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The Heavenly Sign Heber C. Kimball Saw the Night Joseph Smith Received the Golden Plates
Matthew B. Brown, adapted from "Prophecies: Signs of the Times, Second Coming, Millennium"
- On a most significant night, a final sign was seen in the heavens by Heber C. Kimball and other individuals. They witnessed this sign at the very time that the angel Moroni turned over the plates of the Book of Mormon to the Prophet Joseph Smith—September 22, 1827. Brother Kimball tells the story. I had retired to bed, when John P. Greene, who was living within a hundred steps of my house, came and [woke] me up, calling upon me to come out and behold the scenery in the heavens. I woke up and called my wife and Sister Fanny Young...
Is Conversation Surrounding Women’s Access to Priesthood Power a Recent Development? + Why We Shouldn’t Answer Questions When We Don’t Have Answers
LDS Living
- It may seem to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that discussion surrounding women and the priesthood has increased in recent years. While that could be true across Church membership, Barbara Morgan Gardner, an associate professor of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University, says that the doctrine of the priesthood and women’s access to it has not changed. Additionally, she says that in studying the words of previous Church leaders, she has found that talk of women’s access to priesthood power is “blaringly there.” Read Barbara’s comments on the subject below or listen to the...
What Happened to Joseph and Emma Smith's Children?
Jannalee Sandau
- This article previously ran on LDS Living in October 2015. Of the many hardships, Joseph Smith Jr. and his wife Emma endured, the one that was perhaps the most difficult, especially for Emma, was losing so many of her precious children. Only 5 of her 11 children lived past the age of 2, and her only biological daughter died at birth. After her husband was killed in 1844 and the majority of the Saints moved West, Emma was left in Nauvoo to raise their surviving children alone. Find out what happened to each of the Smith children and where the surviving...
21 Rare Photos of Elder Bednar That Will Make You Love Him Even More
LDS Living Staff
- Elder David A. Bednar was born on June 15, 1952, in Oakland, California. He married Susan Kae Robinson in the Salt Lake Temple in 1975, and they are the parents of three sons. Prior to him being called as a general authority, he served as the president of BYU-Idaho. Elder Bednar is known for his optimism and fearless faith in the Savior. His knowledge of the scriptures and the gospel make him an inspiring teacher and leader. To celebrate this incredible apostle, here are some of our favorite photos from his life: Elder Bednar and his father, Anthony George Bednar....
17 Cheesy Latter-day Saint Dad Jokes You Can't Help but Laugh At
Preston Lee
- We’ve all been there. You’re at a Little League game with your neighbors, your kids have friends over at your house, or you’re sitting unsuspectingly in Sunday School. And then it happens. Your husband just has to open his mouth and unleash his particular brand of humor on the room. Dads are the greatest, but when it comes to jokes, let’s just say there’s room for improvement. And when it comes to lame humor, you could make the argument that, since most of our dads aren’t telling dirty jokes, Latter-day Saint families have to endure a set of “dad jokes”...
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The Heavenly Sign Heber C. Kimball Saw the Night Joseph Smith Received the Golden Plates
Matthew B. Brown, adapted from "Prophecies: Signs of the Times, Second Coming, Millennium"
- On a most significant night, a final sign was seen in the heavens by Heber C. Kimball and other individuals. They witnessed this sign at the very time that the angel Moroni turned over the plates of the Book of Mormon to the Prophet Joseph Smith—September 22, 1827. Brother Kimball tells the story. I had retired to bed, when John P. Greene, who was living within a hundred steps of my house, came and [woke] me up, calling upon me to come out and behold the scenery in the heavens. I woke up and called my wife and Sister Fanny Young...
Is Conversation Surrounding Women’s Access to Priesthood Power a Recent Development? + Why We Shouldn’t Answer Questions When We Don’t Have Answers
LDS Living
- It may seem to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that discussion surrounding women and the priesthood has increased in recent years. While that could be true across Church membership, Barbara Morgan Gardner, an associate professor of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University, says that the doctrine of the priesthood and women’s access to it has not changed. Additionally, she says that in studying the words of previous Church leaders, she has found that talk of women’s access to priesthood power is “blaringly there.” Read Barbara’s comments on the subject below or listen to the...
What Happened to Joseph and Emma Smith's Children?
Jannalee Sandau
- This article previously ran on LDS Living in October 2015. Of the many hardships, Joseph Smith Jr. and his wife Emma endured, the one that was perhaps the most difficult, especially for Emma, was losing so many of her precious children. Only 5 of her 11 children lived past the age of 2, and her only biological daughter died at birth. After her husband was killed in 1844 and the majority of the Saints moved West, Emma was left in Nauvoo to raise their surviving children alone. Find out what happened to each of the Smith children and where the surviving...
