In a time of toxic communication, followers of Christ should seek to be peacemakers. This was the message from President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency, as he capped off the first session of the 194th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of ...
LAS VEGAS — A historic building boom of big, bright Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temples — beacons to the faithful with steeples pointing heavenward around the world — is meeting resistance in some parts of the U.S., including one place not really known for moderation. In ...
For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, progressing in one's spiritual journey is a daily consideration. References to keeping on the "straight and narrow path" or "clinging to the iron rod," as described in Lehi's vision of the Tree of Life in the Book of Mormon (1 ...
Russell M. Nelson has used a number of words and phrases that have been memorable for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since becoming president of the church in January 2018. Two words that have become ubiquitous are “covenant path.” Listen to any general ...
As October's general conference approaches, many are taking stock of how the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has evolved in recent years. One of those evolutions has been a growing emphasis on the words "covenant path." Brigham Young University professor Kerry Muhlestein ...
President Russell M. Nelson was set apart as the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 14, 2018. Two days later, he spoke during a live broadcast from the annex of the Salt Lake Temple. During these first remarks to the membership of the worldwide church as ...
Covenants are agreements between two parties. To many spiritual people, including members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a covenant is a sacred agreement between God and His children. “A covenant is a binding spiritual contract, a solemn promise to God our Father that ...
PHOENIX — Vice President Kamala Harris is stepping up her efforts to win over voters who belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, enlisting prominent members of the faith to make the case in pivotal Arizona that Donald Trump does not align with the church's values. Her ...
SALT LAKE CITY — Leaders of worldwide religions commonly stay at the helm well past retirement age, but it’s not often you find centenarians overseeing major faiths. That’s what The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has as of Monday when church president Russell M. Nelson ...
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has disheartened LGBTQ+ activists after issuing a slew of new policies this week that would significantly restrict the role of its transgender members. The guidelines were released Monday as part of updates to the church's General Handbook. Its ...
