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How the New Gospel Living App Is Changing My Young Women and Changing Me

Haley Lundberg - I’m currently serving as a Young Women adviser in my ward. When the new Children and Youth program was first announced, I was both nervous and excited. How different would this be from Personal Progress, Duty to God, Activity Days, or Scouts? Would our youth feel like this was one more thing they had to add to their busy schedules, or would this new program easily integrate into their current extracurricular activities? Would it be flexible for our small youth program? The Face to Face with Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles last year helped answer...

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Tabernacle Choir Announces 2020 Messiah Concert Soloists, Find Out How to Get Tickets

Greyson Gurley - George Frideric Handel’s famous oratorio Messiah was first performed in 1742 and has been performed by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square every two years in the Tabernacle. The concert is also streamed live over the internet to audiences around the globe.  The four soloists that have been selected to perform with the choir and orchestra during this year's performance are Andriana Chuchman, soprano; Tamara Mumford, mezzo-soprano; Tyler Nelson, tenor; and Christian Pursell, bass-baritone.  Read more about the soloists here . The concert will be performed live in the Tabernacle on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, and...

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God Works with Broken Things: What This Man Learned from Years of Failure

LDS Living - Benjamin Taylor had a routine—and it wasn’t one he wanted to keep up. He had held six different jobs over the course of six years, and none of them had worked out. In a blog post for ChurchofJesusChrist.org , Taylor shared his story. He pleaded with the Lord to find a real job, something he could turn into a career. Then he got a call from someone who had seen his resume online and offered him work as an apprentice electrician. Taylor thought it was an answer to his prayers. “But within a week or two of starting my new career,...

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What Families Can Expect at This Week's LDS Film Festival

Jonathan Decker - After 20 years of Latter-day Saint cinema (and 19 years of the festival itself), the annual LDS Film Festival is going stronger than ever, offering a wholly unique and wholesome spin that Sundance, Cannes, and other festivals can’t match. By showcasing the talents of Latter-day Saints and other Christian filmmakers, this weeklong event offers much by way of worry-free entertainment, learning about filmmaking, and rubbing elbows with the artists themselves. It all starts tonight and runs all week at the SCERA theater in Orem, Utah. As Richard Dutcher’s God’s Army launched the genre 20 years ago, this year’s even offers a...

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Start with a Smile: 21 Hilarious Cartoons That Only Latter-day Saints Will Understand

LDS Living - Editor's note: " Start with a Smile "  is a weekly Monday feature that starts the week off with family-friendly content. This article was originally published in November 2017.  Need a little laugh to put some sunshine in your soul today? Then check out these 21 hilarious cartoons that only Latter-day Saints would understand from The New Era 's Facebook page . ...

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Latter-day Saint Charities Has Provided over $2.3 Billion in Aid Since 1985. See What They Did in 2019

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Latter-day Saint Charities’ global footprint expanded in 2019 to bless millions of lives in 142 countries and territories through 3,221 completed projects with 2,000 partners. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ humanitarian organization released these numbers and more today in its 2019 Annual Report . Latter-day Saint Charities carried out its vision to care for those in need, promote volunteerism and inspire self-reliance in a variety of ways: •  Emergency response: 194 projects in 64 countries and territories •  Vision care: 129,819 people helped in 32 countries and territories •  Maternal and newborn care: 83,555 people assisted in 27 countries...

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10 Inspiring Items to Remind Your Teen of This Year's Mutual Theme

LDS Living Staff - "Go and Do" 2020 Youth Theme Journal These spiral-bound journals bearing the 2020 theme for youth, "Go and Do," are great for taking notes and writing down spiritual impressions. Buy Now "Go and Do" 2020 Youth Theme Adjustable Ring Trendy and cute, this fun wrap ring is stamped with the 2020 mutual theme, “Go and Do." Adjustable to fit almost any size finger. Buy Now "Go and Do" 2020 Youth Theme Tie Bar Surprise your child with a new, sleek tie bar that reminds them to "Go and Do"! Buy Now "Go and Do" 2020 Youth Theme When the Lord asks...

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Tips From President and Sister Oaks on How to Accomplish Your Goals

Danielle Christensen - Setting goals and then actually completing them is no easy feat, said President Dallin H. Oaks and Sister Kristen Oaks during a Face to Face event with the youth on February 23. Still, approaching goals with the right mindset can help ensure success, they continued. President and Sister Oaks, as well as members, shared a few tips to keep in mind during the event, as highlighted by Church News .  Set short-term goals that will help you reach your desired destination. Rely on personal revelation to help you accomplish your goals. Prepare yourself to accomplish your goals and then the Lord...

