Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have joined the online conversation in recent years and are leading the church's charge to "share goodness" by posting uplifting messages and photos to social media.
In an August 2014 talk, Elder David A. Bednar, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, counseled church members to share "messages that are authentic, edifying and praiseworthy — and literally to sweep the earth as with a flood." General authorities and general auxiliary leaders for the church are becoming increasingly involved by posting to their official Facebook and Twitter pages.
Here is a look at the edifying messages LDS Church leaders shared between Aug. 7 and Aug. 21.
President Thomas S. Monson, president of the LDS Church, offered encouragement on Facebook on Aug. 11 to those who have lost a loved one.
To all who have lost loved ones, we would turn Job’s question to an answer: If a man die, he shall live again. We know,...
Posted by Thomas S Monson on Tuesday, August 11, 2015
President Monson also tweeted on Aug. 11, Aug. 13, Aug. 19 and Aug. 20.
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the First Presidency, tweeted on Aug. 12, inviting those who feel weak to come unto Christ.
Elder Robert D. Hales, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, shared a story from "Alice in Wonderland" on Facebook on Aug. 12 and counseled readers to have plans for their lives.
In the story Alice in Wonderland, Alice approaches the Cheshire Cat and asks, “Would you please tell me which way I...
Posted by Robert D Hales on Wednesday, August 12, 2015
President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the First Presidency, tweeted for the first time on Aug. 13, testifying that God lives and that Jesus Christ is the Savior.
President Eyring also shared a photo to Facebook on Aug. 13, saying that children follow the example of their parents.
The child learns both from what the parents do and what they say. The child who sees a mother or a father pass through...
Posted by Henry B Eyring on Thursday, August 13, 2015
President Russell M. Nelson, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, counseled readers about death and resurrection in a Facebook post on Aug. 13.
Death is a necessary component of our eternal existence. No one knows when it will come, but it is essential to God’s...
Posted by Russell M Nelson on Thursday, August 13, 2015
Elder D. Todd Christofferson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, reminded readers to be diligent in prayer and scripture study in a Facebook post on Aug. 14.
I hope that each of you will become practiced in prayer. Answers will come as you pair your heartfelt prayers with...
Posted by D Todd Christofferson on Friday, August 14, 2015
Elder Dallin H. Oaks, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, tweeted on Aug. 15, saying that Sabbath observance strengthens his faith.
Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson, Young Women general president, made a historic announcement in a Facebook post on Aug. 18. She shared that she has been invited to serve on the Missionary Executive Council, and Sister Linda K. Burton and Sister Rosemary M. Wixom have also been appointed to important church councils.
Elder Oaks shared Sister Oscarson's post on Aug. 18 and said the women's wisdom and participation are needed and welcomed.
I was very pleased to read Sister Bonnie Oscarson’s Facebook post about the new assignments of our women officers to the...
Posted by Dallin H Oaks on Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Sister Linda K. Burton, Relief Society general president, posted to Facebook on Aug. 18, expressing gratitude for her invitation to serve on the Priesthood and Family Executive Council.
It is with a thankful heart that I have been appointed to serve on the Priesthood and Family Executive Council. Good men...
Posted by Linda K. Burton on Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Sister Rosemary M. Wixom, Primary general president, posted to Facebook on Aug. 18 about her invitation to serve on the Temple and Family History Executive Council.
Primary children sing “I Love To See The Temple.” Some children even research family names and index. They love to...
Posted by Rosemary M. Wixom on Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Elder M. Russell Ballard, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, tweeted on Aug. 18 and counseled readers to increase their spirituality.
President Eyring tweeted on Aug. 19, reminding readers that they are known and loved by their Heavenly Father.
Elder Bednar shared that the Lord will bless and guide his children in a tweet on Aug. 20.
President Eyring offered counsel and personal experience on self-reliance in a Facebook post on Aug. 20.
All people are happier and feel more self-respect when they can provide for themselves and their family and then reach...
Posted by Henry B Eyring on Thursday, August 20, 2015
President Monson posted a photo to Facebook on Aug. 20 and reminded readers that they aren't alone.
We were not placed on this earth to walk alone. What an amazing source of power, of strength, and of comfort is...
Posted by Thomas S Monson on Wednesday, August 19, 2015
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