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ArticleForgiving Others: Four Blessings Found through Forgiving
What's in it for me?
ArticleMinistering in Mini Ways
Instead of feeling guilty for not being able to notice everyone, I am choosing to notice someone.
ArticleWhat Do I Do If I Don't Like My Body?
7 tips for when you just don't love your body
ArticleThe Apostles Are Witnesses of Jesus Christ—and You Can Be Too!
What does it mean to be a special witness of Jesus Christ?
ArticleVaping, Coffee, Tea, and Marijuana
Let's clear up a few items that young people today may be confused about when it comes to the Word of Wisdom.
ArticleHelping You Succeed in Your Education
Looking for options after high school? The Church provides several resources to help you in your training or education after high school.
ArticleGet Hobby Happy
Your new hobby is waiting for you. You'll brain will thank you.
ArticleAn Agnostic's Journey to Faith
My studies and an invitation by my friend brought me to the Church, but faith gave me my testimony.
ArticleWhat if I Don't Have Any Talents?
As a child of God, you are more gifted than you know.
ArticleKache, the Real-Life Cowboy
Fixing fences, doing ultrasounds, herding cattle—it's all in a day's work on the ranch.
ArticleThe Best Way to Prepare for Your Future
As you follow the Savior's teachings, you will be prepared for whatever you face in this life.
ArticleDiscerning Your Feelings: Anxiety or the Spirit?
ArticleHow a Prayer at General Conference Answered My Prayer
ArticleIs God Really Guiding Me?
ArticleMaking Decisions: Agency or Revelation?
When it comes to making big decisions, when should we rely on God to tell us what to do?
ArticleWhat Is True and What Isn't
Have you ever wondered how to figure out what is really true? Here are a few basic ideas to help you out!
ArticleWhat Do the New Seminary Changes Mean for Me?
ArticleHow to Make School Hard and How to Make School Easy
Here are five easy ways to make school hard right now and five hard ways to make school easy in the long run.
ArticleHow to Be at Peace When Your Life Is in Pieces
When times are tough, here are ways to find peace.
Article14 Ways to Get Your Emotional Health Back on Track
When you're feeling emotionally exhausted, there are a few surefire ways to feel 100 percent again.
ArticleHow Do I Stop Giving In to the Same Temptations?
"I keep giving in to the same temptations. It's frustrating. How can I move past those sins?"
ArticleI Struggle with Anorexia
It wasn't enough to know I needed to change. I needed to want to change, and I needed to turn to the Lord to do it.
Article3 Things I Learned from Sam, an Unsung Hero
Sam's quiet example taught me a lot about being faithful.
ArticleThe Gospel: An Eternal Life Hack
Have you ever thought about how keeping the commandments makes life so much easier?
ArticleTips for Studying and Understanding Your Patriarchal Blessing
Learn how to better understand and study your patriarchal blessing.
Article5 Ways You Can Help Your Bishop Help You
He does his best, but sometimes he needs a hand.
ArticleA Weightlifter's Guide to Standing Strong
One scripture can make a big difference—even in weightlifting competitions.
ArticleFamily Tree App: Ordinances Ready
You can easily find some family members you can do temple work for. All you need is a phone and an app.
ArticleSetting Realistic Goals You Can Accomplish
Here are a few tips on how to set realistic goals you can accomplish this year!
Article5 Places to Look When Hope Is Gone
Hope is never gone; you just have to know where to look.
Article10 Ways to Use the 2019 Mutual Theme: "If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments"
Everything you need to have a great year with the 2019 Mutual theme!
Article10 Questions (and Answers) about the Age Changes for Youth Progression
Does that mean 11-year-olds can have a temple recommend?
ArticleChristmas Traditions Around the World
How do people around the world celebrate Christmas?
ArticleThe Quest for Happiness
So much of your happiness is in your hands, not in events of circumstances or fortune or misfortune.
ArticleThe Correct Name of the Church
When we omit His name from His Church, we are inadvertently removing Him as the central focus of our lives.
Article7 Ways to Catch the Christmas Spirit
The flourish and festivities are fun, but merry ministering is the key to having the Christmas spirit.
ArticleGather Together in One All Things in Christ
"Just as a rope obtains its strength from many intertwined individual strands, so the gospel of Jesus Christ provides the greatest perspective of truth and offers the richest blessings as we heed the admonition of Paul to 'gather together in one all things in Christ.'"
Article4 Ways to Light the World—No Vending Machine Required!
You don't need a vending machine to light the world around you.
ArticleDivine Discontent
There's a big difference between divine discontent and paralyzing discouragement.
Difficulties are a part of life, but do they have to be so hard?
ArticleIs a Testimony More Than Just Feelings?
The Holy Ghost speaks in a voice we feel more than we hear, but it comes both "in your mind and in your heart"—our thoughts as well as our feelings.
ArticleQuiz: Do You Choose Gratitude?
Do you "have a spirit of gratitude in all you do and say"?
ArticleCalming My Missionary Nerves
I was excited to be a missionary. So why was I so nervous?
ArticleI'm turning 18, and I've decided to wait to serve a mission. Is that OK?
I'm a young man turning 18, and I feel a lot of pressure to leave on a mission now. But I've decided to wait a little while. Is that OK?
ArticleHow to Motivate Yourself the Right Way
I needed to break out of my negative cycle.
ArticleI Got My Answer!
These youth found answers to their questions, and so can you!
ArticleLock-Screen Scriptures
For a long time, I wanted to focus more on my scriptures, but I felt so busy. I knew my scriptures would make me happier, I just needed to find a way to remember them even when I was busy.
ArticleMy Conference Experience: The Conference Notebook!
General conference is just around the corner!
ArticleMy Scar Story
I no longer had working brakes. I knew the only way to stop was to crash.
ArticleWhen Anti-Mormon Material Shook My Faith
I tried to brush aside my concerns, but I grew anxious when they continued to linger. Could I serve a mission if I still had questions about the gospel?
Article5 Hope-Filled Answers about Addressing Pornography
Despite the struggle a pornography habit or addiction may bring, it's important to know that we are never alone in our struggles. Here are five hope-filled answers to difficult questions about addressing and overcoming pornography.
ArticleMy Conference Experience: Inspired to Change
Youth from around the world share what they learned during the April 2018 general conference.
ArticleThe Right Amount of "Enoughness"
She said it: I was too short, and I couldn't dance. Would I ever be good enough?
ArticleTips for Writing New Hymns and Songs
Do you have musical talent or a way with words? You can submit something to be considered for the new hymnbook and children's songbook!
ArticleA Case of the Sabbath Day Blues
I knew I should love the Sabbath, but I didn't know how.
ArticleWhen President Nelson Learned Chinese
President Nelson made lifelong friends, shared the gospel, and strengthened the Church's relations with China—all because he followed the prophet.
ArticleFive Things Good Listeners Do
Truly listening will help you know how to help meet the spiritual and temporal needs of others as the Savior would.
ArticleActually, I Can!
When people meet me for the first time, they don't realize that I can do a lot of things if I'm creative and put my mind to it.
ArticleYou Were Born to Stand Out
There's something peculiar about you. (But don't worry, it's a good thing!)
ArticleWhat Is the Gathering of Israel?
Prophesied thousands of years ago, it is the most relevant thing for you today. Check out these 12 facts about the gathering of Israel.
Article7 Tips for Giving a Talk
Speaking in sacrament meeting soon? Here are seven tips to conquer your nerves.
Article4 Prophets Who Have Seen Our Day
What prophets have seen in our day says a lot about what God sees in you!
ArticleHow Do I Stop Comparing Myself to Others?
I constantly compare myself to others, especially those who seem to have perfect lives. How do I feel more confident?
ArticleHow to Enlist (and Stay Enlisted) in the Youth Battalion
So you want to sign up to join the greatest cause on earth. Here's how!
ArticleThe Youth Battalion: Your Call to Action
President Nelson gave us many specific calls to action to help gather Israel. Do you know what they are?
ArticleMy Conference Experience—I Learned of Him
Youth from around the world testify of what they learned during the April 2018 general conference.
ArticleMy First Time in Elder's Quorum
I was young and a brand new elder. What did I have to offer to elders quorum? Turns out, a lot!
ArticleWill Relief Society Be Boring?
I was super nervous to join Relief Society, but because of how they welcomed me, I learned to love it.
Article10 Benefits of a Social Media Fast
Want to stop mindlessly scrolling and start mindfully sharing? Try a social media fast.
ArticleThe Prophet's Promise to Youth
What did President Nelson promise the youth of the Church?
