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This Mormon Messages video has a great message for the new year. It doesn’t matter what the past has been like; because of the Savior, Jesus Christ, we can move forward in our lives with hope and faith. This message of hope and faith can be found in various talks by LDS Church leaders, such as this talk by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, “An High Priest of Good Things to Come”  Read More →

Faith in Jesus Christ gives us strength to leave the past behind and look ahead to a brighter future. Enjoy and share this video as you think about the new year. Share on Facebook  Read More →

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Watch this great video about living in thanksgiving daily. The more often we see the things around us, the more they become invisible to us. Learn how you can live in thanksgiving daily by noticing the wonders and beauties of this world. Read President Thomas S. Monson’s full address, “The Divine Gift of Gratitude“ and Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin’s full address, “Live in Thanksgiving Daily.” Find more references about gratitude on LDS.org. You can also view Mormon Messages on YouTube or download them from iTunes. Share on Facebook  Read More →

Keeping with our week’s theme of true and inner beauty, following is a video that includes parts of President Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s talk, “The Reflection in the Water.” Using Hans Christian Andersen’s story, “The Ugly Duckling” he urges us to remember who we really are — “glorious sons and daughters of Almighty God” — and remember our true worth and value. Faith in God and His plan and His love can help us see beyond our own foibles and also endure the trials of life. Because He is merciful and loves His children, God has given again in these latter-days the truth about where we came from, why we are here, and where we are going. [T]his knowledge allows you to see your own reflection in the water. It assures you that you are not ordinary, rejected, or ugly. You are something divine — more beautiful and glorious than you can possibly imagine. This knowledge changes everything. It changes your present. It can change your... Read the rest of this entry »

The following was delivered today as part of a panel discussion titled “Mormon Media Studies: Across Web Time, Cyberspace, and Blogging Disciplines” in the symposium “Mormon Media Studies: Across Time, Space, and Disciplines,” at the BYU Conference Center in Provo, Utah. The Church provides scriptures, teachings of the latter-day prophets and apostles, and other instructional materials to help individuals and families learn, live, and share the gospel of Jesus Christ. In the last few years, the Church has made great progress in providing materials electronically by way of websites, scriptures online, mobile applications, online videos, streamed radio content, and a huge online gospel library. Electronic means can provide materials more quickly, less expensively, and more directly to people who can use them. And multiple formats can make it more likely that people will engage with the materials. For example, in addition to the printed text of general conference in the Church magazines... Read the rest of this entry »

In Mormon belief, one of the greatest challenges and opportunities of life is to learn to recognize and follow the inspiration of the Spirit of God. In this Mormon Messages video, President James E. Faust talks about what we can do to fine-tune this ability. He warns of the myriad voices and forces and temptations that can drown out the still, small voice of the Holy Ghost in our lives. He reminds us that the gift of the Holy Ghost is one of the greatest gifts God has given us. El video en Español: “La voz del Espíritu”  Read More →

Elder Robert D. Hales gave a talk in the last General Conference with wise and specific counsel to parents. Some of that counsel was captured in the latest Mormon Messages video. Among other things, Elder Hales talks about the importance of spending quality time, of listening, of family meal times, of creating and watching for teaching moments. Elder Hales’ talk reminds us that we can never underestimate the impact our consistent care and concern can have on the children and youth in our families and circles of influence. Our responsibility to the rising generation is truly part of our responsibility to God. - – - Hear from Mormons on related topics found below: What do Mormons believe about family? Do Mormons believe families can be together forever in heaven? Why is family so important to Mormons? Posts on Mormon Women that talk about family Read more about Strengthening Families.  Read More →

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We had the privilege to see a preview of this Mormon Messages video a few weeks ago when it was not completed yet. Even at that point it was impossible not to feel the spirit of this great story of faith and strength. Now it is finally completed and live on the Mormon Messages Channel. Stephanie Nielson, survivor of a near-fatal plane crash, shares her story of a beautiful life centered on faith in Jesus Christ and love of family. Her reaction to the tragedy could have been one of desperation and bitterness, but her profound faith sustained her through the trial and beyond.  Read More →

Mormon Messages YouTube Video: In the Spirit of Thanksgiving With American Thanksgiving mere hours away I thought it would be appropriate to post a video produced by one of the LDS Church’s official YouTube Channels, Mormon Messages. The video, In the Spirit of Thanksgiving, interviews random people on the streets of New York City and asks them: What are you thankful for? In the Spirit of Thanksgiving Mormon Message Video In the Spirit of Thanksgiving may we also remember what we are all thankful for not just tomorrow but year-round. You can see more videos like this at the official Mormon Messages YouTube Channel and in our Mormon Videos section.  Read More →

Another video that inspires and instructs. I just had to share….  Read More →