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Church to Make "Significant Changes" to LDS Hymnbook and Children's Songbook

Mormon Newsroom - Two books of sacred music published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are about to undergo significant changes. An official notice has been sent to Church leaders around the world announcing a revision to “Hymns” and the “Children’s Songbook” used in worship services. "Along with prayer and the scriptures, hymns invite the Spirit into our hearts and strengthen our testimonies of Jesus Christ and His gospel," said Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. "We recognize the power that sacred music has to unify the members of the Church throughout the world," added Elder Rasband....

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Watch: GENTRI's "I'll Fly Away" Puts Amazing Twist on Classic Hymn

LDS Living Staff - GENTRI added a new spin on the popular folk hymn classic "I'll Fly Away" that is simply stunning. Set in the midst of beautiful summer scenery, this music video reminds viewers of God's creations and how we can one day return to His presence.  Since they formed in 2014, GENTRI has had all three of their albums hit #1 on the Billboard Chart. Their highly-anticipated fourth album,  Hymns , focuses on beloved sacred songs. Known for their stunning orchestral arrangements and cinematic approach to music, their take on spiritual classics like "Abide With Me," "Come, Thou Fount," and "Amazing Grace" is...

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LDS Golfer Takes 5th in U.S. Open, Mistake on Final Hole Costs Him Over $200,000

USA Today - LDS golfer Tony Finau made national headlines this year after getting a hole-in-one at the Masters and dislocating his ankle in the celebration . Finau finished 10th in the Masters and has continued to make headlines as he competed in the U.S. Open this past weekend. Tony Finau’s double bogey on the final hole of the U.S. Open proved very costly. How costly? Roughly $214,372. Finau started the final hole at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club tied for third place with Dustin Johnson. That tie would have been worth $683,832 to each golfer. But after Finau got into trouble off the tee,...

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What You Didn't Know About the Fathers Who Raised the First Presidency

LDS Church News - “Thanks to the gospel of Jesus Christ, I know I will see my father again. Families are forever,” President Oaks testified. The fathers of President Russell M. Nelson, President Dallin H. Oaks, and President Henry B. Eyring had a great impact on the lives of their sons. Each family situation was different: President Nelson’s father was not active in the Church during the prophet’s youth; President Oaks’ father died before young Dallin was even baptized; and President Eyring’s father was an advocate on the world stage for the coexistence of science and religion. Despite different circumstances, all three of the leaders...

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University of Utah Honors President Nelson, Endows Chair in His and Dantzel Nelson's Name

Deseret News - "President Nelson, you have touched the hearts and the souls — literally touched the hearts — and the souls and minds of millions of people," University of Utah President Ruth V. Watkins said. "We're so delighted to be able to establish this tribute to you and Dantzel." The University of Utah School of Medicine announced a new endowed chair on Friday night that will be a lasting tribute to LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson and his late first wife for their pioneering contributions to heart surgery and research. University President Ruth V. Watkins called the Russell M. Nelson and Dantzel...

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How We Can Obtain Eternal Life Now

Adam S. Miller, excerpted from "An Early Resurrection" - Eternal life is the promise that death is not the end, that there is life after death. It’s the promise that both my body and this world can continue after death in the presence of God. And this promise matters. As Paul says, “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable” (1 Corinthians 15:19). But the reverse is also true. If for the next life only I have hope in Christ, I am also lost. By itself, even the glory of an eternal life is not enough. Learning to Love to a...

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Elder Holland on How We Can Overcome the Greatest Battles in Our Lives (+ the Quote That Helped Him Endure Difficult Times)

Jeffrey R. Holland, excerpted from "However Long and Hard the Road" - We speak about “excellence” a great deal, but by definition, excellence does not come easily or quickly—an excellent education does not; a successful mission does not; a strong, loving marriage does not; rewarding personal relationships do not. It is simply a truism that nothing very valuable can come without sacrifice and effort and patience on our part. Perhaps you discovered that when you got your last grades. Maybe you are also finding that many of the most hoped-for rewards in life can seem an awfully long time coming. My concern is that you will face some delays and disappointments at this...

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3 Ways to Find Healing After Broken Relationships

Kristena Eden - When we have a broken heart, we often avoid feeling the pain—whether it is a divorce, a breakup, or even a job loss. We fill our lives with busywork to get through the pain, but there’s no easy way out of those overwhelming empty feelings. We need time to grieve and accept the heartache; otherwise, it will heal very slowly or not at all. Experts recommend we go through the emotional pain, not around it. By learning to deal with these emotions, we become stronger people and more capable of handling our trials. Get out a paper and pen and jot...

