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10 Talks from Christmas Devotionals Past and Present that Share Your Favorite Holiday Carols
Danielle Christensen
- The First Presidency Christmas Devotional has inspired many Latter-day Saints throughout the years. But what has inspired the speakers who have written the talks? In many instances, it’s Christmas songs. Here’s a sampling of the different selections of music referenced by speakers during Christmas devotionals over the years. “ Bringing Christmas into Focus ” by Elder Patrick Kearon In his devotional address on December 8, Elder Kearon shared how he loves the countless reminders of the Christmas season. One of his favorite things to do during this time of year is to let his vision go blurry as he looks at...
How a Dream About the Savior Helped This Seminary Teacher Teach English in Fiji
LDS Living Staff
- Craig almost couldn't believe what he was hearing. Just six months before, he had been assigned to work as a seminary teacher for the Church in Ogden, Utah. Now administrators from the seminaries and institutes of the Church were asking if he would be willing to pack up his small family and move nearly 6,000 miles away to Fiji to teach English. If that wasn't enough, they needed to know what the answer would be within just 24 hours. "I decided whatever the Lord asked me to do—discipleship was very important in my life—and the Lord's hand would be in it," Craig...
What You Didn't Know About One of the Most Moving Moments in the New "Christ Child" Video
Danielle Christensen
- There are a number of unique characteristics in the Church’s new video “The Christ Child,” which was released by the Church on November 23 as part of the Light the World campaign . This year, John Foss of Kaleidoscope Pictures, who wrote and directed the film, said in a Church News article that the goal was to portray the Nativity story as not just a story, but as a real event. From consulting with historians and biblical scholars to having the entire dialogue spoken in Aramaic without subtitles, there are a number of conscious decisions that made the video stand apart...
New Music Video on Believing in Christ Is Perfect for Christmas—or Any Time of the Year
Danielle Christensen
- It was just a month before Christmas in 2017, and Bekah Sorensen was wondering what to say to her friends and family who didn’t know if they believed in their faith anymore. The experience got her thinking—why did she believe what she believed? Around the same time, Sorensen was asked to sing a song in her congregation’s Christmas program. But rather than pick a familiar hymn, Sorensen decided to do something a little more unconventional—she wanted to write her own music. Sorensen had dabbled in songwriting on the piano and guitar since she was a teenager and had even composed music...
What One College Student Learned about True Fellowship while Attending another Church Service
Brad Richins
- One of the journalism classes that I am currently enrolled in at Utah Valley University is a course that studies the Church, its members, the culture within the Church, and how those outside of the Church view the faith and its members. I have learned many things over the course of the last few months in this class and I will admit it has challenged me to think more deeply about my faith. One of the assignments my professor gave at the beginning of the semester was to attend a church service that was different from our own regular worship services...
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What You Didn't Know About One of the Most Moving Moments in the New "Christ Child" Video
Danielle Christensen
- There are a number of unique characteristics in the Church’s new video “The Christ Child,” which was released by the Church on November 23 as part of the Light the World campaign . This year, John Foss of Kaleidoscope Pictures, who wrote and directed the film, said in a Church News article that the goal was to portray the Nativity story as not just a story, but as a real event. From consulting with historians and biblical scholars to having the entire dialogue spoken in Aramaic without subtitles, there are a number of conscious decisions that made the video stand apart...
What One College Student Learned about True Fellowship while Attending another Church Service
Brad Richins
- One of the journalism classes that I am currently enrolled in at Utah Valley University is a course that studies the Church, its members, the culture within the Church, and how those outside of the Church view the faith and its members. I have learned many things over the course of the last few months in this class and I will admit it has challenged me to think more deeply about my faith. One of the assignments my professor gave at the beginning of the semester was to attend a church service that was different from our own regular worship services...
Watch the Two Newest Book of Mormon Videos
LDS Living
- In the land of Nephi, about 559–545 BC, Nephi recorded his final testimony of Jesus Christ. He taught how the scriptures contain the words of Christ and invite others to believe in Him. Watch these teachings come to life in the newest video of the Book of Mormon series based on scripture from 2 Nephi 33. And if you haven’t already, catch up on the Book of Mormon video released last week. Based on 2 Nephi 31-32, the video shows Nephi teaching about baptism and the doctrine of Christ. He recorded in 2 Nephi 31:20, Wherefore, ye must press forward with...
