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How one Latter-day Saint mother chose to lean in, accept President Nelson’s invitation, and put Moroni’s promise to the test

LDS Living - Jess Kettle grew up in the Church. She always found joy in her faith and loved being a member, but when people she loved and trusted began to turn away from the Church, she began to experience anxiety regarding her faith. A young mother, she decided to go for a drive one night after her kids were in bed.  “I was desperately trying to think of something that I could do to distract myself. I was kind of going through my internal list of, ‘Do I listen to some music? Do I turn on a podcast? Maybe I can listen to...

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Why this Catholic priest brings clergy-in-training to the Philippines MTC every year

LDS Living - In July, a group of theology students from the San Carlos Seminary Graduate School of Theology in Manila, Philippines, met virtually with Latter-day Saint missionaries from the Philippines Quezon City Mission.   Each group shared their religious beliefs and bore testimony, with the missionaries focusing on “ The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World ,” which President Russell M. Nelson introduced in April 2020.  The Catholic students’ leader is Reverend Father Richard James Babao. His yearly tradition is to bring graduating theology students to the Church’s office in Manila to meet...

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Church leaders meet with interfaith groups in Italy and Idaho + more messages from this week

LDS Living - Editor’s note: “ This week from the pulpit ” highlights recent messages by General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church. Over the course of this week, Church leaders spoke in Italy at the G20 Interfaith Forum, addressed BYU students at their weekly devotional, and met with media at the Pocatello Idaho Temple tour. Read highlights from each of their addresses. Church leaders speak at the G20 Interfaith Forum in Italy Earlier this week, Elder Rasband addressed members of the G20 Interfaith Forum in Bologna, Italy. As reported by Newsroom , Elder Rasband said, “When religion is given the freedom...

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4 new temple renderings released for US temples

LDS Living - Exterior renderings have been released for four new temples in the western United States. These temples were announced in April 2021 general conference by President Russell M. Nelson. Locations and construction plans for each of these temples were also announced earlier this summer. Yorba Linda California Temple The Yorba Linda California Temple will be California’s ninth temple, and its location was announced in July 2021, It will be approximately 30,000 square feet once completed and housed on a 5.4-acre site. Burley Idaho Temple Idaho’s seventh temple will be a two-story temple of approximately 38,600 square feet. Its location was announced in...

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Map: Who on earth can watch general conference?

LDS Living - In a few weeks, people in far-flung locations worldwide will be streaming general conference online in dozens of languages. (In all, the event will be translated into about 100 languages.)  But people in many places will also be able to tune in to conference on network TV or radio. This map from Bonneville Distribution’s website shows every place general conference will be broadcast.  For more information on conference languages, see Newsroom’s General Conference Interpretation Fact Sheet .  Lead image: Google Maps screenshot. ...

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‘This is what heaven is going to be like’: What other faiths had to say about their Pocatello Idaho Temple tour

Danielle Christensen - This week, media and invited guests toured the Pocatello Idaho Temple prior to the public open house which begins on September 18. Among those guests were 15 members of other faiths associated with the Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship who shared their impressions from their experience. Pastor Jacqualine Theresa Thomas, founder of the nondenominational church Praise Temple of God in Pocatello, told Deseret News   that her favorite part of the tour was the celestial room and that she was happy to see different races represented in the artwork. “It was a very good experience,” she said. “This is what heaven is...

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Watch: The sweetness of fruit mirrors the sweetness of the Atonement

LDS Living - A newly-released Church video weaves together scenes from the Book of Mormon Videos, general conference clips, and personal stories from Latter-day Saints to create a beautiful message about the power of the Atonement and its ability to fulfill our spiritual needs. The video, called “The Fruit That Is Most Desirable,” begins with Elder Neil L. Andersen recounting Lehi’s dream from the Book of Mormon . The Apostle shared this scripture story in his October 2019 general conference talk entitled “ Fruit .” He says, “This precious fruit symbolized the wonderful blessings of the Savior’s incomparable Atonement. Not only will we live...

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Donny Osmond recalls recent health scare and how his faith aided his recovery

LDS Living - Donny Osmond was wrapping up the last song during the final show of the 11-year Las Vegas residency he shared with his sister, Marie, when suddenly he couldn’t feel his arms and his legs. He didn’t know what was happening to his body, but “kept dancing and finished the show,” he told mirror.co.uk . Over the next 12 months, Osmond began an effort to regain his health. Doctors told him that his spine had shifted, in part due to previous dancing injuries, including one suffered during his run on Dancing With The Stars in 2009, and that he would need surgery....

