LAS VEGAS — A historic building boom of big, bright Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temples — beacons to the faithful with steeples pointing heavenward around the world — is meeting resistance in some parts of the U.S., including one place not really known for moderation. In ...

Russell M. Nelson has used a number of words and phrases that have been memorable for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since becoming president of the church in January 2018. Two words that have become ubiquitous are “covenant path.” Listen to any general ...

For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, progressing in one's spiritual journey is a daily consideration. References to keeping on the "straight and narrow path" or "clinging to the iron rod," as described in Lehi's vision of the Tree of Life in the Book of Mormon (1 ...

As October's general conference approaches, many are taking stock of how the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has evolved in recent years. One of those evolutions has been a growing emphasis on the words "covenant path." Brigham Young University professor Kerry Muhlestein ...

Eight months before I was born, Gordon B. Hinckley — then second counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — gave a talk in a general conference of the church titled “Overpowering the Goliaths in Our Lives.” President Hinckley’s address was ...

Covenants are agreements between two parties. To many spiritual people, including members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a covenant is a sacred agreement between God and His children. “A covenant is a binding spiritual contract, a solemn promise to God our Father that ...