With so many changes in the Church happening on what feels like a weekly basis, it’s easy to get caught up in the announcements themselves.
Make and share this Boiled Cake ( Poor Man's Fruitcake) recipe from Food.com.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that masks will be required inside temples to limit the spread of COVID-19. Church leaders said Wednesday that masks will be required temporarily in an effort to keep temples open. The message isthe latest in a series of statements from church leaders encouraging masking and vaccination efforts against COVID-19. The church is based in Utah, where a summer surge of the virus among unvaccinated residents has grown while vaccination rates have slightly increased. About 64% of Utah residents ages 12 and older were fully vaccinated as of Tuesday.
I grew up the son of a professional football player father and a mother who was a model. And while I, unfortunately, inherited my dad’s looks and mother’s athletic ability—I did learn that I can accomplish a lot by working hard and doing the right thing.
Powerful Girls' Camp Activity teaching the importance of our contributions and to trust in the bigger picture. Minerva Teichert Paint by Number Pointillism.
How does one minister, give a priesthood blessing, or provide the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper during a global pandemic? These are among the issues addressed by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a letter and two documents sent to the faith’s global leadership as it continues to address the effects of COVID-19.
An ALS diagnosis is scary. That didn’t keep Chris and Lisa Clark from smiling—even laughing at the disease that would take Chris’s life.
"If you think the Church has been fully restored, you're just seeing the beginning," President Russell M. Nelson said during his South American tour this year. This past year has demonstrated our Church is a living church—one that is continually evolving to help bring us closer to the Savior. And this is just the beginning. "Wait till next year, and then the next year," President Nelson said. "Eat your vitamin pills. Get some rest. It's going to be exciting."
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Local Utah news, sports, business, events, and photos from Utah Valley's leading newspaper, the Daily Herald.
Sister Sharon Eubank countered a common criticism of religion during a presentation she made last week.
The Church's recent emphasis on self-reliance and gathering Israel are leading us to be more prepared for the Second Coming. Learn more:
How can I make prayers more meaningful? If you don't know that I love donuts yet, I think I might be doing something wrong. ;) I just think they are so cute-it's just a bonus they are fun to eat too! So that I hadn't used donuts yet in a lesson or handout was pretty shocking to me. So I decided to change that! And this YW lesson topic was perfect for that! I want the girls to get use to writing in their journals so I encouraged them to take them out right at the starting of class and write down impressions or promptings they get throughout the lesson. I started with asking them some questions I just wanted them to think about: Are my prayers sincere? Do I say prayers that are repetitive or without meaning? Do I treat prayers like a wish list? I told the girls to remember that Heavenly Father is our Father, He wants to help us and loves us so much. He knows our needs and desires. He wants us to communicate with Him, He's always just a prayer away. I hope we pray as if He's there and is listening because He is! As we make a habit of approaching God in prayer, we will come to know Him and draw ever nearer to Him. Our desires will become more like His, we will be able to secure for ourselves and for others-blessings that He is ready to give if we will but ask in faith. We talked about how we can make our prayers more meaningful so I passed out a little sheet of paper that is the perfect size for them to put in their journals and to read! Here's how you can add some SPRINKLES to your prayers and make them more meaningful! We talked about what we could add to this list like: preparing our minds, listening, faithful effort, praying out loud, pause, ask forgiveness, ask questions, keep a prayer journal, traits we'd like to work on, who can we serve or help-someone who is sad/sick or in need, gospel topics we are trying to understand, family concerns, etc. We also talked about meaningful experiences we have had with prayer. Sometimes when we pray, it's like we're picking up a phone, ordering groceries, and then we hang up the phone-we put in our our order, and we don't think any more about it than that. But if we take a few minutes just to think about our particular need in a given moment, then prayer becomes more meaningful. President Gordon B. Hinckley I've learned that when I make a habit of praying it becomes natural and more meaningful for me. I encouraged the class to make a habit of praying. Prayer isn't just for times when we are in trouble or in need. We should have constant communication with our Father in Heaven. We always need to be in connection with him and know what He'd like us to do. The next activity we did is A Dozen of Meaningful Prayers. I told the girls to think of something or someone that has been on their minds lately. I wanted them to write it or the persons name under the donut. Once you pray and ACT/do something to help with your prayer, you can color it in. The goal being a whole dozen prayers that you've prayed about and can see how you have helped with those prayers. Which brought us into the next topic of acting and helping with our prayers. We usually wait entirely on our Heavenly Father for answers to our prayers and I think we forget that we can do our part and help. Often, the answerr to our prayer does not come while we're on our knees but while we're on our feet serving the Lord and serving those around us. Selfless acts of service and consecration refine