dad being imprisoned. It was just… it was a terrible time. John Taylor, by the way, as president of the church, had to go into hiding. He gave his last public address in the Salt Lake Tabernacle. As federal officials are waiting to arrest him after the address, and the church blocks their guards and everything, and they usher him out the back, and he’s never seen in public again, dies in hiding. And Wilford says he died because of the pressures of polygamy persecution. It’s a very trying time for them. So before we get to Wilford Woodruff and the actual declaration, it’s really important, back to the Article of Faith number 12 that we said we’d touch on, about honoring and obeying and sustaining the law. Our church deliberately went against the law at this time. You know, there is a revelation in the Missouri period where the Lord says, ‘When it comes concerning the laws of the land, I will that you obey whatsoever I say unto you.’ So it’s not quite as black and white as we want to make it sometimes, and the church felt that these laws that were being passed were unjust. Now, while we were engaged in civil disobedience—protecting people’s identity and putting people into hiding and things like that—to practice plural marriage, the church also did, though, take the legal route. If we feel that laws are unjust, then we have recourse, particularly within the United States of America, in a democracy, to try to get laws changed. So the church did appeal the law, and it went all the way to the Supreme Court. In 1890, the Supreme Court upheld the Edmunds-Tucker Act, and that was the final blow. That’s what kind of makes us go, ‘We’ve pursued every avenue we can. I mean, what do we do?’ So, Tony had already mentioned this earlier, this idea of the government has made it very clear: they will confiscate all of the possessions of the church, including the temples. We will lose our ability to do any temple work, including the work of Joseph Smith wives ordinances. So you can picture the prophet of God, Wilford Woodruff, with the weight of this situation on his shoulders, in that mantle that he’s carrying, as he goes to God to say, ‘What would thou have us do?’ If God tells us that we need to keep performing plural marriages, you know that he and the other leaders are going to defend that to their death, regardless of the cost. They were willing to do whatever God wanted them to do. But I love the fact that he turns to, to He who stands at the head of this work, to ask Him what He would have us do. And it was on the night of September 23rd, 1890, when he received this revelation from the Lord that the church should cease the practice of plural marriage. So the next day, after he’s received this revelation, he puts a handwritten copy down in front of some of the general authorities. But this one’s a little different because he’s doing this a little differently. It’s important to know that Wilford Woodruff is counseling with his counselors, but this is not a unanimous decision originally. This is a revelation that he receives, and he comes to Wilford Woodruff. He says the Lord made it plain that it was perfectly clear that this was the right thing. But some of the apostles find out about Wilford Woodruff’s statement, like ‘I’m going to the Lord; He has made it manifest to me that we will submit to the laws of the country.’ Some of the apostles find out about it by reading a newspaper while they’re getting ready to get on a train. Yeah, it’s like, what? So they will all convene, and he will lay it before them, but there’s a difficulty. I mean, this is, uh, this is right off the church’s essay, the ending of plural marriage. They say the members of the Quorum of the Twelve varied in their reactions to the manifesto. Franklin D. Richards was sure it was the work of the Lord. Francis M. Lyman said that he had endorsed the manifesto fully when he first heard it, but not all the Twelve accepted the document immediately. John W. Taylor, who is President John Taylor’s son (remember President John Taylor went to his deathbed defending plural marriage, saying ‘we will not relinquish this’), John W. Taylor said he did not, quote, ‘not yet feel quite right about it,’ end of quote. John Henry Smith candidly admitted that the manifesto had disturbed his feelings very much and that he was, quote, ‘still somewhat at sea about it.’ Within a week, however, all members of the Twelve voted to sustain the manifesto. That’s on the church’s essay. Now some people have said things like, ‘Well, this isn’t really a revelation; he’s just responding to political pressure.’ What would you say to that? I would say all revelation is a response to the cultural conditions and needs of God’s people. All revelation is, you could read the Doctrine and Covenants as a whole, and nearly every one of those revelations is a response to temporal, mortal, and cultural conditions of the time. That’s an interesting point, Tony. Think about Exodus: the people were in bondage, and God comes, inserts Himself into history, and provides revelation to change a situation that was oppressive, that could only really be fixed with God intervening. And God basically said to the Saints through Wilford Woodruff, ‘It is not my will for you to go into bondage to the United States because of this one practice.’ And so, we see that God will provide revelation as needed to His people. We should expect God to participate in our lives. Before we go on with what Taylor just said, if we didn’t think God was responding by giving revelation based on cultural conditions, then we would have no Word of Wisdom. Because without conspiring with men in the Latter days, the Lord doesn’t need to give a revelation called the ‘Word of Wisdom.’ If we didn’t think the Lord gave revelation responding to cultural conditions, we wouldn’t have all these wonderful teachings helping us to combat pornography. For example, if pornography didn’t exist, the Lord wouldn’t give these revelations regarding it. All revelation is a response to the needs, conditions, and culture that His children find themselves in. I love how we sing ‘We thank thee, oh God, for a prophet, to guide us in these latter days.’ It’s not we don’t thank Him for being a prophet to guide us through the ancient days and the time of Joseph Smith polygamy, because those aren’t our days. So, it’s beautiful that Wilford Woodruff is living in his culture, his environment, his political climate of that day, and making decisions that are necessary for the church to be able to move forward and for the kingdom of God to roll forth. And that’s always the question of what’s needed within that time and that setting, in that context, to keep the kingdom moving forward. That was his question at the time. 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  • The Sacredness and Strength of Sisterhood
    by Lynne Perry Christofferson on March 18, 2024 at 4:51 am

    I never had a sister growing up. Not by blood. Though I was blessed with four brothers, I was definitely in the minority in my family. I had plenty of good female friends when I was young, but it wasn’t until I served as a missionary that I first tasted true sisterhood. As I studied and taught with, fasted and prayed with, sacrificed and served with my female mission companions, I developed a new kind of bond and caught the vision of what women can accomplish together when they are on the Lord’s errand. In the decades since my mission, I have served in a wide variety of callings, but I am most drawn to the Relief Society. I feel a special connection to my church sisters who have blessed me with their humor, instructive gospel conversations, meaningful support in times of need, and examples of strength and grace while …

  • Marriage, Motherhood, and the Destructive Intersectional Lens
    by Nicholeen Peck on March 18, 2024 at 4:28 am

    This year at the Commission on the Status of Women [CSW], at the United Nations, the topic of discussion was finding solutions for global poverty. While some of the family and motherhood organizations came up with good solutions for teaching entrepreneurialism, networking, and developing life skills through training programs and micro-lending solutions, many global NGOs and diplomats suggested solutions that would dismantle the family and decrease marriage. They advocated for more abortion services to be provided and paid for by governments since, through a socialist lens, it is cheaper to pay for abortion services than for births. Others also looking through a socialist, anti-family lens seemed to care about women in poverty when they said that mothers, wives, grandmothers, and children caring for parents should all be called “unpaid workers” and should be paid for fulfilling family responsibilities, but is that message really honoring wives, mothers and grandmothers? These seemingly …

  • The Narrow Gate and the Strait Path
    by Breck England on March 18, 2024 at 4:02 am

    2 Nephi 26-33 is about “knocking” at the gate of heaven and entering the light. In other words, it’s about the strait (or straight?) path leading through the temple. Let’s discuss what that means in this week’s episode. …

  • Power of covenant-keeping women celebrated during Relief Society anniversary worldwide gathering
    by Church News on March 18, 2024 at 4:00 am

    The following is excerpted from the Church News. To read the full article, CLICK HERE.  On the 182nd anniversary of the organization of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, women all over the world gathered to hear messages from Church President Russell M. Nelson and the Relief Society general presidency, and to bear testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Relief Society — one of the world’s oldest and largest service organizations — was organized on March 17, 1842, during construction of the Nauvoo temple and in anticipation of the ordinances and covenants to be offered there, explained Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson. “Now, in this season of unprecedented temple building, the objective of the Relief Society remains the same: to prepare a people temporally and spiritually for the blessings of the house of the Lord,” President Johnson said in …

  • How Does Nephi Connect the Name Joseph to Prophecies of the Latter Days?
    by Scripture Central on March 18, 2024 at 4:00 am

    View the original post on Scripture Central. “And the meek also shall increase, and their joy shall be in the Lord, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.” 2 Nephi 27:30 The Know An earlier KnoWhy reviewed how Nephi used three particular Isaiah quotes (one being modified) to discuss God’s work in the last days, all of which included the Hebrew root yāsap.1 This is the root the name Joseph comes from.2 It is a verb with a broad semantic range, meaning to “add to,” do “again,” do “more,” “proceed to,” or “increase.”3 Nephi combines two of those Isaiah passages together, then connects them to promises made to the ancient Joseph and fulfilled through a modern Joseph: And the Lord will set his hand again [Heb. yôsîp] the second time to restore his people from their lost and …

  • Sins of Christendom: A Review
    by Chad Nielsen on March 18, 2024 at 2:40 am

    Anti-Mormon literature is always a touchy subject, but Sins of Christendom: Anti-Mormonism and the Making of Evangelicalism by Nathaniel Wiewora handles it deftly, putting it in a broader context of change and debate within Evangelical Christianity.  Sins of Christendom tells the story of how and why Evangelicals handled the topic of Mormonism as it emerged in the 1830s and 1840s. A core idea of the book is that Evangelicals engaged in writing anti-Mormon literature not only to attack a rival religion, but also to use it as a proxy for discussions internal to Evangelicalism as a way to delineate acceptable behavior and belief. Topics discussed include charismatic displays of religious enthusiasm, the revivals of the Second Great Awakening, interpretation of the Bible, money making through religion, and religious fanaticism. It also discusses how Evangelicals saw aspects of Mormonism that were worthy of emulation and tried to learn from a religion they despised to outdo the Mormons.  One of the chapters that proved very salient to current discussions about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was the one on relationship to the market. Joseph Smith and his fellow leaders were often accused of being poor, lazy people who were using religion to make themselves rich without having to work hard. The Kirtland Safety Society featured heavily in the anti-Mormon rhetoric of the time in this regard, but the accusations that Smith had accumulated too much power and wealth through…Read more →

  • FREE CROSSWORD PUZZLE | Come Follow Me | “This Is the Way” 2 Nephi 31–33 | Book of Mormon
    by dyejo on March 18, 2024 at 1:14 am

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  • Consider Conference: The Prodigal and the Road That Leads Home
    by FAIR Staff on March 17, 2024 at 11:17 pm

    2023 October General Conference, Sunday Morning Session The Prodigal and the Road That Leads Home Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Main Points The parable of the man and his two sons is (like all of the Savior’s parables) a parable for our time – it is about you and The post Consider Conference: The Prodigal and the Road That Leads Home appeared first on FAIR.

