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Missionary Passes Away, Another in Critical Condition After Car Crash in Canada

LDS Living Staff - On Tuesday, September 17, Church spokesman Daniel Woodruff released an update on the two missionaries—Elder Bryant Keck, age 19, from Sanford, Colorado, and Elder Dallin Thompson, age 19, from Sahuarita, Arizona—who were critically injured in a car crash on Friday, September 13: "We are saddened to share news of the passing of Elder Bryant Keck, a young missionary in the Canada Vancouver Mission who was involved in a serious crash late last week. Elder Keck, age 19, is from Sanford, Colorado and had been serving since June 2018. He passed away Tuesday with his mother by his side. Elder Keck and...

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5 Truths and 4 Blessings President Nelson Shared at Youth Adult Devotional

Danielle B. Wagner - In a powerful devotional delivered at the Marriott Center on the BYU campus, President Russell M. Nelson addressed young adults around the world and outlined "five truths that I feel impressed to share with you," he said.   "Truth number 1: You are sons and daughters of God." President Nelson shared that the young adults of the Church "are the children whom God chose to be a part of His battalion" in the last days. “One thing is certain," he said, "you are of the house of Israel and you have been sent here to gather God’s elect.” "Truth number 2:...

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President Nelson Details "Love and Laws of God" in Description of 2015 and 2019 LGBT Policy Changes

Deseret News -  In a remarkable devotional address before thousands of BYU students Tuesday, the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pleaded with students to ask God if church leaders “truly are the Lord’s apostles and prophets” and offered a detailed description of gospel love and law that motivated them to make church policy adjustments that affected the LGBT community in 2015 and 2019.  “We knew that this policy created concern and confusion for some and heartache for others. That grieved us,” said President Russell M. Nelson , who is revered as the church’s prophet.  “Whenever the sons and daughters...

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Bishop Causse Gives Keynote Address at UN Conference in Geneva

Newsroom.ChurchofJesusChrist.org - “As a person of faith, I believe that all of us living on this beautiful planet share a sacred responsibility to care for all of God’s children and to reach out to others in need, whoever they are and wherever they may be,” said Bishop Gérald Caussé , presiding bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Geneva as he delivered a keynote address at a United Nations conference. Nearly 75 people attended the meeting, including diplomats from around the world.  The event, sponsored by Latter-day Saint Charities, addressed the role of education in displaced populations. Bishop Caussé,...

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104-Year-Old Shares How Volunteering in the Temple Keeps Him Young

Church News - President Russell M. Nelson celebrated his 95th birthday On Sept. 6 with a memorable, worldwide celebration. You could forgive St. George Utah Temple worker Carl Freeman if the memory of his own 95th birthday was a bit hazy — it happened almost a decade ago. On Wednesday, Sept. 11, the lifelong Latter-day Saint marked his 104th year. He’s certainly earned a season of rest and relaxation. But every Friday the centenarian climbs behind the wheel of his car and makes the short drive to the historic St. George temple. After changing into his white suit, he mans the recommend desk for...

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5 Gifts We Are Given When We Receive Our Temple Endowment + What to Expect

LDS Living Staff - In his April 2019 general conference talk, Elder David A. Bednar quoted President Ezra Taft Benson regarding the sacredness of the temple: “The temple is a sacred place, and the ordinances in the temple are of a sacred character. Because of its sacredness we are sometimes reluctant to say anything about the temple to our children and grandchildren. “As a consequence, many do not develop a real desire to go to the temple, or when they go there, they do so without much background to prepare them for the obligations and covenants they enter into. “I believe a proper understanding or...

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A New Way to Teach Our Youth About Modesty (Without Causing Shame)

Laura M. Padilla-Walker Ph.D., Dean M. Busby, Ph.D., Chelom E. Leavitt, Ph.D., and Jason S. Carroll, Ph.D. - Modesty is a tricky topic for many people in the Church. Sometimes it is a topic only taught to girls and it only focuses on dress. However, many parents have questioned that approach because we know that modesty is much more than the length of a dress or the way clothes fit. We also know that our boys need to be taught the importance of modesty as well. Modesty is not just about covering our bodies. Modesty really encompasses how we feel, think, and behave. So how can we as parents teach this deeper meaning of modesty to our young men...

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Latter-day Saint "Makes Texas History" by Turning Down Multiple College Football Offers to Serve a Mission

Deseret News - Most Stanford quarterback hopefuls don't take a two-year break after high school. But Elder Tanner McKee is not like most college football recruits.  Mckee, a Division I athlete, is currently serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil, despite offers from renowned colleges like Alabama, Texas A&M, Texas, and more.  Throughout McKee’s high school career and the recruiting process, Centennial High head coach Matt Logan was impressed with McKee’s demeanor and devotion.  “I thought it was awesome that he has that type of commitment to his faith. Tanner is a great athlete and a...

