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Church schools have turned down more than 1/3 of a billion dollars in stimulus money. Here’s why

LDS Living - A total of $333,408,468 has been offered to BYU, BYU–Idaho, BYU–Hawaii, and Ensign College during the three rounds of stimulus from the United States government. But the schools haven’t accepted any of it. According to Deseret News , the Church schools lost money in the past year when they shut down in March 2020 during the pandemic. In spite of this, the schools have turned down the stimulus packages because of the Church’s principles in self-reliance. The Deseret News  piece broke down the totals that the individual schools have turned down, with BYU at $171,163,549 million from the last three checks...

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Benefit concert seeks to raise funds to build monument to Black pioneers, draws big names in support

LDS Living - When asked by his mom, Debra Bonner, what he wants to be when he grows up, Mauli Bonner said he really just wants to be a dad. But right now, the singer/songwriter and now film director/screenwriter has felt called to do something that has taken time away from his efforts as a husband and father. He has devoted his time to creating a film to honor Black pioneers and other Black members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The film is named after one Black pioneer in particular and is titled His Name Is Green Flake . Proceeds...

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‘There is no expiration date for revelation’: What Tracy Browning shared on evolving revelation during BYU Women’s Conference

Lindsey Williams - When Tracy Browning’s mother was investigating The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she reached a pivotal junction in her study of the restored gospel—a desire to know if the Book of Mormon was the true word of God. She offered a fervent prayer, and God’s voice was revealed to her in an unexpected and deeply sacred way, but the content of His message did not directly answer her question. “My mother was now presented with a choice,” Browning said in her address at BYU Women’s Conference. “She would either put aside all the experiences that she had while reading...

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Unlike other university systems, each CES school is distinct. Here’s why that’s a good thing

Lindsey Williams - Brigham Young University is perhaps the most well-known of the institutions of the Church Educational System. With its main 560-acre campus in Provo, Utah, the university serves more than 45,000 students from over 103 countries and all 50 states. But what about the Latter-day Saints who don’t attend BYU? After all, the university has a 59% acceptance rate among its freshmen according to its website . A recent article in Church News   highlights how the Church Educational System provides opportunities for all members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to access education. “There are opportunities for everyone...

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Watch: Construction begins on the Deseret Peak Utah Temple with Saturday’s groundbreaking ceremony

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Ground has been broken in Tooele, Utah, for the Deseret Peak Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The sacred structure will be located about 30 minutes southwest of Salt Lake City. Elder Brook P. Hales of the Quorum of the Seventy presided at the groundbreaking ceremony attended by a couple of hundred Latter-day Saint leaders and invited guests at the temple site on Saturday morning, May 15, 2021. “Help us that through the Atonement of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we might be prepared and worthy to enter Thy sacred house to receive the blessings of exaltation available...

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What might the disciples have thought about during the Last Supper? Exploring ways to find meaning in the sacrament

Danielle Steed, Contributor - One afternoon, I walked into my son’s room and saw him quietly playing. I could tell that he was engaged in an imaginary game but couldn’t quite tell what was going on. He had flipped his toddler chair to form a table and then he had carefully laid a book on top. What he said next stopped me in my tracks. He carefully folded his little arms and bowed his head and said in his sweet little voice, “Oh God, please bless this bread.” He then handed me the book which served as a makeshift tray.  He had been watching and...

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How do we create a space of healing at church for victims of sexual abuse?

LDS Living - Over one in three women and nearly one in four men have experienced sexual assault at some point in their lives, according to the CDC. About one in four girls and one in 13 boys experience sexual abuse at some point in childhood. The statistics are staggering, but we may feel paralyzed by our inexperience and unfamiliarity with the topic. But is it possible that, simply by mentioning it as something someone in the room may have encountered, we could aid in the healing of sexual abuse victims? Sage Williams first felt a desire to advocate for victims of sexual abuse...

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‘Your devotion has made the world a better place’: Church leader expresses gratitude for Muslims as Ramadan concludes

Danielle Christensen - In a new video, Elder Anthony D. Perkins, president of the Middle East/North Africa Area of the Church, expressed his gratitude for Muslims’ example of devotion as Ramadan concludes this year. His message is as follows: “It is truly an honor to send our greetings and best wishes as you mark Eid Al Fitr, the end of the fasting of Ramadan. To all our Muslim friends throughout the world, we express our gratitude. Fasting is something we believe in, as you do, and believe that it brings us closer to God. “Each day during Ramadan, you have chosen to let God...