  • Worldwide Relief Society Devotional and Testimony Meeting on Sunday, March 17, 2024
    by dyejo on March 17, 2024 at 4:15 pm

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  • VIDEO: The rich history and heritage associated with the Kirtland and Nauvoo properties and artifacts
    by dyejo on March 17, 2024 at 3:42 pm

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  • Understanding God’s Purpose: A Deep Dive into 2 Nephi 26-30 | BOMBites
    by dyejo on March 16, 2024 at 3:04 pm

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  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 31–33 – Autumn Dickson
    by Trevor Holyoak on March 16, 2024 at 2:49 pm

    A Strait Path by Autumn Dickson The end of 2 Nephi is fantastic. As I read it, I pictured Nephi summarizing everything towards the end of his life. He had kept a record and taught many lessons and told stories from his life, but in 2 Nephi 31, Nephi wanted to make sure that the The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 31–33 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

  • My Testimony of an Imperfect Church (But the Best One in My Opinion)
    by Stephen Fleming on March 16, 2024 at 11:42 am

    So in previous posts, I made it clear I’m unconventional and disagree with some policies. A process I would describe as coming to a testimony of an imperfect church. I’ve expressed a few disagreements, but also wanted to share some of the reasons why I believe very strongly that the church is where I should be, where I should try to help others to stay, and a good place to expend my efforts. The biggest reason is simply “because God told me so,” or spiritual experiences. As a middle-aged dude, this had been a journey and a process, and “study and faith” (my series on the other blog) has been both enlightening and challenging. And this has led me to my current views: I see the church as good, great even, where God wants me to be, but differently than our more standard narrative. I’ve come to view the church more like I said in the comment on my first post (at 2:35): a lot more trial and error involved in decisions and leaders capable of error both in the past and currently. I do not view the things I consider error as egregious to the point that I consider the leaders malicious charlatans who’s church I need to escape. Instead I view them as understandable mistakes akin to the ones I make that are opportunities to learn and grow. As a result, I do not feel the need to…Read more →

  • Because of Him, the Thief Could Know Death Wasn’t the End
    by dyejo on March 15, 2024 at 4:46 pm

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  • National Latter-day Saint Survey 2022
    by Larry Richman on March 15, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    I recently reported on the Results of Large Survey of Church Members and Former Members conducted by the B.H. Roberts Foundation. I just became aware of a study the foundation conducted in 2022. The survey asked the general population of the United States about their attitudes, knowledge, and beliefs about The Church of Jesus Christ The post National Latter-day Saint Survey 2022 first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

  • BYU is # 1 in the Nation for Number of Foreign Languages Offered–By Far
    by Stephen C on March 15, 2024 at 10:59 am

    Fellow blogger Jonathan and I were talking on the back-end about Modern Language Association statistics (as one does in the bloggernacle), and he drew my attention to a dataset kept by the MLA that records the different foreign language classes taught in the US, so I ran some simple summary statistics to see where BYU ranked in terms of how many languages they offered in 2021 (see charts at the end). While I always knew that BYU was a foreign language powerhouse because of the missionary angle, I was still surprised by what I saw. BYU is not only one of the top universities for diversity of language offerings, it is the top university. And not only is it the top university, but #2 (Harvard) is a quite distant #2. Heck, BYU offers classes in Kiribati a Pacific Island language with 120,000 speakers. As long as BYU is run by a more traditional religious organization it is probably never going to be the top place for the more ideologically loaded metrics and fields, but there are more objective, less ideologically loaded metrics that BYU can dominate in, and foreign language offerings is one of those. Number of Unique Languages Offered by University University # Distinct Languages Offered BRIGHAM YOUNG U (UT) 96 HARVARD U 78 U OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY 59 CORNELL U (NY) 58 U OF WASHINGTON 58 INDIANA U, BLOOMINGTON 57 U OF PENNSYLVANIA 53 U OF GEORGIA 52 STANFORD U 51 U OF CHICAGO 51 COLUMBIA U (NY) 50 U OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES 49 U OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR 48 YALE U 45 U OF WISCONSIN, MADISON 44 NEW YORK U 41 U OF MINNESOTA, TWIN CITIES 41…Read more →

  • Come Follow Me Book of Mormon Podcast #12: “This Is the Way,” 2 Nephi 31–33
    by Scot and Maurine Proctor on March 15, 2024 at 5:06 am

    Scot Any returned missionary will recognize the chapters we are studying this week.  We used many of these verses when it came time to challenge a serious investigator to make the commitment to be baptized.  In all our readings and studies of 2 Nephi chapters 31-33, have we possibly missed some critical teachings for our own spiritual progress?  Let’s study together and see what we can find out. Maurine Welcome to Meridian Magazine’s Come Follow Me podcast.  This is Scot and Maurine Proctor and we’re delighted to be with you again this week as we study the Book of Mormon together and specifically focus on the last three chapters of 2nd Nephi.  Our lesson is called “This is the Way.”  We love picturing you in our mind’s eye, carefully listening in your homes or cars or out on your jogs or at the gym.  We love that so many …

  • Great Fiction for Spring
    by Holly E. Newton on March 15, 2024 at 4:35 am

    Looking for a great book for your older elementary-age child? I have collected a variety of genres that will surely grab their interest and hold it until the end of the book. These books are best suited for ages nine and up. Race for the Ruby Turtle, by Stephen Bramucci, has the elements for adventure which includes mystery and treasure. Jake finds himself at his great-aunt’s cabin deep in the forest, when he hears about the strange story of a magnificent turtle with a Ruby-colored shell. When he discovers this turtle for himself, everything changes for him. Jake has some big decisions to make in what to do with this knowledge about the turtle which makes the story’s plot accelerate with the reader. By story’s end, you will learn the power of a great story. Swift & Hawk: Undercover, by Logan Mack, is a story about two young …

  • How your Easter Hunt can Teach Kids to Minister
    by Shalissa Lindsay on March 15, 2024 at 4:02 am

    Instead of hunting eggs, why not seek out lost sheep three times, just as resurrected Jesus commanded Peter at Galilee? Assign kids in companionships to hunt lambs (and candy) in 1) the missionary hunt; 2) the ministering hunt; and 3) the ancestor hunt. I wanted Easter to be 100% Christ centered, but still retain the magic I had always enjoyed as a child—searching through lawn and flowering tree branches for candy prizes and my own painted creations. Inspiration came from Christ’s words to Peter during his resurrected appearance at the Sea of Galilee. Three times, Peter affirmed his love for Jesus and then Jesus told him to “Feed my lambs.” “Feed my sheep.” “Feed my sheep.” (John 21:15-17). We decided to replace traditional Easter eggs with lambs, and hide each lamb with candy (or a coupon for candy) so the children could “feed” the lamb when they found them. …

  • Special issue of For the Strength of Youth focuses on Savior
    by Church News on March 15, 2024 at 4:00 am

    The following is excerpted from the Church News. To read the full article, CLICK HERE.  This month, each young man and young woman in every ward and branch of the Church should receive a special copy of For the Strength of Youth magazine that focuses on the Savior and a new copy of the standards guide “For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices.” Direction on what to do with the magazines that have been sent to each unit of the Church comes in a letter sent to ward and stake leaders from the Church’s Priesthood and Family Department. The March issue of the magazine is focused on “Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth,” according to the letter. The content of the magazine was created in a way to help today’s teenagers and preteens to better understand how the Savior can be their strength. The phrase …

  • Your Hardest Family Question: I’m a Horrible Wife
    by Geoff Steurer, MS, LMFT on March 15, 2024 at 4:00 am

    Question: It seems that I am forever doing something to irritate or offend my husband, and I guess I need to learn to better control myself so that I don’t come across in such a rude, insensitive, belittling, controlling, and just plain offensive way. For example, our daughters had a head start on a visit to my side of the family, and when he would talk with them on the phone every evening, he would ask them if they had kept up with their scripture reading. When they said they hadn’t, he would admonish them to get caught up. I made the mistake of suggesting they were probably so busy that they weren’t getting time, and that he should perhaps let the matter drop for the time being, and we could all catch up together as we drove home by listening to the recording in the car. I apparently did …

  • Join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Utah Food Bank to help #FeedUtah
    by dyejo on March 15, 2024 at 12:17 am

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  • The 2 Nephi verses Pres. Holland loves—and that explain why we put ‘Visitors Welcome’ on every church
    by LDS Living on March 14, 2024 at 9:23 pm

    There is a segment in this week’s “Come, Follow Me” reading that captures the spirit of the “Visitors Welcome” signs found on every Latter-day Saint church building.

  • 2 Olympics-bound runners boldly testify of faith on CNN: ‘There is more to this life than running’
    by LDS Living on March 14, 2024 at 8:58 pm

    Former BYU distance runners Conner Mantz and Clayton Young spoke with CNN about how the gospel has impacted their journeys to the Paris 2024 Olympics.

  • Unveiling the Deceptive Tactics of Satan: Insights from Second Nephi 28 | BomBites
    by dyejo on March 14, 2024 at 6:49 pm

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  • See first photos inside the gorgeous Urdaneta Philippines Temple
    by LDS Living on March 14, 2024 at 5:29 pm

    The public is invited to tour the new Urdaneta Philippines Temple from Monday, March 18, 2024, to Saturday, March 30, 2024.

  • Church outlines guiding principles for using AI
    by LDS Living on March 14, 2024 at 5:17 pm

    Elder Gong presented important guiding principles, which were all approved by the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

  • American Zion: A Review
    by Chad Nielsen on March 14, 2024 at 5:07 pm

    If I were to ever write a single-volume history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I hope that it would turn out like Benjamin E. Park’s American Zion: A New History of Mormonism (Liveright, 2024). It is a very nuanced, insightful, and well-written take on Latter-day Saint history in the United States. It takes into account viewpoints from many different groups that have been a part of the Latter-day Saint movement over the years or who have split from the Church into their own faith communities. American Zion also builds upon a lot of important research that has happened since Matthew Bowman published The Mormon People: The Making of an American Faith in 2012 (the previous reigning academic history of the Church). Five stars out of five, as far as I’m concerned. I was particularly impressed with the extent to which women’s voices were included in the history. From the very start, Emma Hale Smith, Lucy Mack Smith, Eliza R. Snow, and others are central characters. The story of Amy Brown Lyman in the Relief Society is told in more detail than I’ve heard before as a part of the experiences of women in the Church in the first half of the twentieth century. Belle Smith Spafford’s role in leading and reshaping the Relief Society according to the ideology of J. Reuben Clark, Jr. also receives a notable amount of emphasis. The extent of women’s involvement in…Read more →

  • Keep calm, renovate a cabin—newlyweds rely on (and share) their faith in new reality show ‘Cabin Wars’
    by LDS Living on March 14, 2024 at 1:53 pm

    When Jessica and Jeremy Rock competed in a new reality series, they had opportunities to share the gospel and strengthen their own foundation.

