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When Angels Gave President Lee a Blessing of Healing

Donald W. Parry, excerpted from "Angels: Agents of Light, Love, and Power" - President Harold B. Lee’s experience on an airplane illustrates the truth that angels may participate in healing a mortal who has an illness. President Lee recalled: “I was suffering from an ulcer condition that was becoming worse and worse. We had been touring a mission; my wife, Joan, and I were impressed the next morning that we should get home as quickly as possible, although we had planned to stay for some other meetings. “On the way across the country, we were sitting in the forward section of the airplane. Some of our Church members were in the next section. As...

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Sister Jones Challenges Latter-day Saints to Do 3 Things to Bring Empowerment, Joy into Their Lives

Danielle B. Wagner - “I believe that the gospel of Jesus Christ is our Heavenly Father’s practical guide for happy living,” Sister Joy D. Jones, Primary general president, said at a devotional held at BYU Education Week. While explaining the profound truth that “the one precious thing that God will never take away from us is our agency,” Sister Jones noted how we frequently and willingly give our agency to others by allowing them to control our emotions, behaviors, and spiritual growth. Sharing a personal experience, Sister Jones spoke of a beautiful day she was heading to the temple when the birds themselves seemed to...

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Judges Rave About Latter-day Saint Dancer on "SYTYCD": "Brilliant, You Are the Poster Child of the Show"

LDS Living Staff - Jensen Arnold has continued making waves on So You Think You Can Dance,  dancing her way into the top six performers. Last week, Nigel Lythgoe called Jensen Arnold and her partner, Jay Jay Dixonbey, the "strongest dance couple" on the show, and this week they lived up to the praise. After a secret agent-themed jazz performance, Lythgoe told Arnold, "It was a brilliant routine . . . [Jensen] whatever they throw at you, you do brilliantly, and I’ve got to say you are the poster child of So You Think You Can Dance ." Twitch added, “So far I don’t know...

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What Abraham's Vision of Kolob and the Stars Can Teach Us About Leadership

Meridian Magazine - "Leaders see a vision of the future; they take an oath to achieve that future; they take a stand to sacrifice whatever is necessary; then with words they paint a picture of that future and take us by the hand and lead us there, all the while keeping us in orbit. Leaders look to the stars and help us soar." In his sweeping vision of the cosmos, Abraham learned some principles about leadership that he wrote in his record to perhaps help us, his children, in the last days. “And I saw the stars,” began Abraham, “that they were very great,...

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The Real Reason We're Here on Earth

Kristena Eden - When discussing the purpose of life, we often hear the mantra “we are here to be tested,” but how many of us cringe at that thought? So few of us want to feel like a kid again sitting in a classroom taking a test on things we don’t remember, we don’t understand, and we can’t leave until we finish. Comparing life to a test can be a downer and not the inspirational mantra that it should be. But if we look at life as a lesson we learn from over and over again as more things become clear, we can gain...

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When Faith to Be Healed Doesn't Work: How to Still See God and His Love in Your Life

Michelle Wilson - We are taught from primary that with faith, miracles can happen. The scriptures are replete with stories of faith bringing about mighty miracles. Enos was made whole from his faith, as was the woman with the issue of blood . "True faith brings miracles, visions, dreams, healings, and all the gifts of God that He gives to His Saints" is the promise given to us . I believe this. During the routine physical I had in preparation for my mission, my doctor found a lump in my breast big enough to concern him. He asked me to come back the next...

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The Profound, 11-Word Lesson Elder Maxwell Learned from Chemotherapy

Elder David A. Bednar, excerpted from "Power to Become" - Elder Neal A. Maxwell was a beloved disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. He served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for 23 years, from 1981 to 2004. The spiritual power of his teachings and his example of faithful discipleship blessed and continue to bless in marvelous ways the members of the Savior’s restored Church and the people of the world. In October 1997, Susan and I hosted Elder and Sister Maxwell at Brigham Young University–Idaho. Elder Maxwell was to speak to the students, staff, and faculty in a devotional assembly. Everyone on the campus eagerly anticipated...

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6 Ways God's Grace Turns Our Weaknesses into Strengths

Dr. Wendy Ulrich, excerpted from "Weakness Is Not Sin" - In response to our humility about our weakness, God offers to “make weak things become strong” unto us (Ether 12:27). There must be ways for weak things to become strong other than through noticeable improvement in our ability. . . . The Bible Dictionary defines grace as an “enabling power” to do what we cannot do on our own. God’s gift of grace fits our need precisely: when we are weak, He offers power. While we often assume this means God will turn our chicken scratches into Shakespearean sonnets, the following is noteworthy: God didn’t change Moroni’s writing skill (the weakness...