Article5 Ways to Share For the Strength of Youth
"Pray about who needs this pamphlet. You will be guided," promised President Nelson. "And it will be exciting."
ArticleTips for Praying for All to Receive the Gospel
"My fourth invitation is for you to pray daily that all of God's children might receive the blessings of the gospel of Jesus Christ," said President Nelson.
ArticleThe 5-Step Formula for Enduring to the End
We must strive to obey all the commandments and pay close attention to those that are hardest for us to keep.
ArticlePresident and Sister Nelson's Devotional for Youth: A Call to Enlist and Gather Israel
"Would you like to be a big part of the greatest challenge, the greatest cause, and the greatest work on the earth today?"
ArticleWhat Were You Born to Do?
Each of us has been given special missions to fulfill in this life, and if we can imagine how strong we were in the premortal world, we can understand why.
ArticleKeep on the Covenant Path
"My third invitation is for you to do a thorough life assessment with the Lord to ensure that your feet are firmly planted on the covenant path."
ArticleMy Conference Experience: Personal Revelations
Youth from around the world testify of what they learned during the April 2018 general conference.
ArticleMake a Weekly Sacrifice of Time to the Lord
"My second invitation is to make a weekly sacrifice of time to the Lord, for three weeks in a row, to let Him know that you want to be part of His youth battalion."
ArticleMaybe I Should Get My Patriarchal Blessing
As I studied and prayed about what the patriarch taught, I received a call to act.
Article8 Spot-On Answers to Your Top Questions about Standards
For the Strength of Youth has the answers to some of your most common questions.
ArticleYour 7-Day Social Media Fast
"My first invitation to you today is to disengage from a constant reliance on social media by holding a seven-day fast from social media," said President Nelson.
ArticleFrom Shyness to Strength
Shyness may seem like an immovable barrier. But you can push it out of the way a little at a time.
ArticleElder Gong in 90 Seconds
How will do you know Elder Gerrit W. Gong?
ArticleElder Soares in 90 Seconds
How well do you know Elder Soares?
ArticleMy Conference Experience: A New Prophet
Youth from around the world testify of what they learned during the April 2018 General Conference.
ArticleGiving My Worries to God
When I found out my friend was hurting herself, I didn't know how to help her.
ArticleYour Special Part in Blessing the Lives of Others
The Lord is in the small details of your lives. He gives you opportunities to prepare you to lift others as you build the kingdom of God on earth.
ArticleGetting to Know the Savior
As you learn about Jesus Christ, you invite His peace and presence into your life. What is your favorite story of Jesus?
ArticleIf I Feel Like I'm Losing My Faith, What Can I Do to Regain It?
Here are some answers that will help.
ArticlePresident and Sister Nelson Will Speak to You!
Join the Worldwide Youth Devotional with President and Sister Russell M. Nelson on June 3, 2018.
ArticleThe Key to Forgiving Yourself
I didn't need to keep punishing myself, because Jesus Christ had already atoned for my sins.
ArticleA Newer, Holier Approach to Ministering
A new coordinated ministering effort is replacing home and visiting teaching and it's including the youth!
Article6 Ways to Get the Most Out of General Conference
You can hear messages just for you during general conference! Here's how.
ArticleIntroducing the New General Conference Notebook!
Use this guidebook to help prepare for and enjoy taking notes from general conference.
ArticleA Message from the Prophet: You Can Accomplish the Impossible!
You can accomplish the impossible. You can help shape the destiny of the entire human family! As you know and apply the teachings of the Lord in your lives and in your work, you can change the world.
Article6 Ways to Be a Digital Missionary
Level up your digital-missionary game with these tips!
Article4 Lessons Learned from Falling Off of Things
Want to know the secret to not falling?
ArticleHow to Change Your Thinking
You can change fear into faith.
ArticleYou Cannot Freeze What's in My Heart
Blossom was a young woman in Ghana when the government banned LDS Church meetings.
Article5 Social Skills You'll Use for Life
The type of social skills that truly improve your life are those that help you get to know other people on a deeper level and help you build real friendships.
ArticleDaters, Waiters, and Loophole Creators: Which Are You?
When it comes to dating, different people have different questions. How would you answer them?
ArticlePeace in the World vs. Peace in Christ
What's the difference?
ArticleHow Can I Support a Family Member Who is Going Through Depression?
You might take some time to learn about depression and other mental health disorders. When you understand what mental illness is, it becomes less frightening and you are better able to help.
ArticleWhy "Peace in Christ"?
How can the 2018 Mutual Theme help me?
ArticleHow Is the New Prophet Chosen?
Have you ever wondered how the Lord calls His prophets?
ArticleYouth Remember President Monson
What did teenagers have to say about President Thomas S. Monson?
ArticleAn Example of Obedience and Love: President Thomas S. Monson, 1927–2018
We will remember President Monson as someone whose sense of duty and love moved him to serve God and his fellowmen.
Article6 New Year's Resolutions You Probably Never Thought About
Tired of making the same old New Year's resolutions? Here are six new ideas to make 2018 amazing!
ArticleOn a Dare
The dare may not have been serious, but I took it.
ArticleLight the World: December 22–25
25 Days, 25 Ways to Light the World.
ArticleWhat's Your Family's Christmas Tradition?
Family Traditions create memories and bridge gaps between generations. What are your traditions?
ArticleLight the World: December 15-21
25 Days, 25 Ways to Light the World.
Article12 Ways to Use the 2018 Mutual Theme: "Peace in Christ"
Here's everything you need to get you started with the 2018 Mutual theme!
ArticleLight the World: December 8-14
25 Days, 25 Ways to Light the World
ArticleService Ideas List
Want ideas for how you can serve others? Here is a list of activities you can do by yourself or with others.
ArticleLight the World: December 1–7
25 Days, 25 Ways to Light the World.
ArticleWhat Did You Hear at General Conference? What Will You Do?
We asked youth from around the world what they learned and what they're doing differently because of it.
ArticleBreaking a Pornography Addiction
I've become addicted to pornography. It's ruining my life. What can I do to break the addiction?
ArticleYou'll Find That the Lord has Better Things in Store for You
Mekeli found that when you follow God's will, you'll find that the Lord has better things in store for you.
ArticleHow to Break the "Typical Teen" Mold
Forget what the world says. How does Heavenly Father see you? You can live up to His vision of your potential.
ArticleGeneral Conference Speakers Answered 5 Big Questions
Here are five questions that youth frequently ask. How did Church leaders answer them?
ArticleMutual Album Spotlight: Blessings
What's the story behind the song "Blessings"?
Article5 Lesser-Known Heroes in the Book of Mormon
They may be overlooked or unnamed, but these people from the Book of Mormon are still heroes!
ArticleHigh-Energy Prayer: The Surprising Key to Having Charity
The prophet Mormon taught us a vital way to receive the pure love of Christ.
ArticleHow to Know for Yourself
Our dear young friends, our desire for each of you is that you may know for yourselves, independent of anyone else, that the God of heaven is real, that He knows you, and that His Son has atoned for the sins of the world.
ArticleMutual Album Spotlight: Thy Will be Done
What's the story behind the song "Thy Will be Done"?
ArticleYou Can Find an Appreciation for the Opportunities That God Has Given You to Grow
Annie found that when she followed God's will to attend seminary with a better attitude, she came to really appreciate seminary and the other opportunities God has given her to grow.
ArticleShareable Quotes 2017: Becoming More Christlike
You can save, print, and share these quotes about becoming more Christlike!
ArticleLDS Musical Artists Answered Your Questions
Missed the live event? Catch up on it here!
Article10 Lessons from Elder Robert D. Hales (1932–2017)
Elder Hales taught us a lot about returning with honor.
ArticleHow to Define Yourself
Always remember that you are a son or daughter of heavenly parents, seeking to qualify for your eternal heirship under that parentage.
ArticleTen Minutes a Day
We asked five youth to try Elder Stevenson's invitation to replace 10 minutes of daily screen time with reading the Book of Mormon
ArticleSuicide, Healing, and Hope
How to be a friend to someone who has lost a loved one to suicide.
ArticleYouth Embark on First-ever Micronesian Pioneer Trek!
Youth learned about faith, sacrifice, and the power to do hard things as they trekked through the jungles of Micronesia.
ArticleHow to Invite the Holy Ghost
How do you know you're feeling the Holy Ghost? How can you invite the Holy Ghost into your life? President Eyring has some answers.
ArticleMutual Album Spotlight: Choose to Stay
What's the story behind the song "Choose to Stay"?
ArticleStaying True Through Tough Times
Have you ever tried to do something that was really hard? So hard that you thought about giving up?
