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21977

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (June 5 - June 12)

LDS Living Staff - Elder Perry’s Last Advice to Church Members At Elder L. Tom Perry’s funeral in the Tabernacle, Elders Dallin H. Oaks and M. Russell Ballard both delivered heartfelt tributes to their colleague and friend. During his address, Elder Ballard related the following: “Three days prior to his passing, Elder . . . Oaks and I called on Elder and Sister Perry. We had a tender visit, and as always, Elder Perry spoke of his love of the members of the Church, and his great anxiety and concern for their spiritual well-being.” -->Click here to see Elder Perry's final advice to church members!...

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FHE: Worthiness

Shauna Gibby - Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read “We are All Enlisted,” by Jeffery R. Holland, Ensign , Nov 2011, 44. Thought: In almost all athletic contests of which I know, there are lines drawn on the floor or the field within which every participant must stay in order to compete. Well, the Lord has drawn lines of worthiness for those called to labor with Him in this work. . . . I am asking you . . . to be active and be clean. If required, I am asking you to get active and get clean. (Jeffery R. Holland,...

21988

4 Things That Helped Me Through My Spouse Leaving the Church

I Believe in a Thing Called Love - The reality is that there aren’t a lot of easy answers. I don’t always know how my husband and I are going to handle it tomorrow or next year or ten years from now, so I don’t want to pretend that I have everything figured out, but what I can offer is a list of what seems to be working for us right here, right now. Because why stress out about ten years down the road if you can enjoy the person you love right this minute? Here are my not-so-magical suggestions for helping your marriage survive a faith transition: 1....

21986

8 Facts About the Church's History in Ireland

Utah Valley 360 - In March, more than at any other time of year, Ireland basks in the spotlight. St. Patrick’s Day is time to keep a green shirt handy, dust off the green food coloring for festive treats, and maybe learn a thing or two about the Church’s history in the largely Catholic country. Here are a few things you might like to know as you celebrate Ireland’s time in the limelight. 1. The first missionaries arrived in 1840 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was only 10 years old when the first missionaries arrived in what is now Northern Ireland. However,...

21987

Neon Trees: Meet the LDS Programmer Who Quit His Day Job to Chance It with the Band

KSL - When Neon Trees takes the stage Saturday night at Utah Valley University, it will be a homecoming for bass guitarist Branden Campbell. Not only did the Las Vegas product attend UVU, but he lives in Provo with wife Emilie and children Katie and Connor. “It’s cool that we get to do this,” Campbell said. “There are so many bands out there and so many options for people to go see, and they come and see us! I love it.” Music is Campbell’s livelihood, but family is his life. He started dating Emilie during their junior years of high school. Emilie brought...

21984

Church Calls New Member of Sunday School General Presidency

Newsroom - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today announced a reorganization in its Sunday School general presidency. Tad R. Callister will continue as the general president, Devin G. Durrant (currently the second counselor) will now be the first counselor, and Brian K. Ashton will replace John S. Tanner as second counselor. Tanner was recently appointed president of Brigham Young University–Hawaii. ...

21976

LDS Historian Explains the History Behind Temple One-Year Waiting Periods

Keepapitchinin - There are several “one-year rules” associated with temple attendance – practices that have no direct tie to the ritual, but merely to the administrative functions of the temple. These rules dictate that Latter-day Saints wait one year between Event A and Event B. This period seems arbitrary – the waiting periods could just as well be six months or five years. Latter-day Saints who do not understand the historical roots of these practices find them arbitrary in other ways – they sometimes don’t understand why any waiting period is mandated at all. In this post I hope to explain the historical...

21978

What the Salt Lake Tabernacle Looked Like 135 Years Ago

Keepapitchinin - Tabernacle acoustics have not always been as perfect as the stories of pin-dropping suggest. That loopy cable, whatever material it is made of, is just one of several early attempts to improve acoustics by hanging things from the ceiling (I don’t understand the principle). See the full picture and ...

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6 Steps to Learn How to Start Seeing the Miracles In Your Life

Mission Geek - If you have seen Freetown , this question probably crossed your mind: “What does Mark 9:24 say?” For those of you who have not yet seen Freetown and are wondering what I’m talking about, in the movie the Elders travel to Freetown in a small red car. The car holds the six Elders and the driver. The back windshield of the car has a sticker with the reference Mark 9:24. In case you forgot to look up the reference when you left the movie, it says “And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I...

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7 Fears Most Pre-Missionaries Have About Serving a Mission (+ Why They Shouldn't Worry)

ChurchofJesusChrist.org - Preparing to serve a mission can be scary. There are lots of things you might worry about—money, knowledge, shyness—but no matter the concern, you can find the reassurance and courage you need. Here are some common questions and answers to help you overcome your fears and find the faith to go forward. What if I don’t know enough about the scriptures or the gospel? Mission preparation should definitely include learning about the gospel, but you don’t have to know everything before you go. For example, as a young man, Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was...