  • The Significance of Isaiah 29 in the Book of Mormon | BOMBites
    by dyejo on March 13, 2024 at 11:08 pm

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  • Church Publishes Guiding Principles for the Use of Artificial Intelligence
    by Larry Richman on March 13, 2024 at 10:16 pm

    In a meeting today with Church employees, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued guiding principles it will follow in the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Emergent technologies in construction, communication, and transportation have allowed the restored gospel of Jesus Christ to reach out to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people. Artificial intelligence The post Church Publishes Guiding Principles for the Use of Artificial Intelligence first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

  • Run, don’t walk. Jazzy gospel singer Emma Nissen dropped a new single that lights up the dark
    by LDS Living on March 13, 2024 at 8:28 pm

    Fans of the young “jazzy gospel” singer Emma Nissen have been patiently waiting for new music, and the wait is finally over!

  • Manti Temple quiz | Test your knowledge of the Manti Temple! Take this 5 question quiz to see how much you know
    by dyejo on March 13, 2024 at 2:55 pm

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  • The AMAZING voice and story of Ellie Barry |
    by dyejo on March 13, 2024 at 1:31 pm

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  • Where to Find BYU Devotionals and Speeches
    by Larry Richman on March 13, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    Every week devotional speakers enlighten, instruct and uplift students on the various Brigham Young University campuses. These speeches can benefit more than students, as they are recorded, curated, and digitally shared for everyone to enjoy. The BYU Speeches collection from BYU-Provo has more than 70 years of devotionals from Church leaders, BYU presidents, professors, scholars, The post Where to Find BYU Devotionals and Speeches first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

  • The Church as the Knights Templar and #MakeItATrillion
    by Stephen C on March 13, 2024 at 11:26 am

    I tried to get it to show a missionary swimming in a pool of coins like Scrooge McDuck, but it wouldn’t let me produce images that it deemed to be satirical of religious beliefs. Once upon a time there was a devout, hard-working, highly efficient religious organization that started stockpiling and investing money for the glory of God. Because of their business acumen and scrupulosity, the pile grew fabulously large until… King Phillip (the French King in Braveheart) and the Pope collaborated to steal their money and had the leaders arrested, tortured, and executed.  Given the title of this post, you can see where I’m going with this. Now, I don’t think the Church leaders will get burned at the stake or arrested, but it’s a truism that the larger the amount of money you have the bigger the target you have on your back for people to just take your money. Because you really can buy (almost) everything in this world with money and money can make people weird and unscrupulous, with the unscrupulousity increasing with the amount of money at stake.  It’s why super rich people have bodyguards and have to deal with a constant stream of lawsuits and bad-faith friends and relatives (and why I’m okay with Church security being more than a guy with a radio outside President Nelson’s apartment). For the Church I don’t know what the actual mechanism might be, maybe some out of…Read more →

  • Cornerstone: A FAIR Temple Preparation Podcast – Episode 6: Temple Sealings with Brian Hales
    by Trevor Holyoak on March 13, 2024 at 2:34 am

    On this episode, Brian Hales joins us to discuss the history and significance of the crowning ordinance of the temple.   Brian C. Hales is the author or co-author of several books dealing with Joseph Smith and plural marriage, and runs the website JosephSmithsPolygamy.org. He is also the author of several articles dealing with the The post Cornerstone: A FAIR Temple Preparation Podcast – Episode 6: Temple Sealings with Brian Hales appeared first on FAIR.

  • Church Concerns and the Command to Mourn with Those That Mourn
    by Stephen Fleming on March 12, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    Responses to my last post reminding me of something I’ve been thinking recently: the fact that individuals can have quite different experiences with the church. The most extreme form of differences would be the extreme faith crises and a couple of examples serve to illustrate the pain these can cause. Alma 7 says Christ “will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people … that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people,” which I see as linked to the command to mourn with those that mourn. Those in faith crises are clearly mourning. The examples in the links are of the more extreme type, but I think we also know that struggling with concerns at a less extreme level is also common, and can also be quite painful as well. For instance, just a few months ago, the new bishop’s wife gave her first talk in the ward as bishop’s wife, saying she’d been assigned testimony. She took the opportunity to give a talk I’ve rarely ever heard and NEVER from a bishop’s wife: how she has been struggling with the church, how she would appreciate people being kind to her during her struggles, and how we all ought to be kind generally to those who struggle. The only other time I’d heard anything like that was about a year earlier from another young couple recently moved into the ward, who addresses…Read more →

  • Guiding Principles for Using Technology and Media
    by Larry Richman on March 12, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    The article “3 Guiding Principles for Using Technology and Media” in this month’s Liahona magazine provides useful principles based on gospel truths to help guide your choices about how you use technology and media. Technology is constantly changing. And every advance in technology has brought new ways to consume media. The printing press significantly changed who The post Guiding Principles for Using Technology and Media first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 28–33 – Mike Parker
    by Trevor Holyoak on March 11, 2024 at 9:28 pm

    Nephi’s prophecies of the Book of Mormon; “the doctrine of Christ” (2 Nephi 28–33) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 28–33 – Mike Parker appeared first on FAIR.

  • Diné Latter-day Saints
    by Chad Nielsen on March 11, 2024 at 7:23 pm

    One often-overlooked aspect of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the interactions of the institution with the Diné (Navajo) peoples in the western United States. In a recent interview at the Latter-day Saint history blog From the Desk, Farina King (an expert in colonial and post-colonial Indigenous studies) discussed some of the fraught history of Diné Latter-day Saints. What follows here is a co-post to the full interview. A major part of Dr. King’s interest in the topic of Diné Latter-day Saints (Diné Dóó Gáamalii) is that it is part of her own heritage: My father, Phil, is Diné (Navajo), and my mother, Joanne, is a white Anglo from Michigan. My dad is from the New Mexico part of Diné Bikéyah—the Navajo lands—and is of the Towering House and Black-Streaked Woods clans. … I was raised in and connected with Diné Latter-day Saint communities and broader Latter-day Saint communities. Growing up, I realized that the church histories I learned about didn’t represent my history—my family’s history. … Then, as I got into academics and was excited to read different literature and history, I became enthusiastic about the opportunity to tell my family histories—and especially those of my Diné family (my Navajo family). This allowed her work (published as Diné Dóó Gáamalii: Navajo Latter-Day Saint Experiences in the Twentieth Century) to be written by someone with an inside perspective on both Latter-day Saint and Diné experiences. Coming from…Read more →

  • How to Use Media in the Church Classroom With or Without an Internet Connection
    by Larry Richman on March 11, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    Using videos and pictures in the classroom can enhance any gospel lesson. It can bring a spiritual tone that leaves memorable and lasting impressions. The Church’s Media Library available online and in the Gospel Library app offers many resources for teaching, learning, and sharing gospel media. If you have been reluctant to use media when The post How to Use Media in the Church Classroom With or Without an Internet Connection first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

  • Consider Conference: Be Peaceable Followers of Christ
    by FAIR Staff on March 10, 2024 at 9:02 pm

    2023 October General Conference, Sunday Morning Session Be Peaceable Followers of Christ Elder Quentin L. Cook, Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Main Points Trials and death are things all of us face in mortality. We are blessed with agency Peaceable followers of Christ remember that mortality is like the second act in a The post Consider Conference: Be Peaceable Followers of Christ appeared first on FAIR.

  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 26–30 – Autumn Dickson
    by Trevor Holyoak on March 10, 2024 at 3:41 am

    Mixing Doubt with Anger by Autumn Dickson One of the topics given as a suggestion in the Come Follow Me manual for this week is to study Satan’s tactics. This has actually already been a topic on my mind for a while. There is one tactic in particular that I’ve come to recognize over the The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 26–30 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

  • Griping about Church Leaders and Policies in Front of My Kids
    by Stephen C on March 9, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    Griping about religion First of all, I don’t have a lot to gripe about when it comes to the Church or its leaders. This isn’t a holier-than-thou attitude, I’m sure that if I looked hard enough I’d find plenty with an organization as large and with as many moving pieces as the Church, just that with all the demands for my big family I’m saving my gripe energy for the elite charter school that wantonly discriminates against homeschool applicants (ahem). Plus on a local level my bishopric probably puts in 20+ hours of uncompensated work every week, largely to help my children’s religious formation, so I have no desire to look the gift horse in the mouth.  Still, of course, sometimes things come up. I don’t really work for the Church in any significant capacity and I’m engaged with it of my own free will and choice; If they want me to drive out an hour to undergo a multi-hour training that would completely wipe out my precious and rare weekend time with my family, I just tell them no. If Elder so-and-so only seems capable of speaking in cliches, platitudes, and quotes from his superiors I’ll internally roll my eyes and maybe mention something to my wife but will move on; the little gripes are more of an intellectual exercise than anything at this point, and they don’t really affect me personally if I don’t let them.  Still, kids pay…Read more →

  • FAIR Conference Podcast #82 – Kerry Muhlestein, “Keys to Understanding Isaiah”
    by Trevor Holyoak on March 8, 2024 at 9:16 pm

    This podcast series features past FAIR Conference presentations. This presentation is from our 2022 conference. Kerry Muhlestein, Keys to Understanding Isaiah Kerry has several books available from the FAIR Bookstore. Kerry received his B.S. from BYU in Psychology with a Hebrew minor. He received an M.A. in Ancient Near Eastern Studies from BYU and his The post FAIR Conference Podcast #82 – Kerry Muhlestein, “Keys to Understanding Isaiah” appeared first on FAIR.

