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. 21 and Aug. 28.
Elder D. Todd Christofferson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, counseled readers in a Facebook post on Aug. 22 to observe the Sabbath day.
In our busy lives, we should remember that the Lord has asked us to give one day to Him. As we observe the Sabbath day,...
Posted by D Todd Christofferson on Saturday, August 22, 2015
President Russell M. Nelson, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, shared a personal experience on Facebook on Aug. 23 about keeping the Sabbath holy.
Many years ago when our daughters were very young, Sister Nelson and I took them fishing. We were having a wonderful...
Posted by Russell M Nelson on Sunday, August 23, 2015
Elder Dallin H. Oaks, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, participated in Brigham Young University's commencement exercises on Aug. 13 and posted some remarks on Facebook on Aug. 25 about finding peace amidst challenges.
Earlier this month Kristen and I participated, along with President Russell M Nelson and others, in the BYU commencement...
Posted by Dallin H Oaks on Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Following the Indianapolis Indiana Temple dedication, Elder M. Russell Ballard, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, invited LDS Church members in a Facebook post on Aug. 25 to remove distractions and attend the temple often.
In our busy lives, we need a special place of refuge where we can wean ourselves from the distractions of our electronic...
Posted by M Russell Ballard on Monday, August 24, 2015
Elder Robert D. Hales, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, offered counsel in a Facebook post on Aug. 25 to those who feel lonely.
When we are marred spiritually or physically, our first reaction is to withdraw into the dark shadows of depression, to...
Posted by Robert D Hales on Tuesday, August 25, 2015
President Thomas S. Monson, president of the LDS Church, tweeted on Aug. 25 and Aug. 27, reminding everyone to follow Christ and to remember the importance of home-taught lessons.
President Monson also shared his testimony on Facebook on Aug. 27 of Jesus Christ as the literal Savior of the world.
He who taught us to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, and with all our souls, and with all our strength, and...
Posted by Thomas S Monson on Thursday, August 27, 2015
President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the First Presidency, counseled readers in a tweet on Aug. 27 to be charitable.
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the First Presidency, assured readers in a tweet on Aug. 28 that as children of God, all are loved and important.
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