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 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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“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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March 02, 2026 02:23 PM MST
Easter comes early! Help your family focus on the Savior with these meaningful activities.
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All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
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January 27, 2022 10:33 AM MST
The new self-reliance course includes resources for developing healthy thinking patterns, managing stress and anxiety, understanding sadness and depression, and overcoming anger.
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January 27, 2022 10:10 AM MST
This new volume of the Joseph Smith Papers is the “closest experience that most people will have of being able to hold [the original Book of Mormon manuscript] in their hands”
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January 27, 2022 09:30 AM MST
The Savior’s command to “be ye therefore perfect” can sometimes lead us to unrealistic expectations or negative emotions around perfectionism, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
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January 26, 2022 01:54 PM MST
Kirk knew from his son’s labored, rattling breaths that his battle with cancer was nearly over. But Kirk also knew that Kyle's testimony and legacy would live on.
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January 26, 2022 01:07 PM MST
Don Gardner might be older than the average deacon, but his commitment to setting up and taking down chairs is touchingly unwavering.
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January 26, 2022 11:30 AM MST
Thurl Bailey played in a championship victory dubbed by Sports Illustrated as the greatest college basketball moment of the 20th century. But now Thurl’s focus is on what it means to be a champion in life.
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January 26, 2022 10:42 AM MST
Here are a few statistics of the services the 2021 donations will provide around the world:
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January 25, 2022 03:56 PM MST
This article is part of a series called “12 Days of Christmas: A daily study guide to bring the Savior into the season.” See the full list of days in the study guide and learn more about how it’s formatted here.
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