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Breathtaking Music Video Reminds Us Who Saves Us When We Are Lost

LDS Living - This music video, "Alleluia," created by LDS artist Jennifer Thomas portrays beautiful motifs of the lost lamb and that first Christmas night to remind us by what power we are saved when we become lost. Featured in the video are Felicia Farerre and the Ensign Chorus. ...

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General Authority: How Preparing for the Second Coming Is Like "Lord of the Rings," "Narnia"

The Daily Universe - How is preparing for the Lord's return to the earth just like "Lord of the Rings" and "The Chronicles of Narnia"? One General Authority shared some pretty surprising insights, saying, " “It is not just about brave hobbits fighting the armies of Mordor, but about the universal heroism of all of us, seemingly little people, who must fight against the evil of their own day in whatever way they can, calling on an inner strength they didn’t know they had." Elder Larry Y. Wilson of the Quorum of the Seventy compared Lord of the Ring s and The Chronicles of Narnia...

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Prince Hans from Disney's "Frozen" Shares What It's Like Singing with the Tabernacle Choir

LDS Living - Santino Fontana, the voice of Prince Hans from Disney's hit  Frozen , shared what it was like performing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Muppets from Sesame Street® last year during the 2014 Christmas concert. "This experience is unlike any other performance I've been a part of," he says. "The level of musicianship and skill is remarkable." Check out what else he had to say below. Own this incredible performance on DVD! The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square join the Muppets® from Sesame Street® and guest vocalist Santino Fontana (the voice of Prince Hans in the popular Disney...

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Church Shares Video of Adorable Family Dancing in Ugly Christmas Sweaters

LDS Living - As a gift to members of the Church and others worldwide, the Church and famous LDS artists and influencers with a large following on YouTube have collaborated to create a "12 Days of Social" countdown to Christmas to share the message that " A Savior Is Born ." ►  You'll also like:  Church Releases 2015 Christmas Video: "A Savior Is Born" For the second day of this creative advent calendar, the Church shared this video of Ellie, Jared, and their two adorable sons as they go Christmas shopping and have crazy dance parties in ugly Christmas sweaters. Ellie and Jared create...

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How to Teach Like John Bytheway

Kelsey Berteaux - Attention Utah readers! Visit John at the Fort Union Deseret Book store in Murray on Wednesday, December 6th at 7 p.m. for a special book signing and Facebook Live Q&A event! Those familiar with John Bytheway’s work know that his enjoyable style of teaching is built around three fundamental practices: simplifying complex gospel principles, using metaphors and analogies to relate those principles to our lives, and injecting relevant humor at appropriate moments to keep audiences engaged—all while teaching by the Spirit. Choosing a Topic Before trying to spice up a talk or story, selecting a subject is the first step (if...

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An Eerie Miracle That Shows How the Lord's Light Can Literally Guide Us

Deseret News - Sometimes, things happen in our lives that we can only describe as supernatural because they are outside our understanding. But, for those who have faith and have seen the miracles God places in their lives, these events become understood with a proper perspective, as help from a loving Heavenly Father directing our lives. Recently, Susan McCloud wrote an article discussing the power that comes from the faith needed to give up the "widow's mite." In it, she shares many incredible stories, including this remarkable miracle: After receiving his mother’s rather grudging permission, David Lewis was baptized 29 days after the organization...

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Chinese-Speaking Missionaries Come to the Rescue After Fire in Boston's Chinatown

LDS Church News - From making cakes for a displaced expectant mother to providing crucial translation, shelter, and supplies, the Church members and missionaries in Boston have come to the rescue for those who lost their homes in a fire in Boston. On October 19, an electrical fire sent smoke and flames through a large apartment complex in Boston’s historic Chinatown. No lives were lost and there were only a few smoke-related injuries, but about 40 residents were forced from their damaged apartments. Most residents are elderly. Many found refuge in a temporary Red Cross shelter organized at the nearby Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of...

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Church Kicks Off "12 Days of Social" with David Archuleta, Lindsey Stirling, Alex Boye & More

LDS Living - As a gift to members of the Church and others worldwide, the Church and famous LDS artists with a large following on YouTube have collaborated to create a "12 Days of Social" countdown to Christmas to share the message that " A Savior Is Born ." ► You'll also like:  Church Releases 2015 Christmas Video: "A Savior Is Born" Among those who will participate in this event are David Archuleta, Lindsey Stirling, Alex Boye, Jenny Oaks Baker,  Peter Hollens, the cast of Studio C, and many more. The first video, performed by Grammy-nominated violinist Jenny Oaks Baker, is this stunning rendition of...

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Prince Hans from Disney's "Frozen" Shares What It's Like Singing with the Tabernacle Choir

LDS Living - Santino Fontana, the voice of Prince Hans from Disney's hit Frozen , shared what it was like performing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Muppets from Sesame Street® last year during the 2014 Christmas concert. "This experience is unlike any other performance I've been a part of," he says. "The level of musicianship and skill is remarkable." Check out what else he had to say below. Own this incredible performance on DVD! The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square join the Muppets® from Sesame Street® and guest vocalist Santino Fontana (the voice of Prince Hans in the popular Disney...

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5 Revealed Truths About Heavenly Mother

Utah Valley 360 - MR says: The existence of Heavenly Parents is foundational to our religion. See what the Church has said about one vital part of that unit, our Heavenly Mother. ► You'll also like:  Church Releases New Essay About Heavenly Mother, Highlights and Summaries The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a historically complicated relationship with the doctrine of Mother in Heaven. On one hand, the Church is unique in its bold teachings of Her existence, and prophets, apostles, and hymn writers have all testified of Her reality. However, Church leaders have also been historically tight-lipped on the subject, mostly because little about Mother...