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LDS 14-Year-Old Set to Perform at Trump Inauguration

Danielle B. Wagner - A recent news release from the Presidential Inaugural Committee announced that another LDS artist will be joining The Piano Guys and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir at the inauguration. Fourteen-year-old Lexi Mae Walker will be performing in the inaugural balls scheduled on Jan. 20 along with The Piano Guys. Walker recently posted a picture with The Piano Guys in Washington, D.C., on Instagram. In the post, she writes, "All I can say is this is going to be an epic trip!" All I can say is this is going to be an EPIC trip! 😆 A photo posted by LexiMaeWalker (@leximaewalker) on Jan...

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 10: "This is My Voice Unto All"

Ted L. Gibbons - Introduction: There is an economy in revelation. The Lord does not seem to waste anything, including His words, and expects that His disciples will be of the same inclination. Thus we need not expect that He will reveal things to us personally that He has already revealed to others and that are available in the standard works or the words of the living prophets. Thus the Lord said, “What I say unto one I say unto all” (D&C 61:36). He also said, “And verily, verily, I say unto you, that this is my voice unto all. Amen” (D&C 25:16). “Therefore, what...

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The Song the Tabernacle Choir Will Sing at Trump's Inauguration

Deseret News - A recently released program of inaugural events reveals that the Mormon Tabernacle Choir will sing a patriotic song they've never performed for a presidential inauguration. The song the Mormon Tabernacle Choir will perform during Donald Trump's presidential inauguration on Friday is "America, the Beautiful," the Deseret News has learned. Details have been controlled tightly since the Dec. 22 announcement that the choir would sing at the swearing-in ceremony for America's 45th president. But the 215 voices from what Ronald Reagan dubbed "America's Choir" will sing with accompaniment from the Marine Band known as "The President's Own," according to an inauguration program posted...

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What We Know About the Degrees of Glory from Joseph Smith's Visions

Robert L. Millet, excerpted from "Precept upon Precept" - In this excerpt from Precept upon Precept,  Robert L. Millet explores the experience of the prophet Joseph Smith along with his scribe Sidney Rigdon as they received one of the most remarkable revelations from God—the vision of the degrees of glory. VISION OF THE GLORIES In a sense, the vision of the glories consists of six visions, each of which we will consider briefly. Vision I: The Glory of the Son The first vision briefly sets the stage for what follows by placing things in perspective with regard to the work of redemption and salvation—namely, that salvation is in Christ and...

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Elder Hales Shares the Key to Enduring Trials—Even the Ones That Happen Without Warning

LDS Living Staff - Trials rarely come with a warning sign, though it would be nice if they did. And when these trials hit us, sometimes they test the strength of our testimony. That's why it's important to maintain an "eternal vision" as Elder Robert D. Hales counsels and be ready for these important tests from our Heavenly Father. And in a recent Facebook post, Elder Hales shared how we can better prepare and endure our trials.  We are taught in the scriptures that there must be opposition in all things (see 2 Nephi 2:11). It is not a question of if we are ready...

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Marie Osmond Wishes Happy 95th Birthday to Her "Second Mother" Betty White

LDS Living Staff - Face it, this is adorable. When an iconic Mormon singer and an iconic actress have a solid friendship, it's bound to be awesome. Especially when it comes to wishing each other happy birthday. And today, Marie Osmond shared a special happy birthday post on social media to honor her "second mother," Betty White, on her 95th birthday. Happy 95th Birthday to my "second mother" and one of my FAVORITE people @BettyMWhite !! Hope U have an amazing day! 💋💕🎉🎈 pic.twitter.com/00KifUGhmb — Marie Osmond (@marieosmond) January 17, 2017 In fact, Betty White was Marie's mother—at least on screen. The two starred in...

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Church Calls New Mission President for México City North Mission

ChurchofJesusChrist.org - The Church recently appointed Alfonso Urrea Gutiérrez as the new mission president for the México City North Mission. México México City North Mission Alfonso Urrea Gutiérrez was recently called as the new mission president for the México City North Mission, which serves the Anáhuac Ward and Monterrey México Anáhuac Stake. He and his wife, Cynthia Thompson de Urrea, succeed President Todd Titensor and Sister Kathleen B. Titensorand President. Brother Urrea is a former stake president, stake presidency counselor, stake executive secretary, bishop, high councilor, and missionary in the México Veracruz Mission. He was born in San José de Moradillas, México, to Doroteo...

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President Uchtdorf Shares Reactions to His Challenge for Church Members in 2017

LDS Living Staff - It's not always easy to follow the commandments to love God and love our neighbors. With all of the distractions of everyday life, it is easy to forget to keep these two vital commandments.  But many have taken President Dieter F. Uchtdorf's counsel to live these two commandments each day to heart.  And in a recent Facebook post, President Uchtdorf shared the comments of those who accepted the challenge to remember these two important commandments.  Yesterday I read through some of the comments many of you included on my January 1 Facebook post, where I invited us all to focus on...

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Popular Mormon DJ Kaskade Asked to Speak at Prestigious Conference

Deseret News - Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Kaskade is famous for his incredible talent and for reaching No. 1 twice on Billboard's "Hot Dance Airplay" chart . And now the popular Mormon DJ will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Silicon Slopes Tech Summit conference.  Kaskade is coming back to Salt Lake City. Next week, Ryan Gary Raddon, the American DJ known as Kascade, will headline the Silicon Slopes Tech Summit conference scheduled at the Salt Palace on Jan. 19 and 20. DOMO founder and Silicon Slopes executive Josh James made the announcement on Twitter. BOOM! Just announced: @Kaskade keynoting next week's @SiliconSlopes Tech...

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President Eyring Shares One Simple Question We Can Ask That Will Strengthen Our Testimonies Each Day

LDS Living Staff - When we think about what brings us closer to Christ and can help us build stronger testimonies, we don't always think about noting the little, simple things in our day-to-day family life.  But when coupled with the question President Henry B. Eyring asks, "Have I seen the hand of God reaching out to touch us or our children or our family today?" these observations can have a great impact on our lives. In a recent Facebook post, President Eyring shared his experience noting the simple ways he saw God helping his family every day.  When our children were very small, I started...