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"You Don't Have to Be Someone's Savior": What the Piano Guys' Steven Sharp Nelson Learned From Supporting Others After Tragedy

LDS Living - Steven Sharp Nelson is arguably the most-watched cellist in the world. As a member of the Piano Guys, his music is watched and listened to over three million times every day. And yet, as a member of the popular music group, he and his groups are not immune to hardship. On this week’s episode of All In , Nelson shared with host Morgan Jones what he has learned from trials over the last few years. Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts  here  or read a full transcript  here . The following excerpt has been edited for clarity.  Morgan Jones:...

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New Gospel Library App Features That Will Level Up Your Scripture Study

Jannalee Sandau - With hundreds of pages of scriptures, manuals, and Church magazines, it seems impossible to use it all. But tools like the Gospel Library app are a wonderful way to study the scriptures, general conference, or the teachings of latter-day prophets anytime and anywhere. Check out these six things you didn’t realize the Gospel Library app could do to make studying the gospel just a little bit easier and more meaningful.  Note: While the general functions of the Gospel Library app are the same, the way they are accessed may vary slightly from device to device. This article was originally published in...

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Church to Announce Washington D.C. Temple Open House Dates Thursday

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Extensive renovations to the Washington D.C. Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be completed later this year. Following the renovation, the general public will be invited to tour the temple during an extended open house. The open house is a rare opportunity allowing the public to tour the temple for the first time since it was dedicated in 1974. After the open house, the temple will be rededicated by Church leadership. The dates for the open house will be announced in a media briefing on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 10 a.m. EST.  The 160,000-square-foot landmark...

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New York Times Includes Brigham Young in Presidential Pardon List—Find Out Why

Danielle Christensen - Presidents of the United States have been granting pardons to a range of characters since early American history. From pirates to the owner of the New York Yankees to President Richard Nixon, many have been the recipient of this act since George Washington first began granting pardons in 1795. According to a New York Times article , President Brigham Young is also on this list. President Young was appointed the first governor of the Utah Territory in 1851 by the President of the United States. However, tensions were rising at the time due to newspaper reports accusing the Church of “being...

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Spread of Coronavirus Causes 2 Temple Closures, Impacts 4 Additional Missions

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The Church has released the following statement: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to closely monitor the spread of the coronavirus and its impact on people around the world, including the ability of our missionaries to effectively find and teach, and of our members to gather for worship. We pray for all those affected by this illness and plead for the Lord's blessings during this difficult time. As an update, missionaries who recently left the China Hong Kong Mission are completing their 14-day self-isolation and are preparing to depart for their new, temporary assignments. We continue to evaluate...

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David Butler Shares 5 Words He Hopes You Use to Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Restoration

LDS Living - David Butler, author of Redeemer   and co-host of "Don't Miss This," has one hope for this year’s 200 th commemoration of the anniversary of the Restoration—that we will be God-centered in our celebration. “I love Joseph . . . but I love, love Jesus. I love God the Father and what we learn about them from that story. Joseph didn’t learn about himself. He didn’t come out of the grove and say, ‘I am a mighty prophet . . . good thing I asked, seeked, and knocked,’” Butler says. “He was not the hero of the story. God was the...

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This Week from the Pulpit: "You Are Infinitely Important, God Does Know You" Elder Uchtdorf Details the Importance of Everyone in the Eyes of God

Greyson Gurley - Editor's note: " This Week from the Pulpit " highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.   Sometimes we might feel alone in our efforts to stay steadfast and firm in the gospel of Jesus Christ. We might feel that we have been forgotten or that we aren't as important as some. Feelings of loneliness and isolation can be dispelled through the knowledge that Heavenly Father knows each one of us and cares for us. This past week, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum...

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Found in the Footnotes: Talks by President Nelson Most Referenced by Other Church Leaders

Lindsey Williams - Editor's note: Our weekly Friday column “ Found in the Footnotes ” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In October 2018, Bishop Dean M. Davies, first counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, shared that in recent months he had studied all of the remarks President Russell M. Nelson had given during general conference.  “President Nelson’s teachings witness and reveal for our benefit the life and character of Jesus Christ,” Bishop Davies said in his general conference remarks . He continued, "Listening to and hearkening to...

