Traditions Add Zest to General Conference
Just like any other aspect of LDS culture, General Conference has developed specific traditions which many BYU students and faculty enjoy.
Alma's parable of the seed to be discussed in conference
Six scholars will be sharing the fruits of their experiment on the word in a public forum sponsored by the Mormon Theology Seminar and the Richard L. Evans Chair of Religious Understanding.
Trials aid in growth, Elder Holland teaches
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve spoke of three lessons learned through the Prophet Joseph Smith’s suffering at Liberty Jail in a Church Educational System fireside Sunday evening.
Statehouse Links to LDS History
Fillmore offers a rare glimpse to visitors into Utah’s territorial history in a small building designed by the architect of the Salt Lake Temple.
RS Presidency speaks on sisters' responsibilities
The General Relief Society Presidency addressed thousands of women during their talks at the General Relief Society meeting Saturday night, about the purpose of the Relief Society and fulfilling the expectations Heavenly Father has for it.
Book Covers Mental Illness From LDS Perspective
Without complex jargon and excessive medical terminology, "Matters of the Mind" serves as a guide for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to understand mental illnesses.
Leaders of Affirmation Respond to Church Statement on Marriage
Leaders of Affirmation, an organization of gay and lesbian Mormons, responded with both applause and disappointment to the church's release of "The Divine Institution of Marriage," last month.
U.S. missionaries pulled from Bolivia
As a result of violent protests toward Bolivian President Evo Morales, 102 North American LDS missionaries were evacuated from Bolivia last weekend
Speaker Credits Happiness to Help from Mentors, Family
All people are capable of achieving great things through the encouraging words and love we receive from great mentors, said award-winning tenor, physician and Paralympian Ronan Tynan in a forum addressTuesday.
Law Professor Examined Legal Cases of Book of Mormon
The trials of Abinadi, Alma and Amulek, Nehor and Korihor help law students and others better understand the culture and laws of the Book of Mormon and how they shaped Nephite society and history.
Tips Given on Being a Long-Distance Mission Companion
Former mission mom and missionary mother, V-Ann Ludlow, shared her advice and experience with others wanting to positively support their missionary from home.
Assistant Basketball Coach Energizes Fans for '08-09 Season
"I put up a picture of the BYU basketball court in my room," Nashif said at an Education Week class Thursday. "I knew, when I got up to run, or to shoot, or to do drills, that I was going to play there."
Cleaning Made Quick, Easy and Efficient
Don Aslett and Sandra S. Phillips, entrepreneurs in the cleaning industry, told listeners Thursday morning how they could speed up their cleaning.
Family History Educator Tells How to Record Life
While jotting down tidbits of memories in a journal may seem the simplest route, "there are some things you can do to make your presentation a little better," said Roger C. Flick.
Gospel Teachings on Post-Mortal Life Offer Comfort
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe in a world after mortal life ends. They are taught that the spirit passes on to a special place to wait for the resurrection, but where does the spirit go when a person dies?
Techniques Aid in Scripture Study
Mark Beecher, manager of seminaries and institutes of religion training services, instructed a standing-room-only audience about making more effective use of scripture study.
Mary Stands as Example of Discipleship
Though there aren't many women mentioned specifically in the Bible, one of the most important things we can learn from those mentioned is how to be a good disciple, said Gaye Strathearn, professor of ancient studies at BYU.
Education Week Speaker Gives Tips on Scripture Study
Mark E. Beecher is giving a series of classes to help people improve their scripture study habits. Classes during Education Week offer a variety of topics for people to sharpen different skills.
Little is Known on Adam-ondi-Ahman
When talking about the Second Coming, Adam-ondi-Ahman, or the end of the world, people usually have a range of emotions that go to either extreme: excitement or fear, said Randall C. Bird in his Education Week presentation Monday.
Church History Professor Explains Joseph Smith Papers
As an associated professor of church history at Brigham Young University, Steven Harper is constantly engrossed in the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Hart: 'Gender Vital Part of Divine Nature'
Students should recognize their divine nature and utilize their spiritual gifts when making life decisions, according to Dr. Craig Hart, family specialist and faculty member in the College of Family Home and Social Sciences in a Devotional Tuesday.
"Believing is Seeing"
At Tuesday's Devotional, students and faculty were counseled to better prepare themselves to receive the promptings of the spirit.
Discovery, Revelation Correlate
Explaining the different ways of gaining knowledge and truth and how they benefit students, Scott Ritter, chair of the Department of Geological Sciences, encouraged students to spread their knowledge and the truth of the gospel.
Church Members Blog to Defend Church
Utilizing new media such as Internet communities, chat rooms, podcasts and blogs is a way that Latter-day Saints can begin discussions on religion, Elder M. Russell Ballard said during a December 2007 commencement address at BYU-Hawaii.
Religious Discrimination, Violence Far From Over
Religious discrimination has been around for thousands of years, but it is still a problem today. Religion is the second highest reported motive for hate crimes in the United States, according to an FBI report.
Group Opposes Church Stance
After 25 years of marriage, Brian Benington now lives with life-partner Duane Jennings in Salt Lake City. Together the couple chairs the local chapter of Affirmation, a support group for gay, lesbian and transgender members of the LDS church.
Glenn Beck Motivates, Inspires at Sunday Patriotic Fireside
Glenn Beck shared a message of hope to thousands and encouraged Americans to take action against the problems of society on Sunday at Freedom Festival's Annual Patriotic Service.
Sports, Life Linked at First Devotional
Parallels between sports and life were drawn by the speaker at Tuesday's first University Devotional of Summer Term.
