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President Monson shares a message via the internet in this LDS Church News article — sharing thoughts about service, about missionary work, about temple work, and about the Lord’s work in general. “Our Savior, Jesus Christ, whom we follow, whom we worship, and whom we serve, is ever at the helm.”      Read More →

  Sister Elaine S. Dalton, General President of the Young Women organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, recently spoke to Brigham Young University (BYU) students in one of the weekly campus devotionals. It’s a powerful talk about specific ways young adults (and really, all of us) can make priorities in our lives to help be a part of the Lord’s hastening work. She talks of the recent lowering of the age for missionary service for both young men and young women. She also talks about how missionary work can also be done by “everyday missionaries” (using Clayton Christensen as an example…see more ideas about being an everyday missionary (there’s a Facebook group as well)). She talks of temple and family history work, and of how the technology of our day and all of these opportunities and invitations from the prophets are coming together in a miraculous way. Hear more of her counsel in her talk at byutv.org. You can also see... Read the rest of this entry »

~by Michelle As I sat in our Sunday School class last week, I was struck again by what a treasure the Doctrine and Covenants is to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But I was also struck as we read the Introduction by how the Doctrine and Covenants could help those not of our faith understand more about Mormon beliefs and doctrine. I thought of our readers here at Mormon Women who are curious about Mormonism, and so I would like to introduce you to the Doctrine and Covenants as a resource to understand more about Mormon beliefs, Church organization, Church history, and, most importantly, our belief in Jesus Christ. The Doctrine and Covenants is a compilation of revelations, most of which were received through Joseph Smith. The voice speaking in all but a couple of the sections is Jesus Christ — a latter-day record of His dealings and His words and His teachings. That fact alone teaches much about what Mormons believe — we believe that just as God spoke... Read the rest of this entry »

Geoff Steurer is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, talking to women about our inherent worth…about the inherent worth of a person (in this discussion, a woman). Our worth, he says, is a constant, from cradle to grave and beyond. It is an eternal truth. The scriptures say this, that “The worth of souls is great in the sight of God.” Sadly, young women often start internalizing messages of shame and worthlessness — about their bodies and themselves in general. The media have a strong influence on this, and sometimes family dysfunction or other difficult situations can leave feeling women (and men, but he’s seen a lot of this with women) growing up with a message of “not enough.” Hear Geoff’s thoughts about recognizing the lies that drive shame and that “not enough” message that many women struggle with. He uses scriptures and prophetic quotes that reinforce the truth of the worth of a woman’s soul. Elder Holland’s... Read the rest of this entry »

I love LDS General Conference.  It is my favorite time of year and I am often saddened when it ends.  But, I have plenty of notes that will remind me of the personalized messages I received and how I can do better to be closer to the Lord Jesus Christ, be an example of the believers, and have his guidance in my daily endeavors. LDS General Conference – broadcast from Salt Lake City, Utah A few of the thoughts that blessed me this year will be written down as I received them.  Sometimes the speaker says one thing and the Spirit personalizes it for us.  That was the case with me.  Here are only a few of the things that blessed my life this past weekend from Church leaders; simple principles but carried deep into the heart. - The human spirit yearns for enlightenment.  A desire to help one another, the brotherhood of man. - The Savior gave his time and love.  He wasn’t busy bustling about with ‘to do’ list. “Living... Read the rest of this entry »

General Conference is always a highlight for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Twice a year, we hear from prophets and apostles and other general leaders and officers of the Church. As a former Church president, Harold B. Lee said, we as Mormons are encouraged to have the words from General Conference “be the guide to [our] walk and talk during the next six months. These are the important matters the Lord sees fit to reveal to this people in this day.” Listening to this General Conference highlights can both give a good review of some of the key messages from General Conference for those who were able to listen. For those wondering about Mormonism, it gives a glimpse of what Mormon beliefs are, and about what Mormon life is like. We believe in Jesus Christ, in His and Heavenly Father’s love for all of us. Messages of hope are threaded throughout. Some of the reasons for the emphasis on family in Mormon doctrine are touched upon. Invitations for... Read the rest of this entry »

