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Elder Christofferson: Why We Don't Need to Fear the Future, Millenium & How to Find Peace Now

LDS.org - It’s always encouraging for me to contemplate the offering of service and sacrifice that Latter-day Saints make to their families, their wards, and their Heavenly Father. It’s a consecrated, sacred thing. I don’t believe there’s a higher honor that can come to us than that the Lord would consider our offering as worthy and appropriate and that He would respect and receive it. That is the great commendation of the Father to the Son when He refers to Him as “my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” ( 3 Nephi 11:7 ; see also  Matthew 3:17 ;  Mark 1:11 ; ...

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Studio C Shows What Happens When Holiday Shopping & Caroling Get Out of Hand

LDS Living - Christmas music before Halloween and decorations hitting the shelves in fall, not to mention the new practice of Christmas in July: It's things like these that make us ask ourselves, have we let Christmas fervor turn into Christmas fever? Are things a little out of hand? These are two important questions Studio C tackles in their latest clips about the holidays. ► You'll also like:  Church Shares Hilarious Video About 4 Wise Men & Expired Gift Cards by Studio C ► You'll also like:  Studio C Shows What Happens When Elf on the Shelf Turns Creepy   ...

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BYU to Have First Tongan Head Coach in Nation

The Daily Universe - After a disappointing loss on Saturday robbed Bronco Mendenhall of his 100th victory coaching at BYU, the university announced its new head coach for next year. And, he happens to be the first Tongan to be called to a head coach position. BYU welcomed former Oregon State defensive coordinator Kalani Sitake as their 13th head football coach. BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe made the announcement in the locker room after the team fell to the Utes 35-28 at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl. Sitake explained that he felt “honored” and grateful to except the position in a tweet. WELCOME HOME COACH!!...

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Church Releases Video, Resources for 2016 Mutual Theme

LDS Church News - Resources for the 2016 Mutual theme, “press forward with a steadfastness in Christ” (see  2 Nephi 31:20) , are now available on  youth.lds.org . New this year are additional helps for tying the theme to what the youth are learning each month in  Come, Follow Me . According to Bonnie L. Oscarson, Young Women general president, “The message to ‘press forward with a steadfastness in Christ’ is a timely one. We are encouraged to trust in the things we know are true and keep moving forward with faith, hope, and love.” ...

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"Friend" Magazine Reveals Exciting Changes for 2016

LDS Living - During the year, the staff at  The Friend magazine has been working on some exciting new changes—ones that will better engage children from 3 years old all the way up to middle school. The new magazine will be presented in a flip format, where one side will have a cover and stories perfect for young children, and the other side will feature stories that engage older Primary children. Additional changes to the magazine include: Friend Junior— A new magazine section with its own cover, filled with fun content for 3–5-year-olds to help parents give their little ones a good foundation in...

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Church's Christmas Video Makes Top 10 on Viral Video List

LDS Living - Amidst the advertisers and big corporations who made the most successful ad campaigns of the season is one religious organization sharing a much different Christmas message than the commercial: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, according to AdAge and Visible Measures. Last week, these companies tallied up the total number of views for videos during the holidays, making a list of the most viral. The top went to Walmart, however, the video produced for the Church's #ASaviorIsBorn campaign received almost 17.5 million views and landed in spot #9, making it the only religious organization on the list. It's encouraging to...

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FHE: Prophets Prophesied About the Birth of Jesus Christ

Kimiko Christensen Hammari, excerpted from "I Know the Scriptures Are True" - Resources (Select one from each category) Children’s Songbook Samuel Tells of the Baby Jesus (36) Stars Were Gleaming (37) Hymns It Came upon the Midnight Clear (207) Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (209) Gospel Art Book Isaiah Writes of Christ’s Birth (22) Mormon Abridging the Plates (73) Samuel the Lamanite on the Wall (81) Scriptures Isaiah 7:14 1 Nephi 19:81:8 Lesson In the scriptures, we can read many beautiful prophecies of the Savior’s birth. In the Old Testament, Isaiah spoke of the child who would be called “Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). In the Book of Mormon,...

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Check Out This Powerful & Stunning A Capella "O Holy Night"

LDS Living - The words of "O Holy Night" have a beautiful power as they speak to us of our Savior and the reason for this wonderful season. But, when those lyrics are sung with a skill and conviction that matches their beauty, something amazing happens. Check out this powerfully moving performance by Eclipse 6. For more great Christmas songs from Eclipse, check out their great albums " It's Christmas Time " and "T hree Kings. " ...

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"She Decided to Keep Walking Until She Found Her New Church‏"

Meridian Magazine - What a simple yet miraculous story of how our Heavenly Father knows each one of us and our needs. Sarah is a young mother who moved with her family to the Springfield, Virginia, area in January.  As a result, she wanted to quickly find a new church to attend because her previous church was located many miles away from her new home. To make her search even more difficult, Sarah did not own a car, so she literally walks wherever she needs to go, or occasionally takes the bus.  Early on her first Sunday morning, she began her search to find...

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See How to Make Picture-Perfect Christmas Treats & Gifts in 30 Seconds

LDS Living - A little overwhelmed that Christmas is less than a week away? Well, the Six Sisters have got you covered and have made neighbor gifts and Christmas treats super easy this year. Check out these short videos to get some great ideas of how to make simple, yet picture-perfect holiday treats. ► You'll also like:  20 Breakfast Recipes Perfect for Christmas Morning Slow Cooker Nut Clusters Slow Cooker Nut Clusters. Find this recipe along with other holiday treat ideas in Sweets & Treats with Six Sisters’ Stuff! Available now: shdwmtn.co/SweetsAndTreats Posted by Six Sister's Stuff on Monday, December 7, 2015 Mini Pumpkin...