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."
Michael McLean is thrilled to be creating again with 'Threads'
"Threads,” a new musical by Michael McLean, is premiering this weekend with performances in Vernal (Friday, May 10, at the Uintah High School auditorium) and Salt Lake City (Saturday, May 11,... Read more »
Mormon from Utah wins personal immunity on 'Survivor: Caramoan' (+video)
Wednesday’s episode of “Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites” was one of highs and lows for Utahn Dawn Meehan. She got to see her husband, David, on Day 35 and she won... Read more »
NBA Hall of Famer Karl Malone meets Mormon missionaries
The Hall of Famer, two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, Olympian and Utah's favorite "Mailman" was tagged in a photo with four LDS missionaries on Twitter Wendesday night. Read more »
Minnesota House prepares to vote on gay marriage
A gay Minnesota lawmaker leading the push to legalize same-sex weddings in the state told colleagues Thursday that gay couples "contribute to the same Minnesota system as everyone else" and deserve... Read more »
Texas high school cheerleaders win Bible-banners case
A Texas judge has ruled that Kountze High School cheerleaders aren't violating the Constitution by displaying banners with biblical verses at football games. Read more »
New Harmony: Desert church digs for Living Water
I was motoring down the freeway through California’s high desert when, from the corner of my eye, I glimpsed a tiny cross in the wasteland, attached to a steeple. The church looked like a... Read more »
Defending the Faith: Line upon line, the Lord has gradually expanded our vision of his work — and ours
From biblical times into our own, God has gently, and by degrees, led his people to understand more fully his own universal love and concern, and to put it into meaningful practice. Read more »
What's new: 'One Drop at a Time: A Message for Women' by Elder M. Russell Ballard
Elder M. Russell Ballard of the LDS Church’s Quorum of the Twelve is the author of the recently released book “One Drop at a Time: A Message for Women" in which he encourages women to... Read more »
Rachel Hixon: Is a mom's sacrifice worth it?
When the teenage years hit, the sacrifice factor quadrupled instead of easing as I once thought. The physical demands turned from late night feedings to late night waiting. From wiping bums to... Read more »
Michelle Lehnardt: No one can take me down; I'm the queen
Even the most novice chess player recognizes the most powerful piece in the game — the elegant, versatile queen. She moves powerfully across the board, influencing the moves of every other... Read more »
Keely Knudsen: 'Now is the winter of our discontent, made glorious summer'
Keely Knudsen shares her experience in having a child with spina bifida and her spiritual, emotional and physical struggles in this essay from "Choosing Motherhood." Read more »
Orem mother known for kind heart dies during childbirth
What was supposed to be a day of joy turned into a day of grieving for a Utah County family. Katrina Lawrence, the mother of five, died during childbirth Monday. Read more »
Soldier says she faced harassment over Muslim name
A U.S. Army sergeant whose family name led other soldiers mistakenly assume she is a Muslim says she was the target of taunts and discrimination for years. Read more »
Pope Francis to nuns: Don't be old maids
Pope Francis has told nuns from around the world that they must be spiritual mothers and not "old maids." Read more »
Jihadist aim? To expel U.S. from Mideast
In the wake of the terrible terrorist bombing in Boston, there has been a great deal of discussion in the news about Islamic extremism; much of it is unfortunately ill-informed. Read more »
Michelle King: LDS First Presidency wives on 'Mormon Times TV'
On our special "Mormon Times TV" Mother's Day show, you'll get to know the wives of the LDS First Presidency. One child from each of the three families will tell us what makes Sisters Frances... Read more »
New book helps mothers find peace without 'falling to pieces'
With some humor, some "from the trenches" insight and some quotes and tips from LDS general authorities and others, a first-time author and mother of three provides ways to find and apply mothering... Read more »
Unlikely NY scribe handwrites good book in 4 years
Phillip Patterson went further than just merely reading the entire Bible. He has written by hand every word. It took the retired interior designer four years to copy some 788,000 words. The... Read more »
Angel Moroni statue placed on Ogden LDS Temple spire
The ongoing renovation of the LDS Church's 41-year-old Ogden Temple reached a milestone Tuesday morning when a 14-foot, 800-pound, gold leaf-covered version of the church's iconic Angel Moroni... Read more »
New video: Life doesn't come with a manual; it comes with a mother
In honor of Mother's Day on May 12, a non-denominational video highlighting the important role mothers play is being shared on family- and faith-based websites, including LDS.org. Read more »
Biden urges faith leaders to make gun control a moral issue
Vice President Joe Biden urged religious leaders Monday to continue pressing Congress to pass gun control legislation and to explain the issue in moral terms to their congregations. Read more »
Elizabeth Smart speaks at human trafficking forum, emphasizes teaching children that they matter
During a human trafficking forum on Wednesday, May 1, Salt Lake native Elizabeth Smart spoke candidly about her nine months in captivity after being kidnapped in 2002 and the importance of... Read more »
Book review: '100 Favorite Verses for Women' shares scriptural insights
"100 Favorite Verses for Women" by Shauna Humphreys is a collection of scripture-based devotional essays written to women. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
'The Office' star Rainn Wilson campaigns for imprisoned members of his faith
Rainn Wilson, who plays Dwight Schrute on NBC’s “The Office”, spoke in Washington, D.C., last week to raise awareness of injustices toward fellow members of his Baha'i faith. Read more »
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