ArticleShareable Quotes 2017: Commandments
You can save, print, and share these quotes about commandments!
ArticleMechanics of Flight
An airplane can teach you a lot about obedience, revelation, and spiritual direction.
Article5 Times the Extra Smile Got You Pumped About the Book of Mormon
Do you like the Extra Smile cartoons? You'll love these about the Book of Mormon!
Article6 Connections We Make at Seminary
In so many ways, seminary is where things come together.
ArticleChampions for Family Prayer
Ten tips from youth to help your family reach new heights on your knees!
ArticleHow to Respond with Christian Courage
When our beliefs are questioned or criticized we may "put up our dukes," or we may respond as the Savior did.
ArticleShareable Quotes 2017: Marriage and Family
You can save, print, and share these quotes about marriage and family!
ArticleFace to Face with Musical Artists
Join the first musical Face to Face event!
ArticleMutual Album Spotlight: "What Family Means to Me"
What's the story behind the song "What Family Means to Me"?
Article@LDSYouth: Abby's Cookie Recipe
Get the recipe for Abby's delicious peanut butter cookies and see how you can be featured on the @LDSYouth page in the New Era!
Article8 Ways the Sacrament Can Help You All Week Long
These youth share how the Lord blesses them as they take the sacrament and remember their covenants throughout the week.
ArticleFace to Face with Elder and Sister Renlund in Africa
On August 5, 2017, Brother and Sister Renlund will answer questions from the youth in Africa in the next regional Face to Face event!
ArticleHow to Gain a Testimony
The things we must do to acquire, strengthen, and retain a testimony are vital to our spiritual life.
ArticleI Asked God Again—and Again
"Why isn't God answering my prayers?"
ArticleMutual Album Spotlight: "Healing Water"
What's the story behind the song "Healing Water"?
ArticleShareable Quotes 2017: Ordinances and Covenants
You can save, print, and share these quotes about ordinances and covenants!
ArticleThe Battle with My Mirror
All I could see were my flaws. How could I ever like the way I look?
ArticleYOLO? Try YALF!
You are living for something better than just the moment. Don't risk it!
ArticleYour Pioneer Journey
To be a Latter-day Saint is to be a pioneer.
ArticleFive Scriptures That Will Help You Get through Almost Anything
Why do bad things happen, even to good people?
ArticleLife in the Selfie-Sphere
Don't get stuck in "me, me, me" mode on social media.
ArticleFinding and Being True Friends
Youth from Oxford, England answer six questions about friendship.
ArticleThe Patriarchal Perspective
We asked four patriarchs to answer questions about patriarchal blessings. Here are some of their responses.
ArticleHow to Keep a Mighty Change of Heart
A mighty change of heart is just the beginning. We must take great care of our changed hearts if we want to endure to the end. How can we do this?
ArticleYes, You Can: The True Power of Sexual Purity
When it comes to sexual purity, you might think the world is full of cans, and the gospel is full of cant's. But it's just the opposite.
ArticleMutual Album Spotlight: "One by One"
What's the story behind the song "One by One"?
ArticleHelping Hands After the Storm
Unlike last time we experienced a hurricane, we weren't running away from it—we were headed toward its aftermath.
ArticleShareable Quotes 2017: Priesthood and Priesthood Keys
You can save, print, and share these quotes about the Priesthood and Priesthood Keys!
ArticleCan I Feel Joy During a Bad Day?
We asked youth to read President Russell M. Nelson's October 2016 conference message on joy and practice the principles. Here's what they learned.
ArticleYour 9-Point Survival Guide for Hard Times
Hang in there! Better days ahead.
ArticleMutual Album Spotlight: "I Hear His Voice"
What's the story behind the song "I Hear His Voice"?
ArticleOpening the Door
We're told to "open the door" to the Savior. But what does that mean and how do we do that in our lives?
ArticleShared Stories: What Did You Learn from General Conference?
Five youth from around the world share what they learned from general conference and what they're going to do about it.
ArticleConference Screen Savers for Your Phone!
Download and share these backgrounds for a spiritual reminder right on your phone! Want more?
ArticlePrepare to Serve
When you plan for a mission, it is important that you come well prepared physically, spiritually and emotionally.
ArticleThere's a New Conference Section in the New Era
Looking for a new way to study conference messages? The New Era can help!
ArticleHow to Find Peace
Where can I turn for peace? Where is my solace when other sources cease to make me whole?
Article5 Ways to Calm Anxiety
Whether it's a disorder or a stressful situation, here are five things I've learned that help me to calm anxiety.
ArticleFacing Anxiety
Worried all the time? So was I. Then I learned I didn't have to face it alone.
ArticleMutual Album Spotlight: "Better Life"
What's the story behind the song "Better Life"?
ArticleShareable Quotes 2017: The Apostasy and Restoration
You can save, print, and share these quotes about the apostasy and restoration!
Article5 Ways to Personalize Your Gospel Study
Check out these tips for studying the gospel and finding answers to your spiritual questions!
ArticleYou Can Feel Peace in Making Decisions
Katie found that when you follow God's will, you can feel peace in making decisions.
Article"How do I make good friends? I try to be nice, but they turn me away!"
Here are nine youth who have wondered how to make friends, too. What do they have to say?
ArticleHow to Face Trials of Faith
How do you remain "steadfast and immovable" (Alma 1:25) during a trial of faith?
ArticleWhat If My Testimony Doesn't Come When I Expect?
It's normal for a testimony to come slowly, and it's a personal, individual process for each of us.
ArticleWhat Does the Spirit Feel Like?
My sister and I prayed about the same question—and our answers came in completely different ways.
ArticleYou Can Increase Your Desire to Follow the Savior
Chase found that when you follow God's will, you can increase your desire to follow the Savior.
Article7 Things We Fear About Repentance and Why We Shouldn't
We're often afraid to repent. But we can take courage in the truth.
ArticlePresident Eyring and Elder Holland Answered Your Questions!
Missed the event? Catch up on it here!
ArticleShareable Quotes 2017: The Atonement of Jesus Christ
You can save, print, and share these quotes about the Atonement!
ArticleYou Can Find Strength to Stand for What's Right – Even When It's Not Popular
Annie found that when you follow God's will, you can find strength.
ArticleHow to Change
You can change anything you want to change and you can do it very fast.
Article5 Ways to Prepare for Face to Face with President Eyring and Elder Holland
Mark your calendars! Face to Face with President Eyring and Elder Holland is only one week away!
ArticleYou Can Find Answers to Questions
Kade found that when you follow God's will, you can receive answers to questions.
ArticleWhat God Wants for You
What does it mean to turn your will over to God? And what are the blessings? These six youth share what blessings come when we seek God's will and do it.
ArticleMutual Album Spotlight: "Priceless"
Have you ever felt like no one cares about you? Have you ever felt worthless? If you have, you might want to listen to "Priceless," from the 2017 Mutual Theme Album.
ArticleShareable Quotes 2017: The Plan of Salvation
Save and share these cards about the plan of salvation.
ArticleAccepting My Shyness
Would my shyness keep me from having friends?
Article2017 Mutual Theme: A Q&A with Sister Oscarson and Brother Owen
Why was this theme chosen, and what does it mean to you? Brother Stephen W. Owen, Young Men General President, and Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson, Young Women General President, share their thoughts.
ArticleHow to Share the Gospel
Brothers and sisters, are we ready to do something?
Article5 Tips for Making Friends with Shy People
Everyone needs a friend. That friend could be you.
ArticleShareable Quotes 2017: The Godhead
Save and share these cards about building the Godhead!
ArticleFace to Face with President Eyring and Elder Holland
Join the live, interactive Q&A with President Eyring and Elder Holland!
Article8 Tips for the New-Year Scripture-Study Challenge
At the start of the new year, take Elder Stevenson's challenge to replace 10 minutes of daily social media time with reading the Book of Mormon!
ArticleHow to be Patient
Patience is not just enduring. It is enduring well!
ArticleIntroducing the 2017 Mutual Album!
What's on the 2017 Mutual Album? Check it out!
ArticleQuiz: Are You a Selfless Giver?
What kind of giver to you want to be?
Article25 Ways in 25 Days: December 19–25
Celebrate Christ's birth by lighting the world in 25 ways for 25 days!
Article12 Ways to Use the Mutual Theme
Ideas, music, and printouts to help you implement the 2017 Mutual Theme!
Article25 Ways in 25 Days: December 12–18
Celebrate Christ's birth by lighting the world in 25 ways for 25 days!