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4 unique ideas from “one of the truly remarkable sermons ever preached in America”—the King Follett discourse

Jake Frandsen - Just weeks before his death, Joseph Smith taught a sweeping sermon that has widely been considered his most important ever. One Jewish scholar has even described it as “one of the truly remarkable sermons ever preached in America.” 1   The discourse, delivered shortly after the funeral service of Church member King Follett, is widely considered the pinnacle of the Prophet’s teachings. Elder B. H. Roberts said, “The Prophet lived his life in crescendo. From small beginnings, it rose in breadth and power as he neared its close. As a teacher he reached the climax of his career in this discourse....

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Committee member for the new hymnbook shares her experience: 'God is revealing His will'

LDS Living - Dr. Sonja Poulter, director of BYU Women’s Chorus and previous member of the Tabernacle Choir on Temple Square, shared her passion for music and, more specifically, singing, on this week’s episode of the Latter-day Saint Women podcast . Poulter is also a part of the new hymnbook committee, which she calls a great honor and huge blessing in her life. She shared a few insights into the process of compiling the Church’s new selection of sacred hymns. “It’s certainly a lot of work … [but] we all do our homework. … There were hymns where we all said, ‘No this needs...

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President Nelson launches new Spanish Instagram account

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - On Wednesday, the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson, launched a new Spanish-language Instagram account to broaden his reach to Hispanic Latter-day Saints around the world. This is the first Spanish-only social media account by any senior leader. “Years ago, I had the desire to learn the language of my Spanish-speaking brothers and sisters,” President Nelson said in his first Instagram Reel. “Although my Spanish is not perfect, I desire to speak with you in your own language.” President Nelson’s first timeline post reflects on the leader’s visit to Peru on October 20, 2018....

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When the (Latter-day) Saints come marching in: Church service projects this summer included some whoppers

Jake Frandsen - While some of us lounged in beach chairs and armchairs this summer, Latter-day Saints across the globe toiled to make a difference for those around them. Here are a few of the most poignant projects. “Angels on the go”: Flooding in Western Europe  In July, torrential rain caused major flooding in western Europe, with Germany and Belgium seeing the worst devastation. Belgian Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden said the floods were “one of the greatest natural disasters our country has ever known.”  As the waters subsided, Latter-day Saint missionaries rushed in along with thousands of other volunteers, according to Church Newsroom ....

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Watch: 4 insightful videos from Church leaders about the council system

LDS Living - Earlier this summer, Church News  began a series on the role of councils in the Church. Interviewing several Church leaders on the topic, Church News  explored the purpose of councils and how they work from the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to stake, ward, and family councils. The series includes podcast episodes, takeaways from the interviews, and videos. Take a look at the videos below or see the entire series at Church News . Rise Through Councils | President M. Russell Ballard ►  You may also like:   Why is the Church governed by councils and what...

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'I felt like I deserved an answer': How 1 woman found God's voice amid chronic pain

LDS Living - The latest video in the Church’s His Grace video series highlights one woman’s experience in finding God’s voice when she had done all she could to live worthy to have peace and answered prayers. Ten years ago, Jennica was in a car accident that left her in chronic pain. As a mom to young kids, she felt alone and like no one understood what she was going through—especially others her age—which sent her into a downward spiral of anger and loneliness. After hundreds of seemingly unanswered prayers and feeling increasingly distant from Heavenly Father, she finally asked God to show her...

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1 new temple opens for all ordinances, Pocatello Idaho Temple will open to Phase 3 after dedication

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Update: In this week’s COVID-19 temple reopening update, the Curitiba Brazil Temple will soon begin Phase 3 . And the new Pocatello Idaho Temple, which opens for tours this week, is planned to start in Phase 3 after its dedication in November. Since May 2020, temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been reopening in a cautious, careful way, in five phases and based on local circumstances and governmental restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Temples in the first four phases are operating on a limited basis. Key precautions are in place for temple workers and patrons,...

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Visitations from the other side: Accounts from the life of President Hugh B. Brown

Dennis B. Horne, Contributor - Editor’s note: The following excerpt comes from a book about special witnesses of Jesus Christ. You can read this chapter in its entirety at  truthwillprevail.xyz  as well as other chapters as they are posted. This excerpt is republished here with permission. There are two known narratives of President Hugh B. Brown being visited by Jesus. They are probably largely accurate, though they may or may not refer to the same visitation. One includes some odd wording that may be in error.  One account was written by President Brown’s nephew, President N. Elden Tanner, in his diary, but no date is given...

