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4 Ways to Make the Best of Being Single in a Family Church

Elaine Jack, adapted from "Embracing the Future: Preparing for Life after Retirement" - Singles occupy a unique place in the Church. At least one-third of the adult Church membership is single. As President James E. Faust has pointed out, we were all single before we were married, and many, due to divorce or death of a spouse, will once again be single. The promise of an eternal family is nonetheless available to all who are worthy. With the help of many friends who have graciously shared their experiences, I will focus on the particular challenges and opportunities facing single adults within the Church as they age. Being Single in a Family Church  The Church...

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12 Inspirational 2019 Calendars for Latter-day Saints

LDS Living Staff - In a few weeks, you'll be sipping sparkling cider and counting down to midnight and a new year will be here! These calendars from LDS artists will help you plan out your 2019—plus the images inside are stunning! Greg Olsen 2019 Calendar Buy Now Reflections of Eternity 2019 Calendar Buy Now The Good Shepherd 2019 Calendar Buy Now Follow Him 2019 Calendar Buy Now Son of Man 2019 Calendar Buy Now A Mighty Fortress 2019 Calendar Buy Now Ministry of Christ 2019 Calendar Buy Now Redeemer 2019 Calendar Buy Now I Love to See the Temple 2019 Calendar Buy Now Sacred...

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Bearing Your Testimony: 5 Powerful Tips

Kelsey Berteaux - Sitting in the back of the chapel during fast and testimony meeting feels like a safe bet—until we get the spiritual prompting to stand up and bear our testimonies. For several minutes, we struggle with whether or not we really should. We rationalize. We're teaching Gospel Doctrine this week. We just bore our testimony last year, right? We don't have anything special to say. We're scared. Unlike a talk, which is usually prepared in advance , testimonies are usually given spur of the moment, and that makes them a whole different kind of difficult. But a personal testimony, accompanied by the...

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"Come, Follow Me" FHE: Cast Not Away Your Confidence

Emily Abel - This week's FHE lesson topic comes from the Come, Follow Me reading of Hebrews 7-13 . Check out this week's Come, Follow Me study ideas on LDS Living for additional resources and suggestions. Thought “If we have faith in Jesus Christ, the hardest as well as the easiest times in life can be a blessing. In all conditions, we can choose the right with the guidance of the Spirit. We have the gospel of Jesus Christ to shape and guide our lives if we choose it. And with prophets revealing to us our place in the plan of salvation, we can...

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“Come, Follow Me” November 11–17: “An High Priest of Good Things to Come”

LDS Living Staff - This week’s readings: Hebrews 7–13 Don’t forget to record your impressions and read the ideas outlined in the Come, Follow Me manuals on ChurchofJesusChrist.org . Related Videos Scripture Insight This scriptural insight comes from  Verse by Verse: Volume 2 by Andrew C. Skinner and D. Kelly Ogden. Melchizedek (Hebrew, Malki-Zedek ) was king and (high) priest of the Lord’s people in pre-Israelite Canaan. His name means, literally, “King of righteousness,” which is what Jesus actually was. Melchizedek was king of Salem (Hebrew,  Shalem , “peace”), which means “King of peace,” which is what Jesus also was (see Bible Dictionary, “Melchizedek” and...

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MLB Star Bryce Harper Announces Social Media Fast to 1.4 Million Followers

Katie Lambert - Thanks to the  Deseret News for making us aware of this story. This year has been interesting for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social media sites. First, there was the 7-day exodus in June many Latter-day Saints made from social media as they followed President Russell M. Nelson's challenge to the youth. And then there was another exodus after President Nelson's challenge in October to the women of the Church to take a 10-day social media fast.  After these two challenges, many members of the Church have evaluated the use of social media in their lives, including Latter-day Saint Bryce Harper....

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Why a Non-Denominational Christian Woman Earned Her Young Women Medallion (and Watches General Conference)

LDS Living - Nish Weiseth is a faithful Christian and an author. She is not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but until recently, she lived in an area highly populated by members of the Church, including Latter-day Saint author Emily Belle Freeman. The two became friends, and soon Weiseth began doing things that may have seemed odd from the outside looking in, such as watching every session of general conference and earning her Young Women medallion. Weiseth and Freeman recently sat down with All In  podcast host Morgan Jones to discuss their unique friendship and their desire to...

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A Letter to Moms with Young Children at Church

Michelle Wilson - Moms of young kids, I know you. I’ve been you. I’ve sat in sacrament meeting with children on all sides, pulling my clothes and my hair, trying to crawl under the pew, smashing Cheerios in the bench. There were some Sundays I dreaded going to church. It wasn’t a spiritual experience. It was wrestle mania, and I felt like the weekly loser. The Reality of Taking Young Kids to Church Our Church is a family Church, so our family always started sacrament meeting together on the bench. But there wasn’t a single Sunday for years that either me or my husband...

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18 Delightful Thanksgiving Decorations That Will Remind Your Family to Give Thanks

LDS Living Staff - Embrace everything you love about fall and get your home Thanksgiving-ready with these delightful decorations centered around family and gratitude. Thankful Tradition Bowl Set $24.99— Start a new family tradition with this gratitude bowl! Ceramic bowl features white glazed finish with distressed detail and "thankful" sentiments around the inner rim. Arrives gift boxed with 25 personalizable kraft cards. Pass and fill this keepsake to share the year's blessings with the whole family.  Learn More Thankful Pillow $15.99— Bring harvest flair and a cozy touch to your fall decor. Cotton and canvas. 24" x 10". Learn More Blessing Jar Set $14.99— Ceramic...

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From "Frozen" to "Cinderella": Claire Ryann Sings Adorable, Spot-On Disney Princess Medley at Disney World

LDS Living - Listening to Claire Ryann Crosby sing, it's hard to believe she is just six years old. Recently, she created an intricate medley of Disney Princess songs that included everything from Snow White to Moana  and Beauty and the Beast  to Frozen. Check out the adorable video, filmed at Disney World. ...