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5 Secrets for Happiness We Can All Learn From Hawaiians

Cameron C. Taylor (Sponsored) - Gallup recently released an article with the headline, “Hawaii Leads U.S. States in Well-Being for Record Sixth Time.” What are the secrets to Hawaii’s happiness, enjoyment, and well-being? I served as a full-time missionary in Hawaii and have spent years researching their culture for my new book, The Way of Aloha: Lanai . As a missionary, I quickly learned that Hawaii has a unique way of life and a unique way of thinking. Paradise is not a location. It is a way of life. The secrets to happiness are not dependent on where you live, but on how you live. A...

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8 Hank Smith Quotes to Help You Be Happy

LDS Living - Though happiness can sometimes seem elusive, there are a few things we can do to increase our chances of finding—and keeping—happiness. Beloved LDS speaker Hank Smith shares a few of them in his new book, Be Happy . Face it: it's not always easy to feel happy. With all of the worries and trials of day-to-day life, the cares of the world can seem overwhelming. But as popular speaker and author Hank Smith demonstrates, no matter your circumstances, you can be happy—the kind of happy that illuminates you from the inside out, a joy that does not depend on what happens...

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President Monson Absent from Session of Conference to Conserve Energy

Danielle B. Wagner - Many who have tuned into conference this weekend noticed that President Thomas S. Monson, who was present at the Saturday morning session, was absent from the Saturday afternoon session. A Church spokesman said that President Monson was "conserving energy" for the priesthood session later tonight and other sessions later this weekend. Our beloved prophet turns 90 later this year. We love him and sustain him, and we are grateful that our Church is lead by a prophet and 14 other chosen apostles who can come together to fulfill the Lord's work. While we missed President Monson during the Saturday afternoon session,...

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6 New General Authority Seventies Announced During Conference, Learn More About Them

Newsroom - The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the calls of six General Authority Seventies and 36 Area Seventies. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the First Presidency, made the announcements during the Saturday afternoon session of the April 2017 general conference. General Authority Seventies serve in the Presidency of the Seventy, in area presidencies, and in other headquarters administrative functions. Under the direction of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, they travel frequently to meet with and teach Church leaders, missionaries and members of the Church in local congregations. They have authority to serve...

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First Presidency Announces New Relief Society General Presidency, Learn More About Them

Newsroom - Today during the Saturday afternoon session of general conference, a new Relief Society General Presidency and a new member of the Primary General Presidency were called and sustained. Learn more about them below! The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a new Relief Society general presidency and a reorganized Primary general presidency during the Saturday afternoon session of the faith’s 187th Annual General Conference April 1, 2017. Jean B. Bingham, Sharon Eubank and Reyna I. Aburto will oversee the Church’s Relief Society, one of the largest women’s organizations in the world. Under the direction of...

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5 Big Changes in Relief Society During Linda K. Burton's Presidency

Danielle B. Wagner - Sister Linda K. Burton became the 16th Relief Society General President on March 31, 2012. Over the past five years, Sister Burton and her counselors—Sister Carole M. Stephens, first counselor, and Sister Linda S. Reeves, second counselor—have served during many significant changes in the Relief Society. Here are just a few significant moments: 1. When the First Presidency announced General Women's Meeting. In November 2013, the First Presidency announced that the annual general meetings for Young Women and Relief Society would be combined into a General Women's Meeting held the weekend before general conference. In this meeting, Primary girls 8 years old...

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See a Picture of L.A. Firefighters Saving Pictures of Christ from Burning LDS Building as Told in Conference

Danielle B. Wagner - When the Provo Tabernacle burned to the ground, many shared the story of a picture of Christ that was miraculously salvaged from the wreckage. When most of the building was reduced to ashes, this picture survived and the image of Christ in its center remained untouched. Image from KSL During the Saturday morning session of April 2017 general conference, Elder Mark A. Bragg told the story of L.A. firefighters who worked to save sacred artifacts from a burning LDS chapel. Once they learned that they did not need to save any relics or sacrament cups in the chapel, they worked to save...

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The 7 Hugh Nibley Quotes Every Mormon Should Know

LDS Living Staff - Hugh Nibley was a man of great intellect and spiritual strength. As one of the most gifted scholars of the Church, Nibley enlightened many through his study of the gospel.  To celebrate his life and contributions to members everywhere, here are seven inspirational quotes from this great religious scholar.  1. We recognize what is lovely because we have seen it somewhere else, and as we walk through the world, we are constantly on the watch for it with a kind of nostalgia, so that when we see an object or a person that pleases us, it is like recognizing an old friend;...

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"Jesus Wept": Stunning Original Song Will Bring You Closer to the Savior

LDS Living Staff - A new song written and arranged by Alyssa Alley speaks of the power of Christ's Atonement and how He is our Savior in every way. On Facebook, Alley posted: "I've been blessed with a good life and have had many amazing moments and experiences, but I have also experienced the darkness. When I first started writing this, it was at a time that I desperately needed saving. And God gave me this song. This is everything I am. This is my heart and soul. God is real. No matter how dark or hard life gets, I can never forget that. I...

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"With All Our Efforts, We Speak the Mind and Will of God": Elder Rasband Shares the Inspiration That Goes Into Giving Conference Talks

LDS Living Staff - We are so excited for another inspiring conference weekend! Recently, Elder Ronald A. Rasband shared on Facebook a message that showed the devotion and inspiration that goes into every conference talk: I have known from the day I was born that Jesus is the Christ. I love Him and I know that He presides at the head of the Church. President Monson is God’s prophet. I have sat knee to knee with him as he called me to this new office. Only the prophet can call Apostles. I love him; I know he is God’s prophet on the earth. My fellow...