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February 17, 2026
Parents teaching children at home with a science project, modeling godly parenting, compassion in parenting, and foundational principles of parenting centered on God.

Learning How to Parent the Way God Does

We all want to be good parents, but the toast burns, squabbles break out and children act childishly, It is hard, sometimes, not to sink into parental despair. What does God, as our father, teach us about parenting?

Breaking News

Quiet pages of the Book of Mormon open beside a Bible, representing scripture reading, revelation, and a witness of Jesus Christ.

When the Pages Stay Quiet, but still give Bread

The Book of Mormon carries a steady voice that speaks of covenant, mercy, and persistence. Even when a passage feels distant from present concerns, its rhythm still does work. It steadies the mind. It slows the heart. It teaches us about God's timing.

Temple landscape symbolizing Abraham, the Abrahamic covenant, and the Blessings of Abraham connected to Zion and covenant promises.

The Blessings of Abraham: Becoming a Zion People

Today begins a serialization of a book that is the product of 35 years of research and fascination with Abraham, and is essentially his biography and a discussion of what is entailed in creating Zion.

Pastor sharing vision for Ministry in Utah County focused on Houses of Hope, housing support, MK Daycare, and church buildings and campuses serving the community.

How One Pastor’s Courageous Vision Is Reimagining Ministry in Utah County- Houses of Hope

This article highlights one of our friends from another faith and supports efforts on behalf of the Utah Area Communication Council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.



FEATURES

Clark G. Gilbert, newly called Apostle in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, February 2026.

Elder Clark G. Gilbert Called as Newest Apostle

Desert mountains representing the land of Canaan where Abraham received God’s covenant and priesthood blessings in Genesis and the Book of Abraham.

Is Abraham the Most Pivotal Figure in History?—Come Follow Me: Abraham 1,2; Genesis 11-18

Cartoon: All in Favor

Salt Lake Temple at Temple Square in Salt Lake City ahead of the 2027 open house expected to draw millions of visitors

How Big Will the Salt Lake Temple Open House Be?

Grandfather reading Valentine’s Day picture book with granddaughter, sharing love and friendship through children’s books.

Books That Say “I Love You” Best This Valentine’s Day

President Dallin H. Oaks at Brigham Young University plaque unveiling near the BYU Carillon Bell Tower, February 10, 2026 devotional

New Plaque at BYU Highlights President Oaks’ Prophetic Vision

Historic family photograph of 19th-century Ancestors used to illustrate family history, genealogy research, and RootsTech discovery.

Painting the Portrait of Ancestors – Bringing a Dull Canvas to Life

Children holding ice cream cones representing sibling rivalry and parental favoritism in BYU Favorite child research study

Do Parents really have a Favorite Child? Here’s what New Research from BYU says

Upside-down white plate for Valentine’s Day family tradition showing love and belonging to foster children

Upside-Down Plate Day

Mother and child surrounded by playful chaos at home symbolizing the law of entropy, motherhood, and finding peace through Jesus Christ.

Why a God of Order Would Ask Us to Take On the Chaos of Motherhood

Dallin H. Oaks Invites Latter-day Saints to Come Closer to Jesus Christ

Preparation Bridges the Gap from Panic to Peace

Noah and his family stand by the ark with animals, representing obedience, covenants, and salvation through Jesus Christ during a time of great wickedness

When the Earth Was Filled with Violence — and What Noah Teaches Us Now

Noah’s Ark depicted as a floating temple with sacred architecture and biblical temple symbolism

Was Noah’s Ark Designed As a Floating Temple?

Men in a group counseling session practicing healthy feedback instead of criticism to support mental health and personal growth

Mental Health Minute: Permission to Criticize

Yosemite National Park landscape illustrating sacred space and spiritual reflection in Latter-day Saint life

Between Stone And Table—Sacred, Everyday, and Personal Spaces in the Rhythm of LDS Life

LaJean Carruth discusses Brigham Young using newly translated shorthand records in Becoming Brigham Shorthand and Bloodstains Part Two

Becoming Brigham-Shorthand and Bloodstains Pt. 2

Church leader reflecting on global injustice and political neutrality as a temple rises, representing the Church’s worldwide mission and disciple-centered approach.

Church Communications in Times of Crisis

FamilySearch America250 initiative inviting families to explore genealogy, record family stories, and discover their place in American history.

FamilySearch Participates in America250 Celebration

Scot and Maurine Proctor filming the Joseph Smith documentaries project during a winter shoot at an early Church history location

Packing our Cold-Weather Gear for the Joseph Smith Documentaries Project

Storm clouds parting with light above, representing Noah’s Flood, divine warning, and faith amid wickedness in Genesis 6–11 and Moses 8.

The Deep Questions of Noah’s Flood: Come Follow Me–Genesis 6-11, Moses 8

Mother comforting her adult daughter during divorce, showing family support, stress management, and the importance of protecting children during family upheava

Your Hardest Family Question: My daughter and her child moved in with us during her divorce

Breaking News

Quiet pages of the Book of Mormon open beside a Bible, representing scripture reading, revelation, and a witness of Jesus Christ.

When the Pages Stay Quiet, but still give Bread

The Book of Mormon carries a steady voice that speaks of covenant, mercy, and persistence. Even when a passage feels distant from present concerns, its rhythm still does work. It steadies the mind. It slows the heart. It teaches us about God's timing.

Temple landscape symbolizing Abraham, the Abrahamic covenant, and the Blessings of Abraham connected to Zion and covenant promises.

The Blessings of Abraham: Becoming a Zion People

Today begins a serialization of a book that is the product of 35 years of research and fascination with Abraham, and is essentially his biography and a discussion of what is entailed in creating Zion.

Pastor sharing vision for Ministry in Utah County focused on Houses of Hope, housing support, MK Daycare, and church buildings and campuses serving the community.

How One Pastor’s Courageous Vision Is Reimagining Ministry in Utah County- Houses of Hope

This article highlights one of our friends from another faith and supports efforts on behalf of the Utah Area Communication Council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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