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What Sister Bednar taught me about the active role of an Apostle's wife during our conversation on the Face to Face

Emily Abel - “And there is Elder Bednar’s in-laws’ home!”  My mom says that nearly every time we go for a walk around the neighborhood while visiting my grandma in Star Valley, Wyoming.  She then tells the story of how, as a teenager, my grandma used to babysit Susan Robinson, who would grow up to marry David A. Bednar. I’ve heard the story many times, but I never imagined I’d one day be able to sit down with Sister Bednar herself and have a conversation that would deepen my appreciation for what it would be like to be married to a member of the...

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Two returned missionaries in the top 5 NCAA quarterback ratings + watch BYU player’s response when asked about an after-party

LDS Living - Latter-day Saints made some noise for both teams during Saturday night’s BYU-Utah rivalry game, but you may not know that it was a big day for another Latter-day Saint on the gridiron.  Tanner McKee While BYU and Utah geared up for their big game on Saturday, Stanford QB and returned missionary Tanner McKee turned in the highest QB ranking in NCAA Division I football, completing 16 of 23 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns. His performance led Stanford to an upset win over in-state rival USC.  McKee, a sophomore, served a mission in Brazil from 2018–2020. During that time he...

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What are the Children and Youth emblems and why are they important?

Haley Lundberg - In a recent article from Church News , the Young Women general presidency and advisory council highlighted the importance and meaning of the Children and Youth emblems of belonging and achievement that were announced in 2020. What are the Children and Youth emblems and when do they receive them? The year they turn 8 years old, children will receive a ring and a picture of the temple in their temple district from their bishop or branch president. The year they turn 12 years old,   young men and young women will receive a temple recommend holder from their bishop during a...

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2 surprising ways Latter-day Saints gave service this Sept. 11

Jake Frandsen - This past Saturday, Latter-day Saints performed service in some ways you might not expect as they joined with others across the country in the 9/11 National Day of Service to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. When you think of Latter-day Saints serving at the temple, you might envision buildings with white exteriors and tall spires. But one Church group did a different kind of “temple work”—at Wat Dhammagunaram, the Thai Buddhist Temple in Layton, Utah. Outside the striking hourglass-shaped building, the group started building an outdoor performance stage and pulled weeds sprouting on the property. The uniquely...

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The Pocatello Idaho Temple open house is the first in more than 18 months + 4 other exciting temple updates

LDS Living - Even a worldwide pandemic didn't stop the construction of temples. Five recent announcements regarding temples—from the name of a temple to groundbreakings to open houses—are especially exciting for those in the temple districts where these sacred houses of worship will be located. Pocatello Idaho Temple  The Pocatello Idaho Temple will open its doors this week as the first temple open house since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Temple open houses have long provided a unique opportunity for Latter-day Saints and community members. “This is an opportunity for all of the Saints here to be great neighbors in normal and natural...

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How Tony Finau once risked losing his chance at making the PGA Tour in the name of honesty

LDS Living - Tony Finau was named to the United States 2021 Ryder Cup team on Wednesday but he was also the guest on this week's All In  podcast. Finau is one of the premier golfers in the world, recently notching his second PGA Tour win, but there was a moment in Finau's career where it seemed he had a choice to make between honesty and risking everything he had worked toward. He shared this experience as he illustrated how the game of golf has taught him the value of integrity. Listen to the full episode in the player below or by clicking  here...

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3 Church leaders highlighted President Nelson’s ability to remember people’s names—why are names so important to the prophet?

LDS Living - Elder Neil L. Andersen was a newly sustained member of the First Quorum of the Seventy in the spring of 1993 when he traveled with then-Elder Russell M. Nelson to Pocatello, Idaho, where they were assigned to call a new stake president. Approximately 30 brethren were interviewed on Saturday morning. Later that evening, Elder Andersen watched as Elder Nelson remembered the names of each of the men they had interviewed earlier in the day. “As we met them and their families, he referred to them by name,” Elder Andersen recalls . “I personally could remember only one or two of their...

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This emeritus General Authority was only blocks away from the Pentagon when it was hit on 9/11. Here’s what he remembers from that time

LDS Living - Elder Lance B. Wickman, emeritus General Authority and current general counsel for the Church, was only two or three blocks away from the Pentagon when he saw an airplane descending toward the government building. He had been on assignment for the Church at the time and watched through the taxi’s windshield as the aircraft struck its target. “Transfixed, we watched, stunned, as it plowed into the Pentagon, erupting in an enormous fireball,” he said. “I am a combat veteran of two tours of duty in Vietnam. I have experienced my share of artillery and rocket attacks. I have seen napalmed jungles....