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"Changes in Policy Are Not New": Elders Soares and Christensen Talk Policy Changes During Face to Face

Church News - For the first time during a Face to Face event, Elder Soares and Elder Christensen answered a few questions in Portuguese and Spanish. The devotional was broadcast live from a studio on the Brigham Young University campus in Provo, Utah.  While clarifying the difference between fixed teachings of the Church and those that are changeable, Elder Soares said, “Changes in policies are not new.” Elder Soares and Elder Christensen used examples from the scriptures to illustrate core doctrines of the gospel of Jesus Christ that will never change and policies throughout history that have changed.  In the New Testament, the disciples...

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Prophet Invites Young Adults to Watch Upcoming Devotional: "I Feel Inspired to Share an Important Message with You"

LDS Living Staff - "I think about the issues facing young adults daily. I feel inspired to share an important message with you on September 17 at 11:05 a.m. MDT," President Russell M. Nelson recently shared on Facebook. "Please join me that day on the Church’s Facebook or YouTube account or ChurchofJesusChrist.org. " On September 17, President Nelson will speak at the Marriott Center as part of the BYU Devotional series. Along with his invitation, President Nelson published a letter for young adults that he shared on all his social media channels: My dear young friends, You are literally sons and daughters of God. He...

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"Discover the Things of Eternity:" Elder Andersen Dedicates First Temple in Portugal

Church News - "In this dedicated and consecrated house of the Lord, we too are explorers, searching not for new lands but for something much more precious,” Elder Andersen said at the dedication of the first temple in Portugal, then quoting John 17:3 : “‘This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou has sent.’ “As disciples of Jesus Christ, we enter into this house to discover the things of eternity and to prepare us to one day travel through the veil back to our heavenly home.” Exploration. Discovery. And returning home. It has been...

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Everyone Will Have a Urim and Thummim in the Celestial Kingdom + 4 More Fascinating Things We Know About It

Katie Lambert - The celestial kingdom—the highest kingdom of glory and home to our Heavenly Parents and our Savior.  Prophets have glimpsed this heavenly realm. Scriptures have depicted this paradise. But by no means do we know all there is to know about the highest kingdom of glory. Joseph Smith, who saw a vision of the celestial kingdom, said, "Could you gaze into heaven five minutes, you would know more than you would by reading all that ever was written on the subject” (History of the Church, 6:50). However, there are a few things we know about the celestial kingdom from scriptures and from...

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Church to Show Video Worldwide Explaining the New Children and Youth Program

Newsroom.ChurchofJesusChrist.org - What will the new program for children and youth to be implemented by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on January 1, 2020, look like? Six Church leaders, including President Russell M. Nelson, speak to the vision and basic principles of the coming program in a 48-minute video that Latter-day Saints worldwide will watch during the second half of worship services on Sunday, September 29, 2019. The video was made available to local Church leaders on September 13 to help them prepare for the broadcast and address questions from their congregants. The production features President Nelson, President M. Russell...

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How My Daughter's Brain Injury Taught Me What True Ministering Looks Like

Yvonne Swinson - At 2:49 pm on January 13, 2019, I got the call no parent wants to receive. It was the bishop’s wife: “Your daughter has been in an accident.” My daughter Erynn, barely 18, was in a car with three other girls, all members of the Laurel class presidency. On their way to welcome a new girl to the ward, the car she was riding in pulled out of the neighborhood and was struck by an oncoming truck, causing injuries to all four girls. Arriving at the scene before paramedics, I was relieved to see them still seated in the car with...

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How President Nelson's Unique Life Experience Stunned Government Policy Makers

Sheri Dew, adapted from "Insights From a Prophet's Life: President Russell M. Nelson" - The following article previously ran on  LDS Living earlier this year and is being shared as part of an article series that will highlight the life and teachings of President Russell M. Nelson. Beginning at his birthday week and leading up to general conference,  LDS Living will focus on the insights and life lessons we can learn from the Lord's prophet on the earth today. In late 1990, Elder Nelson received an assignment he felt ill-suited for. The United States Internal Revenue Service in Washington, DC, had scheduled a hearing to explore the question of whether or not dollars spent to...

