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13 Christmas Books Your Family Will Love for Years to Come

LDS Living Staff - With all the hustle and bustle of the season, make sure to share the true spirit of Christmas with your family. As the weather gets colder and Christmas gets closer, settle in and read these fantastic Christmas books with your children: Celebrating a Christ-Centered Christmas Discover how each figure of the Nativity can lead your family closer to Christ this Christmas season. This children's edition of Celebrating a Christ-Centered Christmas will guide you through seven meaningful traditions inspired by the Nativity setting. These simple experiences are not meant to add more to an already crowded holiday season but to offer something...

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28 Mr. Rogers Quotes That Teach Gospel Truths

Danielle B. Wagner - Fred Rogers was the heart and soul of the groundbreaking children's program Mr. Roger's Neighborhood , an Emmy Award-winning show that includes 912 episodes. Since the 1960s, Mr. Rogers has helped teach generations of children what it means to be kind, loving, and accepting of our neighbors and ourselves. Here are a few quotes from Mr. Rogers that echo meaningful gospel lessons. 1. “There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” —Fred Rogers As President Gordon B. Hinckley taught, "Each of...

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Following California Shooting, Latter-day Saint Therapist Gives Healing Advice to Those Affected

Brad Richins - Dr. Jonathan Sandberg, a therapist and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offered some counsel of healing to those affected by the unfortunate shooting that took place at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, Calif. on Monday, emphasizing that it is possible to move on from such tragic events. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal reported on the meeting.  Sandberg, who has worked as the marriage and family therapy program director at the universities of Syracuse and Brigham Young during his career, has had many opportunities to give advice and tips on how to overcome challenges to many...

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Young Men General Presidency Stresses Importance of Camping, Say It Will Continue Without Scouting

Brad Richins - If you have been thinking about getting rid of your camping supplies since the discontinuation of the scouting program, the Young Men general presidency of the Church says to think again.  Along with Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Brother Stephen W. Owen, Young Men general president, announced that a new guide for camping in Aaronic Priesthood quorums has been released as part of the new Children and Youth program that will begin in the new year. You can watch the full Face-to-Face event here . Of the many new aspects and changes in the latest...

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"I Pray for the Day When We Will Have a Temple Here": President Nelson Says During Devotional in Singapore

Church Newsroom - “Now is not only a time for us to look back, it is the time to look forward with excitement to the future,” said President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during a visit to the Republic of Singapore. “What a glorious future is in store for you.” The prophet of the global Church spoke at a devotional Wednesday evening originating from the Bukit Timah Singapore stake center during a visit the island nation, the third stop on his Southeast Asia ministry. The meeting was translated and transmitted live to all congregations in Singapore and...

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Spencer Hyde: How Do We Properly Thank Those Who Make Us Whole?

Spencer Hyde - Whenever I think of giving thanks, I think of what in this life makes me whole, and I think of all the people I’m unable to properly  thank. Maybe that says more about my mind than it does about gratitude, but I often find myself struggling to adequately thank those I am forever indebted to or those who have already passed on. I also think of the many people Christ healed, and of the 10 lepers in particular. In Samaria and Galilee, 10 lepers were cleansed after being told to show themselves to the priest. Only one turned to glorify God...

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How a Tongan Legend Applies to Latter-day Saints Today

Church News - Wanting to protect his land from Western colonization in 1839, Tonga’s Christian King George Tupou I had prayed: “O, God the Father, I give unto you my land and my people and all generations of people who follow after me. I offer them all to be protected by heaven.” Tongan legend tells of the king bending down, picking up soil, and tossing it in the air as a symbolic act of conveying his land and people to God. The significance of that moment is celebrated by Tongans in song, dance and poetry and is spoken about from the pulpit and in...

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In His First Visit to Cambodia, Prophet Unveils Phnom Penh Temple Rendering

Church Newsroom - President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints brought glad tidings Tuesday night to hundreds of gathered Church members at the Premier Centre Sen Sok in Phnom Penh. He unveiled an artist’s rendering of what will become one of the Church’s most sacred worship spaces—the Phnom Penh Temple. “Isn’t it beautiful?” the prophet said as the image of the coming temple displayed on a large screen in the auditorium. “I don’t know when the temple will be completed. But I do know that, difficult as it is to construct a temple, it’s even more difficult to...

