Conference Photo Gallery

The Ensign has posted a photo gallery containing additional images from general conference. If nothing else, this shows the diversity of the Saints who gather to hear the words of modern apostles and prophets. The black-and-white style is kind of artsy but quite effective. Personally, I like the pictures of the kids.

The Healing Power of Hymns

In know that many people (particularly those who feel the need to express themselves in the bloggernacle) put down the Church’s hymns. Heck, I’ve got my own “Worst of the LDS Hymns” list stored safely in the folds of my gray matter somewhere, I suppose. But regardless of our personal musical tastes, it is undeniable [...]

Mission or Admission?

In many countries, young men have a difficult time deciding whether to go on a mission because going away for two years could jeopardize their educational opportunities. Many colleges do not allow deferments of any kind, and the longer you wait after completing your basic schooling, the less likely you are to be admitted to [...]

Conference Experiences

The Ensign and New Era have done something interesting on their Web pages, posting a collection of comments they received about general conference. These appear to be raw, unedited expressions of testimony, gratitude, and faith. I personally find them quite a welcome change from much of what you read in the bloggernacle (not that it’s [...]

By Divine Design

This month’s Ensign and Liahona contain an article that uses images from Asian culture in order to highlight important teachings found in “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.” “By Divine Design”includes several examples of Asian art, which are a refreshing change of pace from what you usually see in the Church magazines.  

 

This artwork [...]

Elder D. Todd Christofferson

Elder D. Todd Christofferson was sustained as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles this morning. I find him to be very sharp, spiritual, and insightful—for a lawyer. Here is a list of articles of his that have appeared in the Church magazines.
“Becoming a Witness of Christ,” Ensign, Mar. 2008, 58
“Let Us [...]

Finding Answers from Conference

As we listen to (and later, read) the addresses from general conference, we will doubtless be looking for something we can apply to ourselves in some way. As an added encouragement, this month’s Ensign contains an article with stories from various people who tell of “Finding Answers from Conference.” Whether these experiences were sought or [...]

Elder Quentin L. Cook—A Willing Heart and Mind

In this month’s Ensign there is a profile of Elder Quentin L. Cook. First of all, I have always found it interesting that the Ensign’s biographical sketches of newly called members of the Quorum of the Twelve are always authored by other members of that quorum. In this case, the choice of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland [...]