  • Church Publishes Scriptures in Additional Languages
    by Larry Richman on March 8, 2024 at 1:00 pm

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently announced the publication of the following scriptures: Danish. Updated edition of the Triple combination of the scriptures and Book of Mormon now available in print, online, Gospel Library mobile app, and PDF. German. Updated edition of the Triple combination of the scriptures and Book of Mormon The post Church Publishes Scriptures in Additional Languages first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

  • The Demographic and Financial Future of the Community of Christ
    by Stephen C on March 8, 2024 at 10:00 am

    A fun personal anecdote. When I was doing my postdoc at Baylor I was made aware that there was a dataset at the Kirtland Visitor’s Center that had information on early converts that would be useful. After back-and-forthing it with the missionaries there it became clear that it would be much more feasible for me to just go there in person and download the materials myself, so I scraped together some funding and flew out. During my time there I had the opportunity to stay as a guest of Karl Anderson, who is a local Kirtland legend, essentially the Church’s man in Kirtland for decades. He had one of those homes that feels like a temple and makes you want to be a seminary teacher with 20 kids. He graciously drove me around to the different sites, and somehow we started talking about Wallace B. Smith, the last Smith prophet of the Community of Christ who effected its change to a more Mainline Protestant model, and who Brother Anderson personally knew.  As a fellow Brighamite, I was expecting at least a nod to the problems and complications that arose from them de-emphasizing the Book of Mormon and other restorationist claims, but I got none of that. Instead, it was clear that his main emotion was love for the man as a friend, and empathy and sadness of him being in a situation that he clearly did not want to be…Read more →

  • National Slam the Scam Day March 7, 2024
    by Larry Richman on March 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm

    March 7th is National Slam the Scam Day—a day to highlight ways to learn about how to prevent scams and fraud. Scams are on the rise with the acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) and other sophisticated technologies. Don’t let scammers catch you unaware of their malicious tricks and schemes. Scammers are counting on you being The post National Slam the Scam Day March 7, 2024 first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

  • Church of Jesus Christ Purchases Kirtland Temple, Other Church History Properties
    by Scripture Central on March 7, 2024 at 7:00 am

    Church of Jesus Christ Purchases Kirtland Temple, Other Church History PropertiesPost contributed by Scripture CentralMarch 7, 2024Google Plus One Pinterest Tweet Widget Facebook Like Share on Facebook According to a press release published by Church Newsroom March 5, The responsibility and ownership for the Kirtland Temple, several historic buildings in Nauvoo, and various manuscripts and artifacts officially transferred from Community of Christ to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for an agreed-upon amount. Together, we share an interest in and reverence for these historic sites and items and are committed to preserving them for future generations. Discussions leading to this landmark agreement commenced in June 2021. “This exchange of assets is significant for our church,” said Stephen M. Veazey, president of Community of Christ. “Through funding from increased endowments, Community of Christ will have greater capacity to pursue our mission priorities around the world, including continuing to fulfill the divinely envisioned purposes for our Temple in Independence, Missouri.” “We are deeply honored to assume the stewardship of these sacred places, documents, and artifacts,” said Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “We thank our friends at Community of Christ for their great care and cooperation in preserving these historical treasures thus far. We are committed to doing the same.” The Kirtland Temple will remain an historic building. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to reopen it March 25, 2024, for public tours at no charge. Likewise, in Nauvoo, the Smith Family Homestead, the Mansion House and the Red Brick Store will also reopen on March 25, 2024, for year-round public tours at no charge. More details about the transaction, assets, and the other items included in the agreement will be forthcoming. You can read the full press release here. Key Points of Interest about the Kirtland Temple The Kirtland Temple is the first temple built under priesthood authority in this dispensation The saints made significant sacrifices of resources, labor, and time to build the temple Close to 1,000 people attended the dedication of the temple 27 March 1836, and many reported seeing angels, speaking in tongues, and other heavenly manifestations Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith, Jr. and Oliver Cowdery in the temple 3 April 1836. Moses, Elias, and Elijah also appeared that day to restore priesthood keys Unlike later temples, the Kirtland Temple was a multi-use building: It served as a church, community gathering place, and school Some washings and anointings were performed in the temple, but the temple endowment had not yet been revealed and was not administered in the Kirtland Temple To learn more about the Kirtland Temple, visit this page from Doctrine and Covenants Central. To learn more about the Joseph Smith Homestead, Red Brick Store, and Nauvoo Mansion, visit this page from Doctrine and Covenants Central. Video Resources Additional Resources Church Newsroom, “Frequently Asked Questions Clarify the Transfer of Sacred Sites and Historic Documents” Joseph Smith Papers, Kirtland, City of Revelation: A Joseph Smith Papers Podcast Church of Jesus Christ, Gospel Topics Essay, “Kirtland Temple” Book of Mormon Central, “Why Is the “Pentecostal” Season in Kirtland Believable? (Doctrine and Covenants 110:1),” KnoWhy 619 (October 5, 2021). M. Russell Ballard, “What Came from Kirtland,” BYU Speeches, 1994. Truman G. Madsen, “Joseph Smith Lecture 5: Joseph Smith and the Kirtland Temple,” BYU Speeches, 1978. Robison, Elwin C.. The First Mormon Temple: Design, Construction, and Historic Context of the Kirtland Temple. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1997. Harper, Steven C.. ““A Pentecost and Endowment Indeed”: Six Eyewitness Accounts of the Kirtland Temple Experience.” In Opening the Heavens: Accounts of Divine Manifestation, 1820-1844, edited by John W. Welch, 351-393. 2nd ed. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Brigham Young University Press/Deseret Book, 2017. Ricks, Stephen D. “The Appearance of Elijah and Moses in the Kirtland Temple and the Jewish Passover.” BYU Studies Quarterly 23, no. 4 (1983): 483-486.   Subscribe Get the latest updates on Book of Mormon topics and research for free       Which lists would you like emails from?   Daily Email   Weekly Email     Signing up for both the Daily and Weekly email lists is not recommended, as you will receive duplicate emails. We respect your email privacy    

  • Rejoicing and Mourning: Context for Selling the Kirtland Temple
    by Trevor Holyoak on March 7, 2024 at 12:16 am

    By David W. Smith On March 5, 2024, Community of Christ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints jointly announced that, after years of discussion, Community of Christ had sold to the Church of Jesus Christ the iconic Kirtland Temple, several historic sites in Nauvoo, and many historical documents and artifacts. This announcement The post Rejoicing and Mourning: Context for Selling the Kirtland Temple appeared first on FAIR.

  • Church Acquires Kirtland Temple, Other Sacred Sites, and Historic Documents
    by Larry Richman on March 5, 2024 at 9:24 pm

    The responsibility and ownership for the Kirtland Temple, historic buildings in Nauvoo, manuscripts, and other artifacts have been transferred from Community of Christ to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Properties. The most significant properties include the Kirtland Temple, the Smith Family Homestead, the Mansion House, the Nauvoo House, and the Red Brick The post Church Acquires Kirtland Temple, Other Sacred Sites, and Historic Documents first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

  • Record Number of 2023 Giving Machine Donations
    by Larry Richman on March 5, 2024 at 1:00 pm

    During the 2023 Christmas season, a record number of Giving Machines were available to the public as part of the Light the World initiative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Red vending machines were set up in 61 locations around the world, allowing more people to donate important items and aid. From The post Record Number of 2023 Giving Machine Donations first appeared on LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide.

  • Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 2 – Seer Stones: Ancient Use
    by Trevor Holyoak on March 5, 2024 at 10:05 am

    In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Zach go through ancient uses of seer stones and other objects seen as sacred. In this 6 part series, Me, My Shelf, & I will tackle and refute these claims head-on using facts from the historical narrative. Saints Unscripted Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpYrul0eRjs Allen Hansen’s Research: https://independent.academia.edu/HansenAllen Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:30) The post Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 2 – Seer Stones: Ancient Use appeared first on FAIR.

  • Consider Conference: Love is Spoken Here
    by FAIR Staff on March 3, 2024 at 7:08 pm

    2023 October General Conference, Sunday Afternoon Session Love is Spoken Here Elder Gerrit W. Gong Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Main Points Elder Gong explores the expression of love through warmth and reverence, sacrifice and service, and covenant belonging. Service allows us to both give love and feel the love of the Savior. The post Consider Conference: Love is Spoken Here appeared first on FAIR.

  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 20–25 – Autumn Dickson
    by Trevor Holyoak on March 2, 2024 at 10:15 pm

    Keeping the Law of Moses by Autumn Dickson I have been waiting for the verses I want to talk about today. I have held them in my mind for a couple years, waiting for the opportunity to write this post. And as I have written it, I have found myself truly humbled as I realized The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 20–25 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

  • Dive Into Scriptural Evidences in A Marvelous Work, Episode 2
    by Scripture Central on March 1, 2024 at 12:30 am

    Dive Into Scriptural Evidences in A Marvelous Work, Episode 2Post contributed by Scripture CentralFebruary 29, 2024Google Plus One Pinterest Tweet Widget Facebook Like Share on Facebook Episode 2 of A Marvelous Work is now streaming! Our latest episode of A Marvelous Work features Scott Christopher as he visits a Jewish rabbi and a Latter-day Saint scholar to discuss Hebrew language patterns in The Book of Mormon, visits olive groves to learn from a farmer about tending and growing olive trees, and sees an old friend from his mission in Spain to hear her story of conversion to The Book of Mormon and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As you join us, you’ll experience testimonies of the impact The Book of Mormon and its stories and language can have, as well as learn about features we find in The Book of Mormon that are particular to Hebrew literature. Learn more about A Marvelous Work Subscribe Get the latest updates on Book of Mormon topics and research for free       Which lists would you like emails from?   Daily Email   Weekly Email     Signing up for both the Daily and Weekly email lists is not recommended, as you will receive duplicate emails. We respect your email privacy    

  • Asking Big Questions: Why Should I Pay Tithing?
    by Trevor Holyoak on February 29, 2024 at 7:48 pm

    by Maddie Christensen The “Asking Big Questions” series is made in cooperation with the Wilford Woodruff Papers Project. Sometimes paying a full tithe is overwhelming. With so many expenses mounting and the cost of living ever increasing, it can be daunting to give up 10% of our income. Even though we know that tithing is a The post Asking Big Questions: Why Should I Pay Tithing? appeared first on FAIR.

  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 11–27 – Mike Parker
    by Trevor Holyoak on February 26, 2024 at 5:54 pm

    Nephi’s quotations & commentary on the prophecies of Isaiah (2 Nephi 11–27) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 11–27 – Mike Parker appeared first on FAIR.

  • Consider Conference: Brothers and Sisters in Christ
    by FAIR Staff on February 25, 2024 at 10:00 am

    2023 October General Conference, Saturday Evening Session Brothers and Sisters in Christ Elder Ulisses Soares Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Main Points Prejudiced thoughts and actions have no place in the community of Saints The diversity created by God among his children provides opportunities to value and be blessed by each other in The post Consider Conference: Brothers and Sisters in Christ appeared first on FAIR.

  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 11–19 – Autumn Dickson
    by Trevor Holyoak on February 24, 2024 at 10:05 am

    The Context of Eternity by Autumn Dickson One of the topics that gets covered this week is the Millennium. Life in the Millennium is going to be a little bit different than we are experiencing now. Nephi quotes the following verse about what life will be like: 2 Nephi 12:4 And he shall judge among The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 11–19 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

  • Asking Big Questions: How Do I Help Those Going through a Faith Crisis While Staying Strong in My Testimony?
    by Trevor Holyoak on February 22, 2024 at 10:00 am

    by Lyndie Jackson The “Asking Big Questions” series is made in cooperation with the Wilford Woodruff Papers Project. Isaiah foresaw a time when good would be called evil and evil would be called good (Isaiah 5:20). We live in the time he saw—a time when noisy opinions conflict with what we know to be true. Most The post Asking Big Questions: How Do I Help Those Going through a Faith Crisis While Staying Strong in My Testimony? appeared first on FAIR.

  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 6–10 – Mike Parker
    by Trevor Holyoak on February 21, 2024 at 2:03 pm

    Jacob’s teachings about the Messiah & the gathering of Israel (2 Nephi 6–10) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class.) Class Notes Additional Reading Taylor Halverson, “‘O How Great the Goodness of Our God’: 2 The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 6–10 – Mike Parker appeared first on FAIR.

  • Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 1 – Seer Stones: Questions & Criticisms
    by Trevor Holyoak on February 20, 2024 at 2:05 pm

    In this episode, Zach, Sarah, and Jennifer go through an overview of the most common criticisms of Joseph Smith’s Seer Stones from all sides. They introduce direct claims from faithful members who dispute the use of Seer Stones as well as critics who attempt to use the seer stones to explain away the Book of The post Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 1 – Seer Stones: Questions & Criticisms appeared first on FAIR.

  • Your New Go-To Show to Watch on Sundays: Millennium Times
    by Scripture Central on February 19, 2024 at 9:45 pm

    Your New Go-To Show to Watch on Sundays: Millennium TimesPost contributed by Scripture CentralFebruary 19, 2024Google Plus One Pinterest Tweet Widget Facebook Like Share on Facebook Reintroduce the tradition to your family of gathering around the television every Sunday or on family night for entertaining and inspiring programming. Scripture Central is pleased to release Millennium Times, a twice-monthly series of entertaining and inspiring content designed to help families prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Each 30-minute show features a faith-promoting mini-documentary, an inspiring interview with people making a difference, and an educational scholarly-baaed evidence of our faith. The show is rounded out by Signs of the Times—where people worldwide face fear with faith and good works. Hosted by our engaging luminaries Yahosh Bonner and Ali Durham, Millennium Times offers something for every member of the family. Learn more about Millennium Times Subscribe Get the latest updates on Book of Mormon topics and research for free       Which lists would you like emails from?   Daily Email   Weekly Email     Signing up for both the Daily and Weekly email lists is not recommended, as you will receive duplicate emails. We respect your email privacy     TagsVideosMillennium TimesInspiration

  • Consider Conference: How Great Will be Your Joy
    by FAIR Staff on February 18, 2024 at 8:35 pm

    2023 October General Conference, Saturday Afternoon Session How Great Will be Your Joy Elder Ronald A. Rasband, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Main Points The gathering of Israel is what President Russell M. Nelson calls “the most important thing taking place on earth today. Nothing else compares in magnitude, nothing else compares in The post Consider Conference: How Great Will be Your Joy appeared first on FAIR.

  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 6–10 – Autumn Dickson
    by Trevor Holyoak on February 17, 2024 at 10:00 am

    Reproach and Revilings of Men by Autumn Dickson There are many things to fear in this world. Our own prophecies of the state of the world before the Second Coming are not for the faint of heart. Jacob knew this, and he chose to teach his people that they were of the house of Israel and The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 6–10 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

  • Asking Big Questions: Why Do We Need a Living Prophet?
    by Trevor Holyoak on February 15, 2024 at 10:00 am

    by Lyndie Jackson The “Asking Big Questions” series is made in cooperation with the Wilford Woodruff Papers Project. Conflicts and differing opinions surround us in this world. All voices—good and bad—are amplified through social and mass media. Thankfully, the Lord has given us a voice that we can and should listen to above all others: the The post Asking Big Questions: Why Do We Need a Living Prophet? appeared first on FAIR.

  • Consider Conference: Promptings of the Spirit
    by FAIR Staff on February 11, 2024 at 10:00 pm

    2023 October General Conference, Saturday Afternoon Session Promptings of the Spirit Elder Gary E. Stevenson, Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Main Points All gifts, whether spiritual or temporal in nature, require a lifetime of hard work, study and practice to refine. We can take actions that will increase our opportunity and ability to The post Consider Conference: Promptings of the Spirit appeared first on FAIR.

  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 3–5 – Autumn Dickson
    by Trevor Holyoak on February 10, 2024 at 1:44 pm

    Nephi’s Psalm by Autumn Dickson Nephi’s psalm is a classic, and there are a great many things we can learn from it. Rather than focusing on any specific phrases or words, I want to look at the message as a whole. I believe there is something we can learn as we follow Nephi through his The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 3–5 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

  • Asking Big Questions: Why do bad things happen to good people?
    by Trevor Holyoak on February 8, 2024 at 10:51 pm

    by Maddie Christensen The “Asking Big Questions” series is made in cooperation with the Wilford Woodruff Papers Project. In a world full of natural disasters, instability, wars, and conflicts, many people wonder why terrible things continue to happen. It feels like we are constantly being bombarded with bad news, heartache, and grief. Through our time here The post Asking Big Questions: Why do bad things happen to good people? appeared first on FAIR.

  • The Sariah Dilemma: Finding Increased Faith When Our Children Misplace Their Own
    by Trevor Holyoak on February 6, 2024 at 11:45 pm

    by Vickey Taylor (This was originally presented at the 2009 FAIR Conference. It’s being reprinted here to go along with this week’s Come, Follow Me lesson.) The Book of Mormon begins in a manner that I love. Nephi—a child who never misplaced his faith in God and in Christ—summarizes that he was well educated [because The post The Sariah Dilemma: Finding Increased Faith When Our Children Misplace Their Own appeared first on FAIR.

  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 1–2 & 2 Nephi 3–5 – Mike Parker
    by Trevor Holyoak on February 5, 2024 at 9:07 pm

    Lehi’s farewell address; Nephites & Lamanites separate (2 Nephi 1–5) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 1–2 & 2 Nephi 3–5 – Mike Parker appeared first on FAIR.

  • Consider Conference: Tithing: Opening the Windows of Heaven
    by FAIR Staff on February 4, 2024 at 6:48 pm

    2023 October General Conference, Saturday Afternoon Session Tithing: Opening the Windows of Heaven Elder Neil L. Andersen, Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Main Points The Lord promises to “open the windows of heaven” to bless us when we are honest in our tithes. The tithes do not belong to the leaders of the The post Consider Conference: Tithing: Opening the Windows of Heaven appeared first on FAIR.

  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 1–2 – Autumn Dickson
    by Trevor Holyoak on February 4, 2024 at 7:10 am

    Choosing Liberty and Eternal Life by Autumn Dickson In the chapters for this week, we find Lehi’s family in the promised land and Lehi is dying. He knows he is dying and decides to share some last messages with his family. He pleads with Laman and Lemuel to get it together, blesses his grandchildren to be The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 1–2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Nephi 16–22 – Mike Parker
    by Trevor Holyoak on January 29, 2024 at 1:42 pm

    The journeys to Bountiful & the promised land (1 Nephi 16–22) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Nephi 16–22 – Mike Parker appeared first on FAIR.

  • Consider Conference: Kingdoms of Glory
    by FAIR Staff on January 28, 2024 at 8:49 pm

    2023 October General Conference, Saturday Morning Session Kingdoms of Glory President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency Main Points Our church is different from other Christian churches because we have the fullness of the doctrine of Jesus Christ. The kingdom of glory we desire to inherit is manifested through our choices. The The post Consider Conference: Kingdoms of Glory appeared first on FAIR.

  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Nephi 16–22 – Autumn Dickson
    by Trevor Holyoak on January 27, 2024 at 3:37 pm

    The Second Spindle by Autumn Dickson I learned something this week about the Liahona that kinda blew my mind. I want to share what I learned, and then let’s take some principles from it. In a Journal of Book of Mormon Studies, Robert L. Bunker describes an engineering phenomenon that I was completely unaware of. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Nephi 16–22 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

  • Consider Conference: The Sealing Power
    by FAIR Staff on January 21, 2024 at 10:00 am

    2023 October General Conference, Saturday Morning Session The Sealing Power D. Todd Christofferson, Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Main Points The gathering of Israel is how the covenant promises given to Abraham are realized. The gathering of Israel is the most important thing taking place on earth today. The sealing power isn’t just The post Consider Conference: The Sealing Power appeared first on FAIR.

  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Nephi 11–15 – Autumn Dickson
    by Trevor Holyoak on January 20, 2024 at 9:35 pm

    Hell was Prepared by Autumn Dickson When I was younger, I remember being a bit troubled by the judgment and justice of God towards those who choose to do what’s wrong. If He really loved us, I couldn’t imagine Him wanting to be separated from any of us for eternity. It didn’t make sense to The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Nephi 11–15 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

  • Scripture Central Expands its International Horizons for 2024: Introducing French, Mandarin, and Urdu Programs
    by Scripture Central on January 19, 2024 at 7:00 am

    Scripture Central Expands its International Horizons for 2024: Introducing French, Mandarin, and Urdu ProgramsPost contributed by Scripture CentralJanuary 19, 2024Google Plus One Pinterest Tweet Widget Facebook Like Share on Facebook We at Scripture Central are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking milestone in our mission to make the sacred scriptures accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to people worldwide. Our commitment to providing valuable resources and fostering a deeper understanding of scripture has led us to begin producing content in three new languages for 2024: French, Mandarin, and Urdu. This expansion marks a significant step forward for our platform, which has been flourishing with English, Spanish, and Portuguese programs.  This content will be published each week and will correspond with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’s Come, Follow Me program. Leading our new language programs are highly qualified individuals, each bringing a wealth of expertise and passion to their roles. All of them are seasoned Gospel teachers with years of experience teaching the words of the scriptures. Christian Euvrard (France) is leading the French initiative. Felipe and Petra Chou (Hawaii) are leading Mandarin efforts. Patras Bukhari (Pakistan/California) is leading the Urdu initiative. These leaders are dedicated to ensuring that the teachings stay in line with prophetic guidance and help to build and defend faith. Our hope is that through these new programs, we will be able to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with a wider audience who desires to engage with sacred texts on a profound level. The addition of French, Mandarin, and Urdu expands our global reach and reinforces our commitment to reaching all of God’s children.  To access the new programs and explore the wealth of content available, visit our YouTube channels: English: https://www.youtube.com/@scripturecentralofficial Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/@CentraldelasEscrituras Portuguese: https://www.youtube.com/@centraldasescrituras French: https://www.youtube.com/@AuCentredesEcritures Mandarin: https://www.youtube.com/@ScriptureCentralMandarin Urdu: https://www.youtube.com/@ScriptureCentralUrdu We invite you to join us on this exciting journey of discovery as we continue to break down language barriers and make scripture accessible to people all around the world. If you want to join us in our efforts to share the Gospel to all the world, please click here to join the cause and/or donate. Subscribe Get the latest updates on Book of Mormon topics and research for free       Which lists would you like emails from?   Daily Email   Weekly Email     Signing up for both the Daily and Weekly email lists is not recommended, as you will receive duplicate emails. We respect your email privacy     TagsVideoScripture CentralBook of Mormon

  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Nephi 6–10 – Mike Parker
    by Trevor Holyoak on January 18, 2024 at 3:31 pm

    Lehi’s dream; Nephi’s apocalypse (1 Nephi 8, 10–15) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so they will The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Nephi 6–10 – Mike Parker appeared first on FAIR.

