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A strategic marriage plan and more advice from the Church’s Commissioner of Family Services

Danielle Christensen - Sherilyn Clarke Stinson, the Church’s first female Commissioner of Family Services, often shares something with her clients about marriage. “In the premortal world, we were single. And we got really, really good at single,” she said. “Marriage and doing everything that we learn with a partner is a new experience for us. And so if it feels awkward and difficult, there’s a reason for that. But we need to remember that it’s part of our internship, if you will—both marriage and parenting. We’re interns in this process, and it is going to be a lot of work and we’re going to...

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The frozen ‘Chosen’: Find out the story behind the Sermon on the Mount filming

Danielle Christensen - Fans of The Chosen  wouldn’t know it by the footage of the Sermon on the Mount, but temperatures were freezing the day the cast and crew shot the scene. “We’d run out and film, lips would turn blue, we’d go back into the van and [repeat]. It was survival mode. But it looks great. We don’t look like we’re shivering at all,” Elizabeth Tabish, who plays Mary Magdalene in the series, told patheos.com . Patheos interviewer Kate O’Hare gave the actors the fitting nickname of “the frozen Chosen,” and Tabish agreed. But jokes aside, the actress said the support of the...

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10 exciting new gospel-centered books to wrap up your kids’ summer reading

LDS Living - From heartfelt stories to lessons of faith, these uplifting books are just what your young ones need to finish up the summer. Whether the book is filled with scripture stories, gospel lessons, inclusive illustrations, or inspiring messages, your kids will love exploring everything inside these new additions to your storybook rotation. A Child of God by Mauli and Chantel Bonner This rhyming, read-aloud book with warm illustrations shares a comforting, faith-filled message from a black father and mother to their children. Along with the children in the story, your own little ones will think about the ways our skin color, gender,...

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‘He has absolute trust in you’: Elder Ulisses Soares addresses youth from 27 Caribbean countries during FSY Conference

LDS Living - Editor’s note:  “This week from the Pulpit”  highlights recent messages by General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church. Addressing more the 3,000 young people from 27 Caribbean countries, Elder Ulisses Soares expressed the Lord’s “absolute trust” in the rising generation’s ability to overcome today’s unique challenges.  Speaking of the unique time in which today’s young people are growing up, Elder Soares said, “We are living in a challenging time in the history of humankind. Aside from the circumstances that we’ve been hit with during this pandemic over the last year, we face different challenges today. The world, in fact,...

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Work + Wonder general conference workbooks are available for preorder—here’s the story behind them

LDS Living - The Work + Wonder workbook was born in out of Rio Grange’s desire to blend her two biggest passions: her love for the gospel of Jesus Christ and her love for graphic design. “[General conference] is a pretty incredible weekend and I feel like every time it rolls around I’m not sure where to go and [how to] capture it all,” she remembers thinking. Grange had the idea for a general conference workbook which she imagined would be different than anything she had seen previously. She wanted it to be fresh each and every conference, so she decided she would work...

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For the second time this month, an American missionary catches attention after local TV appearance in eastern Europe

LDS Living - For the second time in less than a month , an American missionary appeared on local television in eastern Europe—this time in Kosovo—and spoke fluently in the country’s native language, resulting in an amazing and life-changing experience for him and smiles and gratitude from the country’s native residents. ► You may also like:  2 missionaries appeared on TV in the country Georgia—now they have more people interested in the gospel than they can keep up with Elder Jonah Pingree, a native of Utah, dressed in a familiar white shirt, tie, and missionary name badge for his appearance on ATV, a television...

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New Church handbook update: Political advocacy, callings, member privacy, facility use + more

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The latest round of updates to the English version of the General Handbook: Serving in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was published today, August 4, 2021. It includes one new chapter, two rewritten chapters, one expanded chapter, and many updated administrative policies. It also includes smaller revisions in other chapters. These updates have been published in English on ChurchofJesusChrist.org and on the Gospel Library app. They will be translated into other languages in the coming months. Translated portions of previous handbook updates were published in October and November 2020 and in January 2021 The entire handbook is expected...

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'Looking back, I wonder why I waited so long': How Elder Dube discovered his testimony of the Book of Mormon

Edward Dube - At a time when the Nephites were in physical and spiritual danger, Alma went among them to preach the gospel. He was accompanied by Amulek, Zeezrom, three of Mosiah’s sons, and two of his own sons. Alma and his companions shared the gospel because “the preaching of the word had a great tendency to lead the people to do that which was just—yea, it had had more powerful effect upon the minds of the people than the sword, or anything else, which had happened unto them” ( Alma 31:5 ). In early 1983, at a pivotal time in my life, I...

