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FHE: Fear Not

Shauna Gibby - Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read “Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear,” by L. Tom Perry, Ensign , Nov. 2011, 41. Thought: Speak up about the Church. In the course of our everyday lives . . . If we simply love God and love our neighbors, we are promised that we will overcome our fears. (L. Tom Perry, “Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear,” Ensign , Nov. 2011, 41.) Song: “I Am Like a Star,” Children’s Songbook , p. 163. Scripture: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear. (1 John 4:18) Lesson: Write the following...

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LDS Singing Trio Releases Unique Cover of Bruno Mars' "Just the Way You Are"

LDS Living - LDS "Gentleman Trio" GENTRI released this breathtaking cover of Bruno Mars' "Just the Way You Are" today. You've got to hear what they came up with—it brings a unique, classic flare to an already fantastic and catchy song. ...

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LDS Prophets & Apostles Share Memories, Give Tributes to Mothers

Deseret News - Memories of Mothers When LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson was a boy, going to Sunday School on Mother's Day meant handing each mother a small potted plant and listening as Melvin Watson, a blind member of the church, stood next to the piano and sang "That Wonderful Mother of Mine." As tears flowed down Watson's face, young Tommy puzzled over why all the grown men were quietly dabbing their eyes with handkerchiefs, President Monson said in his October 1973 general conference talk, " Behold Thy Mother ." Then he understood. "You see, mother was remembered," President Monson said in 1973....

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The Answer to "Why Did God Let This Happen to Me?"

LDS Church News - How many times have each of us said something like this within our hearts? “And Gideon said unto him, Oh my Lord, if the Lord be with us, why then is all this befallen us? and where be all his miracles which our fathers told us of, saying, Did not the Lord bring us up from Egypt? but now the Lord hath forsaken us . . . " One of the most often asked questions in this world about God is this: “Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?” It’s a question that has been with us...

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One of the Biggest Problem Singles Struggle with in the Church (+ 5 Ways to Avoid It)

The Exponent - As I have put together [a] series [of articles] on singles [in the Church], a theme has emerged. This theme has run through all articles and all experiences; it is the same theme I hear in conversation with single friends: condescension. Single members feel a sense of pity, shunning, and lower status in the church. Leaders and married members may or may not feel disregard for or disappointment in their single brothers and sisters, but they do communicate the message. ► You'll also like:  10 Things LDS Singles Wish You Knew The feeling of being weak, bad, or less-than is not...

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The Deadliest Creature in the World & What It Teaches Us About the Gospel

Meridian Magazine - When researching deadly animals, this LDS writer was surprised to discover what the deadliest creature on the planet is, but it opened her eyes to some insights about the gospel she'd never considered before. Much of life’s adversity comes from the way humans frequently mistreat each other. People can be harsh, deceitful, and even predatory. I thought about writing a piece . . . comparing human behavior with some of what we find in the wild. So I looked up the ten deadliest animals, to see if there’s a parallel. And, as you might expect, I found a predictable  list ....

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What to Do If You Struggle Sustaining a Local Church Leader

Greg Trimble - What great insight from this article: " Don’t let your perceptions turn into grudges. Grudges into fights. Fights into wars. That person that bugs you so much…is your brother or sister, and a flawed human just like you." So …what happens when a person gets called to a leadership position and it’s your opinion that this person is not fit to lead? Maybe you’ve know them personally and based on what you’ve witnessed in the past, you can’t believe that the Lord would actually want them to preside over you and others. You’ve never seen them commit any type of grievous sin...

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What If I Don't Really Like Playing with My Kids?

Deseret News - I was recently with a group of my trusted girlfriends when I sheepishly admitted that I don’t like playing with my kids. Don’t get me wrong. I like my kids. A lot. I just don’t really like Thomas the Train and My Little Pony. I’d much rather write an article, tackle my to-do list or clean the toilet. (Yes, the toilet is more appealing to me than Thomas.) I often find myself shooing the little ones outside or trying to occupy them with a toy, book or TV show so I can get my work done. I go back and forth...

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Video That Might Just Make You Cry: "I Am With You—Always"

LDS Living - I dare you not to cry as you watch this new video by Paul Cardall. ...

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LDS Married Trapeze Artists Star at SeaWorld

LDS Living - Plenty of LDS families went on vacation to SeaWorld last summer—but one high-flying couple was the main event. Tyce and Mary Ellen Nielsen, the #1 male/female aerial arts duo in the world, won the best overall performance and audience choice awards for the International Aerial Arts Festival last year. Shortly after, their high-flying acrobatics took them to star in Cirque de la Mer at SeaWorld in San Diego, California. But, exhilarating and sometimes even life-threatening feats of strength are nothing new for the Nielsens. As a boy, Tyce grew up the son of a professional magician who also had an affinity...