There is a new, unofficial website called FollowtheProphet.net which monitors the global travel of our prophet, President Thomas S. Monson.

The purpose of the site isn't to "stalk the prophet" but to help members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints feel more connected with him. FollowtheProphet.net writes:

"The site will hopefully help members of the Church better know what the prophet is doing, what he is teaching, and to get to know the prophet as a person better."

You can also "follow the prophet" through the site's email distribution, RSS Feed, Twitter, or Facebook.

I think this site will be a great resource for members of the Church, and help us feel more connected to him, especially with the impossibility of every member being able to personally meet the prophet.

Thanks to LDS Media Talk for their post about this great new site!

This year I am thankful for many, many things, but I wanted to share a few of them with you. In no specific order, I am thankful for:

• Getting married to my wonderful husband, who treats me with love and respect and for whom I greatly admire
• My increased understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ, specifically faith, trusting in the Lord, and truth
• My study of the scriptures, including the Book of Mormon and lineage of Adam
• Temples and eternal families
• Prayer
• Living in a free country, and
• Knowledge

What are you thankful for?

Every year The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrates Christmas in Salt Lake City, Utah by decorating Temple Square with an amazing lighted display. The lights are first lit the Friday following Thanksgiving and "Christmas on Temple Square" will begin.

Christmas events (see the Church calendar) are performed almost every day of the season, including the musical production Savior of the World, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert, and the First Presidency Christmas Devotional.

The devotional is usually held the first Sunday in December and will be broadcast from the Conference Center (free tickets are required) to church buildings world wide. All are welcome to come and enjoy the devotional in Temple Square or watch the broadcast from a local Stake Center.

If you've never seen the lights on Temple Square they're well worth the trip. Come celebrate with us Christmas and the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!

See these other great Christmas resources.

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Find out in this FAQ what it means to have modern revelation, including what forms revelation comes in, who can receive revelation, and for whom they can receive it.

Does God speak to us now? How can you know what is true? Find out now!

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has updated the Gospel Principles manual which will be used in the usual Gospel Principles Sunday School class, but is also available for use with the Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society curriculum.

I really love the new pictures that have been added to the manual and, unlike the old manual, these pictures are in color! The new Gospel Principles manual is also available in audio format.

Have you ever been inside an LDS Church building? If not have you wondered what it looks like on the inside and what we do there? Well now you can see for yourself, from the comfort of your computer chair, with this amazing interactive tour of a meetinghouse created by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

It's great to see what an average LDS church meetinghouse looks like, but it's even better to come and worship with us! Visitors are always welcome, and joining us for our Sunday sacrament meeting is one of the best ways to learn what we really believe- not just what you hear about us. Find out what to expect when attending our church services, including that we don't ask for donations or pass a plate to the congregation.

I love being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ! Just one of the amazing things about the Church is that we're a lay ministry, which means all services, meetings, organizations, activities, and functions are accomplished through the volunteer efforts of local members. So find your closest Church unit and join us this Sunday.

These quotes from Joseph Smith, first prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, start when he was seeking for wisdom at 14 years of age and end before his martyrdom at age 38.

Joseph Smith was an amazing man- I know he was a prophet of God and restored the gospel of Jesus Christ in these the latter-days. From this list of quotes by Joseph Smith, I especially like the second to last quote on the fundamental principles of our religion.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has an excellent new topic page about The Holy Bible which answers questions such as:

• Do Mormons believe in the Bible?
• What is the relationship between the Bible and the Book of Mormon?
• How can the Bible help me and my family?

Starting next January, Sunday School classes around the world will begin to study the Old Testament. I'm very excited about this and have already begun my study by reading the Books of Moses and Abraham in The Pearl of Great Price, which is what led me to create a chart of the Lineage of Adam (also see the Lineage of Abraham).

I love the Holy Bible and know it is the word of God, given to us through His prophets. Learn how you can get a free Bible and start studying it today! You can also visit The Book of Mormon topic page for excellent videos and resources.

At JosephSmith.com you can watch a short 3 1/2 minute video presentation, "Christ in Ancient America" showing a time-line of the history of The Book of Mormon. The video begins when the prophet Lehi fled Jerusalem and ends with Joseph Smith, who saw God the Father and Jesus Christ and translated this ancient American history from a set of gold plates.

If the story of Joseph Smith, his visions, revelations, and translations seem extraordinary that's because they are! What would you be willing to give to know the truth about God, what He looks like, what He wants from us, and how to find out? All it takes is a humble heart and open mind. Start learning now!

Did you know that Adam lived 930 years? While studying the lineage of Adam down to Joseph I wondered if Adam, because he lived so long, was alive at the time of the flood and if so was he taken to heaven with Enoch's city of Zion?

See this article and the spreadsheet I made to discover the answers to these questions. In doing so I also discovered some other amazing things, including how many years had passed, since the beginning of time, until the flood.

Also see this chart with the Lineage of Abraham and Israel.