EP 557 – Genetically a Larsen
November 23, 2021
Devin drops a bomb on his family history; temple recommends go digital(ish); “Saints” to feature Europeans; Light the World with Love starts!
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Temple Square Lights Return – Including a Vaccine Requirement
November 12, 2021
The Church makes another pro-vaccine gesture.
The Giving Machines Are Back for the Holidays – and in New Cities
November 1, 2021
Kept in storage in 2020 due to the pandemic, one of the Church’s most successful charitable efforts is back for the holidays.
Lighting the World With Music – An Interview with Bright the Way
December 14, 2020
Former missionary companions formed Bright the Way, and their new music to #LightTheWorld is inspiring.
EP 505 – Stumping for Advent
December 1, 2020
Christmas is upon us! What is Advent? What does 2020’s Light the World campaign entail? Why hasn’t the Church recognized Joe Biden’s victory?
EP 503 – The Lights Will Live On
November 17, 2020
Light the World kicks off in the time of COVID, Hallmark films move to Utah, Pres. Nelson teases a message of hope and healing.
Church Invites All to Participate in Virtual Christmas Concerts
October 27, 2020
COVID has curtailed Christmas concert plans, but the Church is now crowdsourcing the effort, inviting all to submit their own performances.
Tabernacle Choir Unveils Bad New Logo
April 24, 2020
A logo so pointless, it requires excessive explanation.
Light the World – A Musical Primer
December 4, 2018
Some incredible Latter-day Saint musicians are using the Light the World campaign to share goodness and embrace others in the spirit of Christ,
There Are No More “Less Active” Latter-day Saints, According to Church Materials
October 24, 2018
Every now and then, Latter-day Saints engage in some good old fashioned lexicon purging.
Home Teachers Brace for the Worst as Monthly First Presidency Messages Removed from Ensign
March 19, 2018
Your monthly outreach will now involve some additional work and prayer. Oh no!
Lifting Hands Founder On A Few Ways To Light The World
December 28, 2017
The Founder of Lifting Hands International discusses some acute needs among the Rohingya refugees in their current crisis. Here’s how you can help.
#LightTheWorld Day 25: “Let Your Light So Shine Before Men, That They May See Your Good Works, and Glorify Your Father Which Is in Heaven”
December 25, 2017
After 25 days, we culminate Light the World with an admonition to lead by example.
#LightTheWorld Day 24: “Ye Must Watch and Pray Always”
December 24, 2017
The Lord commanded us to watch and pray always. What blessings are we missing by failing to watch and pray?
#LightTheWorld Day 23: “I Was in Prison, and Ye Came unto Me”
December 23, 2017
The work of salvation involves saving those in spiritual AND temporal prison.
#LightTheWorld Day 22: “That Which Ye Have Seen Me Do Even Shall You Do”
December 22, 2017
As we liken ourselves to Christ and alter our behavior to reflect Him, so will we be a light to others.
#LightTheWorld Day 21: “For I Was an Hungred, and Ye Gave Me Meat”
December 21, 2017
Sometimes those we love are spiritually hungry. But what of those times when our loved ones are physically hungry? When their choice is not to eat?
#LightTheWorld Day 20: “A Man’s Life Consisteth Not in the Abundance of the Things Which He Possesseth”
December 20, 2017
If your life track has you burning hours in order to achieve worldly success and obtain material wealth, take a step back and prioritize.
#LightTheWorld Day 19: “Rejoice, and Be Exceeding glad”
December 19, 2017
Too often we forget that our purpose on this earth is to experience joy. Do you make joy a priority?
#LightTheWorld Day 18: “Forgive Men Their Trespasses.”
December 18, 2017
My best friend caused my family to lose our home. I spent years harboring resentments and bitterness. Then I changed.
#LightTheWorld Day 17: “Ye Shall Meet Together Oft”
December 17, 2017
The Lord commanded us to meet together oft. How can you maximize the value of your time with your loved ones?
