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 [...]

Come unto Christ

In this month’s special issue of the Ensign on the Savior, President Henry B. Eyring discusses a pattern he has observed among those who accept the invitation to come unto Christ. In “Come unto Christ” (also available on the new Web site JesusChrist.lds.org) President Eyring mentions three truths the Holy Ghost has manifested to people he knew who [...]

Ensign Promotional Video

The Church magazines have posted this promotional video on their Web site at SpecialMagazine.lds.org. It gives a good overview of the March 2008 special issue of the Ensign. The voiceover simply reads quotes from some of the articles in the issue, but it hangs together so well that it could stand on its own as a statement of [...]

Was I Saved?

Another good article from this month’s special issue of the Ensign is one that describes a situation that many Church members may find themselves in at some time or other. “Was I Saved” is one young woman’s account of her visit to a friend’s church meeting and her subsequent confusion about whether she really needed to publicly [...]

We Believe

The March 2008 Ensign, a special issue on the Lord Jesus Christ, contains an FAQ article regarding Latter-day Saint beliefs about the Savior. “We Believe,” which is also available on the new Web site JesusChrist.lds.org, briefly answers questions ranging from the historical Jesus, to the Resurrection, to the role of grace in salvation, to the relative importance of [...]

New Era Cover Boy Gets TV Spotlight

Porter Ellett, who was featured in a New Era cover story in February, was spotlighted recently in this TV report. Check it out.

We Testify of Jesus Christ

The March 2008 issue of the Ensign and Liahona focuses on the Lord Jesus Christ. In addition to the testimonies of modern apostles and prophets, it contains stories and expressions of gratitude and love for the Savior from members around the world.
 
The first article in the issue is “We Testify of Jesus Christ” (also available on a [...]

Helping Children Cope with Traumatic Situations

This month’s Ensign has an article with help for families that have experienced some sort of trauma. In “Helping Children Cope with Traumatic Situations,” a mother tells how a family crisis involving her newborn daughter affected her two-year-old son. She talks about the complex emotions and behaviors her son exhibited after this traumatic situation, as well as [...]

Face Trials with Smiles

If you want to get to know one of the most genuinely good guys out there, read “Face Trials with Smiles” in this month’s New Era. It’s about Porter Ellett of Loa, Utah, a young man who lost his right arm in an accident when he was four years old but hasn’t let it slow him down a bit. [...]

Dating and the Eternal Perspective

No, this has nothing to do with eternal dating. “Dating and the Eternal Perspective” is the latest in a string of Ensign articles for young single adults. This one contrasts the world’s ways with the Lord’s ways when it comes to attitudes and behaviors related to dating, courtship, and marriage. It contains a remarkable number of quotes [...]