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What Happened After a Woman Raised to Believe Mormons Were Evil Tried with All Her Might to Avoid the Missionaries

Gerald N. Lund, excerpted from "Divine Signatures" - After Gerald N. Lund and his wife drove to Edinburg, England, to release President Stephen C. Kerr from his full-time service as a stake president, they had dinner with President Kerr and his wife, Yvonne. They discovered Yvonne was a convert to the Church and asked her to share her conversion story with them. This is her story: I was brought up in the town of Ayr, about thirty miles from Glasgow on the west coast of Scotland. My mother and father were members of the Baptist Church in Ayr, as were my mother’s family. I remember my grandfather, whom I...

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The Scripture That Transformed How This Early Returned Missionary Understood His Worth and God's Love

Drew Young - When I returned home early from the mission after two months of service, I was fatigued, ill, and discouraged. I didn’t have anyone to turn to, and I didn’t know what to do next with my life. “This wasn’t part of my plan,” I exclaimed with tears in my eyes. “I failed. I feel terrible.” Jake, my counselor, responded calmly, “Andrew, let’s open to the scriptures. Have you ever heard of Oliver Granger?” Six months earlier: “Dear Elder Young, you are hereby called to serve as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You are assigned to...

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How to Help Your Children Cope with the Loss of Their Siblings

Sherri Devashrayee Wittwer, excerpted from "Gone Too Soon" - It is important for parents and others involved with the family to help the surviving children cope with the loss of their sibling. These children can possibly be forgotten or overlooked, even though they are experiencing pain as well. Even very young children are affected by the loss of a baby and deal with the loss in their own way. How Children Show Grief There are many differences in the way adults and children grieve. Because children may not have the understanding or verbal skills to express what they are feeling, they must work through grief in their own ways. After...

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How a Blind LDS Attorney Who Adopted Blind Triplets Found the Gospel, Eternal Family

Yvonne Liu - At a fast and testimony meeting, a father leads the way to the pulpit with a cane in his hand. His three sons follow, their hands on each other’s shoulders and canes in hand, too. They each stand and bear a heartfelt testimony of the divinity of the Savior and the promise of eternal families. But, just eight years ago, these four men were not members of the same family. In 2010, blind lawyer and former White House staffer Ollie Cantos never thought he would be the father of triplets—until he met Steven, Nick, and Leo. The initial visit became the...

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5 Proven Ways Dads Have a Powerful Impact on Their Daughters

Jamie Armstrong - We’ve all seen them—the sitcoms and movies, even television commercials that portray fathers as inept creatures bumbling through family life. In a culture where dads are often portrayed as the dunces of the family, researchers are only beginning to scratch the surface of just how important their role in the family truly is. “Fathers bring something very different to the table—many things that mothers can’t,” says Dr. Meg Meeker, author of the bestselling book  Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters . “The biggest mistake dads make is not understanding their significance.” Without question, fathers are a powerful influence on both sons and daughters—an influence...

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Preach My Gospel FHE: Lesson 2

Jannalee Sandau - Get all six of these lessons in this series here. Challenge: As a family or individually, find one person or a family to give a Book of Mormon to before the end of the year. Highlight verses that have special meaning to you or that might help the person feel the Spirit. Song: “I Want to Be a Missionary Now” (CS, no 168), “An Angel from on High” (Hymns, no 13)  Lesson: Read the last four paragraphs of the Introduction to the Book of Mormon. Have family members fill in the blank:  When I know the Book of Mormon is true,...

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"Promising" Rugby Player Leaves Team for a 2-year LDS Mission

Sporting News - "This indicates how committed he is to his faith and obviously his faith is very important to him," South Sydney coach  Anthony Seibold told Sporting News about his player's decision to leave the team. "We all wish him and his family the very best for the future and we look forward to finishing this season off with him here at South Sydney." Rabbitohs winger Richie Kennar has been released from the final year of his contract to serve a two-year Mormon mission, commencing in 2019. ► You'll also like:  LDS Rugby Star Gives Up $200,000 in "Courageous Decision" to Serve Mission...

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Watch: David Archuleta, Peter Hollens Release Stunning New Music Video "Loch Lomond"

LDS Living Staff - David Archuleta and Peter Hollens recently shared a stunning music video of a traditional Scottish song, "Loch Lomond." The music video is a track on Hollen's new folk album and he shares a little bit about working with Archuleta at the end of the music video.  "I'm so, so honored to have David on this track and be a part of this album," Hollens says. "Not only is he one of the most talented musicians I've ever heard . . . I know how phenomenal he is in the studio, but he's also an incredible person."  Watch the music video below.  David...

