Joanne Christensen

Snow in Harrisville!

@NealShusterman Yup…my 2 triplet sisters are righties,

How many of my readers are left-handed? Sound off in the comments!

@thebookofmormon Spanish

Tell us in the comments if you’ve read the Book of Mormon in languages other than English. #TheBookOfMormon #BookOfMormonHistory

The Book of Mormon was first published in 1830, and it has since been translated into more than 100 languages, with additional languages and dialects being translated all the time. Swipe to see the title pages in several different languages.

@FamilySearch Love FamilySearch!

From microfilm to mobile apps. 🎞️ → 📱 Swipe to see how FamilySearch evolved. Ready to start your own journey? Visit the link in the first reply to discover what can help you. #familyhistory #geneaology #timeline

@amandadickson I enjoy listening to you!

Happy Friday friends!

@amandadickson Good luck! :)

I want a doctor to prescribe me a trip to London!

@Dale_Chu @SpencerJCox @jean_twenge Where are the patents?

When one third of 8th grade girls spend 7+ hours a day on social media, the problem isn’t self-control. It’s that we built a system that treats adolescent attention as raw material.

The type of high school senior that is the most likely to be a weekly church attender? It's those one who earned A grades. That's been true every year since 1976. Better academics <--> More religiously active.

@ATrueMillennial Ha, ha!

Bedtime stories are gonna be great tonight.

@orsonscottcard Scott, you always have something interesting to say! Give your lovely wife my love!

My dad and older brother both rode motorcycles as their regular transportation, so early in my married life, I bought a modest little motorcycle and took it out for a spin. It seemed to me that everything and everybody was trying to kill me.  Car drivers, especially left turners, registered me as a pedestrian, rather than as a vehicle capable of speed. This had some pretty terrifying consequences, though I was able to drive or wave out of them. The road surfaces, too, wanted to skid me or spill me into oblivion. Gravel was an obvious hazard, and ratings and mantle covers seemed carefully designed to make motorcycles unstoppable. I had to watch the road surface constantly. On a bicycle, I always had a chance to slow down and steer around bike-tire traps, but the motorcycle, going at normal traffic speed, gave me no time for evasive maneuvers.  I came home marveling that somehow my dad had never spilled, and my somewhat more reckless brother only a couple of times. For me, it had been a constant panic, and grave injury seemed far too likely for me to keep trying to master it. I parked my motorcycle at home and never rode it again Yes, I know that makes me a quitter. I do habitually quit doing anything that makes me contemplate my death every couple of minutes. I sold the motorcycle and bought the washer-dryer combo my wife gently informed me might have been a better use for that money. The washer-dryer never made either of us fear imminent death. That was when I was 26. I'm now 73, and I need a cane to help me keep my balance walking through a parking lot. And once again, it feels like the road is plotting my demise.

@EricCMeadows When I was on my mission in Bogota, Colombia, back in 1975-1977, one of the things we did as Welfare Service Missionaries was teach piano lessons to some of the interested members (and how to conduct music for Sacrament and other meetings).

One of the disadvantages of attending a ward outside of church central is that there is a serious lack of piano/organ players. We don’t benefit from the multi-generational culture where every kid takes piano lessons from the age of six. Our ward didn’t have anyone who could play organ, so the bishop called four people who didn’t play with the assignment to play once per month. It’s phenomenal. Every week, I feel the spirit as these amazing members put themselves out there and do something difficult.

It isn’t bragging if it’s true. Yup, it our Utah. 🥰🇺🇸

A stake in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a Spanish-speaking stake in Utah have been created, and 25 stakes have been reorganized in Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Florida, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington. thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/0…

The ability to stay calm, polite, and honest, even when people upset you, is a superpower.

May the fourth be with you

I thought this was sweet: After the closing prayer, President Nelson waves over one of the security guys and appears to ask him to bring someone to him. Later, a surprised but delighted looking Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy (choir directors) come down to shake his hand.

@ScripturePlus We've been there several times and loved it!

