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Struggling to Hear on Sunday? Here's How the Church Can Help

LDS.org - Sam is a typical 17-year-old boy. He’s interested in things that go fast and loves the outdoors. He’s growing in knowledge of the world and his faith in his Heavenly Father. Sam also has a hearing impairment that affects his ability to understand what is taught and shared each Sunday. If you, like Sam, find your hearing loss makes it difficult to fully participate in your Church meetings, you’re not alone. At least 12 percent of Church membership is hearing impaired, which means a typical ward could have up to 50 to 60 members with some type of hearing loss, according...

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2nd Place Boston Marathon Finisher Shares Analogy That Will Make You Think More Deeply About Your Faith

Deseret News - Sarah Sellers, an LDS nurse anesthetist from Utah, recently took the running world by surprise with a second-place finish at the Boston Marathon, beating out many prominent professional runners. The behind-the-scenes story of Sarah's faith and resilience, however, makes the story of her incredible race even more compelling. During the last half of the race, when the 26-year-old from Utah was struggling and tempted to ease up her pace, she would look at the crowd and throw a fist pump or wave. It was their enthusiasm and encouragement that gave her the strength to keep going. She says the feeling she...

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Watch: Primary Children Sing Touching "The Family Is of God"

LDS Living Staff - At Ensign Park in Salt Lake City, Utah, the Swedish Mormons gathered Primary children together to sing a beautiful rendition of "The Family Is of God." If you need a little testimony boost today, watch this video and remember, as Elder Hales taught, "The eternal nature of an individual becomes the eternal nature of the family. . . . All people who will ever live on earth are members of a human family and are eternal children of God, our loving Heavenly Father." ...

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President Nelson Reveals the Unexpected Story of Being Led to Build a Temple in India

LDS Church News - About the new temple to be built in India, missionary Sister Monica Yadav says, “It makes us fly. It is like we are so close to heaven.” Clad in bright clothing showcasing the energy and beauty of this nation, Indian Latter-day Saints line up, hours before a scheduled meeting with President Russell M. Nelson on Thursday. Collectively they speak of two things: The leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the temple he recently announced for their nation. Weeks earlier, in the closing moments of general conference, President Nelson said the LDS Church would build seven new...

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Joseph and Hyrum's Death Masks: 5 Things You Didn't Know

Jannalee Sandau - The Church History Museum contains  interesting artifacts, from Hyrum Smith's sunglasses to Eliza R. Snow's pocket watch . But there are two additional historic items that have a story all their own: the death masks of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. Read on to find out more about what a death mask is and how the Church came to have these special memorials on display.  1. Death masks date back to ancient Egyptian times. Photography and daguerreotypes (photographic images on a silvered copper plate) were only beginning to make an appearance during the time of Joseph and Hyrum’s death, so death masks were...

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What Members with Food Allergies Wish Their Ward Members Knew

Lisa Ann Thomson - On a chilly January evening in 2017, a joint youth activity was in full swing in Herriman, Utah. Guys, gals, basketball, and food—it was the quintessential gathering of LDS youth. Fourteen-year-old Tanner Sorensen stayed late. A leader walked around the gym offering the last cookies to the stragglers. “Do these cookies have peanuts?” Tanner asked. He always asked. “ “Not sure, probably not.” So Tanner grabbed a cookie. Terry, Tanner’s father, was also at the activity, but when it was time to go, he didn’t see Tanner. So he headed home, a short walk from the church. When Terry got home...

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First Presidency Calls 20 New Stake Presidents to Serve in the Philippines, Rexburg + More

Deseret News - From the Philippines to Rexburg and England to Logan, the First Presidency has called 20 new stake presidents to serve in stakes around the world.  BACOLOD PHILIPPINES STAKE:  (Feb. 25, 2018) President —  Rossen Bon Chiong Escobar , 53, division manager, Avon Cosmetics, Inc.; succeeding Benjamin S. Candari; wife, Imelda Socorro Karina I.F. Escobar. Counselors —  Rollin Estampa Pioquinto Sr. , 47, safety officer, Focus Direct Inc.; wife, Ma Sowrro B. L. Pioquinto.  Alvin A. Dy , 52, sales associate, United Laboratories Inc.; wife, Erlyn L. W. Dy. BELLEVUE WASHINGTON STAKE:  (Feb. 11, 2018) President —  Jared M. Spataro , 43,...

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Old Testament Lesson 31: "Happy is the Man that Findeth Wisdom"

Ted L. Gibbons - Author's note: I feel a need to say once again that it is not my intent to show you a better or even a different way to teach these lessons. The manual is the product of inspiration, correlation, and prophets. The lessons as prepared and presented there are the expression of the Church with regard to teaching these materials. I have a quiet but continuous fear that these lessons I am writing will pull some of you away from the place you ought to be. Please spare me that condemnation. If these musings show you undiscovered insights in the scripture blocks...