Article25 Ways in 25 Days: December 5–11
Celebrate Christ's birth by lighting the world in 25 ways for 25 days!
Article25 Ways in 25 Days: December 1–4
Celebrate Christ's birth by lighting the world in 25 ways for 25 days!
ArticleShareable Quotes: Building the Kingdom of God
Save and share these cards about building the kingdom of God!
ArticleHow to Make School a Conscious Effort
Use these ideas to help you stay awake and alert during class.
ArticleNew Music Spotlight: When the Time is Right
"When the Time is Right" is just one song from the 2016 Mutual theme album!
ArticleQuotes from Conference, October 2016
Save and share these amazing quotes from general conference!
Article7 Keys to Keep Your Cool in Conversations
When your beliefs come under attack, you don't have to make it a battle.
ArticleAnswers to Common Questions: Why are Mormons against gay people?
Here is one way to answer a common question.
Article6 Ways to Become More Like Christ During the Sacrament
What can you do while waiting for the bread and water?
Article5 Examples of Patience (Beginning with Grilled Cheese)
Do you want it right now — or do you want it right?
ArticleStudio C Answers Your Questions
Missed the event? Catch the highlights here!
ArticleNew Music Spotlight: Treat Everyone With Love
What's the story behind Lillian Hepler's song, "Treat Everyone With Love"?
ArticleHow to Make Christ the Center of Our Lives
What is life like when Christ is at the center?
ArticleShareable Quotes: Becoming More Christlike
Save and share these cards about becoming more Christlike!
ArticleHow to Stay Worthy
How can you remain true to what God has commanded?
ArticleUnderstanding Suicide
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, seek help immediately. Do it before you do anything else. Tell your parents, your bishop, or another trusted adult. Don't let fear, shame, or embarrassment keep you from getting help for yourself or someone you care about. A life is on the line.
Article5 Ways to Help Conference Newbies
Who are you going to invite to conference?
ArticleDealing with Depression
Everyone feels down sometimes. But some people have a more serious difficulty to deal with. Here are some ways to help.
Article5 Commandment-Keeping Myths Busted
Still not perfect yet? It's OK. Here's why.
ArticleAnswers to Common Questions: How can you be sure what you believe is true?
Here is one way to answer a common question.
ArticleHow to Show Gratitude
Gratitude is a divine principle. How can we show our gratitude to Heavenly Father?
ArticleNew Music Spotlight: "That's How I'll Be"
"That's How I'll Be" is just one song from the 2016 Mutual theme album!
ArticleShareable Quotes: Commandments
Save and share these cards about commandments!
ArticleThe 30-Day "I Love You" Challenge
30 days. Thirty ways to say "I love you" to your family.
ArticleFace to Face with Studio C!
Get to know the cast of Studio C.
ArticleParents in Training
You can do four simple things right now to build a happy, faithful home in the future.
ArticleNew Music Spotlight: Nothing Can Separate Us
"Nothing Can Separate Us" is just one song from the 2016 Mutual theme album!
ArticleShareable Quotes: Marriage and Family
Save and share these cards about marriage and family!
Article5 Blessings That Come From Remembering the Savior
Each week, we take the sacrament and promise to remember the Savior, not just on Sunday, but always.
ArticleFear Of Missing Out
Afraid of missing out? You might have FOMO.
Article5 Superpowers of LDS Youth
Be super, and recognize the source of your power.
ArticleShareable Quotes: Ordinances and Covenants
Save and share these cards about the Priesthood and Priesthood Keys!
ArticleNew Music Spotlight: New Life
"New Life" is just one song from the 2016 Mutual theme album!
ArticleHow to Claim Temple Blessings
I would recommend to you that temple worship is an important pattern for each of you to set.
ArticleNew Music Spotlight: It's Not About You
"It's Not About You" is just one song from the 2016 Mutual theme album!
ArticleHow to Help Missionaries
It is our responsibility to find people for the missionaries to teach.
ArticleHow to be a Good Friend
We all want to feel included. Here's what you can do if you or someone else feels left out.
Article3 Ways to Find the Keys
For you young men and young women, I have considered three ways that you can "find the keys," or use priesthood keys and authority to bless your life and the lives of others.
Article5 Truths to Help You Better Understand the Holy Ghost
Learn a bit more about the Holy Ghost from Elder Robert D. Hales!
ArticleDo Smart Things with Your Smartphone
How can I use my smartphone to serve God?
ArticleAre My Answers in There?
Can the scriptures really help me answer all of my questions? Even personal ones?
ArticleRoger That!
Communication with Heavenly Father is critical to victory! Don't let anything block transmission!
ArticleMy Conference Action Plan: 30 Days Later
What are these youth doing differently after listening to general conference? What changes have they already seen?
ArticleHow to Commit to Christ
This privilege is ours, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
ArticleCards for Sunday: The Apostasy and the Restoration
Save and share these cards about the Apostasy and the Restoration!
ArticlePress Forward Like Joseph
6 stories from Joseph Smith's life to give you courage.
ArticleDon't be Dazzled by Deception
Learn how to see the sham behind the glam.
ArticleHow Does the Savior's Atonement Help Me Right Now?
The Savior's power is eternal. It is also close by.
Article6 Steps to a High-Flying Conference Experience
Apply this simple preflight checklist for a smooth "takeoff" into general conference.
Article5 Ways Jesus Can Help You Get Through Anything
Whether today's starting out rough, your bad day is finally over, or you're right in the middle of the worst day ever, there's someone who can make it better.
ArticleThe Savior of You
The Savior of the world is also the Savior of you. That's important.
ArticleCards for Sunday: The Atonement of Jesus Christ
Save and share these cards about the Atonement of Jesus Christ!
ArticleThe Ripple Effect
Every choice we make is like throwing a rock into still water: the ripples keep moving outward.
Article8 Myths About Repentance
If you're not sure what you should repent of and when, here are some answers.
ArticleWhat's Your Chain Reaction?
You don't need to be a physicist to start a powerful chain reaction.
ArticleServing Together Across Faiths
Socks, chalk, rakes, and more — these friends of diverse faiths are uniting to make their community a cleaner, happier, better place.
ArticleMy Recovery Room
My mom was the one who was sick, but I needed to heal too.
ArticleHow to Find Joy
Happiness comes from what a person is, not from what he or she possess or appear to be.
Article9 Bonus Answers from Elder Rasband and Youth Leaders
Elder Rasband, Sister Oscarson and Brother Owen answered questions on Facebook! What did they have to say?
ArticleHow to Discover Your Gifts
Eight ideas to help you discover some of your not-so-obvious gifts.
ArticleCards for Sunday: Plan of Salvation
Save and share these cards about the Plan of Salvation.
Article7 Things to Do When Your Faith Is Challenged
Fragile faith is a challenge everyone faces. Here's where to begin.
ArticleHow to Press Forward
Press forward implies something more than simply going forward.
ArticleGod Wants You Back
Does life ever feel like a deep, dark forest?
ArticleElder Rasband, Sister Oscarson, and Brother Owen Answered Your Questions
Check out the fifth Face to Face event!
ArticleLearn of Heavenly Father: A Study of Epic Proportions
Have you ever wondered what Heavenly Father is really like?
ArticleA Year in Review: How Did You Embark in the Service of God?
These youth put the principles from the 2015 Mutual theme into action!
ArticleHow Did Youth Use #ASaviorisBorn?
Check out some of the ways youth are sharing their testimonies of the Savior on social media!
ArticleHow to See the Real Meaning of Christmas
When we prepare for Christmas by pondering its real meaning, we prepare to experience the Christ and His Message.
ArticlePress Play and Press Forward
Check out the 2016 Mutual theme album!
ArticleCards for Sunday: The Godhead
Save and share these cards about the Godhead!
Article9 Reasons Why Christmas is the Best Time to be a Missionary
There's something about the holidays that makes sharing the gospel even better!
ArticleFace to Face with Elder Rasband, Sister Oscarson and Brother Owen
Ask questions, learn from our leaders and connect with other youth!
Article6 Ways to Bring Christ into a Conversation
Talking to your friends about Christ is easier than you think!
ArticleThe Blessings of Pressing Forward
The Young Men General Presidency introduce the Mutual Theme for 2015!
ArticleGoing Forward
The Young Women General Presidency introduce the Mutual Theme for 2015!
Article6 Self-Reliance Tips from Elder Hales
Elder Robert D. Hales gave some great counsel about spiritual and temporal self-reliance — which is exactly what you are studying in November in your church classes.
ArticleCards for Sunday: Building the Kingdom of God
Save and share these cards about building the kingdom of God!
ArticleFeel Like You're Barely Hanging in There?