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, recently addressed students at the Harvard Law School. [Find transcript of Elder Holland's Harvard Law School address.] He urged students of the law to take religion seriously, and then, in response to the invitation extended him, shared some of his thoughts about what we’ll refer to here as the “Mormon moment” — for example, about seeing two Mormons running for president, and seeing New York City taxi toppers advertising the Book of Mormon musical. He quipped that the Church’s rejoinder to the musical has been: ”Now you’ve seen the show; read the book!” But his main point in this address is that the contemporary “Mormon moment” attention doesn’t mean much without understanding the fundamentals of Mormon beliefs. And the majority of his remarks focus on those fundamentals. Mormons believe in God, in... Read the rest of this entry »

This weekend is General Conference weekend, a time members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints look forward to with great anticipation. We believe in living prophets, and General Conference (a semiannual, two-day event) is when we are able to hear from them all (and to hear from other general leaders and officers of the Church). The LDS General Conference is broadcast from the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, but is available through various media to people throughout the world. Watch the video below to learn more about Mormon belief in living prophets. If you are curious to know what Mormons believe, and are interested in what Mormon prophets have to say, we invite you to join in. Following are ways you can access General Conference. Live broadcasts will be available at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. MDT on both Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1. Each conference session will last two hours. Following are ways you can access the live broadcasts: bonneville.info allows... Read the rest of this entry »

I continue to get questions from people I know well about the end of the world. It seems the political upheavals we are witnessing continue to trouble even the most grounded saints. These concerns arise as a natural consequence of the bad news we hear every day. The budget and deficit spending in America is out of control. The prophets of doom and gloom continue to spread fear and uncertainty all around. Conspiracy theories abound. Few are escaping the effects of the 2008 financial market meltdown. Widespread doubts about the future are escalating. Inflation is eroding purchasing power. Gas prices are averaging $4 per gallon in five states, and continue rising in more. The price of basic food is rising at the grocery store. It is a troubling time for most. In the aftermath of General Conference two weeks ago, I’ve had a chance to review the content, topics and themes we heard expressed by the living prophets. Patsy and I were asked to speak about the prophets in a recent sacrament... Read the rest of this entry »

President Thomas S. Monson Today, as the 181st General Conference convenes, I renew my gratitude for living prophets who live among us. They are gentle giants of love, service, testimony and example. None symbolizes the teachings, life and ministry of Jesus Christ and His example better than President Thomas S. Monson. President Spencer W. Kimball The paradox is their power derives from their humility. However, many in the world misunderstand or question their greatness as misplaced idol worship. I always remember President Spencer W. Kimball and other General Authorities long since dead at Conference time. I believe he, like so many, never knew how great he really was. The great ones never do. If you want to understand what sets them apart, look to their words as they describe themselves. I was remembering an address in the 1978 General Conference this morning when I heard President Eyring mention what a pure example President Monson is of one like the Savior who “went... Read the rest of this entry »

Last Saturday, Peggy Fletcher Stack did what she always does in the run up to General Conference. She writes a story for the Salt Lake Tribune that is provocative to get members of the Church all stirred up and buzzing among themselves over some quasi-doctrinal topic of her choosing. Her writing genius is that she manages to make it critical and embarrassing enough to satisfy her readership in the “alternative” newspaper in Salt Lake City. She seems to delight in coming up with good fodder for conversation and controversy. Let’s be honest – controversy sells well in the public marketplace these days. President Thomas S. Monson I had three people send me e-mails asking for my comments about the article. See? It works. We’re talking about it. That’s good marketing strategy, and it’s bound to sell newspapers. However, (deep breath now), I don’t remember ever consulting the Deseret Morning News or the Salt Lake Tribune as my source of truth even once... Read the rest of this entry »

I heard an earnest and sincere appeal in a sacrament meeting invocation for “peace on earth” yesterday.  This time of year we hear it more often than any other because we are reminded of “glad tidings of great joy” and “peace on earth, goodwill to men.” Joseph Smith It seems I can never pass a Christmas Day, however, without being reminded and thinking deeply on the content of what I call “The Christmas Day Revelation” of December 25, 1832.  (See Section 87, The Doctrine and Covenants).  Ironically, on the day we celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace (even though it was really April 6th), it is designated as a ”revelation and prophecy on war,” given through the Prophet Joseph Smith. It is only eight short verses, but they are packed with implications stretching down through the hallways of time since that day into our lives today. Benjamin Franklin The... Read the rest of this entry »