Monthly Archives: August 2017

Very inspired The Church has announced changes to the schedule and content of Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society meetings beginning in 2018. Source: Church Announces “Come, Follow Me” for Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society – Church News and Events

The Joseph Smith Papers is pleased to announce that its latest content release is now live. This release includes two items of particular significance:

“Do something for someone else on that day to make his or her life better. Find someone who is having a hard time or is ill or lonely and do something for them. That’s all I would ask.” —President Thomas … Continue reading →

A music video for youth about the meaning and importance of family. Source: What Family Means to Me

BYU Studies co-sponsored the Chiasmus Jubilee and we are honored that John Welch is our editor in chief. https://buff.ly/2wbWw5C       More on the chiasmus conference: https://buff.ly/2wcw3VI       More on the festschrift book that was announced at the … Continue reading →

Marks 50 years since ancient writing format was discovered in the Book of Mormon.The two-day conference included presentations by Latter-day Saints and scholars of other faiths discussing chiasmus in the Bible. Source: Elder Holland Speaks at Book of Mormon Chiasmus … Continue reading →

or the Book of Mormon does it again Source: Chiasmus in the Book of Mormon – New Era Feb. 1972 – new-era

President Thomas S. Monson, a venerable leader and prophet who has given more than half a century of service as a General Authority, will celebrate his 90th birthday on Monday, August 21. Source: President Thomas S. Monson to Celebrate 90th … Continue reading →

Source: Mormon historians battle Trump in friend-of-the-court brief

Source: Romney says Trump must ‘apologize’ for Charlottesville remarks

Let the Holy Spirit Guide – By Elder Ronald A. Rasband Source: Let the Holy Spirit Guide – By Elder Ronald A. Rasband

China hit back on Wednesday at criticism by U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson of its record on religious freedom, saying the United States was not perfect and should be looking after its own affairs rather than making baseless accusations. … Continue reading →

Source: LDS Church issues statement denouncing racism

Source: LDS Church issues statement condemning ‘white supremacist attitudes’

From the sixteenth century through the twentieth, Texans have had interesting things to say about themselves, their home, and the rest of the world. People beyond its borders have had interesting things to say about Texas and Texans for almost … Continue reading →

https://speeches.byu.edu/posts/grief-friendship/          Loneliness now eclipses obesity as a cause of premature death in America.

After her little brother died, Marohn was in a hopelessly dark place. As her friend, I didn’t know what I could possibly say to ease the grief she felt. Source: Grief and Friendship: How to Help When You Don’t Know … Continue reading →

Mormon youth participated in the first broadcast event of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from West Africa. Source: Elder and Sister Renlund Talk With Mormon Youth in Africa         

Toni Cornell, the 12-year-old daughter of late singer Chris Cornell joined the band OneRepublic onstage live on “Good Morning America.” Source: Chris Cornell’s daughter, 12, performs tribute to her late father          Too often from hatred and … Continue reading →