5 Ways Life Would Be Radically Different If Christ Never Made His Atonement
Tad R. Callister, excerpted from "The Infinite Atonement"
- One Sunday morning our teenaged son stood with two other priests to administer the sacrament, as they had done on many prior occasions. They pulled back the white cloth, but to their dismay there was no bread. One of them slipped out to the preparation room in hopes some could be found. There was none. Finally our troubled son made his way to the bishop and shared the concern with him. A wise bishop then stood, explained the situation to the congregation, and asked, "How would it be if the sacrament table were empty today because there were no atonement?" I...
How a Small Chapel in a Run-Down Neighborhood Helped Open Missionary Work in a Country Half a World Away
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 as he served as a mission president and later as a general authority. For several years we had tried to get permission for our missionaries to come into the New Hebrides (now named Vanuatu). We had a few members from Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand, and Australia living there. Our meetings with the government officials about allowing our missionaries in the country were fruitless. At that time the New Hebrides was jointly run by France and Britain. It was necessary that both sides...
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19 Meaningful Gifts for Ministering Friends and Families
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- Whether you want to leave a spiritual message or just let those you minister to know that you're thinking of them, there are plenty of options. Check out our ideas below or email yours to us! Book of Mormon Videos: Scenes from First Nephi | $8.99 | The new Book of Mormon videos are the perfect gift to give the families you minister to! This first collection of videos covers the beginning of the Book of Mormon through Lehi and his family's arrival in the promised land. These videos are a great teaching aid for class, home, and personal learning. Buy...
4 Tips to Help You Focus During the Sacrament
LDS Living Staff
- The following article originally ran on LDS Living in September 2015. When Jesus visited the Americas after His death, He told the people this: "And it shall be a testimony unto the Father that ye do always remember me" (3 Nephi 18:7). But obviously it’s a real struggle to remember Christ as much as He would like. There is, however, one set-aside event where our only goal is to think about Christ and His sacrifice for us: sacrament meeting. Picture the following scene in your mind: The sacrament begins. You bow your head for the prayer and a crick in your neck...
14 of Our Favorite Stocking Stuffers from Deseret Book
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- Joyful: Piano Duets of Gérald Caussé and Nicolas Giusti For this album, Nicolas composed five piano duet arrangements of classic hymns with the purpose of sharing the joy of the gospel. He turns the traditionally somber meditation "Where Can I Turn for Peace?" into a surprisingly joyful celebration, and his treatment of classic hymns like "I Need Thee Every Hour" and "God Be with You Till We Meet Again" are unforgettable beautiful exchanges between two incredibly talented pianists. The album is rounded out with a virtuosic solo rendition of "Because I Have Been Given Much" by Nicolas Giusti. The level of...
How to Take Advantage of Killer Cyber Week Deals at Deseret Book
LDS Living Staff
- It's Cyber Week at DeseretBook.com ! In addition to the great deals below, make sure you're subscribed to the LDS Living newsletter to find out what the Deseret Book "Deal of the Day" is. Bring Christmas home and start saving big on the top holiday products. Happy shopping! Cyber Week is now live at Deseret Book! Enjoy 20% off one item in the entertainment category! COUPON CODE: CM1908 (Exp. 12/07/19) Click here to apply code Let Us All Press On b y The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square —$13.49 (Save 50%) The first hymns album from the Choir after seven...
New Music Video on Believing in Christ Is Perfect for Christmas—or Any Time of the Year
Danielle Christensen
- It was just a month before Christmas in 2017, and Bekah Sorensen was wondering what to say to her friends and family who didn’t know if they believed in their faith anymore. The experience got her thinking—why did she believe what she believed? Around the same time, Sorensen was asked to sing a song in her congregation’s Christmas program. But rather than pick a familiar hymn, Sorensen decided to do something a little more unconventional—she wanted to write her own music. Sorensen had dabbled in songwriting on the piano and guitar since she was a teenager and had even composed music...
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