21 Rare Photos of Elder Bednar That Will Make You Love Him Even More
LDS Living Staff
- Elder David A. Bednar was born on June 15, 1952, in Oakland, California. He married Susan Kae Robinson in the Salt Lake Temple in 1975, and they are the parents of three sons. Prior to him being called as a general authority, he served as the president of BYU-Idaho. Elder Bednar is known for his optimism and fearless faith in the Savior. His knowledge of the scriptures and the gospel make him an inspiring teacher and leader. To celebrate this incredible apostle, here are some of our favorite photos from his life: Elder Bednar and his father, Anthony George Bednar....
What to Say to Church Members in Awkward or Difficult Situations (+ What to Avoid)
Danielle B. Wagner
- Note: I am not a mental health professional, I am not a PhD in anything, and I do not pretend to be an expert in the fields of communication or psychology. All I am is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who has the privilege of hearing many of your insights, voices, and stories. I am grateful to all of those who have opened up to me through the years and confided their insights. It is these experiences I draw on for this article. I wanted to preface this article with a brief message about what...
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16 Wedding Gifts That Won't Get Returned
LDS Living Staff
- These 16 gift ideas from Deseret Book are sure to delight newlyweds this summer. Whether you’ve got one wedding in mind or you want to stock up on wedding gifts for the season, there’s a perfect wedding gift for every couple and every budget. Gifts Under $25 Our Sweet Basil Kitchen Cookbook | $23.99 "Cooking isn't just about the food, it's about the hands that created it." A collection of more than 100 recipes that combine fresh ingredients with unexpected flavor combinations and mashups of tried-and-true family favorites. Cade and Varrian Cheney innovative dishes will elevate and reinvigorate your everyday recipes...
What Happened to Joseph and Emma Smith's Children?
Jannalee Sandau
- This article previously ran on LDS Living in October 2015. Of the many hardships, Joseph Smith Jr. and his wife Emma endured, the one that was perhaps the most difficult, especially for Emma, was losing so many of her precious children. Only 5 of her 11 children lived past the age of 2, and her only biological daughter died at birth. After her husband was killed in 1844 and the majority of the Saints moved West, Emma was left in Nauvoo to raise their surviving children alone. Find out what happened to each of the Smith children and where the surviving...
Healthy Sexuality and Chastity: 5 Ways to Teach Your Kids (Without Making It Awkward)
Julie de Azevedo Hanks, PhD, LCSW
- Editor's note: This article was previously published in January 2016. Several months ago, my 8-year-old daughter noticed the difference between her body and my 46-year-old-mother-of-four body and was asking questions. Throughout her life, my husband and I have used anatomically correct terms when talking about the human body, invited questions about birth and breastfeeding, talked about how babies are born, and have even gotten into a few specifics. We had been having discussions long enough that we had almost exhausted her questions. Except for one. “But wait, Mom. How on earth does the sperm get in there in the first place?”...
15 Unique and Beautiful CTR Rings Worth Wearing Every Day
LDS Living Staff
- It can be difficult to maintain our daily spirituality. These unique and beautiful CTR rings are not only a stylish accessory but they are great, subtle reminders of our divine heritage and faith and an awesome conversation starter too. Frost CTR Ring Sizes 7-11 Buy Now Small Cursive CTR Ring Sizes 4-10 Buy Now CTR Spinner Ring, Narrow Sizes 5-9 Buy Now Signature Reverse CTR Ring Sizes 9-11 Buy Now Orbit CTR Ring Sizes 6-8 Buy Now Titanium CTR Ring with Carbon Fiber Inlay Sizes 8-12.5 Buy Now CTR Crossover Ring Sizes 6-10 Buy Now Cursive CTR Ring Sizes 6-8 Buy...
10 Things We Wished We Would Have Known as Newlyweds
Excerpted from John & Kimberly Bytheway's "What We Wish We'd Known When We Were Newlyweds"
- This article originally ran on LDS Living in 2015. The best way to predict your future is to create it. -Stephen R. Covey Successful marriages don’t happen by accident; they take planning and talking and effort. Here are some important tips from the Bytheways that will save you a little stress and frustration as you keep working towards a celestial marriage. 1. Assume good intentions. Sometimes we hurt each other’s feelings without meaning to. When two people get together from different families and backgrounds and try to live together, that’s inevitable. Early in our marriage, we came to an understanding that has helped us a great...
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