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First Presidency Announces Age Changes for Youth Progression and Ordination

Newsroom - The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a change Friday designed to strengthen children and youth through increased faith in Jesus Christ, deeper understanding of His gospel, and greater unity with His Church and its members. See the full letter from the First Presidency, as well as an accompanying FAQ , below. A PDF version of the letter and FAQ is also available. December 14, 2018 To: General Authorities; General Auxiliary Presidencies; Area Seventies; Stake, Mission, District, and Temple Presidents; Bishops and Branch Presidents; Stake, District, Ward, and Branch Councils ( To be read in...

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5 Ways You Can Better Live the Word of Wisdom

Lindsey Miller - The Word of Wisdom is one of the first things you learn about in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whether you’re a sunbeam or an investigator. It is a key part of our religion, and it brings incredible blessings and promises when taken seriously and practiced correctly. A few common things come to mind when pondering the Word of Wisdom. Some of these include avoiding addictive drugs and alcohol, refraining from smoking, and staying away from coffee. But there is so much more to it than that. Here are five ways we can all better live the Word...

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Watch: Church Videos Explain Baptism for the Dead, Temple Weddings + More in 2 Minutes

LDS Living Staff - Shortly after releasing videos explaining the temple endowment and garments , the Church released more videos explaining aspects of the temple, including baptisms for the dead, temple weddings, and why those from other religions cannot enter dedicated temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The videos, released by mormon.org , explain these topics in less than two minutes and illustrate why these topics are important to Latter-day Saints.  ► You'll also like:    Watch: New Church Videos Explain the Temple Endowment, Garments in Less Than 2 Minutes "In the temple, husband and wife are united forever. . ....

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FHE: The Names of Christ

Jannalee Sandau - Christmas ornament set of all of Christ's different titles. Get it at Deseret Book .  Challenge: As you read your scriptures, highlight the names of Christ you find. Keep a separate journal of these names and record what attributes of the Savior are explained by each name. Song: Sacred Names of Jesus (Friend magazine, 1998), The Lord is My Light (Hymns no. 89) Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 Lesson: Ask your family the following questions: How did you get your name? When someone says your name, what do they think of? Does anyone ever call you by a nickname? Explain that nicknames may...

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"I Was Not Alone": Latter-day Saint Father of 6 Shares His Faith One Year After His Wife Was Killed by a Drunk Driver

Church News - Collapsing on the floor in his youngest son’s room after another exhausting day, Jacob Evans was at a loss. For months he had been trying to balance the responsibilities of being both father and mother, provider and caretaker while bearing the weight of comforting his six children amidst all the challenges their family faced. After putting his kids to bed, Jacob felt the weight of his situation crashing down on him. But in that moment, in what he described as his “darkest hour,” he did the only thing he could. Kneeling there on the floor, he prayed to his Father in...

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20 Famous People Who Have Worn Modest Wedding Dresses

Danielle B. Wagner - High fashion trends and modest apparel don't always go hand in hand. But occasionally you will find those moments when fashion embodies both style and modesty, creating a level of class that is unique and breathtaking. While dress shopping has grown increasingly frustrating as lower cuts and sleeveless dresses become more popular, take some inspiration from these elegant, modest, and stunning gowns celebrities have worn on their wedding days. Note: Not all of these dresses are perfectly modest according to Church standards, but we think they can still provide inspiration for Latter-day Saint women who wish to be fashionable and modest....

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Watch: Latter-day Saint A Cappella Group Nails Hilarious Mashup of "Frosty the Snowman" and "The Greatest Showman"

LDS Living Staff - "Thump. . . Thumpity, Thump." If there are two things you thought would never go together, it would have to be the children's classic Frosty the Snowman  and The Greatest Showman. But Eclipse 6 cleverly (and hilariously) put the two together seamlessly for their "The Greatest Snowman—A Christmas Parody" video. ► You'll also like:  Latter-day Saint A Cappella Group Sings Hilarious Christmas Song, With a "Hamilton" Twist Watch their music video below: ...

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BYU Rocket Team Breaks Guinness World Record Using Alka-Seltzer and Water

LDS Living Staff - A BYU rocket team broke a Guinness World Record this week after their Alka-Seltzer-and-water-propelled rocket soared 833 feet. More than doubling the previous record set in 2017, the team took home $30,000 from the Bayer Alka-Rocket Challenge at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  "When we heard about this challenge, we thought it was a great opportunity not only for us to work toward getting the prize money for future projects but it was also a great opportunity to test what we had already been working on," the BYU rocket team told KSL NewsRadio. BYU faced off against four other rocket teams...

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Watch: New Church Videos Explain the Temple Endowment, Garments in Less Than 2 Minutes

LDS Living Staff - The Church recently released two videos, one about the temple endowment and one about temple garments.   The video "What Is a Temple Endowment" respectfully and reverently defines what a temple ordinance is and why the temple endowment is important to members. "The temple endowment ceremony enhances our understanding of Heavenly Father's love for all of His children," shares the video. Watch the video below.  The Church also released a video about temple garments and temple clothing. The video "What Are Temple Garments?" explains what temple garments are and why they are sacred to Latter-day Saints.  "Temple garments are worn by adult...

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The Powerful "Miracle" This Man Realized Was in His Life After Being Diagnosed with OCD and Tourette's Syndrome

ChurchofJesusChrist.org - Despite all these challenges, I had the most ideal childhood that I could have imagined, thanks to my family. My parents, my greatest blessing from God, were always there for me, providing encouragement and understanding whenever I needed it most. Tourette’s syndrome is a neurological disorder that usually emerges in early childhood and is often defined by motor tics. These “tics” are involuntary movements of the body, such as a twitch or grimace or even a leg or arm movement that looks like a muscle spasm. They can be frequent and repetitive. It’s like having an itch that you just can’t...