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What One ER Doctor Has Learned From Witnessing His Son's Addiction Recovery

Shaun Gogarty - One Friday in 2015, nearing the end of my shift in the ER, an EMS radio call came: cardiac arrest. We were told it was a male, approximately 30-years-old. He appeared to have overdosed and didn’t have a pulse. The day before, arguing again with my 29-year-old, heroin-using son, I had threatened to throw him out of the house. He responded that he would kill himself with an overdose. After the EMS report, I rushed to call my son—he didn’t answer. I called my wife. She hadn’t seen him. As an emergency physician, anyone arriving in the ER is my responsibility....

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"This Is Destined to Be a Force in the Church": Elder Christofferson and President Nelson Discuss Membership in Vietnam

LDS Living - With a population of more than 90 million, Vietnam "is destined to be a force in the Church," Elder Christofferson shares in a new Church News video about the Southeast Asia Ministry. Though compared to the overall population the number of members in the country is small, President Nelson compared to the growth of the Church to a snowball effect in the country, sharing, "What you see in South America you'll see here in Vietnam given another 50 years."  Watch what else President Nelson and Elder Christofferson said about the future of the Church in Vietnam in the video below:  Lead...

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Take a Look Inside the 100-Year-Old Laie Hawaii Temple with This New Model

Church News - Millions of curious people around the world who previously only had the chance to tour inside new or renovated temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints before they were dedicated during brief open house periods, can now “look inside” a spectacular new cut-away model put on permanent display in the Laie Hawaii Temple Visitors’ Center . Elder Stephen B. Allen, director of the visitors’ center, noted a team of artisans spent over eight months building the highly detailed model on the US mainland. After disassembling and shipping it to Hawaii, they spent more than another week reassembling the...

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20 Movies to Watch with Your Family This Season

LDS Living Staff - Celebrate the season with a cozy movie night! Gather everyone and grab plenty of popcorn because we've rounded up the best movies to watch as a family this winter season. Whether you're in the mood for something light-hearted and wholesome or something more spiritual, you're sure to find a new family favorite. If you need a stocking stuffer or a few neighbor gifts, these movies are great options to enjoy all year! Christmas Jars $14.99 Hope is an aspiring reporter who has had her fair share of tragedy in life. Abandoned at birth, she's grieving the recent death of her adopted...

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Watch: President Nelson and Elder Christofferson Share the "Great Hope" They Have for Vietnam

Church News - It’s been 23 years since a prophet has visited Vietnam. The first time was in 1966, when then-Elder Hinckley traveled to the country and offered a prayer on the land in behalf of the people. It would be 30 years before he would return to the area as president of the Church. On November 17, 2019, President Russell M. Nelson stopped in Ho Chi Minh to speak with 432 Latter-day Saints. ...

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How the Brother of Jesus Led Joseph Smith to the Sacred Grove

Dr. Taylor Halverson - The following has been republished with permission from taylorhalverson.com and complements this week's Come, Follow Me study.   All of you are reading this article because someone asked a solitary question. That person was Joseph Smith. Questions are the foundation of revelation. Questions are the gateway to wisdom. Questions are the pathway to finding truth. Questions are the bridge to discovery. Joseph had a gaping need for wisdom and the brother of Jesus taught Joseph how to find wisdom in Jesus. The Circle of Revelation The writer of the Epistle of James was the half-brother of Jesus. Think of the beautiful...

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The Unusual Experiences That Led This Woman to Find a Home in the Gospel After Five Years

LDS Living Staff - "Oh no, please don't let that be our coach," Audra thought as she watched a man walk through the parking lot.  But the man kept walking toward the children on the soccer field until Audra could see the reason for her "oh no” in all its glory. "He was decked out head to toe in BYU attire," Audra says in an episode of This Is the Gospe l . "And while this might not seem strange, what you need to know is I live in North Carolina. . . . If you're not a member of Church, you don't know what...

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14 Adorable Kid-Friendly Nativity Sets

LDS Living Staff - Displaying a nativity set in your home is a simple way to help your family focus on the Savior, but most nativity sets should probably be kept out of reach of little hands. Check out these kid-friendly nativity sets that will hold up for years to come, even when handled extensively by little hands. Greg Olsen Diorama Nativity $3.99 Buy Now Little People Christmas Story $47.99 Buy Now The Mismatched Nativity $39.99 Buy Now Nativity Brick Set $59.99 Buy Now 11-Piece Children's Nativity $23.99 Buy Now Nativity Magnet Set $11.99 Buy Now Mini Hinged Nativity $2.99 Buy Now Nativity Puppet Glove...