#LightTheWorld Day 16: “I Was Naked, and Ye Clothed Me”
December 16, 2017
Let me tell you about a time when I did not clothe the naked and what I learned from the experience.
#LightTheWorld Day 15: “Blessed Are the Merciful”
December 15, 2017
To be merciful with others, we must first be merciful with ourselves.
#LightTheWorld Day 14: “For Where Your Treasure Is, There Will Your Heart Be Also”
December 14, 2017
Giving doesn’t need to be grand. Gestures don’t need to be topped. Friends don’t need to be outdone. Giving meaningfully can be enough.
#LightTheWorld Day 13: “All Things Whatsoever Ye Would that Men Should Do to You, Do Ye Even So to Them”
December 13, 2017
Christ wants us to treat all of our brothers and sisters equally, whether we understand and agree with them or not.
#LightTheWorld Day 12 – “Blessed Are They That Mourn”
December 12, 2017
As you turn your focus to Christ this Christmas look around for those who are struggling, and do something to comfort them.
#LightTheWorld Day 11: “I Was a Stranger, and Ye Took Me In”
December 11, 2017
As members of the LDS Church, should be the first ones off the starting block when it comes to supporting and welcoming refugees. It really is that simple.
#LightTheWorld Day 10: “Search the Scriptures; For in Them Ye Think Ye Have Eternal Life”
December 10, 2017
How will your life change if you search the scriptures, not just read them, but search them?
#LightTheWorld Day 9: “I Was Sick, and Ye Visited Me”
December 9, 2017
When Judy abruptly came down with appendicitis in central China, her colleagues, family, and friends demonstrated Christlike love in their service.
#LightTheWorld Day 8: “Love Your Enemies, Bless Them That Curse You, Do Good to Them That Hate You, and Pray for Them Which Despitefully Use You”
December 8, 2017
In a world full of jealousy, anger, and spite, what can you do today to forgive those who have wronged you?
#LightTheWorld Day 7: “Suffer the Little Children to Come unto Me”
December 7, 2017
There is nothing quite like children to give parents a reality check in a way no others can.
#LighttheWorld Day 6: “Judge Not, that Ye Be Not Judged.”
December 6, 2017
The recurring message in the scriptures seems to be: Watch yourself, because one day you may be on the other end of judgment, and you need to consider now how you will feel then.
#LightTheWorld Day 5: “Honour Thy Father and Mother”
December 5, 2017
To honor our father and mother means more than mere reverence toward them. A whole other definition of honor is structured around fulfilling an obligation.
#LightTheWorld Day 4: “Thou Shalt Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself”
December 4, 2017
The Samaritan cared for one who was ostensibly his enemy. So, too, we must care for the maligned and unfortunate, regardless of their place of origin.
#LightTheWorld Day 3: “Wherefore It Is Lawful to Do Well on the Sabbath Days”
December 3, 2017
The Lord’s Day is a gift to us, a manifestation of His grace and an opportunity for us to draw near to Him, and for us to bring hope and healing to others.
#LightTheWorld Day 2: “I Was Thirsty And Ye Gave Me Drink”
December 2, 2017
Over 20 percent of the world’s population lacks access to clean drinking water. What can you do to change that in your community?
#LighttheWorld Day 1: Freely Ye Have Received, Freely Give
December 1, 2017
Matthew 10:8 – Because we have been given much, we too must give. But is the giving limited to temporal items?
Episode #383 – Peter Breinholt Can’t Stop (#LighttheWorld)
November 28, 2017
Legendary recording artist who happens to be Mormon (but not Mormon recording artist) Peter Breinholt sits down to talk about #LighttheWorld.
Tim Allen Nearly Walked out of “The Book of Mormon” Musical
October 12, 2017
America’s favorite space ranger was not impressed by Broadway’s latest sensation.
New #PrinceofPeace Video Released
March 20, 2017
This year’s #PrinceofPeace Easter campaign encourages us to find those who are examples of Christlike attributes.