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The Hebrew Meaning Behind "Sacrifice" and "Consecrate" That Might Change How You Understand Your Covenants

Andrew C. Skinner, excerpted from "Temple Worship: 20 Truths That Will Bless Your Life" - As is taught in the temple, the Lord has always required his people to offer sacrifice, from the time of our first parents onward. The type and place of sacrifice have changed over the ages, but the fundamental principles undergirding the doctrine of sacrifice have not. Righteous sacrifices are really symbols of our obedience to the Lord, of Jesus Christ and His atonement, of our desire to imitate the Savior and live as He does. Our offering of sacrifice demonstrates our commitment to follow the Lord above anyone or anything else. The word sacrifice comes from two Latin words put together:...

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How President Nelson Receives Revelation for the Church Through Dreams (+How a Dream Beyond the Veil United One Family for Eternity)

LDS Living Staff - While touring with President Russell M. Nelson through central and eastern Canada, Elder Neil L. Andersen noted how his close interactions with the prophet over the last week have helped him obtain greater insight into our prophet and how he directs the Church today. On Facebook, Elder Andersen wrote: "President Russell M Nelson and Sister Nelson were powerful tonight. Sister Nelson spoke of the changes and revelations in the night coming to the Prophet since his call in January of this year. President Nelson spoke of the preparations necessary in each of our lives as we anticipate the completion of a...

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President Nelson Speaks on the Name of the Church: "We’re Correcting an Error That Has Crept in Over the Ages"

Deseret News - After a statement from President Russell M. Nelson last week called for people to refer to the full name of the Church and refrain from using the term "Mormon," media outlets across the nation have claimed, "It can't be done." In response, President Nelson said, “I know it can’t — but it’s going to be, because the Lord wants it that way. . . . We know that it’s going to be a challenge to undo tradition of more than 100 years. And we don’t have all the answers. All we know is the Lord has said, ‘Thus shall my church be called …....

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How General Conference Led Me to the Man of My Dreams

Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt, adapted from "Living Your Covenants Every Day" - On the day that I defended my doctoral dissertation, I went to the Mesa Arizona Temple to express gratitude for the divine help I had felt throughout my academic journey. I was also interested in mapping out what would be next for my life. I had accepted a position to teach at Brigham Young University and was anticipating a move to Utah. I felt like it was a new beginning. I sensed that my life had a clean slate of sorts. Further, I had the words of the previous general conference resonating in my mind and heart. In particular, the teachings...

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7 Things You Shouldn't Say to Stay-at-Home Moms

Jessica Carter - I was a stay-at-home mom for seven years. Then I became a full-time working mom with an unemployed husband and two children at home (and I continue to work full-time now as a single mother). Having experienced motherhood from both sides, I understand the challenges each set of circumstances presents. Neither situation is easy, and insensitive comments can make things even harder. So, here it is: my personal list of things not to say to stay-at-home moms. ► You'll also like:  7 Things You Shouldn't Say to Working Moms  1. It must be nice not to have to work. Stay-at-home moms...

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3 Ways Eve Is a Type of Christ (+ the Special Title Reserved Only for Eve and the Lord)

Jay A. Parry, Donald W. Parry, adapted from "Symbols and Shadows: Unlocking a Deeper Understanding of the Atonement" - A great number of righteous men and women from the Old Testament and Book of Mormon, including prophets, priests, kings, and others, served as types and shadows of Jesus Christ. Their personal purity and righteousness, as well as events in their lives, foreshadowed Jesus’ righteousness and his works. The parallels between these individuals and Christ are so striking that these persons “were types and shadows of our Lord’s coming; they were living, walking, breathing Messianic prophecies.”1 Elder Jeffrey R. Holland wrote: “Jehovah used an abundance of archetypes and symbols. Indeed, these have always been a conspicuous characteristic of the Lord’s instruction...

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Family Counselor: How to Allow Your Children to Have Agency, Especially When They Choose a Different Path

Christy Kane PhD, CMHC - I remember many years ago, long before I had children, attending a religious lecture by a prominent religious scholar who taught at BYU. The topic of the lecture was agency. During the lecture, this religious professor indicated that most LDS parents only want their kids to get to a level three in personal faith development and not a level five. As soon as he said this, there was a rumble of protest in the audience, implying, “Of course we want our kids to get to level five.” Then the presenter went on to explain what he meant by a level five:...

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One Phrase That Transformed My Marriage

Danielle B.Wagner - At a time in my marriage when everything seemed to be colliding—family differences, work pressures, stressful finances, hectic schedules, health problems—I found myself rolling my eyes, grumbling, or snapping at my husband far too often. I felt stretched thin, kept at my maximum stress threshold, and any tipping of the scales sent everything crashing down on the both of us. While I was terrified watching how stress transformed my normally easy going, positive outlook, my husband had to deal with the brunt of my negativity and complaints, and that just added guilt to my plate of seething emotions. At one of...

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Why Did the Lamanites Sacrifice Women and Children to Idols?