  • Jack and Lynne Strike the Perfect Balance with Book of Mormon Matters
    by Chris Heimerdinger on January 17, 2024 at 7:00 am

    Jack and Lynne Strike the Perfect Balance with Book of Mormon MattersPost contributed by Chris HeimerdingerJanuary 17, 2024Google Plus One Pinterest Tweet Widget Facebook Like Share on Facebook Amid the weekly spectrum of talented and charismatic online Come, Follow Me presenters—including others right here at Scripture Central—Book of Mormon Matters with John (Jack) W. Welch and Lynne Hilton Wilson strikes, for me, the perfect balance of accessible scholarship and heartwarming testimony. Not too dry, but also not too reliant on personality. This is not to say that Dr. Welch and Dr. Wilson lack charisma in the slightest. The chemistry between these two PhDs is vibrant yet accentuated with that gritty, hands-on experience that only a genuine frontline scholar can provide, one who has paid their disciplinary dues, expertly culling original sources to uncover (and sometimes unearth!) hidden insights. Yes, they’ll reference the work of other scholars, but Jack and Lynne carry that magical trump card to reference their own research and experiences in the trenches of discovery. Statements describing Book of Mormon Matters suggest Jack and Lynne provide a deep dive into the scriptures that may limit its appeal to everyday audiences. I respectfully disagree. This combination of personalities–Dr. Welch’s encyclopedic braintrust and Dr. Wilson’s infectious enthusiasm–captivated my attention. As I’ve done with some engaging series on Netflix, I found myself binge-watching the first several episodes. I think of myself as a pretty tough customer. My career as an author of Latter-day Saint fiction has immersed me in countless books and articles on Church history and ancient culture. Sometimes it’s hard to surprise me with info I haven’t, in some form, already heard. Yet Jack and Lynne unfolded new surprises by the minute. I found myself frequently clicking back to earlier places in the timeline to re-hear the information. Who knew, for example, that Dr. Welch was instrumental in prompting a search that uncovered Joseph Smith’s original 1829 copyright application for the Book of Mormon in the archives of the Library of Congress? Who knew the “master chess game” (Lynne’s words) that unfolded resulting in the unlikely meeting of Oliver Cowdery and Joseph Smith? Recent articles I’d read emphasizing a seer stone in the translation process left me a bit foggy as to what part the Urim and Thummin had played. As Jack and Lynne made clear, the Urim and Thummin was the primary instrument of translation after Oliver Cowdery’s arrival. Maybe it’s of no real consequence, but I enjoyed learning that our current Book of Mormon text relied on this sacred ancient artifact rather than some other device. In the second episode I was floored by Jack and Lynne’s discussion of the slaying of Laban. Examining verses from Exodus 21, Dr. Welch revealed the singular exception in Mosiac law that I’d never before heard justifying Nephi’s actions. Since coming into the Church forty years ago, I’ve watched as folks picked apart and overanalyzed this incident ad nauseam. Never has it been so satisfactorily settled in my mind as it was by Dr. Welch’s explanation.  What undergirds Book of Mormon Matters more than any other factor is the faith and humility of both presenters. Let’s face it: these are not traits one generally expects from seasoned academics, who tend to perch themselves above such trivial and “common” matters as religion.  “Details matter,” Dr. Welch declares in episode 2. “Background matters. The record is true.” This really penetrated my heart. It rekindled in me that kernel of excitement that has always defined my experience as a member of The Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints. I’m tempted to quote the professor’s almost childlike closing testimony, but I’ll leave that for the audience to relish in real time.  My heartfelt thanks to Jack and Lynne for bringing us Book of Mormon Matters. The time, energy, and sacrifice it takes to deliver such high-quality content on a weekly basis is no small thing. May others join me in offering them not only our gratitude but also our prayers of support to sustain them throughout the coming year. Book of Mormon Matters is a weekly publication from Scripture Central. For more information, and to view the videos, check out our playlist on YouTube or visit the series’ homepage. Subscribe Get the latest updates on Book of Mormon topics and research for free       Which lists would you like emails from?   Daily Email   Weekly Email     Signing up for both the Daily and Weekly email lists is not recommended, as you will receive duplicate emails. We respect your email privacy     TagsCome Follow MeVideoReviewBook of Mormon

  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Nephi 6–10 – Autumn Dickson
    by Trevor Holyoak on January 16, 2024 at 5:35 pm

    What does it mean to be worthy? by Autumn Dickson As I was reading through Lehi’s vision this week, I was struck by a verse that I have thought about plenty before. For context, we see large groups of people moving towards the fruit of the tree which represents the love of God. There are The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Nephi 6–10 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

  • New Scripture Learning Resources from Taylor Halverson, Tyler Griffin, and Scripture Central
    by Scripture Central on January 15, 2024 at 7:00 am

    New Scripture Learning Resources from Taylor Halverson, Tyler Griffin, and Scripture CentralPost contributed by Scripture CentralJanuary 15, 2024Google Plus One Pinterest Tweet Widget Facebook Like Share on Facebook Taylor Halverson and Tyler Griffin, longtime hosts on the Scripture Central YouTube channel, are beginning new projects. For the last four years, with the help of their friends at Scripture Central, Taylor and Tyler shared insight and inspiration in their video series “Come Follow Me Insights with Taylor and Tyler,” working their way through all the standard works of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. During that time they touched thousands of lives. Three new projects this year will build on that four-year legacy: (1) Scripture Study Insights with Tyler Griffin, and (2) Scripture Insights with Taylor Halverson and Mike Harris, and (3) Book of Mormon Insights with Taylor and Tyler. Scripture Study Insights with Tyler Griffin This year Tyler Griffin will continue sharing principles and practices for how to get more out of our scripture study in a 30-minute format published by Scripture Central. Join us as Tyler introduces a wide variety of study tools and approaches, modeling them with examples from the weekly “Come, Follow Me” reading assignment. Tyler Griffin’s new video series presents a thematic, thought-provoking, and easily digestible approach to studying the Book of Mormon in 2024. Watch Tyler Griffin’s Scripture Study Insights Scripture Insights with Taylor Halverson and Mike Harris Taylor Halverson has launched a new YouTube channel called Scripture Insights meant to complement the work at Scripture Central. He is joined by friend and scripture scholar Mike Harris, a longtime gospel educator. Each week Taylor and Mike will utilize their years of insight and gospel teaching experience to illuminate the Book of Mormon chapter by chapter. Their warm camaraderie makes for an uplifting and engaging 40-minute virtual study each week! Watch Taylor Halverson’s Scripture Insights Taylor and Tyler’s Past Videos If you loved joining Taylor and Tyler every week for their “Come, Follow Me” insights over the last four years, all their past videos will continue to be available on the Scripture Central YouTube channel. Additionally, we have re-edited all their Book of Mormon study videos from 2020 and will be posting these re-edited videos during the corresponding weeks of “Come, Follow Me” study throughout 2024. You can find these edited segments on the Scripture Central YouTube channel under the title “Book of Mormon Insights with Taylor and Tyler.” Watch Taylor and Tyler’s CFM Insights Revisited Well Wishes in the New Year All of these are wonderful scripture study series for your 2024 “Come, Follow Me” study, and we heartily encourage you to watch them! We are deeply grateful for the four years that Taylor and Tyler volunteered with us, donating their invaluable time and wisdom. We wish Taylor and Mike all the best in their new endeavor, and we hope you subscribe to their new channel! We’d like to express appreciation to the incredible, talented employees and volunteers at Scripture Central who have made these resources available. Finally, we’d like to thank you for your participation, warm encouragement, and support for these educators and their work to enhance your gospel and scripture study. Subscribe Get the latest updates on Book of Mormon topics and research for free       Which lists would you like emails from?   Daily Email   Weekly Email     Signing up for both the Daily and Weekly email lists is not recommended, as you will receive duplicate emails. We respect your email privacy     TagsCome Follow MeBook of MormonTaylor and Tyler

  • Consider Conference: In the Path of Their Duty
    by FAIR Staff on January 14, 2024 at 6:57 pm

    2023 October General Conference, Saturday Morning Session In the Path of Their Duty David A. Bednar, Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Main Points The real strength of the church is those members who are quietly and consistently trying to live the gospel and do their part, even if they are not well-known. They The post Consider Conference: In the Path of Their Duty appeared first on FAIR.

  • Letter For My Wife Rebuttal, Part 26: DNA
    by Sarah Allen on January 11, 2024 at 8:49 pm

    I know I literally just said I was going to be better at making these posts a weekly feature again and then missed a few weeks, so I apologize for that. My dad was back in the hospital for a bit and there was holiday business. I also filmed an episode of the Come Back The post Letter For My Wife Rebuttal, Part 26: DNA appeared first on FAIR.

  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Nephi 1–5 – Mike Parker
    by Trevor Holyoak on January 9, 2024 at 8:44 pm

    by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so they will be shared here where they fit best.) Class The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Nephi 1–5 – Mike Parker appeared first on FAIR.

  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Nephi 1–5 – Autumn Dickson
    by Trevor Holyoak on January 8, 2024 at 8:53 pm

    Goodly Parents by Autumn Dickson When we read the first seven chapters of The Book of Mormon, we find a great many patterns for how the Lord works with His children. We find patterns of revelation, agency, perfect timing, and the nature of personal progression and testimony. One of the patterns we also find is The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Nephi 1–5 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

  • ScripturePlus: The Ultimate Gospel Study App
    by Scripture Central on January 8, 2024 at 7:00 am