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Read these beautiful tributes to women and mothers from President Nelson, other Church leaders

LDS Living - Editor’s note: “ This week from the pulpit ” highlights recent messages by Church leaders. On social media this week, many Church leaders sought to honor women and their contributions to the world. President Russell M. Nelson expressed his appreciation that Heavenly Father created women, and that they have “the gifts required to shape and teach all of us.” Many Apostles also shared their gratitude for their mothers, wives, and for righteous women who bless many lives. Additionally, posts from members of the Primary and Young Women General Presidencies reflected on a mother’s love. Relief Society General President Jean B. Bingham...

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When my husband died while serving as bishop, I learned that all of my emotions are gifts from God

Joleene Watabe, Contributor - My husband not only served faithfully and powerfully in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he quite literally gave his life while doing so. He was serving as the bishop of our ward in Ohio when he passed away. He loved the youth and was always anxious to be with them. When the young men planned a camping and rappelling trip, he gladly volunteered to help. Taking the young men rappelling was one of his favorite activities because he strongly believed that the youth needed to learn that they can do hard things. They can do things that are...

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Deseret Magazine pays tribute to the life of Maj. Brent Taylor—a Latter-day Saint hero

LDS Living - The wall of Maj. Brent Taylor’s quarters in northern Iraq looked much like his living space when serving a mission to Brazil, Deseret Magazine   reports. He decorated both with photos of his family, cutouts from religious magazines, and inspirational quotes. “My choice of decorations was very different from my men,” he once wrote, describing himself as “a straight-leg Mormon and not ashamed of it.” In keeping with that statement, he often struggled to sleep after hearing some of the tales his comrades exchanged. “My ears were burning,” he wrote. “Profanities and dirty language are as routine in the military as...

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Not sure what’s really happening in the Doctrine and Covenants? This resource can help you put the revelations in context

Danielle Christensen - This week’s Come, Follow Me   begins with Doctrine and Covenants 49 , a revelation given through Joseph Smith to Sidney Rigdon, Parley P. Pratt, and Leman Copley. While many Latter-day Saints are likely familiar with most of these names, Leman Copley is perhaps less frequently heard. So who was the Latter-day Saint and what was his background? The heading to the revelation shares a little of who Leman Copley was, explaining that he “had embraced the gospel but still held to some of the teachings of the Shakers.” It goes on to explain what the Shakers’ teachings were and states...

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Watch: These children testifying of Jesus Christ will warm your heart

LDS Living - A new music video released by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday, May 13, shares a beautiful song alongside beautiful testimonies. From the Jerusalem replica set in Goshen, Utah, vocalist Evie Clair , a young woman, performs the song, “ I Feel My Savior’s Love .” In the video, Primary children from around the world add their testimony of Jesus Christ. Some share what they would say if they met Jesus. Others share their love for the Savior. “When I feel the Savior’s love it feels like He’s hugging me,” one girl says. Watch the video on...

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Watch this 8-year-old Latter-day Saint perform her award-winning rap on race

LDS Living - After 8-year-old India Boyé was baptized, her father blessed her to know that she was “equal to everybody else.” And while she may still be in elementary school, India has found an inspiring way to share that message with the nation. She calls it the “Indi-rap.” India wrote and performed a rap for the 2020-21 National PTA Reflections contest, which called for submission to the theme “I Matter, Because.” In the rap, she shares how she comes from a bi-racial family and then says, “Don’t matter where you are or where you’re from / We are all God’s children and we...

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5 things you might not know about the 22 Church areas and the work of Area Presidencies

Lindsey Williams - Over nearly two decades of service as a General Authority Seventy, Elder Craig C. Christensen has served in a variety of roles. He currently serves as the Utah Area President and has previously served as a member of the Presidency of the Seventy and President of the Mexico South Area. Effective August 1, 2021, he will begin a new assignment as the South America South Area President . On a recent episode of the Church News  podcast , Elder Christensen shared five things you might not know about the 22 Church areas and the work of Area Presidencies. 1. Church areas...

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Free virtual summit to address how we can minister to those who struggle with mental health

Kurt Francom, Executive Director of Leading Saints - When we desire to minister to someone who struggles with mental illness, it is natural to avoid these interactions out of a fear of saying the wrong thing or accidentally hurting rather than helping. Or maybe as a bishop or Relief Society leader we aim to encourage an individual but end up causing more harm than good. Leading Saints, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead, recognizes that most lay leaders desire a deeper understanding of the complexities of mental illness and how to help individuals. By gathering content from experts or those who experience...

