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Sponsored: Visit Family History Locations This Summer

The Family Nexus - This article is sponsored by The Family Nexus . Despite what the weather may be doing where you live, summer will be upon us soon. Have you made plans for your family vacation yet? Whether you choose to go near or far, you can incorporate an element of family history into your travel plans. When some people think about blending family history with a road trip, they think of visits to cemeteries and courthouses. Depending on your family’s interest in research, this may not incite shouts of joy from your family members. But there are other ways to combine family history...

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Old Testament Lesson 30: "Come to the House of the Lord"

Ted L. Gibbons - Introduction In 1980 I walked through Hezekiah’s tunnel. It was an astonishing stroll. We made our way through the darkness with the uncertain aid of flashlights and sang hymns about light: “Lead Kindly Light,” “The Lord Is my Light,” “There Is Sunshine in my Soul Today,” and so on. The tunnel is not straight. It bends and angles many times through nearly 1,800 feet. The Jews built the tunnel to bring water into the city as a hedge against an Assyrian siege. If, as I understand, this construction began at both ends simultaneously, how in the world did they manage to...

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Elder Uchtdorf Shares Photo of Grandson's Mission Call + a Challenge That Will Bless Our Lives and Others

LDS Living Staff - Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf and his family recently gathered for a classic Mormon event—the misson call opening of his grandson.  These moments, which are definitely a tender time for the family and friends of the missionary called to spread the gospel for 18–24 months, can lead to a lot of reflection on the gospel in our own lives.  In a recent Facebook post, Elder Uchtdorf shared a few of his feeling about missionary work and where it has led his family through generations.  ► You'll also like:  President Uchtdorf Shares Short, Powerful Message: Heavenly Father "Will Send His Angels Before You" Harriet...

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LDS Family Shares the Secrets to Traveling the World with 3 Small Children in Tow

Mars and Stars Baby - Most parents sidestep large-scale traveling adventures when their children are still in diapers, but not this LDS family. "The Get Up and Go Family," as they are known on Instagram, have traveled to places like Egypt, Thailand, and Paris with three small children in tow. How do they do it? Here are a few of their travel secrets they shared with marsandstarsbaby.com .  How do you structure your days to make travel enjoyable for each member of your family, and how have things changed after having kids?   Jared shares that they travel just as much if not more, but the...

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Elder Renlund Shares 4 Powerful Principles to Help You Be "Prepared for Whatever You Face in This Life"

ChurchofJesusChrist.org - While speaking at the LDS Business College graduation ceremony on April 13, Elder Renlund shared four powerful principles we should all live by.  Elder Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, who offered the keynote address, and Elder Clark, Commissioner of the Church Educational System, who also spoke, encouraged graduates to seek the guidance and companionship of the Holy Ghost and to trust in the Lord and serve one another. “Gaining an education, skill, or trade is a wonderful way to prepare for your future,” Elder Renlund said. But even more important, he added, is the need to remain loyal...

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5 Famous Actors Who Became Mormon

LDS Living Staff - From Academy Award-winning actors to those with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, learn more about the famous actors and actresses who converted to the LDS faith. Lead images from IMDb Gladys Knight Image from  imdb.com  The “Empress of Soul” made her film debut with the lead role in  Pipe Dreams  (1976). For her performance, Knight received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Acting Debut in a Motion Picture. In 2003, Knight had a small role in the hit movie  Hollywood Homicide,  starring Harrison Ford .  She was also featured in Tyler Perry's film  I Can Do Bad All By...

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Sponsored: Let Professional Genealogists Help You Discover Your Family History

Price Geneology - This article is sponsored by Price Geneology . When you choose Price Genealogy to investigate your family lines, you are showing your desire for genealogical research and services by a team of world-class researchers who focus on results and breaking through your brick walls. Our local researchers use the resources of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, which is just a block away from our offices. We also conduct research in most areas of the world and have agents in many countries and all states with local experience. With over 40 years in the business, we have successfully traced...

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"Forbes" Features Mormon Comedy "Trek" in Article About Putting Down Our Phones

LDS Living Staff - Forbes recently published an article about the new Mormon movie Trek  which came out in theaters on April 6. The author, Frank Miniter, says that the film is "a narrative feature film that follows a group of Mormon teens who all agreed to hand over their phones to go on a trek," and that it's "worth a look" because "it focuses in on the real experiences our teens need . . . to help them grow into mature, happy adults."  Miniter interviewed Alan Peterson, the director of Trek , about what a tech-free adventure looks like for teens who participate in...

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5 Things Your Sons and Daughters Should Understand About the Aaronic Priesthood Before They Turn 12

Mark A. Mathews - Do you know a young Latter-day Saint who will soon be turning 12? Meridian Magazine shares five things every young man and woman should understand about the Aaronic priesthood.  The Aaronic Priesthood was restored by John the Baptist, the same man who baptized Jesus Christ  Every primary child knows that Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist. What fewer realize is that the same John the Baptist appeared to Joseph Smith as an angel to give him the same power to baptize. This means that we have the same priesthood power to baptize that was used to baptize Jesus Christ!...

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Learn About the New Area Seventies Called to Serve in Ghana, Venezuela + More

ChurchofJesusChrist.org - In the April 2018 general conference, we sustained 55 new Area Seventies who will serve all over the world. Let's take a moment to get to know these brethren.  Richard K. Ahadjie , 63, Adenta, Ghana; managing director, Rema-Alma Co. Ltd.; currently serving as a sealer in the Accra Ghana Temple; former bishop, branch president, high councilor, mission president, and stake president; wife, Emelisa; six children.  Alberto A.  Álvarez,  57, Lecheria, Venezuela; currently serving as president of the Venezuela Barcelona Mission; former bishop, district presidency member, mission presidency member, stake presidency member, and stake president; wife: Aurora; three children. Duane D....