In a recent statement, President Russell M. Nelson, the esteemed leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, candidly addressed rumors surrounding his health. Confirming the speculations, President Nelson acknowledged that he has occasionally faced challenges with balance, leading to the use of a walker or wheelchair on certain occasions. However, he approached […]
Mormon crickets wreak havoc in Nevada town
Millions of ‘Mormon Crickets’ Wreaking Havoc in Nevada Towns. Parts of Nevada are being overrun by an explosion of flightless, ground-dwelling cannibalistic insects creating nightmares of Biblical proportions. Business and residents said they are battling millions of Mormon crickets that descended on the state this week in an effort save land and morale. Mormon crickets are very […]
The 5 Covenants We Make in the Temple Endowment
Members of the faith establish sacred covenants with God in Latter-day Saint temples through symbolic ordinances. The endowment is the name of one of the temple’s rituals. The temple endowment is referred to by the Church as “a gift from God whereby He bestows sacred blessings upon you.” Just as God promises to bestow these […]
Young missionary dies in Brazil bus accident
Sam Penrod, spokesman with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, released this statement to media on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Bus Accident in Brazil Claims Life of Young Missionary A tragic traffic accident in Brazil has claimed the life of a young missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Izaak […]
Two Men Charged with Hate Crime After Attacking Latter-day Saint Missionary
More than three years after a missionary with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was assaulted in Payson, two men have been charged with federal hate crime offenses. In January 2020, two men attacked a black Panamanian missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in Payson, Utah. The missionary […]
Church Seeking Members Worldwide With Music Skills for Paid and Volunteer Opportunities
Wherever you live, if you are a Latter-day-Saint with music skills and want to be considered for projects, events and productions produced by the Church of Jesus Christ, add your information to the Churchwide talent database. What Is the Talent Database? The talent database is a list of professionals and volunteers with acting, music and other […]
Latter-day Saint teen wins ‘American Idol’
From a viral audition that moved the judges to tears to a triumphant victory on Season 21 of American Idol, 20-year-old William “Iam” Tongi brought a warm and passionate attitude to each performance that reflected both his birthplace of Kahuku, Hawaii, and his personal religion. Tongi, an 18-year-old Latter-day Saint, wanted to pay tribute to […]
Easy Ways to Praise Jesus More in Your Daily Life
When Christ made His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, those who came to worship Him recognized Him as their King. Luke 19:37 says “the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen.” Yet, in spite of this honorable reception, Christ […]
Young Missionary from Canada Dies in Tragic Utah Accident
Elder Isaac Heninger, 19, of New Brunswick, fell in May 7 evening accident and died the following morning in a Salt Lake City hospital A full-time missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in the Utah Layton Mission died Sunday evening, May 7, after sustaining a serious head injury. Elder Isaac Heninger, […]
Utah Mom Wrote a Book on Grief After Her Husband’s Death. Police Just Charged Her With His Murder.
Eric Richins, a loving family man, avid outdoorsman, and former missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints living in Kamas, Utah, died unexpectedly in March 2022. His wife, Kouri, wrote a children’s book to help their three sons cope with the loss. This week, police arrested Kouri for his murder. The Murder […]
Rededication Date Set for Historic St. George Utah Temple
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has revealed the rededication and open house dates for the St. George Utah Temple. The St. George Utah Temple will be rededicated on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in two sessions (10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. MT). A public open house will start on […]