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Going for the goal: Why MyKayla Skinner is giving the Olympics one more shot

Morgan Jones - On November 14, 2019, MyKayla Skinner Harmer achieved a goal she has dreamed of since she was a little girl sitting in Primary. It was a goal she has worked toward her entire life. Readers may recognize MyKayla’s name because of gymnastics, but this goal had nothing to do with the Olympic sport, and it wasn’t achieved in a gym. It was the day she walked through the doors of the Gilbert Arizona Temple and was married for time and all eternity. “I’ve looked up to all of my siblings [and have seen them] get married in the temple and have...

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15 things every missionary will want before hitting the field

LDS Living - With a million things to pack before your missionary leaves, don't forget these 15 essentials they should have before hitting the mission field—and even once they are there! The Companion Bag This cross-body bag is perfect for any elder or sister, no matter where they're serving! Specially designed by former missionaries, the bag includes an adjustable shoulder strap, a large internal compartment to hold scriptures, two zipper pockets, and a magnetic closure pocket. Buy Now Plan of Salvation multi-wood puzzle kit This multi-wood puzzle can be used as a missionary teaching tool, during family home evening, during a Sunday School lesson,...

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‘He will fill us with light’: New Hope Works video shares one Latter-day Saint’s journey with depression

Lindsey Williams - As a child, Julie observed mental illness in her home, but she didn’t want any mental health challenges in her future. She was naturally driven, outgoing, and bubbly. Even when she started to date the man who is now is her husband, she asked him on their third date if he had any mental health challenges and was ready to break up with him if so, even though she liked him. She was determined to avoid mental health challenges in her own life and told herself and others that she would force herself to never become depressed. But then, at age...

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8 temples to begin Phase 2-B; only 4 temples remain paused

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Editor's note: On May 24, 2021, eight temples will begin Phase 2-B and the Helsinki Finland Temple will move to Phase 3. Also, five temples have unpaused and resumed Phase 2. A  complete list of temples  and their status is included after the press release.  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...

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Latter-day Saint NBA CEO tells Wall Street Journal that his faith gives him a ‘longer view’

LDS Living - The Wall Street Journal ’s May 8, 2021, print edition featured Scott O’Neil, CEO of the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Devils.   “Amid the strain of a job in which a lot rides on ‘what happens this second, this minute,’ Mr. O’Neil takes comfort in the ‘longer view’ granted by his religious faith. At 46 he was baptized as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the religion of his wife and children. He tithes 10 percent of his earnings and is active in the church,” the article reads.   In the article , which...

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Latter-day Saint and former NFL player saves man from explosive accident

LDS Living - Latter-day Saint and former NFL player Brandon Bair doesn’t consider himself to be a hero. He just happened to be in the right place at the right time. Last week, Bair witnessed a collision when a train hit the side of a semi-truck in St. Anthony, Idaho. The 25-year-old driver of the semi-truck, Steven Jenson, was pinned inside. In an interview with East Idaho News , Bair said he called 911 and drove down the median to get to the scene of the accident. Running across Highway 20, Bair saw conductors getting out of the train. They warned him not to...

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Could ‘faith-promoting stories‘ be dangerous? Director of Church History Library says they might be

LDS Living - We’ve all heard them—stories that are widely circulated without a known origin that are frequently told over the pulpit. They are told and retold in hopes of building faith, but is it possible that these stories could be dangerous? On this week’s episode of All In , Keith Erekson, director of the Church History Library and author of the new book Real vs. Rumor , issued a word of caution regarding stories we hear and assumptions we make in relation to faith-promoting stories.  Listen to the episode here or in the player below. You can also read a full transcript here...

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Nathan Pacheco releases beautiful music video just in time for Mother’s Day

LDS Living - In the lyrics of the song “Slow Down,” Nichole Nordeman shares the tender feelings of a parent gently pleading for their child to slow down growing up:   “Slow down / Won’t you stay here a minute more / I know you want to walk through the door / But it’s all too fast / Let’s make it last a little while.”    This Mother’s Day, Nathan Pacheco has put his own spin on the song as a tribute to mothers everywhere.    “When I heard Nichole Nordeman sing ‘Slow Down,’ I started to tear up because I’ve felt the same...