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Elder Gérald Caussé: Inspiring Quotes From a New Apostle

Elder Gérald Caussé quote: "My testimony is very simple. It is that Jesus is the Christ."

As the first native French-speaking Apostle in modern history, Elder Gérald Caussé brings a distinct global perspective to his witness of Jesus Christ. A classically trained pianist and former executive, he spent a decade as Presiding Bishop deconstructing corporate culture, insisting the Church “is not a business” because it is “all about people.” His teachings uniquely blend the temporal and spiritual, urging environmental stewardship as a sacred duty and promising “compensating blessings” to those facing life’s unfair limitations. Similar to our Dallin H. Oaks Quotes page, this article provides inspiring excerpts from the teachings of a Latter-day Saint leader.

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Come Follow Me Old Testament Scriptures

How to Pick a Study Bible: Latter-day Saint Edition

An excerpt from the SBL Study Bible translation of Genesis 1, alongside four Study Bibles, illustrating how Latter-day Saints can benefit by learning about the Bible from experts rather than relying only on the archaic King James Version.

Study Bibles offer valuable insights that can help Latter-day Saints understand the scriptures, including the Old Testament. Church members can use reliable editions alongside the King James Version to better comprehend historical and doctrinal issues obscured by the 1611 text. The General Handbook allows for the use of study Bibles and includes a list of Bibles published or preferred by the Church to maintain clarity in discussions. In this interview, BYU scholar Joshua Sears evaluates leading study Bibles from a Latter-day Saint perspective, explains what to look for, and shares practical tips.

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Devotional Quotes

Words of a Prophet: Dallin H. Oaks Quotes From Every General Conference

President Dallin H. Oaks quotes from General Conference testify of Christ and inspire listeners to live holier lives.

Dallin H. Oaks has given many talks as a prophet, counselor in the First Presidency, and member of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles. His first address was shared in 1971, and his most recent October 2025 General Conference talk was called “The Family-Centered Gospel of Jesus Christ”—his first as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In between, he’s spoken about topics like the Family Proclamation, the U.S. Constitution, and the teachings of Jesus Christ. Similar to our article with President Christofferson quotes, this piece includes Dallin H. Oaks quotations from every general conference.

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19th Century Joseph Smith Pearl of Great Price

Why Did Joseph Smith Reject Creeds—Then Write the Articles of Faith?

An AI-generated oil painting of Joseph Smith drafting the Articles of Faith, probably not seeing them as creedal in nature.

Joseph Smith called religious creeds an “abomination.” He protested against self-appointed guardians of orthodoxy, rejoicing instead in the freedom to believe without constraints while recognizing the inherent doctrinal tension of ongoing revelation. However, the Articles of Faith have sometimes been mislabeled as a creed, leading some to wonder why the Prophet published the 13 verses eventually canonized in the Pearl of Great Price. In this interview, Terryl Givens explains that while creed-like summaries of belief are nearly impossible to avoid, the Articles of Faith omit key Latter-day Saint doctrines and were likely not seen by Joseph as a creed.

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Come Follow Me Doctrine and Covenants

Doctrine and Covenants: Joseph Smith, Theology, Polygamy, and More

A sketch of pioneer Kirtland where Joseph Smith received the majority of the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants.

The Doctrine and Covenants is considered part of the Latter-day Saint scriptural canon. The compilation of revelations given mainly to the Prophet Joseph Smith includes administrative guidelines, radical theology, and emotional letters. In this collection of scholarly and devotional insights, we provide context behind influential revelations such as D&C 6, D&C 76, D&C 88, D&C 89, D&C 93, D&C 121, and D&C 132.

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The Bells at Temple Square: The Tabernacle Choir’s World-Class Handbell Ensemble

Members of the Bells at Temple Square performing in the Salt Lake Tabernacle, showcasing the handbell choir’s synchronized technique and musical precision.

The Bells at Temple Square is a premier handbell ensemble in Salt Lake City that performs intricate music with hundreds of handbells and handchimes as part of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. Since its founding in 2005, the ensemble has inspired audiences through its musical skill and spiritual purpose, performing in semiannual concerts, at national events, and in broadcasts such as Music and the Spoken Word. In this interview, Conductor Geoff Anderson explains what the group is, recounts how he got involved, and discusses the evolving legacy of the Bells at Temple Square.

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Theology

Why Did Eerdmans Publish a Book on Latter-day Saint Theology?

A warmly lit stack of four hardcover Eerdmans theology books, including Latter-day Saint Theology among Christian Theologies, styled in rich leather tones with gold-embossed titles, symbolizing Eerdmans’ engagement with Latter-day Saint scholarship.

Eerdmans published Latter-day Saint Theology Among Christian Theologies by Grant Underwood as part of its long-standing commitment to showcase varied and responsible viewpoints that play a role in larger ongoing conversations. The book offers a structured comparison of Latter-day Saint beliefs with traditional Christian doctrines, written by a respected scholar within the Latter-day Saint faith tradition. In this interview, Editor-in-Chief James Ernest explains what it does—and doesn’t—mean when Eerdmans engages with Latter-day Saint theology.

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Devotional Theology

How Do I Receive and Recognize the Holy Ghost?

A young boy is charged to receive the Holy Ghost after being baptized by priesthood authority.

Learning to recognize the Spirit can take a lifetime to master. Latter-day Saints “receive the Holy Ghost” after baptism, but it can be a difficult charge to follow. While the Standard Works counsel seeking gifts of the Spirit, church members may feel guilty about not feeling a “burning in the bosom” or wonder whether they’ve done something to prevent the “constant companionship” of the Spirit. In this interview, Latter-day Saint scholar and teacher Robert L. Millet teaches how to receive the Holy Ghost, explains how it differs from the Light of Christ, and offers practical tips for recognizing the Spirit.

This is Part 2 of a two-part series about the Holy Ghost in Latter-day Saint theology. In Part 1, Charles Harrell discusses the Development of the Holy Ghost in Latter-day Saint Theology.

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Book of Mormon Come Follow Me Doctrine and Covenants Joseph Smith

How Did the Joseph Smith Papers Project Influence the 2025 Scripture Updates?

A photo of someone reading D&C 106 on a tablet, illustrating the 2025 updates to Latter-day Saint scriptures such as the Doctrine and Covenants, Book of Mormon, and Study Helps.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made several updates to its scriptures in 2025. Roughly half of the changes approved by the Scriptures Committee provide additional historical context, while the other half make minor factual adjustments to details like dates and places. This includes updates to “Study Helps” such as Doctrine and Covenants section headers and Book of Mormon chapter introductions. In this interview, scholar Matthew Godfrey introduces the scripture updates and illustrates how many of them were made possible by the Joseph Smith Papers Project.

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19th Century Book excerpts Theology

Who Was the Early Mormon Jesus?

Anthony Sweat painting of the Mormon Jesus.
Anthony Sweat, "Man of Joy"

Christology—literally the “study of Christ”—was not one of the points of contention between early Mormons and their many antagonists. When Joseph Smith and his few followers founded a church in 1830, they drafted a set of Articles and Covenants that explained the church’s organization. In the tradition of creeds, they also listed a few core beliefs.

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