‘Just for me’: Elder Rasband shares how he knew his patriarchal blessing was inspired

“My patriarchal blessing, given by a humble and kind Church leader, was words from God.”
“She comes to every baptism,” says Kristen Van Tienderen.
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When Gary Miller stumbled on an audio recording of the Book of Mormon, curiosity led him to press play.
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The Apostle likened missionary work to a summer hike.
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“They cared about what we thought, asked about our lives, and offered to help us.”
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June 09, 2026 10:48 AM MDT
The temple in Springfield, Oregon, is the third in the state and the 219th dedicated temple in operation worldwide.
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“Whatever is going on in the world or whatever politics are happening, the Savior unites us all together.”
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The conference, titled “Onward, Ever Onward,” was broadcast to 97 locations throughout the Church’s United States Northeast Area.
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Podcasts

Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
A Come, Follow Me study group podcast
Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
Connect with Latter-day Saint thought leaders in a personal way
June 03, 2026 10:28 AM MDT
These heartwarming books can spark meaningful conversations.
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June 02, 2026 10:25 AM MDT
Even though the two did not know each other deeply, “I kept getting that feeling to get tested,” Chris Runkel said.
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June 01, 2026 02:37 PM MDT
“Maybe silence is what heaven knows you need most.”
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September 30, 2021 05:32 PM MDT
One member shares a look into his experience preparing to sing with the multicultural choir in general conference this weekend.
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September 30, 2021 04:00 PM MDT
Published in 1899, the first Church handbook was small enough to fit in a shirt pocket. The world has changed greatly since then, and so has the handbook.
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September 30, 2021 03:05 PM MDT
When you devote 8–10 hours of your weekend to sitting in front of a screen, you want to make sure you get as much out of it as possible, but how can you best prepare for general conference? And when it’s over, how can you best apply its teachings to your life?
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September 30, 2021 01:56 PM MDT
Loss changes us—even if we’ve known a particular loss is coming, the actuality of it can be difficult and jarring. Our grief experience can start out with feelings of devastation, but when we allow grief into our lives, it invites healing and can lead to healthy and positive life shifts, including deeper empathy for ourselves and others.
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September 30, 2021 12:32 PM MDT
For many Latter-day Saints, general conference is a time to sit back, relax, and listen to the speakers and the music. But for Elder Brook P. Hales, it’s something entirely different.
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September 30, 2021 10:44 AM MDT
What can you do to make the best use of your excitement and foster it in others, too?
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September 29, 2021 04:45 PM MDT
In this week’s BYU forum address, Martin Luther King III reemphasized his father’s goal in building a global family and united humanity.
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September 29, 2021 04:30 PM MDT
The Church has put the finishing touches on a new mixed-use community near the Mesa Arizona Temple. The project, called The Grove, is meant to revitalize the community and local economy in downtown Mesa.
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September 29, 2021 10:43 AM MDT
KSL TV will air eight all-new specials this general conference weekend. Each special can be watched live on TV as well as on the KSL TV app.
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