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‘I have other answers, other than my medical training’: What one of Elder Holland’s doctors said about his recovery earlier this year

Lindsey Williams - Earlier this year, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland was admitted to the hospital for issues unrelated to COVID-19. And on this week’s episode of the Church News  podcast , Elder Holland talks about his miraculous recovery. “I did have and continue to address a couple of health issues. I’ve had excellent health all my life. I’ve been involved in sports and athletics all my life, but in the shadow of my 80th year, all at once. . . I had a number of health issues, but I’m doing fine,” Elder Holland told Church News  editor Sarah Jane Weaver. “And (for) some of...

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Watch: The story of Luke 2 told in 8 different languages by Church leaders

Lindsey Williams - As part of “ Celebrating the Light of the World: A Christmas on Temple Square Performance ,” a virtual event marking the beginning of the Christmas season, 15 Church leaders shared the familiar account of the Savior’s birth found in Luke 2 , but this version is likely different than the one you may read in your home this Christmas. The leaders read some of the verses found in Luke 2 in eight different languages, including Mandarin (Elder Gerrit W. Gong), Portuguese (Elder Ulisses Soares and President Bonnie H. Cordon), and more. Elder Quentin L. Cook concluded the video by saying,...

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The behind-the-scenes stories of how ‘The Christ Child’ was made

Danielle Christensen - Filmed at the Church’s Motion Picture set in Goshen, Utah, “ The Christ Child: A Nativity Story ,” brings to life the familiar scriptures in the Bible like never before. By showing Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the wisemen, and the Christ child as real individuals, the nearly 18-minute film has captured the hearts of many as it tells the sacred events of that first Christmas. Released in November 2019, the video now has over 2 million views on YouTube. But what went into the making of this unique film? Historians, scholars, directors, and others discuss how it all came together behind...

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Building the Nativity: A 7-day Christ-centered countdown to Christmas

Emily Belle Freeman and David Butler, adapted from LDS Living's "Christ-Centered Christmas Celebration" video series - Editor's note: This article was adapted from a video series called  “Christ-Centered Christmas Celebration,”  based on the book  Celebrating a Christ-Centered Christmas .  For more insight and family interaction with your countdown, you can watch the five-minute videos that correspond with each day, which can be found at  "Keep Your Christmas Focused on Christ With These New Advent Videos by Emily Belle Freeman and David Butler."  This article originally appeared in the  November/December 2020  issue of  LDS Living magazine and features photos of a  brand-new companion nativity set .  Emily Belle Freeman: Many years ago, when my daughter Megan was between...

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18 of our favorite stocking stuffers from Deseret Book

LDS Living Staff - The stockings were hung by the chimney with care . . . and they were full of Christmas goodies! Here are 18 irresistible stocking stuffers you can get this year. Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room  booklet In this Christmas booklet, Elder Gary E. Stevenson reminds us of the words we often sing at Christmas, “Let every heart prepare him room,” and invites each of us to consider how we can prepare our hearts for Christ during the Christmas season. Learn More Book of Mormon Magnetic Tin If busy books aren’t cutting it for your family, this magnetic tin is a...

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Why what Moroni chose to write has everything to do with you and me

Morgan Jones - Editor’s note: “ Resources to follow Him ” curates study resources, teachings, and thoughts to deepen your study of this week’s  Come, Follow Me. There is a scene in one of the new Book of Mormon videos that came out in September that always breaks my heart a little bit. It depicts what we read in Moroni 1, “I wander whithersoever I can for the safety of mine own life.” It shows Moroni walking alone through different landscapes, and for me, it made me appreciate Moroni in a way I hadn’t previously.  Despite spending the first few months of the pandemic...

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13 Latter-day Saint quotes for when you need to make a big decision

LDS Living - President Thomas S. Monson was well-known for a saying, “Decisions determine destiny.” If you're in the midst of making a decision, we hope scrolling through these quotes will provide some guidance on your path. For more uplifting quotes and daily inspiration, be sure to follow @ldsliving on Instagram . ...

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9 unique Christmas gift ideas for every member of the family

LDS Living Staff - We all have one family member who is impossible to shop for. Instead of settling for another big box store gift card, take a look at our guide to meaningful gifts for every member of the family.  Gift Idea for Anyone and Everyone  Christmas Socks There's nothing cozier than sitting in front of a fire with a pair of new, warm socks. This Christmas, start a sweet and simple Christmas tradition with new socks for the whole family. These cozy socks are extremely thick and soft, making them an easy way to bring your whole family together no matter how and...