Lehi's vision of the tree of life has a lot to teach about enduring to the end!
Article8 Ways to be Healthier
Boost your health at your own speed.
ArticleMake the Most of Your Talents
Think you don't have any talents? Think again!
ArticleHow to Come Unto Christ
These three principles are key in coming unto Christ!
ArticleThe Piano Guys Spoke to You!
The Piano Guys answered your questions!
ArticleThen and Now: 20 Years of the Family Proclamation
Living prophets issued the The Family: A Proclamation to the World 20 years ago. Look at what has and hasn't changed in 20 years.
ArticleCards for Sunday: Becoming More Christlike
Save and share these cards about becoming more Christlike!
ArticleQuiz: Which Christlike Attribute Should You Work On?
Where are your strengths? What can you work on? This quiz can help you find out!
ArticleElder Renlund in 90 Seconds
How well do you know Elder Dale G. Renlund?
ArticleElder Rasband in 90 Seconds
How well do you know Elder Ronald A. Rasband?
ArticleElder Stevenson in 90 Seconds
How well do you know Elder Gary E. Stevenson?
Article11 Reasons to Love Elder Richard G. Scott (1928–2015)
Check out these 5 fun facts about Elder Scott and 6 wonderful lessons he taught us!
ArticleCommandments = Love?
What does love have to do with commandments?
ArticleHow to Really Repent
Five Truths to Deepen Your Understanding of Repentance
ArticleFace to Face with The Piano Guys
Join the live Q&A with the Piano Guys!
Article5 Ways to Make Sundays More Meaningful
How can the Sabbath be a delight to me?
ArticleNOT of the World
Standing up as a member of Christ's Church can be tricky in today's world, but we can be in this world without becoming influenced by it.
Article5 Easy Ways to Use Your Family Photos to Stand Up for Families
Check out how you can defend the Lord's plan for families on social media!
ArticleI'm Angry My Parents Divorced. How Can I Forgive?
"My parents were married in the temple, but now they're divorced. I'm angry that they have broken up our family. How do I forgive them?"
ArticleScripture Mastery Just Got Easier
Now you can import any scriptures from the Gospel Library app to the Scripture Mastery app to memorize!
ArticleCards for Sunday: Commandments
Save and share these cards about living the gospel!
Article5 Times the Extra Smile Perfectly Captured Your Family
Which one of these could be about YOUR family?
Article11 Things You Didn't Know about President Nelson
How well do you know President Nelson?
ArticleCards for Sunday: Marriage and Family
Save and share these cards about marriage and family!
ArticleHave You Heard About My Plan?
There's a new program that helps returning missionaries make plans for future life.
ArticleThe Recipe for a Happy Family
9 ways you can strengthen your family
ArticleThe Teens of the Plains
Were pioneer teenagers anything like me?
ArticleWho Says You Can't?
Michael does more with one arm than most do with two!
ArticleWhy the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood Matters to Me
"All those who receive the priesthood, receive this oath and covenant of my Father, which he cannot break" (D&C 84:40).
ArticleCards for Sunday: Ordinances and Covenants
Download and share these cards as you learn about ordinances and covenants!
ArticleTo the Youth: 10 Teachings from President Boyd K. Packer
Check out 10 things President Packer taught the youth!
ArticleBehind "Good to be Alive"
If we follow God's commandments, He will bless us with happiness.
ArticleHow to Prepare Now to Serve a Mission
What can you do right now to prepare for your mission?
ArticleBeyond the Notes
The words of our hymns can inspire, give hope, and teach powerful lessons.
ArticleRunning into Blessings
How could crushed dreams lead to even greater blessings?
Article30 Things You Didn't Know About Dad
What was Dad like when he was your age? Find out!
ArticleBehind "This Life"
This life is the time to better ourselves, lift others, and fulfill our personal missions.
ArticleHow to Wait on the Lord
What does it mean to wait upon the Lord?
Article6 Things You Should Know Before Getting Your Patriarchal Blessing
Your patriarchal blessing is revelation just for you! But why do I need one and how can I prepare?
Article9 Lessons from Elder Perry
What did you learn from Elder L. Tom Perry?
ArticleBut What If … ? Questions about Serving a Mission
As your time to serve a mission approaches, you may ask yourself, "Can I really do this?" Yes, you can! It may not be easy, but you will never regret it.
Article"The Sisters of Zion" — New Lyrics to a Beloved Hymn!
Check out Janice Kapp Perry's new lyrics to the hymn "As Sisters in Zion" (no. 309) The new version is sung every week in the MTC.
ArticleMemes for Sunday: Priesthood and Priesthood Keys
Give yourself an easy reminder to prepare for your Sunday lessons!
Article9 Questions for the Greatest Generation
You're invited to a personal interview with Elder Ballard.
ArticleElder and Sister Bednar Answered Your Questions!
Missed the live event? Catch up on it here!
ArticleMeet the New Young Men General Presidency!
On April 4, 2015, a brand new Young Men General Presidency was sustained!
Article30 Things You Never Knew About Mom
Think you know everything there is to know about mom?
ArticleHe Is Always There for You—No Matter What
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ArticleYour Site, Your Thoughts: Feedback Wanted
We want to know what you'd like to see on youth.lds.org.
ArticleHow Do You Bear a Testimony?
Like anyone else, you can say what you know and how you know it.
Article40 Ways to Be Physically Active
Fitness is not just for athletes.
ArticleBecause of Joseph
Six ways your life is different because of the Prophet Joseph Smith.
Article5 Keys to Answering Tough Questions
Have you ever been asked a tough question about the Church by one of your friends?
ArticleFace to Face with Elder and Sister Bednar
Join youth around the world in a live interactive chat with Elder and Sister Bednar.
ArticleTalking About Prophets
With general conference right around the corner, now's a great time to tell your friends what it means to have a prophet today.
ArticleAnswers to Common Questions: Why do you have other scriptures? Isn't the Bible enough?
Here is one way to answer a common question.
ArticleAnswers to Common Questions: Doesn't scientific evidence prove that the Book of Mormon couldn't possibly be true?
Here is one way to answer a common question.
ArticleAnswers to Common Questions: Why don't you believe in having sexual relationships until you're married?
Here is one way to answer a common question.
ArticleAnswers to Common Questions: Why does your church send out young men and women to be missionaries?
Here is one way to answer a common question.
ArticleWe Miss Sofia
In the dark and in pain, I prayed for my sister's well-being.
ArticleAnswers to Common Questions: What happens in your temples, and why are you so secretive about it?
Here is one way to answer a common question.
ArticleAnswers to Common Questions: Do you all just blindly obey whatever you're told?
Here is one way to answer a common question.
ArticleHow to Find Out For Yourself
Put your faith to the test.
ArticleBehind "Fragile"
When we are judged and bullied by others, the Savior is there for us to take away our pain.
ArticleYour Covenant Path
Because of the great joy of the gospel, each of us can and should share that joy with others.
ArticleBehind "We're Just People"
We're here to help each other.
ArticleDon't Judge Who Is Ready
You never know who is ready to receive the gospel.
ArticleSharing the Gospel 101
Sharing the gospel can sound intimidating—so let's break it down to the basics. These eight principles will help you get started.
ArticleCan I Really Appreciate the Atonement of Jesus Christ?
If I haven't had to be forgiven of any "major sins," can I still appreciate the Atonement of Jesus Christ as much as those who have?
ArticleFake Friends and Fool's Gold
True friends are way more valuable than popularity.
ArticleBehind "Only You"
Read the testimony that inspired Micah's Song, "Only You."
ArticleBeyond Debate
I was nervous about speaking up in class, but I knew it might be my peers' only chance to hear about the plan of salvation.
ArticleBehind "Closer"
Growing closer to God brings happiness.
ArticleWhen Good Friends Falter
If a friend who once had high standards slips ever lower, what should you do?
ArticleHow to be a Member Missionary
How can we be effective missionaries?
ArticleBehind "I Can Do All Things"
ArticleBehind "Silent"
We can all be happier if we're willing to open our hearts and accept the Savior's Atonement.
ArticleBehind "Show Them"
Sometimes the best way to be a missionary is to simply show people what we believe.
ArticleThe Center of My Life
I knew of Christ's ministry from the Bible, but could He really have visited the Americas?
ArticleBehind "Someone He Can Count On"
Check out the story behind Bailey's song from the 2015 Mutual Theme album.
ArticleWhat We Know About Premortal Life
The basic truths about life before we came to earth bless us with wonderful insights.
ArticleKeeping My Agency
Wise use of agency kept one young man's choices open and improved his ability to choose correctly.