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Osmondmania: The Latter-day Saint Family Who Took the UK by Storm as "Musical Missionaries"

Fred E. Woods - In the 1970s, the Osmond family thrilled throngs of screaming fans with performances throughout the United Kingdom. Because of their shining example both on and off the stage, these musical missionaries would play a key role in sharing the gospel and growing the Church in that corner of the world. Osmondmania struck London when the Osmond boy band from Utah arrived in mid-January 1973. Their father, George Osmond, told a correspondent for the  Sunday Times Magazine , “We’re just a plain, simple family. We’re all members of the Mormon faith, and it is that more than anything else that has held...

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Gospel Living App, “Strive To Be” Logo, FSY, and New Aaronic Priesthood Theme Introduced During Face to Face Event

LDS Living - Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have known that a new Children and Youth program was coming, but there remained a lot of unknowns, many of which were answered during the Face to Face event on Sunday. Among the many changes that were announced, we learned that Activity Days are out and Primary activities for both girls and boys are in, while campouts for both Young Men and Young Women are here to stay. For the Strength of Youth Conferences (five-day experiences that have already proven to be a success internationally) will now be instituted worldwide. A Gospel Living...

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David Archuleta Sings 2020 Youth Theme Song "Go and Do" Live During Face to Face Broadcast

LDS Living - As part of Sunday evening’s Face to Face Event for Children and Youth, David Archuleta sang the 2020 Youth Theme song, “Go and Do,” based on the scripture found in 1 Nephi 3:7. Archuleta, who is best-known as the runner-up on the seventh season of American Idol,  not only performed the never-before-heard song but also shared his personal testimony of the Book of Mormon. Archuleta explained that, as a child, he was often called “socially awkward” and felt that he wasn’t worth anything but an invitation from his bishop led him to read the whole Book of Mormon when he was...

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President and Sister Nelson Receive Warm Welcome in Vietnam Days After Government Authorizes Religious Activities

LDS Living - There are approximately 16 million members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As President Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, visit Southeast Asia over the next week, they are visiting countries where just 30,000 Latter-day Saints live. President Nelson calls these countries a “vibrant corner of the world, one that has seen plenty of strife through the years but also a region filled with valiant, resilient, determined souls.” According to Elder David F. Evans, General Authority Seventy and president of the Church’s Asia Area, this is a trip that both the Saints in the area...

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Morgan Jones: Conditioning vs. Being Conditioned

Morgan Jones - It recently came to my attention that one frequently used criticism of the Church is that it works to “condition” its members, from the time they are in Nursery, to believe. Antagonists cite things like Primary songs, celebrating baptism, and preparing youth to serve a mission as ways to create a feeling of investment or loyalty toward the Church—after all of that investment, how could one leave? The truth be told, it’s actually a strong argument. I found myself, for days after hearing this, pondering everything I do or have done in my life and internally debating whether or not I...

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What the Death of a Branch President Taught One Mission President About Why Good People Suffer

Elder John H. Groberg, excerpted from "Fire of Faith" - The following is an excerpt from Elder John H. Groberg’s book  Fire of Faith ,  which details his experiences with his family as he served as a mission president in Tonga.  One of the strong branches in the mission was in a small village in the Eastern district. The branch president, Kelepi, was a convert of not many years. His wife and children were stalwart examples. His parents had been very angry when he joined the Church, and threatened to disinherit him. Over the years, however, he proved to be a good son, and they allowed him limited farming privileges on...

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"All In" Podcast: 3 Things Every Parent of a Child With Special Needs Should Have

LDS Living - Lindsay Ricks lives in Oakton, Virginia, with her husband, three boys and one girl. When she found out that her second son, William, was diagnosed with Down syndrome and autism, her life changed, for the better. Through raising her son, she has experienced growth outside of her comfort zone, a greater understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and increased love and compassion for others. In this week's episode of All In,  Ricks shares what her experience of parenting William has taught her as well as how it has given her increased empathy for others.  Read an excerpt from their conversation...

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10 Must-Have Christmas Albums from Latter-day Saint Artists

LDS Living Staff - Whether you're someone who saves all Christmas music until after Thanksgiving or someone who partakes of the Christmas spirit all year round, you can only listen to the same classic songs so many times before they start to lose their magic. The trick is to mix your long-time favorites with a few non-traditional arrangements to keep you in the holiday spirit. Below you'll find a whole selection of Christmas albums from Latter-day Saint artists that you won't get tired of anytime soon! Rejoice! Calee Reed   Calee set out to create a Christmas album that captures the two things most important...