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President Nelson ‘grateful and humbled’ by response to #GiveThanks invitation; Elder and Sister Christofferson speak on gratitude for the Restoration

Lindsey Williams - Editor’s note: “ This week from the pulpit ” highlights recent messages from General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church. This story may be updated throughout the week. Find summaries of remarks below or use the menu to jump to a specific section. • President Nelson “grateful and humbled” by response to #GiveThanks invitation • Elder and Sister Christofferson speak on gratitude for the Restoration • Primary General Presidency gives 26 ways for children to #LightTheWorld • Sister Aburto speaks on giving support to those with mental health challenges • Other General Authority and General Officer social media posts...

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Looking back on the first ceremony when President McKay turned on the Temple Square Christmas lights

Lindsey Williams - For over 50 years, lights have decorated Temple Square at Christmastime, and even though the lights will be enjoyed virtually or from the exterior of Temple Square in 2020, they still bring brightness to Temple Square. A recent Church News  article looks back at the history of the lights on Temple Square. The article includes the history of the first lighting, which took place in 1965. On that occasion, President David O. McKay pressed a button which lit 40,000 lights on the square, stating in part, “God help us that we may have His Spirit, and may His light shine in...

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Watch: Children recount the Nativity story in GENTRI’s new ‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’ video

Danielle Christensen - A new GENTRI video asks an important question for this time of year: “Do you see Christmas through the eyes of a child?” To help viewers understand how children “see Christmas,” the gentleman trio performs “Do You Hear What I Hear?” while interspersing the song with footage of kids recounting the Nativity story. “So He had a birthday,” says one toddler, while more children describe how Mary and Joseph loved each other, dated, married, and looked for a place for Mary to have her baby—but since the “hotel” was full, the innkeeper let them sleep in a stable instead. Mentioning the...

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‘I am giving my life for the Church’: Elder Holland shares his testimony in new video

Danielle Christensen - Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles declared his testimony in a recent Church News   video. The video shows footage of Elder Holland serving in his calling as a leader of the Church, from speaking at the BYU Jerusalem Center to sitting alongside President Thomas S. Monson to joining his fellow apostles at the Rome Italy Temple dedication. In the video, Elder Holland shares how much his integrity means to him and testifies that he believes this is “God’s very truth.” “I get up every morning saying not ‘How can I pretend,’ not ‘How can I...

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Save the dates: 14 Church events you won't want to miss in 2021

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Just in time for branches, wards, and stakes to begin scheduling their local 2021 events, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the schedule of Churchwide events for 2021. The dates were released November 30 in an official notice to stake presidents, bishops, and other leaders. According to the notice, “These events are meant to help individuals and families come closer to Jesus Christ through inspiration and instruction shared during these global broadcasts.” The notice encourages Latter-day Saints to use the schedule as they plan for the upcoming year. “With the COVID-19 pandemic, please continue to follow local and...

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14 temples pause operations and other reopening updates

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Editor's note: This press release was originally published on May 7, 2020, and has been updated weekly. Beginning December 7, 2020, the following temples will change status. A  complete list of temples  and their status is included after the press release.  The following two temples will begin Phase 1 of reopening on December 7, 2020. A total of 31 temples are in Phase 1: • Barranquilla Colombia Temple • Caracas Venezuela Temple The following temple will begin Phase 2 of reopening on December 7, 2020. A total of 129 temples are in Phase 2: • Guatemala City Guatemala The following five...

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New Elder Rasband book inspires hope and light

LDS Living - The year 2020 brought more uncertainty and turmoil than any of us could have imagined. The Apostle Paul foretold that in the latter days we would live in “perilous times” ( 2 Timothy 3:1 ). Yet the Savior instructed His followers to “doubt not, fear not” ( D&C 6:36 ). So how are we supposed to move forward in faith and focus on the good—even find miracles—when it feels like rage, calamity, and commotion are the status quo? In this timely book — appropriately titled Be Not Troubled — Elder Ronald A. Rasband shares a beautiful message of hope and light,...

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Shop these Cyber Week deals at Deseret Book

LDS Living Staff - It's Cyber Week on DeseretBook.com ! In addition to the great deals below, take advantage of the “Buy More Save More” deal! Spend $75, save 10%, spend $100, save 15%, or spend $125, save 20%! Bring Christmas home and start saving big on the top holiday products. Click here to shop all the deals. Studio C Greatest Sketches — $4.99 (Save 50%) One of BYUtv's most popular original series, the sketch-comedy show  Studio C  brings you memorable characters like Scott Sterling, the Bisque Man, and the Awkward Avoidance Viking. Join the cast—including Whitney Call, Mallory Everton, Stephen Meek, Jason Gray, Matt...

