Missionaries thinking of coming home early have another, little-known, option
Are more Latter-day Saint missionaries coming home early?
Internet wondering why person clothed in all-white mysteriously standing outside Salt Lake City LDS Temple
A Reddit user posted a photo last week, wondering why a mysterious figure wearing all white was standing outside Temple Square. The internet came up with several theories why.
LDS Church doctrine vs. ‘Mormon Doctrine’ — What’s the difference?
According to Elder Bruce R. McConkie, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have an obligation to understand the doctrines of salvation. He cautioned members in a 1980 letter to avoid gospel hobbies, and to not be concerned about unimportant matters.
Scope of Mormon Temple-area project in Mesa to be doubled
City Creek Reserve is planning to nearly double the size of the redevelopment project west of downtown Mesa’s iconic temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Protesters take to Temple Square against LDS Church stance on Prop. 2
Hundreds of Utahns marched around Temple Square Saturday to protest the LDS Church’s stance on Proposition 2, a ballot measure that would bring medical marijuana to Utah.
First Presidency Announces Dedication Date for 4th Temple in Africa
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced open house and dedication dates for the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple in Africa.
10 ways to connect with Latter-day Saint millennials, from those on the church’s front lines
When Richard Ostler took over as bishop of a Young Single Adult ward near the start of this decade, he set out to learn as much as he could about the 18-to-30-year-old Latter-day Saints in the West Valley City and Magna areas.
Misunderstood? Why Latter-day Saint millennials just want to be heard
Gentle, soothing piano and violin notes softly cascade from her iPhone at 4:30 a.m., lancing the dark stillness of a St. Louis suburb and rousing one of the youngest millennial members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Rumors swirl of changes to LDS missions at conference as millennials come home early
A study shows that more missionaries from the LDS Church are coming home early from planned missionary service.
‘Young Sheldon’ learns about Mormons — golden plates and other planets?
The librarian at the (fictional) Texas high school in the hit CBS sitcom “Young Sheldon” is a Mormon.
Nelson and the ‘R’ word: Why this Mormon prophet speaks more openly about revelations from God than his predecessors did
By his own account, Russell M. Nelson speaks often to God, or, rather, God speaks often to him.
10 ways to connect with Latter-day Saint millennials, from those on the church’s front lines
When Richard Ostler took over as bishop of a Young Single Adult ward near the start of this decade, he set out to learn as much as he could about the 18-to-30-year-old Latter-day Saints in the West Valley City and Magna areas.
Misunderstood? Why Latter-day Saint millennials just want to be heard
Gentle, soothing piano and violin notes softly cascade from her iPhone at 4:30 a.m., lancing the dark stillness of a St. Louis suburb and rousing one of the youngest millennial members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Barbara Ballard, wife of Latter-day Saint apostle President M. Russell Ballard, dies at 86
Latter-day Saint apostle President M. Russell Ballard once said that the day he met Barbara Bowen was the “greatest day” of his life. The “most important day” was when he married her.
At 12 years old, she says she was raped repeatedly by a man working for the LDS Church Indian Student Placement Program. Today, she’s still fighting for change.
Bízhínłth baá says she was repeatedly raped by her foster father in a small town in Utah’s Cache County.
Mormons and sex: Before marriage, it’s an absolute no-no, but after exchanging vows, it’s an emphatic yes-yes — and not just for making babies
From over the wooden pulpit at many Mormon congregations and conferences, church leaders have spoken often about sex — and almost exclusively about chastity.
3 Years After a Traumatic Brain Injury, Latter-day Saint Couple Is “Counting the Miracles”
After Audrey Workman’s fiancé suffered a traumatic, life-changing brain injury, she married him anyway knowing he was still the same lovable guy.
The General Conference Blooper That Turned into a Powerful Message Thanks to the Advice of an Apostle
I love how this wonderful Church leader took a potentially embarrassing moment and transformed it into a way to teach others.
Mormon Mexican History Museum Brings Communities Together
“I am the only living thing in this museum. This is me right here,” said Fernando Gomez, owner of the museum.
How a Piece of Trash Led to My Conversion in Prison
While in prison, I did a lot of soul searching. But it wasn’t until I stumbled upon a piece of trash that I began to find the answers I was looking for.
20 of the Funniest Moments in General Conference
With so many Church leaders who have a wonderful sense of humor all their own, there are always many funny or light-hearted moments shared each general conference. Here are some of the most hilarious that are guaranteed to give you a laugh, brighten your day, and deepen your love for God’s chosen apostles.
DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY REMOVES BOOK OF MORMON AND BIBLES FROM HOTEL ROOMS AFTER GUEST COMPLAINTS
The Dixie State University Inn took the step to keep its rooms free from all religious texts after a guest complained this past summer. She discovered two copies of the Book of Mormon during her stay. She also found a Bible during another stay. The Freedom From Religious Foundation (FFRF) convinced the parent university to make the rooms free of religious literature after the incident. The FFRF reminded Dixie State University that as per the law, government entities have no right to endorse or promote religion. This rule includes denying outside organizations to put religious texts inside the guest rooms of any public university.
Are Millennials Killing The Two Year Mormon Mission?
Cole Ellsworth had been serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Uganda Kampala Mission for 11 months when he felt it was time to go home.
Church Creates New Hashtag to Replace #LDSConf for Upcoming General Conference
After President Russell M. Nelson announced on August 16th that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wanted its members and others to take greater care with its name and avoid using terms like “Mormon,” “Mormonism,” “LDS Church,” and “Mormon Church,” social media exploded with people wondering what would happen with familiar hashtags, especially with general conference approaching.
Jeremy Guthrie Shares Incredible Stories of 3 Missionaries Who Turned Down MLB Offers to Serve the Lord
After a highly successful 15-year career, MLB pitcher Jeremy Guthrie accomplished many historical firsts as a Latter-day Saint pitcher. Now as a mission president, Guthrie is serving with baseball players who are willing to put their careers on hold to serve the Lord, much like he did two decades ago.
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