    ScripturePlus: The Ultimate Gospel Study App Post contributed by Scripture CentralJanuary 8, 2024Google Plus One Pinterest Tweet Widget Facebook Like Share on Facebook Nothing can replace the impact of powerful scripture study on one’s spiritual growth and testimony. As we begin a new year of “Come, Follow Me,” let us help you elevate your study with the best free gospel study app on the web! Features The ScripturePlus app boasts a number of invaluable features, from reading plans to charts, videos, and scholarship created by some of the finest modern gospel scholars! Continue reading to understand just why you’ll want to download the ScripturePlus app today! Scripture Versions & Formatting The ScripturePlus app is first and foremost a scripture study app, and on this app, you’ll encounter the scriptures like you’ve never seen them before. The app contains all the Church’s standard works: the Book of Mormon, the Old Testament, the New Testament, the Pearl of Great Price, and the Doctrine and Covenants. Just tap on the “Study the Scriptures” button on the homepage to start reading. In addition to the traditional formatting found on the Church’s app and website, the ScripturePlus app provides scholarship, scripture commentaries, charts, graphics, videos, character biographies, and historical settings for every single verse. To access this additional content, you only need to tap on the blue Study Panel at the bottom of your screen. The app also provides the option to view the scriptures in paragraphs rather than verses (to enhance readability) and the option to turn on “red lettering” (to make the names and quotes from deity appear in red text) in the settings page. Reading Plans No study approach is complete without a plan, so why not let ScripturePlus provide the plan for you? The ScripturePlus app boasts nearly twenty unique reading plans with specific study objectives. Each of these plans are broken down into daily, short, digestible segments. The objectives vary from following the “Come, Follow Me” schedule to studying all the Savior’s parables to completing a survey of Isaiah through the lens of the Book of Mormon. The daily reading assignments contain scripture blocks, scholarly commentaries, General Conference quotes, supplemental video materials, and metrics for tracking your progress in the plan. To find a reading plan, tap on the “All Reading Plans” button on the app’s homepage, tap on the “Explore Plans” tab on the top right of the screen, and then tap on the study plan you wish to view. Check out this article to learn more about the specific reading plans offered in the ScripturePlus app! Scholarship & Commentaries Perhaps the strongest aspect of the ScripturePlus app is the massive reserve of scholarly resources brought right to you. Because the app is produced by the Scripture Central organization, ScripturePlus can provide the best of all content, research, media, and literature ever produced by Scripture Central’s scholars. Among these commentaries are the renowned Book of Mormon Evidences and KnoWhys: highly researched articles that support and defend the historical authenticity of the Book of Mormon through scholarship and archaeology. These commentaries and articles are woven into the app’s reading plans and incorporated directly into the scriptures themselves as expandable insights. To open this expandable content, tap on the Scriptures panel on the homepage, navigate to the passage you’re interested in learning more about, tap on the blue Study Panel at the bottom of your screen and then tap on the lightbulb icon. Homepage The app’s homepage is a treasure trove in and of itself. Directly on the homepage users will find the scripture verse of the day, the day’s “Come, Follow Me” reading assignment (complete with supplemental material), relevant gospel study videos by Scripture Central creators and independent creators, a button to access all ScripturePlus study plans, and a button to access the scriptures themselves. This user-friendly setup provides clear navigation options and allows you to get in your daily dose of scripture study without even leaving the homepage! Video Content Many people find that their favorite way to study gospel topics is through videos and podcasts. The ScripturePlus app contains thousands of videos from numerous creators to supplement your gospel study every day. Open the app’s homepage and scroll down to watch Scripture Central scholars such as Tyler Griffin, John W. Welch, and Lynne Wilson draw out lessons from the scriptures in their weekly Sunday School videos. Scroll just a little further to watch videos from other independent creators, such as Taylor Halverson, Follow Him, Unshaken Saints, Don’t Miss This, Come Follow Up, and more! And if you want to dive deeper into the archaeology and historical context of the Book of Mormon, you will love Scripture Central’s “Book of Mormon Evidence” and “KnoWhy” videos scattered throughout reading plans and scripture passages. There has never been a more cohesive and effective tool than the ScripturePlus app for combining scripture study with engaging video content. To view these videos, tap the Scriptures panel on the homepage, then tap on the blue Study Panel at the bottom of your screen and tap the triangular “play” icon. Charts & Images For those readers who prefer graphics as study aides, the ScripturePlus app contains over 350 charts and over 4,000 images associated with various verses and scripture passages. The numerous charts in the ScripturePlus app come directly from the renowned book Charting the Book of Mormon: Visual Aids for Personal Study and Teaching by Scripture Central founder John J. Welch. These charts outline prophetic genealogies, ownership of different plates, recurring themes in the scriptures, timelines, and maps. These graphics are accessible in the “insights” tab as you read your scriptures; tap on the blue “Insights” bar at the bottom of your screen and tap on the icon of a landscape picture. The images provided in the app consist of both artistic renderings of scripture stories as well as photographs of historic locations and artifacts associated with scriptural events. These graphics add depth and understanding in ways that words alone cannot always provide, allowing ScripturePlus to complement your study experience in a uniquely enriching way. Speaker Bios & Historical Settings Along with the videos, images, charts, and scripture commentaries in every verse, the ScripturePlus app provides information on the speakers and historical settings for every verse. These speaker biographies not only remind readers who the current speaker is in each verse but also serve to connect the different speakers in the scriptures, allowing readers to obtain a fuller vision of the characters and narratives in the scriptures. The historical settings in the scriptures help readers connect scriptural events with real-world locations and cultural contexts. These tools bring the peoples and events of the scriptures to life as real individuals in real places with real messages of divine truth. To access these speaker biographies and historical settings, open up the scriptures in the app, tap on the blue Study Panel at the bottom of your screen, and tap on the icon of a map pin. Additional Features: Language & Donations Not only is the app available in English, but you can access it in Spanish, too! All major features available in English—the reading plans, scriptures, commentaries, scholarships, and speaker biographies—are also available in Spanish! Just head over to “settings” in the menu panel to change the app language from default English to Spanish. Also available in the menu panel is a “Donate” tab. Tapping on it will take you to a site where you can donate to the Scripture Central organization. Scripture Central is a small, nonprofit organization with the goal of sustaining, defending, and illuminating divine truth. This organization is run entirely on donations, and many of our scholars and presenters volunteer their time to help with this goal. Every donation helps support Scripture Central in its aim and allows us to continue developing new scholarship, resources, and features for the app. If the ScripturePlus app has blessed you in your gospel study, please consider hopping over to the “Donate” screen so we can continue this work. We deeply appreciate every donation! Conclusion After four years of academic research, “Come, Follow Me” study, and software development, the ScripturePlus app is the best it’s ever been, and we are thrilled to share the app’s many features with you! If you are looking to enhance your gospel study this year, ScripturePlus is the way to go! We hope you find enrichment, insight, and peace as you study the Book of Mormon with ScripturePlus in 2024. Subscribe Get the latest updates on Book of Mormon topics and research for free       Which lists would you like emails from?   Daily Email   Weekly Email     Signing up for both the Daily and Weekly email lists is not recommended, as you will receive duplicate emails. We respect your email privacy     TagsBook of MormonScripture StudyScripturesScripturePlusScholarshipCome Follow Me

  • Consider Conference: Think Celestial!
    by FAIR Staff on January 7, 2024 at 7:37 pm

    2023 October General Conference, Sunday Afternoon Session Think Celestial! Russell M. Nelson, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Main Points “Thinking Celestial” means to view our choices and the circumstances of our lives with an eternal perspective. Gospel Principles taught Obedience, prayer, agency, Law of Chastity, Tithing, Faith, Temple Work Gospel The post Consider Conference: Think Celestial! appeared first on FAIR.

  • Consider Conference: Keeping the Messages of General Conference With Us
    by FAIR Staff on January 7, 2024 at 4:37 am

    Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints look forward to the General Conferences of the church as a time to hear the word of God and listen to His servants as they share messages they have been guided to share. Over the course of the five sessions of Conference, members often feel The post Consider Conference: Keeping the Messages of General Conference With Us appeared first on FAIR.

  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Introductory Pages of the Book of Mormon – Mike Parker
    by Trevor Holyoak on January 4, 2024 at 5:33 pm

    by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class) Class Notes Recommended books: Hardy, Grant, ed., The Annotated Book of Mormon. New York: Oxford University Press, 2023.  Skousen, Royal, ed. The Book of Mormon: The Earliest Text. 2nd ed. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Introductory Pages of the Book of Mormon – Mike Parker appeared first on FAIR.

  • The Best Free, Online Tools for Maximizing Your Book of Mormon Scripture Study
    by Jasmin Gimenez on January 4, 2024 at 7:00 am

    The Best Free, Online Tools for Maximizing Your Book of Mormon Scripture Study Post contributed by Jasmin GimenezJanuary 4, 2024Google Plus One Pinterest Tweet Widget Facebook Like Share on Facebook With the new year of “Come, Follow Me” on the horizon, it can feel tempting to want to stock up on a ton of great books on The Book of Mormon. But those price tags quickly add up, and the reality is that you don’t need to buy extra materials to have an enriching, deep dive into the scriptures. There are a number of free, online tools that can greatly enhance your scripture study experience, either on your mobile phone or Web browser. Here’s a selection of just five of those tools that can really take your scripture study to the next level without having to crack open any heavy books or leave your favorite, comfortable seat. 1. Book of Mormon Resource Guides  Your most comprehensive, go-to source for all things “Come, Follow Me” is going to be Scripture Central’s Resource Guides. These webpages compile all of the best resources around the web for that week’s lesson of “Come, Follow Me.” In addition to highlighting the newest videos from Scripture Central, we pull together the best videos from other creators as well, so if Taylor and Tyler aren’t your thing, you can choose from any number of awesome content creators such as Hank Smith and Jon Bytheway’s podcast Follow Him and many others. More than just videos, we curate the best selection of free articles, images, charts, and commentaries to help enhance your “Come, Follow Me” scripture study. If you scroll down to the Bibliography section of each page, you can find a fairly comprehensive collection of all the free, online scholarly articles that have ever been published on these passages of scripture. This is particularly helpful to teachers, podcasters, and researchers looking to know the literature on a passage of scripture.  Scripture Study Resource Guide  2. ScripturePlus  This app is hands-down the best way to do your daily Book of Mormon scripture study. It can help you dive deep or keep it simple, depending on what you prefer. If you want to immerse yourself in a rich and rigorous scripture study session, the ScripturePlus app allows you to read through the text of The Book of Mormon alongside verse-by-verse commentaries, short videos, instructive charts, artwork, maps, timelines, character bios, and more. If you prefer to simplify your life with a structured guide, our Reading Plans feature short, guided reading assignments for every single day of 2024. Our Reading Plan will take you through the entire “Come, Follow Me” curriculum step by step, with a daily reading from The Book of Mormon, as well as a few supplementary materials to help you understand the scriptures, such as videos or commentaries.  And don’t forget to follow ScripturePlus on Instagram or TikTok to gain scripture study insights from Jasmin Rappleye as she highlights the best of the app’s Book of Mormon gems.  Download ScripturePlus  3. Scripture Central Archive  The Scripture Central Archive is a thorough library of Book of Mormon scholarship and publications that build faith and help explain the scriptures. This page contains a Scripture Filter to help you discover all Latter-day Saint publications that have been published on every passage of The Book of Mormon.  Search Scholarship by Book of Mormon Passage  4. Book of Mormon Onomasticon  This is perhaps the best-kept secret of BYU, especially if you enjoy linguistics and are curious about Book of Mormon names. This website is a comprehensive encyclopedia into all the names of The Book of Mormon. Scholars Stephen Ricks, Paul Hoskisson, and others contributed to this massive compendium where you can look up any name in The Book of Mormon and learn about its possible meaning in Hebrew, Egyptian, and more.  Explore the Onomasticon  5. Scripture Citation Index  This tool is an exhaustive collection of General Conference quotes paired to every verse of The Book of Mormon. If you are preparing a lesson and would like a good, thoughtful General Authority quote on a specific passage in The Book of Mormon, you can look it up to see a list of every time that passage has ever been referenced in General Conference. On the website there are two menus that allow you to navigate through every book, chapter, and verse of the scriptures to find every time a verse or passage has been quoted or cited in General Conference.  Scripture Citation Index  Other great resources  Joseph Smith Papers – This resource is the best way to learn more about the variations in the text of The Book of Mormon for yourself. The Joseph Smith Papers website has digitized and transcribed both the Original and the Printer’s manuscript of The Book of Mormon so that you can compare the earlier manuscripts of The Book of Mormon with what you have in your scriptures today. The Original Manuscript is our earliest copy of The Book of Mormon, as Oliver Cowdery and others penned the words that fell from Joseph Smith’s mouth. The Printer’s Manuscript is the copy that Oliver Cowdery made to take to the printer and protect the original manuscript. Only a portion of the Original Manuscript has survived, but what is extant can be studied for free on the Joseph Smith Papers website.  Gospel Learning App – This app focuses on helping you become a better teacher, with its topical gallery of videos from gospel instructors across YouTube and its classroom feature that allows you to build and share your Sunday School lesson directly within the app.  Book of Mormon Online – This website dives in deep to provide commentary on The Book of Mormon. It features an interactive timeline, multiple interactive maps based on different geography models, and a comprehensive compendium of all the people and places in The Book of Mormon.  We Believe App – This app is for those who want “Come, Follow Me” as simple as possible to help you build a scripture study habit, with daily, 5-minute devotionals that follow along with the “Come, Follow Me curriculum.  Textual Variants of the Book of Mormon – If you ever wanted an exhaustive collection of every change made in the manuscripts of The Book of Mormon, Volume 4 of Royal Skousen’s Book of Mormon Critical Text Project contains six parts that detail the textual variants found throughout the text of The Book of Mormon. The Interpreter Foundation currently hosts digital versions of all six parts of this volume.  Webster’s 1828 Dictionary – The English text of The Book of Mormon wasn’t written in 2023, so sometimes it can be instructive to look up how words were used in 1829, when Joseph Smith translated the text of The Book of Mormon. This website produces the entirety of the 1828 Webster’s Dictionary for free online.  Charting the Book of Mormon – This collection of charts helps to visualize The Book of Mormon in new ways. It contains maps, timelines, explanations of weights and measures, quotes, comparisons between passages, royal lineages, and helpful lists of different prophetic voices.  Subscribe Get the latest updates on Book of Mormon topics and research for free       Which lists would you like emails from?   Daily Email   Weekly Email     Signing up for both the Daily and Weekly email lists is not recommended, as you will receive duplicate emails. We respect your email privacy    

