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 […]
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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 […]
Major Changes Announced for Come Follow Me in 2024
How This Latter-day Saint Historian Returned to His Faith
“A huge thing in my life has been my relationship with Joseph Smith,” Latter-day historian Don Bradley told Deseret News. “And as a historian, I can tell he’s religiously sincere.” These feelings have evolved for Bradley, who left the faith in his 30s. In the feature online, he discusses how his continued study of Joseph Smith […]
The Tabernacle Choir Embarks on World Tour Focused on Hope
10 Amusing Things Latter-day Saints Probably Prayed For
As a unique people, Latter-day Saints may have offered up some of these amusing prayers at some point! 1. “Please bless the person who stole my family’s pew in the chapel, that they may learn to be more considerate.” 2. “Bless the children who sang in sacrament meeting today, that they may someday hit the right […]
How to Teach Your Children to Pray with Power and Love
Church Announces Major Temple Renovation in San Diego, California
The San Diego California Temple will shortly close, according to a statement made on April 17, 2023 by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The temple will undergo significant renovations. In July 2023, the temple will close for significant restoration. Dates for the public open house and rededication, as well as the renovation’s […]