ArticleBe the First on the Dance Floor
Set trends and make friends. After all, the world could use a little more of your positive influence.
Article3 Ways Setting Goals Can Be Different This Year
Make setting goals go from frustrating to fun with these three simple steps.
ArticleSteps to Service
Youth in Italy share how they serve God with all their heart, might, mind, and strength.
ArticleServing God and Come, Follow Me
As you study the Come, Follow Me Sunday School lessons this year, try focusing on a different service principle each month.
Article5 Fun Ways to Record 2015
Your life isn't boring. Keeping a record of it doesn't need to be, either.
ArticleYouth Voices: Goals That Stick
Want to make sure you don't forget about your new goals for 2015? Find out what helped these youth remember.
ArticleWarrior in You
In this modern day, we're all warriors whether we want to be or not.
ArticleMy Christmas Gift
One seminary student gave a gift that changed his life.
ArticleWhy is Jesus Christ Important in my Life?
When we understand everything the Savior does for us, He becomes the most important person in our lives.
ArticleRejoice in Christ
As special witnesses of Jesus Christ, living prophets and apostles share their testimonies of the Savior.
ArticleHow to Achieve Eternal Goals
The most important goals in life are those that bring joy and help you return to Heavenly Father.
ArticleThe Savior and The Sacrament
As you partake of the sacrament, you renew your covenant to always remember the Savior.
ArticleSo, Can I Watch It Or Not?
There are good reasons why the Church doesn't just have a list of approved things to watch, read, and listen to.
Article11 "Twedable" Tips for Living
I discovered that his story was not just history.
ArticleWhat's It Like to be a Brand New Convert?
You can help new members by understanding what they are going through.
ArticleLindsey Stirling Answers Your Questions
Missed the live event? Catch up on it here.
Article10 Ways to Embark in the Service of God
Check out some of these awesome service ideas that can help you "Embark in the Service of God."
ArticleOur Greatest Coach
"Discipleship is not a spectator sport."
ArticleWaltzing with the Widows
The phone rang. They wanted me to dance. This wasn't going to be a regular Wednesday night.
ArticleThe Answer Book
We knew the Book of Mormon held answers. But did it hold an answer for a family that would lose financial support by joining the Church?
ArticleServing with Your Whole Soul
The Lord asks us to serve with all of our heart, might, mind, and strength.
ArticleEmbark in the Service of God
When you "embark in the service of God," you're joining the greatest journey ever.
ArticleAfrican Youth Stand Strong
Thousands of African youth unite at their first For the Strength of Youth conference.
ArticleFace to Face with Lindsey Stirling
The second event in the Face to Face series, this is something you won't want to miss!
ArticleWhat Inspired You?
Conference is over, but the time for reflection and learning has just begun.
ArticleGiving More Than Just Money
Discover the many ways you can help those in need.
ArticleYouth Voices: Meet the Mormons
Youth write about their experience watching the new Meet the Mormons film.
ArticleThe Savior's Example of Obedience
His example sets the pattern for all of us to follow.
ArticleHow to Find Strength and Success
Coming unto Christ will bring happiness to your life.
ArticleCome Be Inspired by Leaders and Family
Come be inspired together at the general women's meeting.
ArticleConnect with the Work of Salvation
Check out all of the possibilities.
ArticleSeven Ways to Get More Out of Conference
Try these seven ideas to help you learn more from the words of the prophets.
ArticleWhy Memorize Scriptures?
On my mission, a memorized scripture made a big difference during a lesson.
Article10 Secrets to True Popularity
Where could I find the secret to popularity in the New Testament?
ArticleGet Ready for Battle
Listen up, soldier! It's time to gear up as you enter school.
ArticleSeminary Starts at Seven
There's nothing more difficult than getting out of a warm bed—so, why did I take early-morning seminary?
ArticleHow to Be Money Smart
You work hard for your money. A few simple principles can make your cash go further.
ArticleWhen Your Friends Want to Know Why
The better you understand others, the better you can help them understand your standards.
ArticleDefy Gravity: Go Forward with Faith
As you keep moving forward, you can stay upright even when outside forces try to pull you down.
ArticleHow to Have a Good Relationship With Your Working Parent
Here's six simple ways to develop a better relationship with your working parent.
ArticleWhy Being a Mom Rocks!
The world told me I would be giving up everything, but what I gained was worth so much more.
ArticleWhy Being a Dad Rocks!
One of the greatest adventures of your life will be your role and calling as a father.
ArticleLet Your Voice Be Heard
Are you sitting silently in Sunday School, hoping the teacher won't call on you? Or maybe you're hoping your teacher will call on you.
ArticleMy Friend's Secret Struggle
When I realized my friend had an eating disorder, I wanted to help but didn't know what to do.
ArticleAbandoned Seeds in Rocky Places
The truck driver drove away angry. Who would take the time to separate tiny seeds from gravel and tar?
ArticleThe Do's and Don'ts of Defending Your Beliefs
Be brave and humble, firm and gentle, all at the same time. With the Lord's help, it's not as hard as it sounds.
ArticleWhy Marriage Is Awesome
We love being married, and here's why.
ArticleOutsmart Your Smartphone
Have you ever felt like technology is distracting you too much? Download these wallpapers and this cutout to remind you to use technology wisely.
ArticleRemembering to Remember
I never knew how much my life could change by preparing for the sacrament all week long.
ArticleWhat Symbols Do You See?
When we study and ponder the symbols in gospel ordinances, our thoughts center on Jesus Christ.
Article9 Ways to Tune Your Heart to the Spirit
Wondering how to open your heart to the Spirit? Sister Burton has nine specific answers.
ArticleDavid Archuleta Answers Your Questions
Missed the live event? Catch up on it here.
ArticleTithing Provides Inner Strength
Decide now to pay an honest tithe. Doing so will help you learn that the Lord keeps His promises.
ArticleWhere Was My Answer?
I was excited to get the feeling everyone else seemed to have. Why wouldn't it come?
ArticleWhat If I Don't Feel a Burning in the Bosom?
When you know what to look for, you can more easily recognize the Holy Ghost.
ArticleWhy We Love Being LDS
If someone asked you why you think being a Latter-day Saint youth is awesome, how would you respond? Here's what several teens had to say.
ArticleFinding My Way Back to the Church
I tried to find answers outside the gospel, but all I found was emptiness.
ArticleComing unto Christ as a Quorum
Our instructor stopped the video and asked, "How many members of our quorum aren't here today?"
ArticleUsing Stories to Teach About the Priesthood
How can you turn a simple story into a powerful teaching tool?
ArticleHow to Receive the Holy Ghost
"The Holy Ghost has touched my heart and mind from time to time. But I will need it consistently if I am not to be overcome or deceived. Is that possible?"
ArticleAnswers to My Questions
In the April 2014 general conference, church leaders answered many questions relevant to youth.
ArticleFour Days at the Hamilton New Zealand Temple
Find out what 118 youth can accomplish when they work together.
ArticleElder Ballard's CES Devotional
Elder M. Russell Ballard's broadcast on May 4 will include seminary students in their last year.
ArticleAre You Listening?
The words of the prophets and apostles can bring you incredible strength and protection.
ArticleMen and Women in the Work of the Lord
In our Heavenly Father's great priesthood-endowed plan, men and women have different but equally valued roles.
ArticleSpecial Witnesses Testify of the Living Christ
Members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles share their testimonies of the Savior.
ArticleWhat Will You Change?
The end of conference is an opportunity to change and become a new you. Share what you learned and what you plan to change.
ArticleDon't Miss the Phone Call
In each general conference, there is bound to be a message just for you. Don't miss it!
ArticleTrue or False?
Sometimes knowing truth from error is difficult, but our Heavenly Father has given us powerful gifts to help us distinguish between God's truths and Satan's lies.
ArticleIs It OK to … ? Can I … ?
What can you do if you don't know how to apply the standards in For the Strength of Youth to a certain situation?
ArticleHow to Choose Good Friends
Associate with those who, like you, are planning for those things that matter most—even eternal objectives.
ArticleVirtual Pen Pals
A young woman shares her experience in sharing the gospel with a friend who lives on the other side of the world.
ArticleWhat Are We Doing at Mutual?
From making cookies for others to playing volleyball, teens all around the Church come together for wholesome activities at Mutual. While they're at it, they learn about cooperation, unity, and friendship.
ArticleHow to Become a Saint
Saints who respond to the Savior's message will not be led astray.
ArticleThe Power to Bless All People
Church leaders have taught us that priesthood ordinances and covenants equally bless and are equally available to all of God's children.