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First Presidency Calls 16 New Temple Presidents and Matrons to Serve in Boise, Provo City Temples + More

Deseret News - From Tahiti to Boise and Brazil to Provo, the following temple presidents and their wives have been called to serve in temples around the world. Homero Salvador Amato , 69, Jardim da Saúde Ward, São Paulo Brazil Jardim da Saúde Stake, called as president of the Manaus Brazil Temple, succeeding President Edson Lopes. President Amato’s wife,  Sandra Puerta Amato , will serve as temple matron, succeeding Sister Maria Luiza Lopes. He is a senior missionary couple, and a former Area Seventy, Brazil Salvador Mission president, São Paulo Missionary Training Center presidency counselor, bishop, stake presidency counselor and temple ordinance worker. Retired...

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"A Place That Feels Like Home": Houston Temple Ready for Rededication

Deseret News - After the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Harvey, the Houston Temple is making its own "hurricane comeback." For Mormons worldwide, the haunting images of filthy flood water lapping at the front door of Houston’s 17-year-old temple became synonymous with the disaster. The rains breached the edifice on Aug. 16, flooding the temple annex building, the basement and the main floor, with water rising more than a foot. Church leaders decommissioned the Houston Texas Temple for extensive repairs and refurbishments. Almost eight months later, Houston’s first and only Mormon temple has made its own hurricane comeback. It will be rededicated on Sunday,...

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4 Ways Mormons Get the Priesthood Completely Wrong

My Life By Gogogoff - When I was ordained an Elder I remember being taught this truth by  Elder Bruce R. McConkie : “We are his agents; we represent him; we are expected to do and say what he would do and say if he personally were ministering among men at this time.” It struck me, I need to prepare and be worthy at any minute to act and stand in the place of the Savior. All of the claims of Mormonism rest upon the claim of divine authority also known as the priesthood. Understanding the doctrine of the priesthood is so important to understanding the...

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The Scripture We've Been Getting All Wrong + How It Helps Us Understand Spirit Prison and Hell

Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet, excerpted from "The Life Beyond" - After teaching his son Corianton concerning the journey of spirits—righteous and wicked—into the spirit world, Alma continued: "And then shall it come to pass, that the spirits of those who are righteous are received into a state of happiness, which is called  paradise, a state of rest, a state of peace,  where they shall rest from all their troubles and from all care, and sorrow" ( Alma 40:12 ; italics added). We thus see that paradise is the abode of the righteous in the world of spirits, a "state of happiness," a place hereafter where the spirits of the faithful "expand...

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Angels and the Three Nephites: 3 Extraordinary Powers Each Possess

Donald W. Perry, excerpted from "Angels: Agents of Light, Love, and Power" - In October 1998, President Gordon B. Hinckley stated in general conference, “I think about the power and force of angels that stand among us.”1 Indeed, scriptural texts indicate that the Lord’s angels have extraordinary capabilities and powers, making them formidable beings. Angels may have power over the elements, and the various earthly forces that exist in this telestial world do not bind them. These great powers of angels enable them to fulfill their missions here upon the earth and to assist mortals, who are, in comparison, delicate and frail. As we discuss the extraordinary powers of angels, however, we must remain...

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Old Testament Lesson 30: "Come to the House of the Lord"

Ted L. Gibbons - Introduction In 1980 I walked through Hezekiah’s tunnel. It was an astonishing stroll. We made our way through the darkness with the uncertain aid of flashlights and sang hymns about light: “Lead Kindly Light,” “The Lord Is my Light,” “There Is Sunshine in my Soul Today,” and so on. The tunnel is not straight. It bends and angles many times through nearly 1,800 feet. The Jews built the tunnel to bring water into the city as a hedge against an Assyrian siege. If, as I understand, this construction began at both ends simultaneously, how in the world did they manage to...

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Elder Uchtdorf Shares Photo of Grandson's Mission Call + a Challenge That Will Bless Our Lives and Others

LDS Living Staff - Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf and his family recently gathered for a classic Mormon event—the misson call opening of his grandson.  These moments, which are definitely a tender time for the family and friends of the missionary called to spread the gospel for 18–24 months, can lead to a lot of reflection on the gospel in our own lives.  In a recent Facebook post, Elder Uchtdorf shared a few of his feeling about missionary work and where it has led his family through generations.  ► You'll also like:  President Uchtdorf Shares Short, Powerful Message: Heavenly Father "Will Send His Angels Before You" Harriet...

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LDS Family Shares the Secrets to Traveling the World with 3 Small Children in Tow

Mars and Stars Baby - Most parents sidestep large-scale traveling adventures when their children are still in diapers, but not this LDS family. "The Get Up and Go Family," as they are known on Instagram, have traveled to places like Egypt, Thailand, and Paris with three small children in tow. How do they do it? Here are a few of their travel secrets they shared with marsandstarsbaby.com .  How do you structure your days to make travel enjoyable for each member of your family, and how have things changed after having kids?   Jared shares that they travel just as much if not more, but the...

