Elder Steven E. Snow extols life's 'stepping stones'

MR says: A BYU devotional on avoiding pride and negativity. As individuals look at trials in life as stepping stones — rather than stumbling blocks — they are able to face and overcome the adversity that comes their way, Elder Steven E. Snow of the Seventy, and church historian for The Church of Jesus...

Elder Holland Says to Live Gospel in Small Ways

MR says: "We no longer think of Zion as where we are going to live as much as how we are going to live.” —Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Elder Jeffrey R. Holland requested that the hymn “Israel, Israel, God Is Calling” be sung by the congregation to set the tone for his address September 9 at the Church...

9/11 messages from LDS leaders offered comfort and peace

MR says: In the months and years following the events of Sept. 11, 2001, LDS Church leaders shared several messages of comfort and peace. Editor's note: This article was originally published last year, on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. As we again reflect on the events of that tragic day, we would like to...

Patterns of Light: Spirit of Revelation

MR says: The final video from Elder David A. Bednar's series "Patterns of Light."

Elder Holland says to live gospel in small ways

MR says: Elder Holland gave a devotional last night, telling stories from his youth and college years. Taking his wording from a well-known Mormon hymn, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland told college-age church members Sunday evening, "Israel, Israel, God is calling us to live the gospel of Jesus Christ personally in...

Patterns of Light: Discerning Light

MR says: Part 2 in Elder David A. Bednar's video series on light.

Elder Bednar's New Video Series: Patterns of Light

In this three part series, Elder David A. Bednar discusses how we receive and perceive light from God. Part 1 centers on the properties of light and how the Light of Christ affects all men and women...

Messages of inspiration from President Thomas S. Monson

Refrain from anger We experience displeasure or irritation or antagonism, and if we so choose, we lose our temper and become angry with others. Ironically, those others are often members of our own families — the people we really love the most. … May we make a conscious decision, each time...

Bible Videos: Go and Sin No More

Seven simple suggestions for sharing the gospel

MR says: These are great tips given by church leadership. Sharing the gospel should be a natural part of life as a Latter-day Saint. As the Church grows, more and more people will ask questions, and it will be easier to respond with confidence if we pay attention to some basic principles. One of those...

Effective teaching in the home

MR says: Matthew O. Richardson of the Sunday School general presidency shares three pillars of foundation for teaching. As he took the stage to begin his remarks, Brother Matthew O. Richardson said he needed to begin in the same place he's begun for the past three years — when he received his current...

Teaching children forgotten principles

MR says: Primary leaders have asked parents to teach their children the true meaning of reverence. When Primary leaders are asked to share some of their challenges in Primary, they often say it is a lack of reverence and respect. Children are growing up in a world where reverence for God and civility toward...

Sharing the Gospel through Social Media

The following is the article “Sharing the Gospel through Social Media” from the New Era, September 2012. (See the PDF layout of this article.) How many times have you heard how important it is to share the gospel? The prophets have taught “every member a missionary.” In the scriptures,...

Sermon on the Mount: Treasures in Heaven

MR says: The latest Bible Video produced by the Church.

Sharing Your Beliefs

MR says: Use blogging, texting, and other forms of communication to share your testimony of the gospel to all the world.