ArticleHealing the Tragic Scars of Abuse
You may be left scarred by abuse, but those scars need not be permanent.
ArticleGrace and the Atonement of Jesus Christ
We can receive strength to do more than we realize.
ArticleRepentance Is Real
No matter what you've done, there's a path back to peace and happiness.
ArticleSpread Sunshine All Month Long
Scatter sunshine every day this month—no matter what the weather is!
ArticleEveryday Covenant Keeping
The phrase "keeping your covenants" can sound intimidating, but it's simpler than you might think.
ArticleFaithful, Loving Service
Christlike service invites the Holy Ghost and brings the promise of peace.
ArticleFun Activity Ideas for Any Occasion
Need an idea for Mutual, family night, or a group date? This new site has you covered.
ArticleFun Dates that Don't Break the Bank
Youth share their ideas for awesome, inexpensive dates.
ArticleNot Dating? You're Not Alone
For Latter-day Saint teens, the modern dating scene can look complicated. Here are a few thoughts and tips to put things in perspective.
ArticleTo Date or Not to Date
I was glad I was able to find out for myself why we shouldn't date before age 16.
ArticleWhy Making Choices Matters
Consider what you want from life and make sure your decisions help you reach your goals.
ArticleThink before You Ink
Vandalizing your temple isn't cool.
ArticleI Do Always Remember Him
The way we keep the Sabbath day holy is an outward manifestation of our covenant to always remember Jesus Christ.
ArticleTruth, Lies, and Your Self-Worth
Don't let the world tell you when to feel good about yourself.
ArticleHow I've Felt God's Love
Youth from around the world describe moments when they've felt God's love for them.
ArticleHow Can Knowing the Godhead Change Me?
Five principles about the Godhead can make a difference in the way you live.
ArticleCome unto Christ
As you draw near to the Lord, you will have a desire to serve others.
ArticleYou Are Invited
Have you responded to the invitation to come unto Christ?
ArticleYou Have the Authority
In a world of sinking standards you can rise above the norm and be a moral authority.
ArticleMy Journey to Overcome Pornography
As a young woman, I never thought pornography would be something I could struggle with.
ArticleThe Ultimate Goal
I realized that no matter what path my life or career took, being worthy to enter the temple was more important.
ArticleFocusing on Christ at Christmas
How do you remember the real meaning of the Christmas season?
ArticleSharing the Gospel Naturally
You can be a missionary in small ways each day.
ArticleMore Than a Sidekick
Think you're only a tagalong when it comes to home teaching? Think again.
ArticlePreparing for the Second Coming
Great men and women in ages past were able to keep going, to keep testifying, to keep trying to do their best, not because they knew that they would succeed but because they knew that you would.
ArticleFirst Things First
Do you "seek … first the kingdom of God" (Matthew 6:33)?
ArticleA Step in the Right Direction
The goal is in sight—will your choices help you make it?
ArticleWhy and What Do I Need to Confess to My Bishop?
Helping you to repent is a special part of a bishop's calling. Your conscience will tell you when you need to talk to him.
ArticleBe Strong, Be Healthy, Be Smart
Want to feel better and more confident physically and emotionally? Regular exercise will help.
ArticleJust Smile and Say No
I had turned down offers to drink, but now the president of the company was offering me a glass of wine.
ArticleHow to See the Christ in Christmas
Let this be a season of seeking the Lamb of God.
ArticleSkating with the Spirit
My friends all gave in to smoking, but the little things helped me stay strong.
ArticleFor Young Women: Making the Mission Decision
Will a mission be right for you? If so, how will you know?
ArticleSuper Teens on the Job
Every job has something amazing to offer. These six youth talk about why hard work offers so much more than income.
ArticleEndowed from on High
Your temple endowment is more than just a step on the path toward a mission or marriage. It's a saving ordinance.
ArticleSymbolism and Temple Preparation
Everything in the temple points us to Christ when we are prepared to learn through symbolism.
ArticleWhat Is Mission Life Like?
The breadth and depth of a missionary's experience are defined by his or her purpose: to invite others to come unto Christ.
ArticleThe Facebook Project
A simple plan on social media had a big impact.
Article15 Real Life Examples of Sharing the Gospel
If you know how to be a friend, you know how to share the gospel.
ArticleFollow in His Footsteps
Becoming like the Savior is a gradual, lifelong process, and you can begin by taking small steps every day.
ArticleLearning from Living Prophets
Could our attention to the counsel and the teaching of the Brethren be more active, searching, and responsive?
ArticleHow the Book of Mormon Transforms You
A sincere and ongoing study of the Book of Mormon will bring you great blessings and change your life.
ArticleHow to Unlock the Windows of Heaven
To those who faithfully and honestly live the law of tithing, the Lord promises an abundance of blessings.
ArticleA Prayer of My Heart
Raising my standards for the music I listen to helped me love it even more.
ArticleThe Influence of Music
An experiment with mice shows us how much the music we listen to can affect us.
ArticleWhy We Are Asked to Do So Much
There are so many opportunities to do good that we can lose sight of why doing is an important part of God's plan.
ArticleWhat's So Great about the Great and Spacious Building?
When the world tells you that its way is better, have the courage to stand up and live the truths of the gospel.
ArticleKeep Your Cool at a New School
Remembering these 5 principles can help you face an unfamiliar place.
ArticleSteps to Happiness
Commandments are not given to restrict but rather to make possible what we truly desire and what our Heavenly Father, who loves us, wants for us.
ArticleChoosing Not to Gossip
If I had chosen to join in with the gossip, what would that have said about me?
ArticleWe "Speak" After These Things
The words we use reflect the feelings of our heart and who we really are.
Article8 Ways to Make Seminary Great
Try these tips for making your seminary experience the best it can be.
ArticleHow to Build Faith and Find Joy
When faith is properly understood and used, it has dramatically far-reaching effects. Such faith can transform an individual's life from common everyday activities to a symphony of joy and happiness.
ArticleHow Can You Stand in Holy Places?
How do I "stand in holy places" when there's so much unholiness around me, like at school?
ArticleWhy Temple Marriage?
We talk a lot about temple marriage in the Church. Have you ever wondered why?
ArticleWhat Can We Do If We Like Each Other?
There are lots of ways to keep Church standards and still build relationships with the opposite gender.
ArticleHonesty and Integrity
As a disciple of Christ, these personal attributes are expressions of who you actually are.
ArticleReturned with Honor
I didn't want to be a thief, even by accident.
ArticleBe Part of the Pioneer Legacy
Every member of the Church shares a pioneer heritage even if he or she doesn't have any Mormon Pioneer ancestors.
ArticleHow to Prepare for Your Future
Remember, your goal is exaltation and eternal life. That goal is God's glory.
Article10 Cool Things You Can Do with an LDS Account
Try out these 10 great features you can access when you sign in with your LDS Account.
ArticlePower in Covenants
A covenant is a promise, and it's also a whole lot more.
Each of us will be happier if we are full of gratitude.
ArticleGratitude—Feel It and Live It
You can show gratitude by the way you live.
ArticleHow to Solve Problems
My charge to you is to develop the skill and the capability of thinking straight.
ArticleEvery Invitation Is Missionary Success
You can be a successful member missionary simply by inviting others to join in things you're already doing.
ArticleStrong Impressions of the Spirit
A testimony can come to any ordinary person, wherever he or she may be, because our Heavenly Father and the Holy Ghost know each one of us intimately.
ArticleBalancing Church History
The overwhelming evidence of Church history is positive and faith-promoting. In its full context, it is absolutely inspiring.
ArticleFive Ways to Follow the Counsel of Priesthood Leaders
The Lord spoke to His disciples and taught the people in His day. Today He continues to do so.
ArticleMission Advice from Returned Missionaries
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YANGON, Burma (AP) — A conservation group says illegal Chinese logging and demand for monkey bones are threatening a rare monkey species in northern Burma.
British-based Fauna & Flora International said Tuesday that the main threats to the Burma snub-nosed monkey are deforestation caused by illegal Chinese logging and hunting of the animals for food and traditional medicine. It said it hopes that progress in peace negotiations in Kachin state — site of an insurgency — and the establishment of the Imawbum National Park there will help save the endangered creatures.
The monkey, discovered in Kachin state in 2010, is listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It estimates that only 260 to 330 survive in the wild.

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How to Use
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Inquiry Question
Reading 1
Reading 2: Obtaining a Carnegie Library
Andrew Carnegie began his philanthropy to public libraries at a time when they desperately needed help. Even with tax levies, many communities could not afford to build their own library. Most libraries were collections of books located in highly unusual places: wooden shacks, millinery shops, offices, stables, and churches. One town even had their "library" in a rest room, where the matron doubled as a librarian.