our spirits , remove the scales from our spiritual eyes, and open the windows of heaven. By becoming the answer to someone's prayer, we often find the answer to our own. President Spencer W. Kimball taught this concept when he said: "God does notice us, and he watches over us. But it is usually through another person that he meets our needs." Elder Uchtdorf I have seen this SO many times in my life. Especially when it's something simple but incredibly kind, usually it just makes my day brighter-so hopefully we can be in a position to make others happier and make life more enjoyable for them! We talked about how our prayers can be answered in a different way than we expected and shared stories. Heavenly Father hears your prayers. He may not always answer as you expect, but he does answer-in His own time and according to His will. Because He knows what is best for you, He may sometimes answer no, even when your petitions are sincere. True to the Faith God is eagerly waiting for the chance to answer your prayers and fulfill your dream, just as He always has. But He can't if you don't pray, and He can't if you don't dream. In short, He can't if you don't believe. Elder Holland Our Heavenly Father wants to help and bless us. Those blessings require effort and work on our part. The first being to pray! So DONUT forget to pray! As you can tell I got really into this lesson! I gave little 'DONUT forget to Pray' tags with a donut eraser along with the Dozen of Meaningful Prayers activity, a 'Donut forget to pray!' sticker for them to put in their journals, how to make their prayers more meaningful paper, and a quote page (which makes it super easy to get anyone to read quotes out loud during the lesson and skip quotes if necessary, I also love that they get to keep all the quotes/scriptures/etc. for later pondering and study), and of course for a treat I gave Donettes! I have LOADS of donut decorations from Olivia's birthday party so I just pulled a few out of our donut party box. I made some donuts out of cardboard and painted them to look like donuts, then used them for the chalkboard decoration, I had mini popsicle sticks painted to look like sprinkles, a small picture of Christ with a small girl is always ideal for Young Women lessons I think, a small donut decoration from the Target Dollar Bins and a super cute cake stand full of a variety of the Donettes. I love to keep all my supplies or handouts all in one place so THIS tray was the perfect size for that. I also love to do something fun and memorable on the chalkboard. Even if it's simple I know that I look at the board a lot during class so this is a great way to give some inspiration for what they can put in their journals and to keep their mind on the topic at hand. Even if you don't teach or are in YW, feel free to do this for a primary, FHE, a summer activity or ministering handout/love note! There are so many options with these lesson ideas. If you'd like any of these FREE printables feel free to find them below: 'DONUT forget to PRAY' tag [page 1] 'A Dozen of Meaningful Prayers' activity 'DONUT forget to keep your prayers meaningful!' print [page 3] 'Donut forget to pray!' stickers (Need to print on sticker paper!) [page 2] DONUT forget to Pray Quote Page If you are interested in more Young Women lessons, I have several you can find HERE! This post may contain affiliate links, but all opinions are my own.
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Print off these free printables from the April 2019 General Conference. I've illustrated these prints and coloring pages for you to use with your family...
General Conference is finally here! I thought it would be fun to share some of my pins that I've found on PINTEREST with you. These are som...
People have a lot to say about the Mormons these days, what with The Book of Mormon musical still going strong not to mention how Mormons are impacting the current presidential election. And there’s no short supply of topics or opinions.
My childhood left me shot through with fear and shame. Good Latter-day Saints helped me heal
The newest LDS General Authority Chart has been released. You can view or download the chart and print at home.
The Mountain of the Lord Original Music Soundtrack This is the whole musical score of the Church-produced movie “The Mountain of the Lord.” Full soundtrack available for download on Amazon.com, iTunes, and CDBaby.com. 01 Main Title – Settling the Valley 02 In the Prophet’s Home 03 Wilford & Phoebe […]
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On April 6, 1830, the Church was organized with just six members in Fayette, New York. More than 187 years later, the Church has grown to over 16 million members around the world.
A report from hotel consultants concluded that the hotel would be successful in the early years primarily because of expected “extensive local use of the restaurant and bar facilities.”
The following article previously ran on LDS Living in February 2015.
Imagine this: You’re sitting at home, discouraged, with your phone in one hand and a consoling carton of ice cream in the other when a video headline on your newsfeed catches your attention. It says, “Watch This: Amputee Defeats All Odds and Rock Climbs Again!” Fascinated, you press play, and a story of strength, loss, and victory flashes before your eyes as this person overcomes all odds to reach his goal.
A number of years ago I went with a brother to tow in a wrecked car. It was a single-car accident, and the car was demolished; the driver, though unhurt, had been taken to the hospital for treatment of shock and for examination.
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Safeway is happening to run a $5 special for a s'mores kit. You get 6 Hershey's bars, bag of jet puff marshmallows, and Honey Maid Graham crackers. Need a quick baptism gift because there is a new child in the ward and you want them to feel special and extra welcomed? Or just because you are so excited for your primary friend!!??!!