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Elder Bruce C. Hafen: Mentoring students through prevention

Elder Bruce C. Hafen - This is the second part of a  four-part series  from Elder Bruce C. Hafen about helping those who may be dealing with questions or doubts based on  Faith Is Not Blind ,  the book he and his wife, Marie, co-authored.This series is adapted from an address Elder Hafen gave to religious educators. Even before publishing Faith Is Not Blind , we had the sinking realization that many of those we’d most like to reach don’t read many books. They’d rather read a Facebook or Instagram post or watch a YouTube video. So we asked some real people to tell us about...

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In case you missed it: Top LDS Living articles from this week

LDS Living Staff - Here’s a snapshot of what you may have missed on LDS Living this week. You can also subscribe to the LDS Living  newsletter for daily inspiration right to your inbox. Featured Stories 20 things the year 2020 has helped me appreciate more Writer Jannalee Sandau writes, “While everyone’s individual 2020 gratitude lists will look a little different depending on personal circumstances, here are a few things that I, and perhaps many of you, have come to appreciate more than ever this year.” Read the full list here . How millions began reading this Latter-day Saint’s online comic ‘The Kiss Bet’ As...

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10 art pieces to refocus your family for the new year

LDS Living - A new year means a fresh start and a fresh perspective. Refresh and emphasize your family's priorities with a new faith-centered art piece to display on the walls of your home. Angels Among Us Annie Henrie Nader | 11x14 Matted Print Learn more » Angel Moroni Mackenzie Rylander | 21x17 Framed Art Learn more » The Hand of God Yongsung Kim | 20x17 Framed Art Learn more » Peace in Christ Kate Lee | 27x23 Framed Art Learn more » Coming Full Circle Jenedy Paige | 14x12 Framed Art Learn more » Christ in the Red Robe Minerva Teichert | 29x22...

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9 must-have Christmas albums from Latter-day Saint artists

LDS Living Staff - Whether you're someone who saves all Christmas music until after Thanksgiving or someone who partakes of the Christmas spirit all year round, you can only listen to the same classic songs so many times before they start to lose their magic. The trick is to mix your long-time favorites with a few non-traditional arrangements to keep you in the holiday spirit. Below you'll find a whole selection of Christmas albums from Latter-day Saint artists that you won't get tired of anytime soon!  Christmas Day in the Morning  The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Celebrate the Christmas season with the Tabernacle Choir...

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New John Bytheway Christmas book featured as December LDS Living Book Club pick

Haley Lundberg - When we think about Christmas, the joy of giving may not necessarily the first thing that comes to mind. But if you're trying to do more to center your holiday celebration on the Savior, we have a great resource for you. Bestselling Latter-day Saint author and speaker John Bytheway dives into the various ways we can find the joy of giving in his brand new Christmas book, Born This Happy Morning ! For our LDS Living Book Club in December, we will be reading this great new Christmas book and hearing exclusive insights from the author himself. Topics discussed include the...

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8 virtual Christmas events and concerts you can enjoy from home

Lindsey Williams - The lyrics of the popular Christmas song, “Let It Snow” may take on new meaning in 2020 as we sing, “Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful. And since we’ve no place to go, let it snow!” But celebrating the holidays at home doesn’t mean there will be any less Christmas cheer. From seeing the lights at Temple Square to hearing from Church leaders to enjoying musical celebrations, here are eight Christmas events you can enjoy from home this year. December 1: Temple Square Christmas Lights Tour Though visitors won’t be allowed on Temple Square, the...

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The President Kimball quote that reminds John Bytheway of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

LDS Living - Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life is a Christmas staple for many families. Jimmy Stewart’s portrayal of George Bailey has captured the hearts of generation after generation since the film’s release in 1943, and on this week’s episode of All In , author and speaker John Bytheway shares one of his favorite lessons learned from the movie. Bytheway also explains how the story of George Bailey powerfully illustrates what President Spencer W. Kimball once articulated in a beloved quote.  Listen to the full podcast here or in the player below. You can also access a full transcript of the episode by...

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Read the First Presidency's 2020 Christmas message

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—President Russell M. Nelson, President Dallin H. Oaks, and President Henry B. Eyring released the following Christmas message on Friday, November 27. It was shared across several Church communication channels:   The true spirit of Christmas comes because of the Christ. The true spirit of Christmas is in the angel’s announcement. “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord” ( Luke 2:11 ). The true spirit of Christmas is in the call of Jesus to “love one another, as...