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Finding books that excite new and early readers is a wonderful way to help them discover the joy of reading . Here are some fun and engaging new-reader and early chapter books to spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire a love of books. I’ve also included a few graphic books, which can be a helpful bridge to long
From a million Salt Lake Temple reservations disappearing in less than a day to new temple doors opening in Idaho and Nicaragua, this week’s Hastening report is filled with moments worth seeing. Read how the First Presidency is inviting the world to prepare for General Conference, how Elder Bednar is marking 125 years
I’ll admit it; I’m conservative (but I have a start-up mentality). And yes, I’ve always been intrigued by someone who leaves a sure thing for an uncertain one. KJ Hirschi has that type of drive (and I might even say I envy his audacity). The founder of 1830 Studios spent years on the special projects team at The Chosen
Some voices remain with us long after the speaker is gone. President Russell M. Nelson ’ s is one of those voices. On September 27, 2025, after 101 years of life and more than four decades as an Apostle of the Lord, President Nelson left this mortal journey. Yet, on this September 9—the anniversary of his birth—his voi
Kerry Muhlestein joins the podcast to talk about how the dense and rich book of Isaiah can become one of the most rewarding parts of scripture . …
Question : Can a marriage become dead, or is it simply my pride and fear of putting my all into the marriage once again to make it work? I don’t want to get divorced and become another welfare statistic. My husband started changing about three weeks ago (just a few days shy of seeing our marriage counselor alone once),
The Same Creak Twice You wake at the hour you always wake, and the first sound in the room is your own body. Not pain exactly. A creak. The hinge-noise of a machine left out in the weather. Then you put your feet on the floor and the boards answer with a creak of their own, the same note, the same grievance, and for a
Editor’s Note: In this ongoing series, Paul Bishop , who has been a police detective and is also a prolific author, takes us into his journey working closely with AI. He gives us a glimpse into what to expect now when using AI, assumptions to put aside and surprises to encounter. Take a peek into someone’s journey with
When we enter a chapel on Sunday morning, with the reverent music, respectful clothing, and cheerful but hushed greetings, we sense that it is a holy place. Yet, a scene from the Book of Isaiah can help us to see it with even deeper eyes: as a place where we come before God, confess our need for cleansing, and renew ou
The following press release first appeared by the Church Newsroom . Visit their site HERE . Following the strong response to the opening of Salt Lake Temple Open House Tour reservations, additional tickets will become available on September 15 and October 1, both at 6 p.m. MDT . These upcoming reservation releases are
How did a stolen shirt turn a mission to the Native Americans into two decades of war? What would Utah history have looked like if the Saints and the Utes had treated sharing and consecration as a conversation instead of a one-way religious task? A relatively peaceful first two years in the Salt Lake Valley—which at th
Family history stories and miracles are irresistible to read and to experience. So many of you have been willing to share your stories. Thank you! This week we have five wonderful stories that have to do with our ancestors actually speaking to us through the veil. They are willing and ready to talk to us. If you have a
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