  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Introductory Pages of the Book of Mormon – Autumn Dickson
    by Trevor Holyoak on January 3, 2024 at 8:27 pm

    What is Scripture? by Autumn Dickson The title page of The Book of Mormon has me pondering about a couple of things that have actually been on my mind over the past year as I read the New Testament – namely, what really is scripture? Why do certain things get counted as scripture? What does The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Introductory Pages of the Book of Mormon – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

  • Five New Daily Book of Mormon Reading Plans Now Available from Scripture Central for Come, Follow Me
    by Scripture Central on January 3, 2024 at 7:00 am

    Five New Daily Book of Mormon Reading Plans Now Available from Scripture Central for Come, Follow MePost contributed by Scripture CentralJanuary 3, 2024Google Plus One Pinterest Tweet Widget Facebook Like Share on Facebook As we enter 2024 and begin studying the Book of Mormon in the Come, Follow Me curriculum of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, there are a wealth of study resources available to you that can enhance and deepen your study of The Book of Mormon. Scripture Central has developed a total of five new reading plans that aim to further your study of and knowledge about the Book of Mormon. To access these plans in the ScripturePlus app, tap the three bars in the top left corner, then tap “Plans” in the menu that appears. Finally, tap “Explore Plans” at the top of the window and tap each plan to preview it. If you’d like to participate in a plan, tap the “Start Plan” button in the preview window.   Comprehensive Reading Plan for the Book of Mormon for 2024 Would you like the best materials on the Book of Mormon we have to offer in a manageable timeframe? This plan is for you. We’ve taken resources like video, KnoWhys, Evidences, commentary, charts, and more and selected our favorites to put into this one, comprehensive reading plan for the Book of Mormon for 2024. In just 15 minutes a day, you’ll keep up with the Come, Follow Me readings assigned by the church while also benefiting from additional information and research from scholars of the Book of Mormon. Our goal is to enhance your study of the Book of Mormon and allow you to dive deep and gain new insights about the keystone of our religion. And if what we have to offer you in 15 minutes doesn’t feel like enough, check out the “Explore Further” tab each day for more. If you’re still looking for something to study, you can check out our additional reading plans or visit our resource guides at bookofmormoncentral.org for all the resources we have to offer. This reading plan can also be found in the resource guide for each week. We hope you benefit from what we can share with you this year.   Verse of the Day Reading Plan Do you struggle with a busy schedule, or do you perhaps just want a little moment of inspiration each day in addition to your regular scripture study? Join our Verse of the Day reading plan for the Book of Mormon in 2024. We’ve selected individual verses and short passages in the Book of Mormon for you to read and ponder on. They will mostly align with the schedule of the church’s Come, Follow Me program, though you may stray from that schedule a little, sometimes getting a few more highlights from one week’s reading and a few fewer from the next. Each verse or passage will also be accompanied by a quote from a general conference talk or another source meant to enhance your understanding of the verse or help you liken it to yourself. Participation in the reading plan should take just a few moments each day, usually less than a minute. We hope you will benefit from this small, daily taste of the scriptures and the teachings of general authorities this year.   Book of Mormon Minute with Brant Gardner Brant A. Gardner is a researcher with a master of science in anthropology and the author of Second Witness: Analytical and Contextual Commentary on the Book of Mormon, as well as several other books about the Book of Mormon and its translation. Brother Gardner has graciously provided us with a simplified commentary on the Book of Mormon that we’re calling Book of Mormon Minute. We’ve divided his commentary into daily readings to accompany your study of the Book of Mormon this year. Please note that this plan will allow you to finish the Book of Mormon in a year, but does not precisely follow the reading schedule of the church’s Come, Follow Me program.   Book of Mormon Evidences A frequent criticism of the Book of Mormon is the claim that there is no evidence for its authenticity. Some critics are inclined to point out, for instance, that we know where Jerusalem is, but no one has ever found the ancient Nephite city of Zarahemla. Our Evidences reading plan explores aspects of the Book of Mormon that point toward its authenticity and ancient origin. Some articles shine a light on things that were previously thought of to be impossible, like the presence of horses in the Americas during Book of Mormon times. Others take a look at textual evidences in the Book of Mormon that suggest it has a Hebrew linguistic origin. Still others explore places like Nihm and Wadi Tayyib al-Ism in the Middle East that share many characteristics of locations spoken of in Lehi’s journey. As you follow the readings from the church’s Come, Follow Me program this year, your scripture study will be supplemented by this scholarship. It should be noted that while none of these things individually are proof of the Book of Mormon’s truthfulness, they disagree with critics’ assessment that the Book of Mormon is a foolish fantasy or fiction. Together they make a strong case that the Book of Mormon is of ancient origin. Not every passage of the Book of Mormon has an associated Evidence at this time. In these cases we have chosen to supplement with KnoWhy articles and/or additional resources in this reading plan. We hope this plan will strengthen your belief in the Book of Mormon’s truthfulness, allowing you to continue to gain strength from the principles it teaches.   Book of Mormon KnoWhys Do you ever wish you had someone next to you who could explain the scriptures? Perhaps you wish you were a scholar, someone who knew about all the things professors and researchers were discussing when it comes to the Book of Mormon. Our KnoWhys reading plan is designed to enhance your study of the Book of Mormon this year with short articles that summarize recent discussion and research around the Book of Mormon. We publish a new one every week at bookofmormoncentral.org, we’ve published over 700 so far, and we’ve gathered at least one for each day of the church’s Come, Follow Me schedule this year. That means at least one KnoWhy for every segment of the Book of Mormon you’ll read. For instance, as you read Zenos’ allegory of the olive tree, you’ll be able to read a few KnoWhys to familiarize yourself with some of the practices of caring for olive trees in ancient times. As you read sermons of Nephite prophets, you might find them accompanied by KnoWhys talking about the timing of those sermons in relation to Jewish feasts and festivals. Not every passage of the Book of Mormon has an associated KnoWhy at this time. In these cases we have chosen to supplement with Evidence articles and/or additional resources in this reading plan. As you explore the scriptures with these articles, we hope you will gain spiritual insights and a deeper appreciation for the Book of Mormon and what it has to offer you. About ScripturePlus ScripturePlus is a fully-interactive scripture study app designed to help learners engage in the word of God more fully. Included in the app are multiple versions of the text, formatting with sub-headings, red lettering to highlight words and names of deity, author/speaker identification, questions and answers, quotations from General Authorities and reliable scholars, charts, images, and Book of Mormon Central’s signature KnoWhys and Evidences. The app also includes hundreds of videos from some of the best faithful YouTube channels online. While we have tried to curate these videos to include only the best content, we do recognize differences of beliefs and interpretations within portions of these videos. The scriptures are peerless and eternal. This enrichment material is curated to help you seek learning out of the best books by study and by faith. You can download ScripturePlus for iOS or Android devices. Tap here to download the app from the Apple App Store, and tap here to download it from the Google Play store. 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  • 2023 in review – and what’s coming up in 2024!
    by Trevor Holyoak on January 1, 2024 at 7:23 am

    Thanks to your donations of time, talent, and funds, we’ve been able to accomplish a lot in 2023. Here are some highlights, as well as a peek at some of the things we have in store for 2024. There is more opposition to the Church today than ever before, and there are many more things The post 2023 in review – and what’s coming up in 2024! appeared first on FAIR.

  • By Study and By Faith – Episode 10: Response to “The Gospel for Mormons”
    by Trevor Holyoak on December 21, 2023 at 5:46 pm

    by Zachary Wright As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we often run into people who criticize us for our beliefs.  I served my mission in a place where the Church was often criticized by General Christians who wanted me to abandon my faith and accept what they believed to be The post By Study and By Faith – Episode 10: Response to “The Gospel for Mormons” appeared first on FAIR.

  • Come, Follow Me with FAIR: Faithful Answers to New Testament Questions – The Book of Revelation
    by Trevor Holyoak on December 11, 2023 at 4:05 pm

    Evangelical Questions: The Book of Revelation by Jennifer Roach, MDiv, LMHC Oh my goodness, we have made it to Week 50. And we’re almost done with this project. The whole goal this year has been to give you a peek into how your Evangelical friends and family see things differently – and how we can The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR: Faithful Answers to New Testament Questions – The Book of Revelation appeared first on FAIR.

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