The unexpected comment from a temple worker that pointed me toward Christ

“Her words were a poignant reminder that God doesn’t care where we’ve been, just which direction we’re going.”
Elder Kearon shared his thoughts during the 2026 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction.
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“I can relate to Lot’s wife. For one reason or another, we’ve all unnecessarily dwelt on the past.”
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"Rise Up and Speak" features 52 of Eliza R. Snow’s most powerful and timeless discourses.
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Follow along with this free activity and lesson from the new book “Teaching Easter.”
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March 09, 2026 03:36 PM MDT
Did you know families in Bermuda fly kites on Good Friday?
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March 09, 2026 10:35 AM MDT
At the Relief Society worldwide devotional, President Camille N. Johnson spoke about trusting in the Savior during adversity.
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March 05, 2026 12:37 PM MST
Deseret Book will host Maria Eckersley for an informal Easter workshop in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 14.
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March 04, 2026 11:23 AM MST
Guest harpist Lethicia Caravello joined the orchestra during a medley of Primary songs.
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March 03, 2026 01:32 PM MST
“I could not be more grateful for what this experience has brought to our family and to me personally.”
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March 03, 2026 10:45 AM MST
The hymn speaks of three gardens that represent three major events in the plan of salvation.
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The dedication of the Orem Utah Temple “marks a milestone in the progress of the kingdom of God on the Earth, and particularly in this vital part of His vineyard,” said Elder Christofferson.
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January 22, 2024 10:33 AM MST
“Falling down” at the feet of Jesus can become an instructive, beautiful, inspiring detail in Lehi’s vision of the tree of life.
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January 19, 2024 01:59 PM MST
When pain or darkness “threaten our peace to destroy,” we can take courage in these three truths because of Jesus Christ.
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January 19, 2024 09:00 AM MST
I know I am not alone as a mother feeling the need to take care of everything. Even Adassa from Disney’s “Encanto” feels that way—but her advice is a game changer.
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January 19, 2024 07:00 AM MST
Last year’s pilot session of virtual FSY surpassed organizers’ expectations and more sessions will be available for summer 2024.
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January 18, 2024 12:00 PM MST
My ah-ha moment from this week’s reading came from one word found in the family conflict immediately preceding Lehi’s vision.
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These new assignments fill the vacancy created by Elder Patrick Kearon’s call to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in December 2023.
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The Church has released the open house and dedication dates for the Cobán Guatemala, Salta Argentina, and Taylorsville Utah Temples.
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January 17, 2024 11:49 AM MST
Sometimes we might feel as if we are planted in a challenging place, wondering if we will even last the season.
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