Faith
Watch a video tribute to Sister Frances B. Monson
This past Mother's Day, Sister Frances B. Monson was honored as a mother on "Mormon Times TV."
Hundreds of volunteers tackle service projects in Salt Lake City
Upwards of 750 members of the LDS Riverton Utah YSA Stake traveled to Salt Lake City Saturday to tackle a number of projects in an effort to help members of the Salt Lake Wells Stake. Read more »
Pope Francis leads pep rally at Vatican, meets with German Chancellor Merkel
Pope Francis toured St. Peter's Square to greet tens of thousands of people attending a rally of prayer, music and speeches Saturday, and he embraced the brother of a Pakistani politician who was... Read more »
Life of prayer: Attitudes and beliefs about prayer evolve in old age
A recent study shows that the frequency, understanding and expectations of prayer evolve and mature not just between youth and old age, but also during the later years of life. Read more »
Book review: 'Joseph: A Stalwart Witness' is a realistic book
"Joseph: A Stalwart Witness" by Cecilia Jensen is a historical novel based in New England during the Second Great Awakening. It is a unique book that captures the life of Joseph Smith in an... Read more »
Southern Virginia to host 17th annual education conference June 7-8
The 17th Annual Southern Virginia University Education Conference will be Friday and Saturday, June 7-8, on the university's campus in Buena Vista, Va. Read more »
Ask Angela: Ask Angela: Do women just want to be friends?
I'm not interested, want to just go on "friend dates"? Read more »
A firsthand perspective: Reflecting on the life and legacy of Frances Monson
Sister Monson was a very private woman. She was kind, gentle and compassionate. She found people in need and helped them, but never wanted credit. Read more »
Egyptians targeted with blasphemy charges
The pale, young Christian woman sat handcuffed in the courtroom, accused of insulting Islam while teaching history of religions to fourth-graders. A team of Islamist lawyers with long beards sang... Read more »
Members recall Sister Monson's quiet devotion
Though she rarely addressed the church herself, members say they admired Sister Monson's quiet devotion to her faith and her unfailing dedication to her husband. Read more »
ValueSpeak: The anonymous intimacy of the Internet
People are good, and most of them will choose to do good things, even in tough situations. Except online. Read more »
Community of Christ recommends marriage, ordination for same-sex couples
Last month, the Community of Christ’s USA National Conference made the recommendation to allow the sacrament of marriage available to same-sex couples, as well as ordination to the church's... Read more »
Bombs targeting Sunnis kill at least 76 in Iraq
Bombs ripped through Sunni areas in Baghdad and surrounding areas Friday, killing at least 76 people in the deadliest day in Iraq in more than eight months. The major spike in sectarian bloodshed... Read more »
#WonderfulWoman: Twitter users share tributes to Sister Frances B. Monson
As news of Sister Frances B. Monson's death spreads, members of the LDS Church are taking to social media, and particularly Twitter, to express their love. Read more »
Frances Monson, wife of LDS prophet, passes away
Frances Beverly Johnson Monson, 85, wife of LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson, for more than 64 years, died early Friday morning in a Salt Lake City hospital surrounded by family. Read more »
Mormon Parenting: It takes a whole ward to raise a child
As we look back on any successes we may have had in raising our children, one humbling thought is always crystal clear: We could not have done it without our LDS Church ward. Read more »
And the winners of the 2012 Whitney Awards are ....
Camron Wright’s “The Rent Collector” took home the 2012 Whitney Award for Best Novel of the Year. Authors Lael Littke and Carol Lynch Williams received the Lifetime Achievement... Read more »
LDS Church submits temporary Provo MTC plans to city
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has submitted to Provo City officials its plans for creating a new, temporary extension of its missionary training facilities in Provo. Read more »
LDS Church is smart to reach out to 'Book of Mormon' musical audiences, priest says
Episcopal priest and author Danielle Tumminio says the LDS Church is doing something really smart in cultivating relationships with people who see "The Book of Mormon" musical. Read more »
LDS Meridian Idaho Temple artist's rendering released
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released an artist’s rendering of the Meridian Idaho Temple on May 14. Read more »
Hundreds watch as Angel Moroni statue placed on LDS temple in Phoenix
Hundreds of people, including dozens of families, braved triple-digit temperatures in the Valley of the Sun Wednesday to watch as construction crews placed a golden statue of the Angel Moroni on... Read more »
U.S. government's faith-based initiative moves ahead while dodging controversy
The Obama administration has broadened the focus of a faith-based office from simply getting government money into the hands of faith-based partners to enlisting local religious groups in informing... Read more »
Mormon NFL safety Eric Weddle: Balancing football and faith
Although he is away from his LDS ward for many Sundays each year, San Diego Chargers safety Eric Weddle strives to stay true to this faith and values. Read more »
Defending the Faith: The first missions to England were daring and inspired
In sending his most loyal associates overseas during times of acute crisis at home, Joseph Smith acted with daring faith, and his trust in the Lord was rewarded with spectacular success. Read more »
Hamblin & Peterson: Henry VIII's war against the monasteries of England
King Henry VIII of England is notorious for his many wives and for the horrible fates some of them met. But his historical impact, and the damage he did, transcends his colorful marital history. Read more »
Elder Oaks promotes strengthening the free exercise of religion
Religious teachings and religious organizations are vital to a free society and deserve its special legal protection, Elder Dallin H. Oaks affirmed in a speech May 16 upon receiving the Becket Fund... Read more »
