3 words that will change your next temple experience

This phrase can impact how often you want to go—and how you feel when you’re there.
President Junior Banza was the first person baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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From meaningful books to gorgeous artwork, here are some of our favorite gifts for the newlyweds in your life.
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The upgrades will improve care for patients and working conditions for staff.
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“Give it a go, and see how you feel,” Elder Kearon advises.
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July 14, 2026 02:17 PM MDT
Feel prepared to receive your endowment with a calm mind and an open heart.
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July 14, 2026 10:06 AM MDT
Above all, President Rosemary K. Chibota says she is excited to serve “God’s finest, the little children.”
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July 09, 2026 10:55 AM MDT
Members recently gathered to tour the new building.
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July 09, 2026 09:51 AM MDT
Let these scriptural and prophetic reminders inspire you to strengthen your circles.
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July 08, 2026 10:22 AM MDT
The six-day event was promoted on JustServe.org, which helped generate more than 1,600 volunteers.
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July 08, 2026 09:41 AM MDT
“I haven’t thought about Heavenly Father’s ‘great plan of happiness’ in the same way since.”
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June 08, 2017 01:05 PM MDT
On Tuesday, a man attacked LDS mother Memorez Rackley and her two sons, shooting all three as well as the 8-year-old daughter of a woman who stopped to help Rackley. Rackley and her 6-year-old son, Jase, died in the attack.
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June 08, 2017 09:09 AM MDT
Editor's Note: This is an opinion piece published in 2017 and represents the thoughts and experiences of one black Latter-day Saint. Read the Church's 2013 essay "Race and the Priesthood" to learn more.
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June 07, 2017 08:26 PM MDT
"No love in mortality comes closer to approximating the pure love of Jesus Christ than the selfless love a devoted mother has for her child." —Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
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Fun
June 07, 2017 05:53 PM MDT
Christian Dior. Pierre Cardin. Nina Ricci. These fashion designers are famous for their beautiful, stylish clothing, and for several years LDS convert Cècile Pelous played a role in their success by turning their design sketches into stunning pieces. But in 1986, a life-changing experience would teach Pelous that her talent for serving the poorest among us was even greater than her talent for clothing the wealthy.
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June 07, 2017 03:53 PM MDT
"I don't know the process where they find these people and how there could be so many great singers that are not professional in one room because their pitch and their tone, everything is so amazing and their musicality is so incredible. It's impressive," David Foster said in an interview with Forbes.
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June 07, 2017 02:22 PM MDT
BYU Vocal Point member David Ross had been dating his girlfriend, Amber Perez, for 10 months, four of which he spent creating and perfecting a song about their story together. He titled the song, "Marry Me."
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June 07, 2017 01:25 PM MDT
Most LDS people struggling with their weight think they’re cutting back on calories by drinking diet soda instead of sugar-based soft drinks. What they don’t know is diet soda is 100 times more fattening than sugar-based soda.
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June 07, 2017 12:53 PM MDT
Thanks to the Deseret News for making us aware of this story.
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June 07, 2017 11:00 AM MDT
Mental illnesses and emotional disorders can be difficult to understand, especially for children who are still learning to identify and understand their emotions. How can parents and leaders help their children to become resilient and learn to cope with difficult emotional issues?
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