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Photo Gallery: The Artwork of President Packer
Mormon Life says: It’s easy to think of the general authorities only as the people we see over the pulpit in general conference, but they have talents, hobbies, and interests too. President Packer just released a book of his paintings, sketches, and carvings focusing primarily on birds called The Earth Shall Teach Thee, published by Deseret Book and the BYU Religious Studies Center. Check out a few of his paintings on our site.
Pair of Lazuli Buntings with Iris, 1983 (pg. 152)Basswood, copper foliage; 18 x 11 x 10 in.Over the years, President Packer has developed a great pastime of painting and carving. While he was...
General Authorities chart — April 2012
Mormon Life says: Click on the forwarding link to download the chart.
The Church News edition of April 15, 2012, contained a two-page chart showing the General Authorities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
FHE: Prophecy
Mormon Life says: One of the greatest truths of the restored gospel is the knowledge of continuing revelation.
Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read “The Time Will Come,” by L. WhitneyClayton, Ensign, Nov 2011, 11.Thought:In 1898, President Wilford Woodruff recounted an experience he...
Mormon Apostles’ Most Important Duty: Testify of Jesus Christ
Anyone with a smattering of knowledge about the New Testament knows that the English word apostle is derived from a Greek word meaning "messenger," specifically a special messenger or envoy. In the early Church the word was used in several ways. Indeed, the use of the word after Paul appears to...
Teachings of George Albert Smith Lesson 6: Sustaining Those Whom the Lord Sustains
Mormon Life says: "Those called, sustained, and set apart are entitled to our sustaining support." -James E. Faust
Note: As the Church has said, the manual has been prepared as the primary source of lesson material. This supplement, from a general conference address, is only meant as a complement to your study...
Young Men Lesson 12: Following the Living Prophet
Mormon Life says: "What a great blessing it is to have prophets in our day!" -Claudio R. M. Costa
Discussion Questions• What does the Lord promise when we follow the prophet? (see D&C 21:5–6).• What are some specific examples of when you or your family has been blessed for following the...
Prophets & Apostles Speak Today
The divine work of modern-day prophets and apostles never ceases. Between general conferences, the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles continue to teach and minister to the world. The “Prophets and Apostles Speak Today” section of LDS.org (prophets.lds.org) documents the ongoing...
Biographies of LDS leaders online
The LDS.org section Prophets and Apostles Speak Today (prophets.lds.org) has published biographies of members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in a new section ”Meet Today’s Prophets and Apostles.”
Prophets.LDS.org features new biographies of living apostles
New biographies of members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were published today on prophets.lds.org, under the section titled “Meet today’s prophets and apostles.” The first biography to be featured on Prophets and Apostles Speak Today is...
Youth respond to invitation from apostle
For Sarra Erb, 17, of Oklahoma, USA, it really began in the spring of 2011, when she was called to serve on the youth conference committee for her stake’s 2012 pioneer trek in Nauvoo, Illinois. The youth of the stake were to prepare family history names to take to the temple, which meant that all...
Today in the Bloggernacle: Virtually follow the apostles around the world, and Pew Forum roundup
Mormon Life says: I love the virtual map of places the apostles have recently visited.
Recent news: Both the Bloggernacle and Facebook are abuzz with all sorts of Mormon-related news, including the Pew Forum study and the announcement of the new church historian. The Juvenile...
Virtually follow the apostles around the world
Mormon Life says: Check out these video links of the apostles as they travel around the world.
Via these new Mormon Messages YouTube Channel videos, let’s virtually follow the members of the Quorum of the Twelve around the world as they minister to the Saints. First let's go to Bolivia,...
Thoughts on Gospel Doctrine Lesson 38
Mormon Life says: Lesson 38 concludes our study of Paul's ministry as recorded in Acts 21-27. The following quotes by Robert J. Matthews, Michael Middleton, Howard W. Hunter, and Bruce R. McConkie, will give you insight into these chapters.
Howard W. Hunter on Paul's hearing before Agrippa: During his imprisonment, Paul was given a hearing before Agrippa. Festus introduced the prisoner, and before the distinguished tribunal,...
Thoughts on Gospel Doctrine Lesson 33
Mormon Life says: Lesson 33 looks at Paul's council to the Saints in Corinth who had begun to stray from the teachings of Christ. Be sure to read the following commentary by Sidney B. Sperry, Bruce R. McConkie, Richard Lloyd Anderson, Virginia H. Pearce, Daniel H. Ludlow, Jeffrey R. Holland, and Robert L. Millet.
Sidney B. Sperry on the Corinthian Weaknesses and Vices: 1. Party cliques and factions (1 Cor. 1:10-4:21). a. The Apostle entreats the Corinthians to avoid disputes and divisions and ...
Thoughts on Gospel Doctrine Lesson 32
Mormon Life says: In Lesson 32, we discuss Paul's third missionary journey and cover Paul's teachings on baptism, the Holy Ghost, priesthood, apostasy, and faith in Christ. Consider the following commentary by David O. McKay, Bruce R. McConkie, Joseph Smith, Sidney B. Sperry, and Richard Lloyd Anderson.
David O. McKay on Paul's Third Missionary Journey: While Paul and Timothy are visiting the churches in Galatia and Phrygia, let us hasten ahead of them to Ephesus; for there is a man...