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This mother and daughter rode 100 miles on horseback in 24 hours—here’s what they learned about trust, faith, and prayer

Sydney Walker, Church News - At 5:15 a.m. Natalie Law and her 13-year-old daughter, Kyla Law, depart Robie Park east of Squaw Valley, California, mounted on their horses, Brave and Flash. In the next 24 hours, they’ll attempt to complete a 100-mile ride to Auburn.  The rocky terrain that traverses the rugged Sierra Nevada Mountains is difficult, with drastic elevation gain and loss. Brave and Flash will climb a total 14,800 feet and drop 20,000 feet. Temperatures will top 100 degrees.  Only about 50% of the approximate 130 riders in this year’s race will finish the Western States Trail Foundation Tevis Cup 100-Mile One-Day Trail Ride...

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Church announces youth theme for 2022

LDS Living - The Young Women and Young Men general presidencies have announced that the 2022 Youth Theme will come from Proverbs 3:5-6 : “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” The theme was chosen to coordinate with the seminary and Come, Follow Me curriculum for 2022, which will be the Old Testament. The theme also will be emphasized during FSY conferences worldwide. Music, videos, and art to accompany the 2022 theme will be available soon on ChurchofJesusChrist.org/youth , on the Church’s social media...

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5 temples moving to Phase 2-B, 2 more pausing operations

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Update: The operations of temple services are adjusted weekly and paused when needed. Five temples in Brazil will move to Phase 2-B of operation in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, two temples in the Philippines have paused their services. 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, including masks worn at...

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How the Mexico temple dedication and the loss of Elder Scott’s wife impacted his apostleship

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.  The October 1988 general conference was soon to start. “Just two days before conference, after a meeting of the General Authorities in the Salt Lake Temple, President Benson called him into his office,” stated an informative article about Elder Scott. 1   Then and there, Elder Scott said of the prophet, “With tenderness and love and great understanding that I...

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After her father was arrested for misconduct, this woman found healing through Christ’s grace

LDS Living - In a new His Grace video, a woman named Katie shares her experience of finding healing after her father, who was also her best friend and hero, was charged with misconduct. Her father, a high school teacher, had a relationship with a student.  “I felt a lot of shame in the beginning because it was all over the news,” she says. “And I somehow felt like his actions were a reflection of me. It’s really hard to put into words the shame that you feel.” As she searched for ways to reconcile the person she knew as her father and the...

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Gold, silver, and bronze—Latter-day Saints have taken home all three so far in Tokyo

Haley Lundberg - So far in Tokyo, four Latter-day Saints have each won a medal: one gold, one silver, and two bronze. Learn more about them and their stories below. ► You may also like:  Everything you need to know about Latter-day Saints in the Tokyo Olympics On July 28, the Fijian men’s Rugby Sevens team won gold against New Zealand, defeating New Zealand 27-12. Latter-day Saint Semi Radradra , who plays professionally for the Bristol Bears in England, helped Fiji defend their gold medal from 2016 in Rio. For the various teams he’s played for, Radradra has broken multiple NRL records, including becoming...

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What Primary song does NBA champ Elijah Bryant listen to before a game?

Jason Swensen, Church News - Like many pro athletes, Latter-day Saint basketball player/newly crowned NBA champ Elijah Bryant spends the moments before he takes the court with eyes closed and headphones in place, ritualistically canceling the noise in search of peace and focus. But his playlist is likely a bit different than most. “Right before a game, I’ll meditate and listen to ‘I Am a Child of God’, ” he said. “It always resets my focus and reminds me of my higher purpose.” “Sometimes I get caught up in all I have to do in a game, and that song helps me understand what my main...

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Brother Brad Wilcox: Three things you need to know about patriarchal blessings

Brother Brad Wilcox, Young Men General Presidency - During COVID-19 restrictions, many young people have missed attending the temple, participating in FSY, and gathering with their entire wards at the same time. Another opportunity that some have missed is receiving their patriarchal blessings. The good news is that there are no restrictions on preparing for patriarchal blessings and helping others prepare. Here are three ideas that can help. 1. Patriarchal Blessings Are Not About What We Already Know I received my blessing as a young teenager and—to be honest—was disappointed because it was shorter than the blessings of other family members. I figured somehow that meant I was not...