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Latter-day Saint MLB Mental Skills Coach Shares 5 Principles for Developing a Resilient Mentality

LDS Living - Justin Su’a coaches major league baseball players on cultivating mental skills to utilize on the diamond, but on this week’s episode of All In , Su’a shares ways to strengthen your mentality, specifically as it relates to faith. In 2017, Su’a told the Deseret News how he has seen faith impact the lives of the athletes he coaches. “It gives them perspective. You can see more,” Su’a said. “Those who have more of a spiritual perspective, those who believe in God and believe in a bigger picture and trust in His timing and what He wants for a person, they don’t...

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Latter-day Saint Mom Makes It to Finale on Food Network's "BBQ Brawl"

Preston Lee - Latter-day Saint mom Susie Bulloch made it all the way to the finale of Food Network’s newest barbecue-themed show, BBQ Brawl: Flay v Symon . That’s quite an accomplishment considering Bulloch considers herself a home chef who primarily cooks for her family and friends. Bulloch’s years-long dream of getting on the Food Network was finally realized when she was selected to compete with seven other “pitmasters” on two teams—each selected by celebrity chefs Bobby Flay and Michael Symon. “We certainly scoured the country for the best barbecue experts around,” Bobby Flay shared in an interview with Metro , “and we pulled...

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The Gift My Mom Forgot to Give Me That Opened My Eyes to God's Messages All Around Me

Ben Schilaty - As I write this post, it is my mom’s 71st   birthday. Three years ago she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s the day before her birthday. Two years after her diagnosis, I was visiting home. I wanted to get some details about the story of my birth from her while I still could. While the two of us were walking along the Stillaguamish River at Cascade Park, I asked her some questions. She didn’t seem to know what I was talking about and just gave some rambling, nonsensical answers. It felt like the memories were all gone and that I’d have to...

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The Sacrament: Why Do We Take the Bread Before the Water?

Alicia Soto - The sacrament is an ordinance that we, as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, can partake of every week. We take the bread and the water to remember our Savior and to renew the covenants we made with God at baptism. While the doctrine may be clear as to why we take it, does the order of partaking of the sacrament bread and water really matter?  Christ is the way, and He showed us the way when He was on this earth. If we choose to follow the Savior, and we call ourselves His disciples, we should...

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8 Resources That Will Answer Your Questions About Death and the Spirit World

LDS Living Staff - As Latter-day Saints, we know that death isn't the end. But do we know what awaits us after this life? Learn more about the spirit world and what happens after we die with this compilation of thought-provoking books, talks, and articles.  The Gateway We Call Death   In The Gateway We Call Death, President Nelson, a surgeon by profession and now a special witness of the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, approaches the subject of death from both a medical and a theological point of view to discuss such topics as these: •  The purpose of life and of death...

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Mali Officially Recognizes The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Newsroom.ChurchofJesusChrist.org - “It was a historic and memorable day for the people of Mali, and for the Latter-day Saints in general, but [especially] for the Saints in Mali,” said Malian resident Yeah Samake, a Latter-day Saint and former 2013 and 2018 Mali presidential candidate. At a ceremony held in this West African nation in the capital city of Bamako, religious and community leaders joined with government dignitaries and national journalists to mark the official recognition of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a religious association in Mali. Elder Marcus B. Nash of the Seventy , President of the Africa West...

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Church Releases FAQs About Global Youth Conference Program

LDS Living Staff - Since the Church announced its plans to create a global youth conference program For the Strength of Youth on July 19, 2019, many have had questions about its implementation, including locations for the youth conferences, costs, registration, and other questions.  ► You'll also like: Church Expands EFY-Like Youth Conferences to US and Canada A recent article by the Church's newsroom links off to extensive answers to some of these frequently asked questions, specifically for members in the US and Canada. Here are a few of the answers given in a notice sent by the Church.  1. What is FSY? For the...

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Church Announces Dates of 2020 Churchwide Events

LDS Living Staff - The Church recently released the dates for all churchwide events in 2020, including general conference, worldwide devotionals, and The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square performances. These dates were released September 13 in an official notice to all stake presidents, bishops, and other leaders and can be found on ward and stake calendars on the Members Tool app and on ChurchofJesusChrist.org .  Additional information about these events can be found at events.ChurchofJesusChrist.org as it becomes available, according to   ChurchofJesusChrist.org .  January Sunday, January 12 Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults February Sunday, February 23 Face to Face for Youth Thursday,...

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A Hilariously Unforgettable Missionary Moment + More Funny Tweets

LDS Living Staff - "In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured."― President Gordon B. Hinckley To help you live the timeless advice of President Hinckley, here are some hilarious tweets that will brighten your day. And remember, as Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin taught, "The next time you're tempted to groan, you might try to laugh instead. It will extend your life and make the lives of all those around you more enjoyable." On my way to work this morning I saw the Mormon boys riding their bikes up a big hill like it was nothing....