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Book of Mormon Lesson 15: "Eternally Indebted to Your Heavenly Father"

Ted L. Gibbons - Quote of the Week: “The Book of Mormon contains the fullness of the everlasting Gospel the record of the ancient Nephites, translated by the Prophet Joseph Smith, by the gift and power of God in him that we may come to a knowledge of the principles of the Gospel in simplicity and in purity. It makes clear many dark sayings of the Jewish Scriptures, as they have come down to us. It sheds a flood of light over the Bible; it contains the key of knowledge and understanding; and it is more precious than all the works of modern times, and...

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Church Releases New Statement on Medical Marijuana Issue

Newsroom - The Church has come out with a new statement clarifying and elaborating on their stance and views of medical marijuana. As the Utah State Legislature considers two bills on the use of medical marijuana, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following statements outlining its position. Church Statement Issued Friday, February 12, 2016 While we are not in a position to evaluate specific medical claims, the Church understands that there are some individuals who may benefit from the medical use of compounds found in marijuana. For that reason, although the Church opposes  SB 73 , it has raised...

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Ground Broken for First Central Africa Temple

Newsroom - Africa now has three temples in development, three more in operation. Learn more about the groundbreaking and the growth of the Church in Africa. Groundbreaking Ground has been broken for the first temple in Africa’s Democratic Republic of the Congo. The ceremony was held on Friday, February 12, 2016, for the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple. Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presided. He was joined by other leaders of the Church and in the community. The temple was announced at the Church’s October 2011...

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Families Shattered by War: One Young LDS Refugee's Story of Trying to Connect to Her Past Family

Keepapitchinin - When your family has been torn apart by war, where do you start searching to find or connect to your ancestors? How can their stories be rediscovered? HANNAH BARNETT of Nashville, TN – Looking for MARTHA JAMES, my daughter, last heard from in Montgomery, Alabama, but supposedly gone to Mobile, Alabama. She formerly belonged to DR. BARNETT of Princeton, Kentucky and was sold to JOHN JAMES of Nashville, Tennessee about 9 years ago. AUGUSTUS AND LUTITIA BRYANT of Augusta, GA – Looking for our children, JOSEPHINE (20), CELIA (14), CAROLINE (13), ELLEN (10), AND AUGUSTA (8). They were in Charlotte or...

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We All Marry the Wrong Person At First

Meridian Magazine - In response to a woman's worries that she might have married the wrong person, marriage therapist Geoff Theurer aptly replied: "I believe we all marry the wrong person when we get married. None of us are who we need to be when we’re first married. Our reasons for getting married are often about us. "We tell ourselves things like, 'He’s just like me,' or 'She likes what I like,' or “He’s attractive to me.” The list goes on with evidence of why this person works for us. We often select someone because they make us feel a certain way. In other words,...

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Church Gives $1.2 Million for Victims in Ukraine

Newsroom - The Church is teaming up with the United Nations to provide aid to victims and those particularly vulnerable--those with disabilities, special needs, single mothers, etc.--in eastern Ukraine. The UNDP [United Nations Development Program] in Ukraine and . . . The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints in Ukraine are launching a new project aimed at providing humanitarian assistance to vulnerable populations living in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions, which are beyond the control of the Government of Ukraine. The total project budget is 1.2 million. The project provides humanitarian assistance primarily for people living in social institutions in areas outside the control of...

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When the Person You Marry Is Not an RM: Counsel from a Bishop That Changed My Life

LDS Smile - People are more than their experiences or a checklist of things they've accomplished and qualities they have. We all take different paths. Some even come to know the atonement very intimately (as we all should). But those past experiences don't matter. What matters is what you make of them and how you use them to shape the person you are now and who you will become. ►  You'll also like:  Why I Didn’t Marry an RM After All Call this a disclaimer if you will- I have the highest respect for returned missionaries. I myself served a full-time mission. I was...

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Sister Burton on Depression & the Danger of Comparisons

Deseret News - I recently had the privilege to visit a Relief Society whose members are all elderly sisters in their 80s and 90s. Because it is winter in this part of the world, it is a time that can be challenging for those who are shut in or have difficulty getting around. In an attempt to cheer up these older sisters who have their fair share of health challenges, aches, pains and other trials, one sweet sister shared something she remembered to have heard an insightful little girl say. Apparently she had heard someone was sad and “blue.” The little girl had innocently...

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How 10 Prophets Met Their Wives

Deseret News - As young men, each of the presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had to figure out schooling, family and missions — and some even served in the military. Eventually, each had a woman who caught his eye, whether a childhood sweetheart or a woman seen at a dance or driving in a red convertible. As each man figured out how to pursue the woman he would marry, the circumstances sometimes required creativity. The stories of how the couples came to be can be found in the 126-page book Courtships of the Prophets by Mary Jane Woodger and...

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Hilariously Cute Video: Kids Give Valentine's Dating Advice

LDS Living - Even if you're already happily paired up, we could all use a little extra dating advice--especially around this time of year. But have no fear; you're about to learn a whole lot of wisdom from the best dating experts out there: kids. Check out this amazing Stuart Edge video:  ...