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Our 20 Favorite Moments from General Conference (Photos)

LDS Living - This past conference weekend saw many exciting changes, touching moments, and unforgettable testimonies shared. Here are some of the best moments and photos taken from this weekend, just a few to remind us how much conference and Heavenly Father's inspired leaders touch all of our hearts and strengthen our testimonies. Image via The Digital Universe. Image via Deseret News. These boys touch my heart as I watched them sing today. I thought of the many times I've seen them in the school hall.... Posted by Kristy Medina on  Saturday, October 3, 2015 Learn more about the touching story behind this photo...

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Church Adds 4 New "Cornerstone" Institute Courses

ChurchofJesusChrist.org - MR says: What great additions to the Church's institute program that will help young adults address concerns, struggles, and controversial topics currently gaining traction in the media. The Church’s institute program is evolving. In an effort to help deepen young single adults’ conversion and commitment to Jesus Christ, the Church Educational System is offering four new“cornerstone” classes [ Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel ,  Foundations of the Restoration ,  The Eternal Family , and Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon] and increasing its efforts to encourage young single adults to not only attend An official notice explains that “by...

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President Monson . . . I Wish I Could Have Held You Up

Greg Trimble - If you were watching general conference this Sunday morning, your heart probably melted as you watched President Monson’s physical strength begin to fail on him in front of the entire Church. He started strong, and then all of the sudden it was as if an entire lifetime of church service came crashing down onto his shoulders. It’s the first time that I can remember actually praying specifically for a person at the pulpit so that they would have the strength to endure. As I watched this man…this great man struggle through the last half of his message, I couldn’t help but...

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New Book Shows How Science Supports Prophetic Views on Evolution

Gary T. Wright (Sponsored) - The evolution of man has been a topic of debate among Church educators, members, and General Authorities since the early 1900s. The debate continues today. Where do you stand on this important matter? In 1954, Elder Joseph Fielding Smith, an Apostle who later became President of the Church, authored the book Man: His Origin and Destiny at the request of other members of the Quorum of the Twelve. This book documents Elder Smith’s position that pre-Adamites and organic (i.e., Darwinian) evolution are “ false teachings, so destructive of faith in God .” Man: His Origin and Destiny has been criticized by...

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FHE: Sustaining the Prophet

Kelsey Berteaux - Conference Talk: For more information on this topic, read “Sustaining the Prophets," by Russell M. Nelson, October 2014. Additional resource: You can also review the Church's Young Women lesson on sustaining: " What does it mean to sustain my church leaders? " Song: " We Thank Thee, O God, For a Prophet ," Hymn no. 19 Thought: “It is an important duty resting upon the Saints who … sustain the authorities of the Church, to do so not only by the lifting of the hand, the mere form, but in deed and in truth.” Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph...

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Touching Moment from Conference Goes Viral, Inspires Thousands

Danielle Beckstrom - As the camera spanned the choir during the Saturday afternoon session of October 2015 conference, you might have spotted two young boys in the choir holding hands. It was a beautiful image of love and support, but the story behind this moment is even more touching. According to a post shared by Kristi Medina , the smaller boy requires the support of a walker to get to his classes in school. But he was able to stand straight and tall and sing proudly in general conference this weekend because of the support and helping hand of his brother. These young boys...

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When Will the New Apostles Be Ordained?

Deseret News - LDS Church members sustained three new apostles in a historic moment on Saturday. The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve will ordain them this week, an important moment that determines seniority and possibly a future church president. What the 3 New Apostles Said About Being Called to the Quorum of the Twelve 5 Things You Should Know About Elder Ronald A. Rasband 5 Things You Should Know About Elder Gary E. Stevenson 5 Things You Should Know About Elder Dale G. Renlund LDS Church members sustained the faith's three new apostles Saturday, but when will those men be ordained? Members...

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A Better Way to Carry Oil for Priesthood Blessings

Handcart Studios (Sponsored) - The following story is a true story.  In the spring of 2016, a father from California was traveling in the heavily-jungled villages of Thailand’s countryside with his family. This trip was the adventure of a lifetime: ancient ruins, a river cruise and shopping in the local marketplaces. On the final night of their journey, he and his family shared heaping portions of Pad Thai and sat for hours around the table reliving the memories they had made together. Suddenly, in the middle of the night, the father was jolted out of his sleep by one of his sons. His son was...

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October 2015 World Report: Temple Announcements & Ground Breakings

Newsroom - Though no new temples were announced today during the Saturday sessions of the 185th Semiannual General Conference, here's a brief recap of the temples announced and the groundbreaking that have happened since last conference. ...

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What the 3 New Apostles Said About Being Called to the Quorum of the Twelve

Danielle Beckstrom - Three new Apostles were called today as the 98th, 99th, and 100th Apostles called to the Quorum of the Twelve, a historic and exciting opportunity. Find out how these inspiring men reacted when the call was extended to them and the testimonies they shared during a press conference held Saturday. During the conference, Elder Rasband shared that he knew this calling was the Lord's decision and that " there’s nothing about this that was politically motivated." Elder Stevenson recalled his calling as "a knee-buckling moment for me," but one that "was a very sweet, short experience with the First Presidency. It was...