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Frances Monson, wife of LDS prophet, passes away
Frances Beverly Johnson Monson, 85, wife of LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson, for more than 64 years, died early Friday morning in a Salt Lake City hospital surrounded by family. Read more »
Watch a video tribute to Sister Frances B. Monson
This past Mother's Day, Sister Frances B. Monson was honored as a mother on "Mormon Times TV." Daughter, Sister Ann Dibb tells stories about her mother, and lessons she learned. Read more »
LDS missionary 'stable' following hit-and-run accident in San Antonio
Elder Michael Garver, a 19-year-old LDS missionary from Tooele, Utah, is in "stable" condition following serious injuries sustained earlier this month as a result of a hit-and-run accident in San... Read more »
Mormon NFL safety Eric Weddle: Balancing football and faith
Although he is away from his LDS ward for many Sundays each year, San Diego Chargers safety Eric Weddle strives to stay true to this faith and values. Read more »
A firsthand perspective: Reflecting on the life and legacy of Frances Monson
Sister Monson was a very private woman. She was kind, gentle and compassionate. She found people in need and helped them, but never wanted credit. Read more »
Members recall Sister Monson's quiet devotion
Though she rarely addressed the church herself, members say they admired Sister Monson's quiet devotion to her faith and her unfailing dedication to her husband. Read more »
LDS missionary from Sweden suffers aneurysm, dies
Elder Jeffrey Rogil Guerra Alfaro, 22, from Lidingo, Sweden, serving in the Utah Provo Mission, died after suffering an aneurysm while jogging with his missionary companion. Read more »
Community of Christ recommends marriage, ordination for same-sex couples
Last month, the Community of Christ’s USA National Conference made the recommendation to allow the sacrament of marriage available to same-sex couples, as well as ordination to the church's... Read more »
Wright Words: An open letter from a dad to Abercrombie & Fitch CEO, Mike Jeffries
Let’s be clear: I’m a capitalist and a free-market guy. I support your right to run your business however you’d like and to exercise your freedom of speech, whether I agree with... Read more »
Elder Oaks promotes strengthening the free exercise of religion
Religious teachings and religious organizations are vital to a free society and deserve its special legal protection, Elder Dallin H. Oaks affirmed in a speech May 16 upon receiving the Becket Fund... Read more »
LDS Church is smart to reach out to 'Book of Mormon' musical audiences, priest says
Episcopal priest and author Danielle Tumminio says the LDS Church is doing something really smart in cultivating relationships with people who see "The Book of Mormon" musical. Read more »
Inspired question, 'Book of Mormon' musical leads to former California mayor's conversion
Richard Marcus was disappointed when the book he bought titled "The Book of Mormon," turned out to be the script of the hit broadway musical. But when he met the sister missionaries who brought him... Read more »
Wives of LDS Church's First Presidency honored by children (+videos)
On Mother's Day, "Mormon Times TV" honored the wives of the LDS Church's First Presidency, telling stories and sharing important lessons they've learned from these three women. Read more »
Hundreds watch as Angel Moroni statue placed on LDS temple in Phoenix
Hundreds of people, including dozens of families, braved triple-digit temperatures in the Valley of the Sun Wednesday to watch as construction crews placed a golden statue of the Angel Moroni on... Read more »
LDS Church submits temporary Provo MTC plans to city
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has submitted to Provo City officials its plans for creating a new, temporary extension of its missionary training facilities in Provo. Read more »
U.S. government's faith-based initiative moves ahead while dodging controversy
The Obama administration has broadened the focus of a faith-based office from simply getting government money into the hands of faith-based partners to enlisting local religious groups in informing... Read more »
#WonderfulWoman: Twitter users share tributes to Sister Frances B. Monson
As news of Sister Frances B. Monson's death spreads, members of the LDS Church are taking to social media, and particularly Twitter, to express their love. Read more »
Tips for getting — and keeping — your genealogy organized
When it comes to genealogy, getting — and staying — organized is a hugely important part of the work. Here are some tips for getting organized. Read more »
Hundreds of volunteers tackle service projects in Salt Lake City
Upwards of 750 members of the LDS Riverton Utah YSA Stake traveled to Salt Lake City Saturday to tackle a number of projects in an effort to help members of the Salt Lake Wells Stake. Read more »
LDS Meridian Idaho Temple artist's rendering released
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released an artist’s rendering of the Meridian Idaho Temple on May 14. Read more »
Life of prayer: Attitudes and beliefs about prayer evolve in old age
A recent study shows that the frequency, understanding and expectations of prayer evolve and mature not just between youth and old age, but also during the later years of life. Read more »
Eric Weddle: A miraculous birth
Five months into her pregnancy, doctors told Debbie Weddle there was a good chance she would lose her her child. Read more »
Utahn, castaway Dawn Meehan reflects on 'Survivor: Caramoan'
Utahn Dawn Meehan said she accomplished what she set out to do on the 26th season of “Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites.” Read more »
The life and service of Sister Frances B. Monson
Friday morning, Sister Frances Beverly Johnson Monson died in a Salt Lake City hospital at the age of 85. She was surrounded by family. Sister Monson was known for her love, compassion,... Read more »
Eric Weddle: How getting beaned in the face changed Weddle's life
While playing in a baseball game during his junior year of high school, Eric Weddle was beaned in the face with a fastball. The unfortunate incident altered the course of his life. This is an... Read more »
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