President Jeffrey R. Holland, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died Saturday, Dec. 27 at 3:15 a.m. MST, at age 85, from complications associated with kidney disease.

Why aren't there crosses in Mormon temples and church buildings? Pastor Jeff reacts to a talk given by Elder Jeffrey Holland explaining Latter-day Saints thoughts on the cross and cross iconography.

6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of His government and peace. There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,
To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
Isaiah 9:6-7 NKJV

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Mark 16:16

This is for our Jehovah's Witness Brothers and Sisters - just in time for the Christmas they DO NOT celebrate!! Excellent Video well worth the watch. Like and Subscribe Bibilically Motivated!!

Christmas is such a powerful time to witness. The Themes of the season match the truth of the gospel. The conversations are already starting. You simply get to guide them toward grace.

Earlier this week, Robert Griffin III, a former NFL quarterback from 2012 to 2020 (Redskins, Browns and Ravens), posted on X about why BYU had earned its place in the College Football Playoff. Punctuating his remarks, he said at the end: “Stop the persecution of the Christians, man ... come on!”

KEARNS, Utah (ABC4) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a large donation to support Utah’s Hindu community.
On Nov. 22, 2025, Elder Matthew S. Holland of the Seventy said the Church would be donating $50,000 to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, an international Hindu organization led by His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj.

Heidi Luv grew up immersed in the LDS church, living a devout Mormon life throughout her childhood, eagerly anticipating the day she would finally go to the temple. However, when that day arrived, the experience was completely different from what she had imagined. The temple rituals and ceremonies challenged everything she thought she knew about her faith.

WASHAKIE, Utah (ABC4) — A judge has ruled that a gas pipeline may be built through a church property belonging to a well-known polygamist group. Earlier this year, Enbridge, a natural gas provider, filed a lawsuit over .07 acres of land just four miles South of the Idaho-Utah border. The company claimed eminent domain rights to the property in order to build a natural gas pipeline.