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Latter-day Saint MyKayla Skinner wins silver medal against all odds in Tokyo

Morgan Jones - Seven days ago, a headline on ESPN read, “MyKayla Skinner’s Olympic gymnastics experience did not have to happen this way.” It seemed that after dedicating the majority of her young life to the sport of gymnastics and after battling back from injury as well as COVID-19 in the last two years, Skinner’s Olympic dream was over after just one night of competition. It appeared she would return home before the Games were even finished. She described it as “devastating.” But on Sunday in Tokyo, Skinner became an Olympic silver medalist. As one sports reporter put it, “Considering she had already been...

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Thurl Bailey was given over 50 copies of the Book of Mormon while he played for the Utah Jazz. Here’s why it piqued his interest

LDS Living - Thurl Bailey didn't come to Utah looking for religion. He came because he was drafted by the Utah Jazz as the seventh pick in the 1983 NBA Draft. He was just happy to play anywhere, but it was there that he was first introduced to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And growing up in a Baptist home laid the groundwork for his spiritual journey later in life and his future relationship with Jesus Christ. Read more about Thurl Bailey's initial experience with Latter-day Saint culture as a professional athlete, his conversion story, and his wife's patience as he...

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Have you been singing the wrong lyrics to David Archuleta’s single ‘Crush’ for 13 years?

LDS Living - In 2008, David Archuleta released his hit debut single “Crush.” Today, 13 years later, it remains one of Archuleta’s most popular songs with over 128 million views on YouTube. The 30-year-old even recently joked on Twitter that despite his new music release—on July 28, he came out with the single “ Movin ”—fans really just want him to sing “Crush.” Every time 😅 #movin @justme_rod and @ladyefron pic.twitter.com/3EswSlDbEv — David Archuleta (@DavidArchie) July 28, 2021 But in a new TikTok video, Archuleta explained that the lyrics to the chorus of “Crush” aren’t quite what many people have thought over all these...

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Elders Uchtdorf, Gong post on social media about International Friendship Day; Sister Wright on stepping out of the ordinary

LDS Living - Editor’s note: “ This week from the Pulpit ” highlights recent messages by General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church. Since COVID-19, many of us have been praying that the world would go back to normal. But on July 30, Sister Amy A. Wright, Second Counselor in the Primary General Presidency, wrote on social media that she has thinking about the word “normal” and what that really means. “It is interesting to note that synonyms for the word ‘normal’ are ‘common,’ ‘typical,’ ‘average,’ ‘ordinary,’” she said. But in comparison, the work of salvation is miraculous and amazing. “It is...

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How was the Children and Youth program created? President Cordon shares her insights

LDS Living - In the last installment of a four-part series from Church News on the essential role of councils in the Church, Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon shared some insight into the development of the Children and Youth program. The Young Women and Young Men general presidencies presented a proposal for the new program to various councils, including the Relief Society, Primary, and Sunday school general presidencies. The program was then adjusted according to the feedback received.  From there, it was presented to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, refined again, and then submitted for review and approval to the First...

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2 missionaries appeared on TV in the country Georgia—now they have more people interested in the gospel than they can keep up with

Emily Abel - Elder Jacob Herr knew he wanted to immerse himself in the culture of Georgia, a country that sits at the intersection of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. But he never imagined his efforts would lead to a video of him going viral on TikTok and an appearance on one of the country’s morning talk shows.  And while Elder Herr may not have anticipated all the attention and was nervous to appear on TV, the results have blown him away. “We have been getting so many texts and people interested in learning more about the gospel as a result of our publicity....

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Tabernacle Choir to broadcast 9/11 anniversary special with journalist Jane Clayson Johnson. Here’s how to watch

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will stream a special 20th anniversary broadcast commemorating 9/11. The broadcast will feature award-winning journalist Jane Clayson Johnson, who will narrate the 30-minute special. The special, “9/11, Coming Together,” will be streamed on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 8:46 a.m. MDT, the same time the first plane crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City in 2001. An encore airing of the special will take place on Sunday, September 12, at the usual broadcast time of the choir’s weekly Music and the Spoken Word broadcast. “Having had...

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Temples around the world: This week’s construction progress and updates

LDS Living - Nearly 50 temples across the globe are currently under construction or renovation. This week’s temple updates include groundbreaking announcements for the Neiafu Tonga Temple and the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple. Steeples were also added to the Abidjan Côte d'Ivoire Temple and the Cocody Côte d'Ivoire Stake Center. Other photos of temples show new flowers on the Winnipeg Manitoba Temple grounds, concrete structures installed on the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple grounds, and site grading for the Tallahassee Florida Temple.  Take a look at these updates and more in the posts below. Yigo Guam Temple Saratoga Springs Utah Temple Winnipeg Manitoba Temple...