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What "The Worst" Church Calling You Can Get Is (and Why I Asked for It)

Katie Lambert - "What did you do, make someone angry? That's like the worst calling." I looked at my sister's text and smiled. If she only knew why I had my new calling, she would think I was crazy.   That's because few callings inspire more apprehension among members than the one I have now: nursery teacher. And for the first two years of living in a family ward, I'll admit I wasn't so sure that nursey would be my calling of choice, either.  But I kept feeling like something was missing from my Sabbath day. I loved learning about the gospel in Sunday School and...

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21 Hilarious LDS Memes That Will Make You Glad to Be Mormon

LDS Living Staff - Need a little "sunshine in your soul today"? What better way to bring light into your day than through laughter. Here are 21 hilarious Mormon memes we found on Instagram and Facebook. Hopefully this doesn't happen to anyone at church today😳 #mormonmemes #mormonmemes #lds A post shared by Mormonmemes (@mormonmemes) on Apr 13, 2014 at 3:21am PDT Shia LeBeouf is perfect for this 😂 #mormonmemes #mormon #mormonfunny #lds #shialebeouf #primaryprogram A post shared by Mormonmemes (@mormonmemes) on Nov 5, 2016 at 5:32pm PDT The spiritual prison! #missionmemes #mormons #ldsfunny #RMlife #mormonmemes A post shared by Mormonmemes (@mormonmemes) on Mar 23, 2017...

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Responding to Ellen on Mormons and Teen Suicide

Deseret News - "Suicide exists amongst every group and must be addressed; this can only be done effectively as concerned parents, teachers, counselors and legislators work across political and religious lines." Last week, lead singer for Imagine Dragons, Dan Reynolds, stopped by the daytime talk show, Ellen . The host, Ellen DeGeneres, suggested that suicide in Utah may be related to the “shame” caused by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). “The leading cause of death for Utah kids ages 11 to 17 is suicide,” she said, reading from a card. “Suicide in Utah has increased 141 percent because of...

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21 Rare Photos of Elder Bednar That Will Make You Love Him Even More

LDS Living Staff - Elder David A. Bednar was born on June 15, 1952, in Oakland, California. He married Susan Kae Robinson in the Salt Lake Temple in 1975, and they are the parents of three sons. Prior to him being called as a general authority, he served as the president of BYU-Idaho.  Elder Bednar is known for his optimism and fearless faith in the Savior. His knowledge of the scriptures and the gospel make him an inspiring teacher and leader. To celebrate this incredible apostle, here are some of our favorite photos from his life:   Elder Bednar and his father, Anthony George Bednar. Image...

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How the Death of His Son Helped an LDS Dad Find His Long-Lost Family in Vietnam

Jannalee Sandau - What would you do if your family situation was abusive? As an 11-year-old living in Vietnam, Don Skanchy made the decision to run away. He had no idea that that single decision would lead him a half a world away and back or if he would ever see his family again.  Born in 1953 in a small village in North Vietnam to Duong Van Khoat and Nguyen Thi Nhat, Don Skanchy’s childhood seemed anything but loving. Don, the oldest child in his family, grew up poor, living with a grandmother, his father, mother, and six children. An old photo of Don's...

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6 Ways to Improve Your Temple Experience

Arianna Rees - A few weeks ago, I had a very mediocre temple visit. I was stressed about all of the things on my “to do” list, and had a nasty headache, so needless to say, by the time I went inside, I felt frazzled. I drummed my fingers impatiently on my armrest, and when the session ended, zipped out as fast as I could. It wasn’t until I was in my car driving home that the remorse set in and I realized that I had spiritually wasted my trip.  I’ve tried to make a habit of going to the temple weekly, but every...

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Watch: Mormon Tabernacle Choir Creates Beautiful Tribute to Fathers

LDS Living Staff - In celebration of Father's Day, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir created a touching tribute set to R. Ross Boothe's "Father." Check out this heartfelt video: Mack Wilberg is well known as one of the most revered choral arrangers in the country. His work spans decades, and his tenure leading the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has produced countless recordings of incredible significance to the music community. This album celebrates Wilberg’s strengths as a composer with the premiere recordings of two extended works—The Prodigal and A Cloud of Witnesses—as well as new recordings of five compositions and three arrangements. The CD contains 80 minutes of magnificent...

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Elder and Sister Renlund on the Imperative Commandment We Don't Often Realize Is a Commandment

Elder and Sister Renlund, excerpted from "The Melchizedek Priesthood" - The following is an excerpt from The Melchizedek Priesthood. While Elder and Sister Renlund are addressing priesthood holders in this passage, the council is true and imperative for every member of the Church. “And again I say unto you, my friends, for from henceforth I shall call you friends, it is expedient that I give unto you this commandment , that ye become even as my friends in days when I was with them, traveling to preach the gospel in my power” (Doctrine and Covenants 84:77; emphasis added). The commandment, stated imperatively, is: “Be My friend.” The Savior told His Apostles...

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