It was during his "wholesale" period of giving that Carnegie helped communities like these obtain libraries. A town in any English-speaking nation desiring a grant began by writing a letter of request to Carnegie's secretary, James Bertram, who then sent them a Schedule of Questions similar to Document 1. Carnegie and Bertram were willing to consider any completed application.
Some people, however, did not even want to ask for a grant. They objected to receiving money from Carnegie, who after 1892 had developed a reputation as a ruthless businessman. Carnegie had always said that when workers were on strike, plants such as his steel mills should be shut down. Strikebreakers (often known as "scabs") should never be used, and disputes should be peaceably negotiated.
In July 1892 the union workers at Carnegie's Homestead steel plant near Pittsburgh went on strike. Carnegie was at his home in Scotland, leaving Henry Clay Frick, second in command at Carnegie Steel, in charge. Frick decided to stop negotiating, and he locked the workers out of the plant. Frick, who was more aggressive than Carnegie in asserting management's authority, soon hired 300 Pinkerton detectives from Pinkerton National Detective Agency to protect the plant and the nonunion work force he intended to hire. When the Pinkerton men arrived via rafts on the Monongahela River, they were met by an army of angry strikers. The next several hours of gunfire and other attacks resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. The Pennsylvania national guard finally restored order and protected the plant until the union broke that fall. Although Carnegie did not call in the detectives, he also made no effort to tell Frick not to do so, nor did he settle the strike after the violence erupted.
Homestead forever stained Carnegie's reputation. Some people accused him of building his fortune on the backs of underpaid labor; others found it ironic that he would build libraries for working men who, because of long hours on the job, could not use them. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch illustrated the feelings of many when it wrote, "Ten thousand 'Carnegie Public Libraries' would not compensate for the direct and indirect evils resulting from the Homestead strike."¹
For the most part, however, communities still chose to complete their applications. Though Carnegie readily granted money, he also placed several conditions on his gifts. Municipalities had to own the site on which the library would be built, which often meant spending taxpayer money. The property also had to be large enough that the library could be expanded if demand rose.
The maintenance pledges that were another part of the contract could prove a major stumbling block. Carnegie required that the grant recipients agree to pay each year an amount equal to 10 percent of his gift to maintain the building his donation provided. He believed that "the community which is not willing to maintain a Library had better not possess it," but opponents argued that their taxes were already too high and that Carnegie's rules would raise them even more.
The designs towns wanted for their libraries also caused problems. Until 1908, communities that satisfied the site and maintenance pledges were free to build whatever they saw fit. However, Carnegie and Bertram thought that many of the plans were not practical, because they had expensive exteriors and inefficient interiors. For instance, Bertram discouraged fireplaces, believing that they wasted space and benefited only those closest to the heat.
In 1908 Bertram began exerting more control over designs. For three years he required grant recipients to submit plans before building began, and then he wrote a book entitled Notes on Library Bildings [sic]. Sent to every community that won a grant, Notes reflected the thinking of leading architects of libraries. It contained minimum standards and six model floor plans that provided the greatest amount of usable space consistent with good taste. It suggested a basement 9 to 10 feet high and 4 feet below natural grade and a second level 12 to 15 feet high. The most commonly adopted of the plans called for a main floor with an adult reading area on one side, a children's area on the other, and the librarian's desk between the two (see Drawing 1, Plan B). The front door was located in the middle, opposite the librarian. The exterior was left to the discretion of the community, but they were warned to keep the structure plain and dignified. Bertram wanted usable, practical libraries, not elaborate "Greek Temples."
Communities which failed to meet Bertram's increasingly demanding standards found their designs rejected. Using some of the simplified spellings Carnegie advocated, Bertram sent the following letter to one town in Washington state: "...the plans...in no way interpret the ideas exprest in Notes on Library Bilding. A school-boy could do that better than the plans show. If the architect's object had been how to waste space instead of how to economize it, he could not have succeeded better....If the architect cannot make a better attempt at interpreting the Notes on Library Bilding, I shall be pleased to put you in communication with architects who have shown their ability to do so."²
Bertram's standards combined with the tastes of the times to create many libraries that looked similar. The high ceilings and the second-level public areas suggested by Bertram resulted in spacious interior rooms with splendid natural lighting and ventilation. Due to these qualities, the need for a flight of stairs from the street arose. The stairs, in fact, are commonly regarded as the identifying characteristic of a Carnegie library. Some feel that Carnegie felt anybody who wanted to read ought to be willing to climb a few steps. It is true he thought that ambitious young people would be the primary users of these libraries, and that they would presumably not be troubled by a few stairs. Some say the stairs carry a symbolic message, as in "thirteen steps to wisdom." The stairs, however, created problems for older people and those who have difficulty walking.
Although Bertram insisted on the implementation of his ideas about basic design, he did not try to influence style, except to hope that it would be dignified. Perhaps this explains to some extent the frequent use of classical architectural elements in these buildings, but it is not true that stylistic similarities are the result of dictates by Bertram and Carnegie.
One matter of design, however, may be indirectly related to Carnegie's involvement. Although some big-city libraries made extensive use of sandstone, a large majority of the existing Carnegie libraries are brick. This may be explained by the fact that they were intended to be permanent public buildings. However, it may not have escaped the notice of city officials that brick, while more expensive in terms of construction costs, is less expensive than other materials to maintain. The city only had to take care of the building, while Carnegie agreed to pay for materials. None of the libraries are wood, even in communities where the lumber industry was the mainstay of the economy.
Questions for Reading 2
1. Considering the events surrounding the Homestead Strike, would you have accepted Carnegie's donation? Why or why not?
2. What were some of the obstacles that slowed communities' attempts to obtain a Carnegie library?
3. Why did Carnegie place certain requirements on communities wanting to obtain a library? Do you think his requirements were reasonable?
4. Why did James Bertram write his book?
Reading 2 was compiled from James H. Vandermeer, "Carnegie Libraries of Washington Thematic Resource" National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1982.
¹ Louis M. Hacker, The World of Andrew Carnegie (Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1968). ² James H. Vandermeer, "Carnegie Libraries of Washington Thematic Resource" National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1982, Section 8, page 3.


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It all started innocently enoughdont they all? Chris Williams wanted a 49 Chevy like his grandfather once had. But the grandfather parallel ends at the 49 Chevy. Chris wanted nothing fancy, just a typical, nice daily driver: Corvette motor, six-speed manual, independent suspension all aroundyou know, the usual stuff. So he approached Randy Clark at Hot Rods & Custom Stuff in Escondido, California, and asked him to work a little of his magic on the project.
As it turns out, Randy isnt one of those fancy-wheels-and-a-coat-of-paint builders. After he located a slightly rusted coupe, the boys got to brainstorming about how cool it would be if they did this n that to the car (you know how it is). Randy collaborated with Rohan Day, who rendered the concept drawing, and the next thing you know, the project blew up into a full-on rehash.
Eventually dubbed M-80 (for a firecracker), Chris coupe spent 16 months under construction and made its debut at the 2001 Detroit Autorama where, to Chris and Randys surprise, it won the coveted Ridler Award, the Sam Radoff Sculptural Excellence Award, Best Custom, Best in Class, and Outstanding Display. Not bad for its first show. The M-80 also garnered a Pros Pick at the inaugural Goodguys Del Mar show. Even though the project went far beyond what Chris had originally envisioned, he hasnt lost sight of the most important requirement for his award-winning bomb: He blasts off with it every chance he gets.


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BuddyRoadhouse I appreciate the enthusiasm on everybody's part, but I really hope you'll all look at the list and express some preferences. Certainly I could pick the entire itinerary, but then this would be a very dull thread until sometime in April. As for staying in one part of town, that in itself could be one direction we go with this tour. Or, we could handle it the way we did in October, starting in the furthest south location and working our way north for the cheeseheads who needed to hit the road at the end of the day. C'mon folks, something on that list must have caught your eye and made you say, "I gotta have that!" Like I said, most of these places are just as new to me as they are to you. Let's figure this out together and create the ultimate Chicago Roadfood Eating Tour! Buddy
BuddyRoadhouse Jim, I like your list. Anything in particular that made you choose those places? Sorry you're missing Polonez. Buddy
PapaJoe8I'm savin my change Buddy. But I have some sick family members. If they are not well... I can't go. I prey they will be well by spring. Not just cause I would love to go w/ you guys. I want them to be well. Joe