Book of Mormon Central - This article is republished with permission from Book of Mormon Central. For more inspiring and instructive content on the Book of Mormon visit  Book of Mormon Central ,  subscribe to our mailing list ,  see our YouTube videos , and  follow us on Facebook . "And they did … take many prisoners both women and children, and did offer them up as sacrifices unto their idol gods." Mormon 4:14 The Know While capturing the city Teancum, the Lamanites took many women and children as prisoners and sacrificed them to idols ( Mormon 4:14 ). Although human sacrifice was likely practiced in...

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How to Stop Overthinking and Start Pondering: 10 Tips for Receiving Revelation

Lucy Stevenson - When it comes to making big decisions, finding answers to questions, or searching for solutions, we know that seeking revelation is vital. But sometimes as we are pondering and seeking, we find that instead we are overthinking and worrying. Our fears and anxieties dominate our thoughts, and worries spiral to the point that we are unable to receive the heavenly direction we need. But this whirlwind of overthinking was not what pondering was intended to be. As Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin taught, “Pondering, which means to weigh mentally, to deliberate, to meditate, can achieve the opening of the spiritual eyes of...

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How a Blessing from an Apostle Helped Steve Young Finally Find His Wife

Steve Young, adapted from "QB: My Life Behind the Spiral" - Steve Young never backs down from a challenge. In fact, his tenacity is the hallmark of his football career and every other aspect of his life. From tirelessly perfecting his game to earning a law degree from BYU while in the NFL (which even required him to attend class the day after his 1994 Super Bowl victory) to enduring years of criticism while he searched for “the one” to marry, Young has never hesitated to do the work required to achieve his goals. In his autobiography,  QB: My Life Behind the Spiral , Young gives fascinating insights into his dynamic football career, as well as deeply personal, never-before-told stories from...

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9 Invaluable Resources to Help You Prepare for and Understand Your Patriarchal Blessing

LDS Living Staff - Whether you're preparing to receive your patriarchal blessing or are looking for new perspective as you study yours, these resources offer wonderful suggestions and advice to help you navigate and understand the counsel God has for you. Your Patriarchal Blessing by Ed J. Pinegar, Richard J. Allen How would you like to have a compass that could help guide you back to your Father in Heaven? You can when you receive your patriarchal blessing. It offers counsel and guidance directly from your Heavenly Father. It's like having your own personalized section of the Doctrine and Covenants. In this easy-to-comprehend volume, Pinegar...

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FHE: The Sacrament

Sierra Sivertson - Purpose : To teach children the importance of the sacrament Gospel principles: Sacrament, Repentance, Reverence Scriptures : 3 Nephi 18:1-10; Matthew 26:26-28; Doctrine and Covenants 20:75; Doctrine and Covenants 27:2 Songs : To Think about Jesus ( Children’s Songbook pg. 71), Reverently, Quietly ( Children’s Songbook pg. 26), Reverently and Meekly Now (Hymn no. 185) Object lesson: While you teach the lesson, ask your children to sit as quietly as they can. Explain to them that it is important to sit quietly in sacrament meeting and you want them to practice. Lesson : Sacrament meeting is a time to think about...

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"Deadline" Features Incredible Trailer for Movie About Emma Smith and Jane Manning James

LDS Living Staff - The first-look trailer for the upcoming movie Jane and Emma is making waves, and Deadline is taking notice.  The entertainment news publication featured the first-look trailer the same day it was released on YouTube, discussing the movie and the significance behind it.  The movie depicts the relationship between two great women in Latter-day Saint history: Jane Manning James, one of the first black converts to the Church, and Emma Smith, the wife of the first prophet of the restoration.  Following the friendship of these two women, the film shows how racial and socio-economic walls were crossed in a time when such...

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6 Reasons Why It's Important to Call The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Its Full Name

Church News - "As the Church grows across boundaries, cultures and languages, the use of the revealed name, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ( Doctrine and Covenants 115:4 ), is increasingly important in our responsibility to proclaim the name of the Savior throughout all the world," President Nelson shared in a letter regarding the name of the Church.  On Aug. 16, the Church released a statement from President Russell M. Nelson regarding the correct usage of the name of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is a subject that has come up repeatedly for several years in the...

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The Best Twitter Reactions to President Nelson's "Mormon" and "LDS" Announcement

LDS Living Staff - Yesterday, after our prophet President Russell M. Nelson announced new guidelines for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members regarding how we should refer to ourselves and our church—including to avoid the use of the word Mormon and Mormonism—Twitter blew up. Here are a few of the best reactions: Gone from twitter for an hour and came back to find I'm not Mormon anymore. Huh. — Vakaviti (@vakaviti) August 16, 2018 November 2017: Twitter increases limit to 280 characters August 2018: The Prophet stresses the importance of the name The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....

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