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Elder Renlund Shares 4 Powerful Principles to Help You Be "Prepared for Whatever You Face in This Life"

LDS.org - While speaking at the LDS Business College graduation ceremony on April 13, Elder Renlund shared four powerful principles we should all live by.  Elder Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, who offered the keynote address, and Elder Clark, Commissioner of the Church Educational System, who also spoke, encouraged graduates to seek the guidance and companionship of the Holy Ghost and to trust in the Lord and serve one another. “Gaining an education, skill, or trade is a wonderful way to prepare for your future,” Elder Renlund said. But even more important, he added, is the need to remain loyal...

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5 Famous Actors Who Became Mormon

LDS Living Staff - From Academy Award-winning actors to those with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, learn more about the famous actors and actresses who converted to the LDS faith. Lead images from IMDb Gladys Knight Image from  imdb.com  The “Empress of Soul” made her film debut with the lead role in  Pipe Dreams  (1976). For her performance, Knight received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Acting Debut in a Motion Picture. In 2003, Knight had a small role in the hit movie  Hollywood Homicide,  starring Harrison Ford .  She was also featured in Tyler Perry's film  I Can Do Bad All By...

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"Forbes" Features Mormon Comedy "Trek" in Article About Putting Down Our Phones

LDS Living Staff - Forbes recently published an article about the new Mormon movie Trek  which came out in theaters on April 6. The author, Frank Miniter, says that the film is "a narrative feature film that follows a group of Mormon teens who all agreed to hand over their phones to go on a trek," and that it's "worth a look" because "it focuses in on the real experiences our teens need . . . to help them grow into mature, happy adults."  Miniter interviewed Alan Peterson, the director of Trek , about what a tech-free adventure looks like for teens who participate in...

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5 Things Your Sons and Daughters Should Understand About the Aaronic Priesthood Before They Turn 12

Mark A. Mathews - Do you know a young Latter-day Saint who will soon be turning 12? Meridian Magazine shares five things every young man and woman should understand about the Aaronic priesthood.  The Aaronic Priesthood was restored by John the Baptist, the same man who baptized Jesus Christ  Every primary child knows that Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist. What fewer realize is that the same John the Baptist appeared to Joseph Smith as an angel to give him the same power to baptize. This means that we have the same priesthood power to baptize that was used to baptize Jesus Christ!...

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Learn About the New Area Seventies Called to Serve in Ghana, Venezuela + More

LDS.org - In the April 2018 general conference, we sustained 55 new Area Seventies who will serve all over the world. Let's take a moment to get to know these brethren.  Richard K. Ahadjie , 63, Adenta, Ghana; managing director, Rema-Alma Co. Ltd.; currently serving as a sealer in the Accra Ghana Temple; former bishop, branch president, high councilor, mission president, and stake president; wife, Emelisa; six children.  Alberto A.  Álvarez,  57, Lecheria, Venezuela; currently serving as president of the Venezuela Barcelona Mission; former bishop, district presidency member, mission presidency member, stake presidency member, and stake president; wife: Aurora; three children. Duane D....

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When President Faust Quoted Barbara Bush in General Conference

LDS Living Staff - On Tuesday, April 17, Barbara Bush, former first lady and wife to former U.S. president George H.W. Bush, passed away at the age of 92. We honor her legacy of Christian values and her advocacy for the family.  In a general conference talk on parenting in October 1990, then-Elder James E. Faust of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles quoted Barbara Bush from a speech she gave to graduates of Wellesley College: "Harmony, happiness, peace, and love in the home can help give children the required inner strength to cope with life’s challenges. Barbara Bush, wife of President George Bush, a...

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Watch: BYU's A Cappella Club Creates Thrilling "Mormon Mashup" with David Archuleta and Piano Guys Covers

LDS Living Staff - In honor of their 25th anniversary, BYU's A Cappella Club decided to create something special, what they've named "A Very Mormon Mashup." The song combines covers of The Piano Guys's "It's Gonna Be Okay," which they performed during the presidential inauguration celebrations, and David Archuleta's "Something 'Bout Love." Check out this fun and energetic mashup! ...

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How and Why One Couple Attended 75 Temples in 75 Months

Deseret News - Guilt from "every Sunday school lesson you've ever heard on going to the temple" inspired the Ogdens to start attending the temple every month. But unlike most couples, they decided to attend a different temple every month. Here are some of their adventures and what they've learned attending 75 temples in 75 months. In September 2016, Rhett and Jolene Ogden got up early one morning and flew to Indianapolis, Indiana. Upon arrival, the Ogdens drove to a shopping mall parking lot and slept in their rental car while it rained. When the Indianapolis Indiana LDS Temple opened, the couple participated in...

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