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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January 18, 2022 02:08 PM MST
Elder Gutierrez’s desire to serve is because of his love for the God he once didn’t believe in, and because he believes small invitations can change lives.
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January 18, 2022 12:28 PM MST
Unable to keep my two hands on all three wandering boys, I decided this hike had been a mistake.
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January 18, 2022 11:41 AM MST
As Jenn watched her daughter Madi battle brain cancer, she encouraged Madi to sing a song to take her mind off her pain. It was then that Jenn Knight realized that one line in the classic tune described the way she felt about her love for Jesus Christ.
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January 18, 2022 09:00 AM MST
Lisa Valentine Clark was working in San Francisco when she got a call from her husband that brought on the first panic attack she had ever experienced.
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January 18, 2022 08:00 AM MST
“By paying tithing, Church members ... help further the work of the Lord in the earth.” But what does that mean?
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January 17, 2022 01:00 PM MST
The 2023 youth theme comes from Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ.”
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January 17, 2022 10:40 AM MST
Two teenage sisters set off with their mom on a road trip across the country to learn about their roots and their Jesus—and they came home different people.
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“The well-being of Church members and the desire to be good citizens guide every decision regarding temples.”
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January 14, 2022 12:00 PM MST
“She wanted to know what women did in our Church, and that was all the encouragement I needed to give her a glimpse into life as a Latter-day Saint woman.”

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