In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a catastrophic Category 4 storm that struck the southeastern United States on September 26, 2024, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has mobilized to provide crucial humanitarian aid and support to affected communities. The hurricane, which made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend …

As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we understand the sacred nature of the priesthood and its role in our lives. One of the greatest blessings that comes with holding the priesthood is the opportunity to be part of a quorum. Today, I’d like to share …

Shaquille O’Neal Praises Latter-day Saint NBA Player: “He Was the Purest Guy I’ve Ever Met” NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal recently made headlines with his heartfelt praise for a former teammate, highlighting the player’s character and faith. The athlete in question is Mark Madsen, a Latter-day Saint (Mormon) who played alongside …

BYU becoming too liberal? Are some professors actually teaching ideas that contradict gospel principles? There have been some concerning incidents at BYU where faculty members have been dismissed or had their contracts not renewed, allegedly due to their views or advocacy around LGBTQ+ issues that were seen as conflicting with …

A Billion Dollars Wasted: Hollywood’s Misplaced Priorities and the True Cost to Society. As a Christian, I am deeply troubled by Amazon’s billion-dollar expenditure on their “Lord of the Rings” television series. This extravagant spending is not just excessive – it’s morally reprehensible in a world plagued by poverty, hunger, …

A Journey of Faith Few stories are as compelling as that of Amos Makulu, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo whose spiritual journey led him to walk 728 miles for baptism. Makulu’s story is a testament to the power of faith and the transformative impact of the Book of …

New Initiative for Military Veterans The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has launched a new initiative to provide comprehensive support for military veterans and their families. This significant effort was organized by the Church’s Military Relations, Chaplain Services and Prison Ministries Division of the Priesthood and Family Department, which has been advising the First …

Early Life and Education Dale Gunnar Renlund was born on November 13, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah. His parents were Finnish and Swedish immigrants who came to the United States to marry in an LDS Church temple. Renlund’s first language was Swedish. As a teenager, he lived in Sweden for three years …

LDS Church’s Updated Restrictions on Transgender Members The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has expanded its restrictions on transgender members with updated policies, including barring them from working with children or serving as teachers. The new general handbook, released Monday, represents another challenge for the LGBTQ community, which has faced state bans and …

Early Life and Education Gerrit Walter Gong was born on December 23, 1953, in Redwood City, California. He is a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Gong is the church’s first apostle of Asian descent. Gong graduated from Cubberley High School in …