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Latter-day Saint Movie Review: What Families Need to Know Before Seeing "The Call of the Wild," "Emma," and "First Lady"

Trina Boice of Movie Review Mom - The Call of the Wild WHAT’S IT ABOUT?   Buck is a family dog who is always in trouble, and after he is kidnapped, trouble finds him in the Alaska wilderness. Buck is a remarkable dog, and the movie is based on the beloved novel The Call of the Wild by Jack London. What makes this movie remake of the charming story especially new and different is that the dog is 100 percent CGI! Director Chris Sanders made a digital scan of the animal shelter dog his wife adopted. It’s a cross between a St. Bernard and a Scotch Shepherd, the...

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Move Over Pioneer47, There's a New Church Wifi Network and Password

Danielle Christensen - Church facilities have a new network and password for internet use.  Previously, the Church’s network name was “LDSAccess.” It has now been updated to “Liahona.” According to an email sent to church leadership, the network's password is "alma3738" and is effective immediately.  The scripture Alma 37:38 is the only reference in the Book of Mormon to the name of the “Liahona,” which is a compass used by Lehi and his family to guide them to the promised land. In order to use the network “Liahona,” users will need to accept Terms of Use. While the password will only need to be...

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What's Going on in the Book of Mormon Isaiah Chapters? Here Are 3 Insights into the Verses

Tammy Uzelac Hall - Editor’s Note: Tammy Uzelac Hall is the host of   LDS Living ’s  Sunday on Monday , a new weekly podcast focused on  Come, Follow Me  that dives into the hidden treasures of the gospel. Here are questions readers might have in their studies of the Book of Mormon this week, accompanied by Hall's insights that add new meaning to the beloved verses. Question:  Isaiah 2:2  and  2 Nephi 12:2  say that the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains. What exactly does this mean? Answer:  Mountains were among the first places where God...

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Newly Announced BYU Building Will Have the First Venue of Its Kind in the Intermountain West

Lindsey Williams - The Board of Trustees of Brigham Young University approved plans to build a new BYU music building according to a news release from BYU . Ed Adams, the dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communications, said the college is humbled and thrilled with the Board’s support. “The Church has a long history of supporting music and the arts, and this new building will expand upon the university’s commitment to producing inspiring and uplifting art,” Adams said in the news release. Features of the new 170,000-square-foot music building include mid-sized practice and recital rooms. Additionally, a 1000-seat concert hall will...

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19 Church Finance Facts Shared in a Rare Interview with Presiding Bishopric

Lindsey Williams - Last week, Deseret News and Church News interviewed the Presiding Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The interview gave insights into the Church's financial operations. “It’s no surprise we are talking about billions of dollars,” Bishop Gérald Caussé, Presiding Bishop, told Deseret News . “Nobody should be surprised, given the number of members, millions of members, 16 million members in so many countries. This is a Church that has become quite large, and so there’s a large budget, and we are grateful for that because that’s an opportunity to expand the reach of all the good that...

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BYU Father-Daughter Basketball Camp Could Be Coming This Year, Says Mark Pope

Danielle Christensen - Brigham Young University Men’s Basketball head coach Mark Pope says to keep an eye out for a new summer camp in 2020. On KSL NewsRadio on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, Pope announced a father-daughter basketball camp. Although the camp is still being planned, Pope, a father of four daughters, is optimistic that it will come together by the summer season. “We’re in the final stages right now of putting together the first-ever BYU dad and daughter sports camp this summer,” Pope told KSL. “I’m not actually supposed to announce that because it could get deep-sixed. But we’re hoping to pull it...

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3 Ways to Navigate Uncertainty, Shared by President Hinckley’s Daughter

Virginia Pearce Cowley, excerpted from "A Place to Belong" - Virginia Pearce Cowley is the third child of President and Sister Gordon B. Hinckley. She and her late husband, James R. Pearce, are the parents of six children and have twenty-seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A published author and former marriage and family therapist, Virginia served as first counselor in the General Young Women Presidency and as a full-time Public Affairs missionary for the Church. She is married to Joseph F. Cowley Jr. Because of various Church assignments and life experiences, I’ve spent considerable time listening to, talking to, and thinking about us, the women of The Church of Jesus Christ...

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Latter-day Saint Researchers Find that Trying to Get Your Steps in Might Be in Vain

Greyson Gurley - When is the last time you've heard someone (or maybe even yourself) say, “Got to get my 10,000 steps in today”? Probably pretty recently. With new smart watches and health trackers blossoming over the last few years, counting steps and trying to achieve a particular number of steps has become a revolution that many undertake in an effort to be more healthy. Walking to lose weight? Sounds pretty easy.   However,  a new study out of BYU reveals that this might not be the case. The study monitored 120 freshman students that were assigned to walk 10,000, 12,500, or 15,000 steps respectively...