Hardly anyone knows this, but the most visited, paid tourist attraction in Hawaii isn’t a beach or resort, and it doesn’t make a profit. It’s run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sometimes known as the Mormon church. The Polynesian Cultural Center is more than just an educational theme park—it’s an immersive living museum where international students from all over the Pacific share the music, history, and culture of the Polynesian islands. Unlike most tourist destinations, its goal isn’t to turn a profit, but to fund a debt-free education for the students of one of the most diverse universities in the United States, Brigham Young University—Hawaii. 70% of the student body at BYU—Hawaii are international students from over 65 different countries. So here's the deal. If they agree to work 19 hours a week on campus, such as at the Polynesian Cultural Center, the proceeds of the center and the Church cover the rest of the cost of their expensive education so they can return home to advance their careers and strengthen their local communities. See the impact for yourself on the About page of the BYU—Hawaii website. And if YOU have been to the PCC, let me know in the comments what your experience was like. @polynesia @byuhawaii

@SportsGuyRyan @zblox Ha,ha!

@zblox Yes. For the most part, opposing fan bases are great people who just want the best for their team and for their families. We should be excited to embrace that. Only exception seems to be Utes.

A half a dozen clearly inebriated Wisconsin dudes sat behind us at the game on Saturday. They cheered on their Badgers, tried and mostly succeeded in keeping their language in check knowing young kids were around (welcome to a BYU game, boys), while occasionally making PG-13 jokes about the Church when BYU was cooking. The cheering was boisterous (and often hilarious) as the game went back and forth. One guy tapped me on the shoulder mid-second half. “Hey, BYU. All the best, man. May the best team win. No hard feelings either way.” BYU won in dramatic fashion and I’m sure the Wisconsin dudes were disappointed. As we walked down the steps to leave, I wanted to make sure that they knew I appreciated the effort they made and the class they demonstrated, all without making like I was gloating about the win. I looked back, gave them a thumbs up, and congratulated them on a great comeback, and wished them safe travels. To a man, they all returned the gesture. Then, a few minutes later on the concourse, they asked me to take a group picture for them. We had a nice convo and left having both enjoyed a great game in rows 13 and 14. These guys were great ambassadors of the state and university of Wisconsin. And on account of the BYU fans I spoke with, I wasn’t alone in coming away with nothing but good things to say about Badger fans. Sport, though the final result is a binary, can bring people together in gratifying ways. Next time around, when BYU isn’t the opponent, I’ll be cheering On Wisconsin.

Happy Book of Mormon day! Today marks the 195th anniversary of the publication of the book after it had been translated. The Book of Mormon spans approximately 1,000 years of history, covering events from about 600 B.C. to 421 A.D. It is the history of a people in the ancient Americas and God’s dealings with them. The crowning event is Jesus Christ visiting them, his “other sheep” as described in the Bible, and establishing his church and proving that he is indeed the risen savior. It is another testament of Christ. If this book is true, it means that Jesus is the Christ, he indeed rose from the death and conquered death, and he stands at the right hand of the Father. If this book is true, it means God still speaks to His children through prophets, and it means his New Testament church has been restored to the Earth as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One of the most profound stories in the Book of Mormon is Lehi’s vision of the Tree of Life in 1 Nephi. In this vision, Lehi sees a tree whose fruit represents the love of God. This vision teaches us about the importance of holding fast to the word of God and staying on the path that leads to eternal life. Another powerful story is that of Abinadi, a prophet who courageously testified of Christ before King Noah and his wicked priests. Despite facing persecution and death, Abinadi’s unwavering faith and testimony inspired others to follow Christ. The book ends with the prophet Moroni, hiding the plates as his civilization was destroyed from war. He knew that the plates would be found and translated in the future so he wrote down warning for us in our day. His people were destroyed because they strayed from God, they became more worried with costly apparel and secret societies than they did about God. These secret combinations ultimately lead to the downfall of the Nephites. We can see so many parallels in our day with corrupt politicians and money in politics. These stories, among many others, remind us of the importance of faith, perseverance, and the love of God in our lives. They are as relevant today as they were in ancient times, guiding us to live righteously and draw closer click here for a free copy: churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist…