What Pres. Freeman would tell every young woman considering a mission

She shared touching advice for young women who may be feeling nervous after the age-change announcement.
Thanksgiving just might be an ideal time to seek revelation.
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This will be the first house of the Lord built by the Church in the country.
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A professor told Irene that serving a mission could limit her career, but Irene chose to trust in the Lord.
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This missionary age change is effective immediately.
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November 26, 2025 04:22 PM MST
“We sometimes talk about hearing a voice,” Elder Renlund writes. “But that may not be the way you sense the Holy Ghost.”
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There are nearly 500,000 Latter-day Saints in Argentina.
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November 20, 2025 10:49 AM MST
The newest Apostle spoke at a stewardship symposium at Brigham Young University.
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Podcasts

Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
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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
November 19, 2025 10:54 AM MST
Here is a look back at the last 10 years of Saturday evening sessions.
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November 19, 2025 09:39 AM MST
Remind your family of the true reason for the season with these fun sets.
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November 18, 2025 10:25 AM MST
“Humbled, I did my best to accept the pain, to believe in what I couldn’t imagine—that God would make something out of this.”
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June 18, 2021 07:10 PM MDT
Editor’s note: “This week from the pulpit” highlights recent messages by Church leaders.
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June 18, 2021 12:00 PM MDT
As the father of six, grandfather of twenty-nine, and great-grandfather of more than sixty, Dallin H. Oaks loves the family. This has been one of the most frequent themes of his apostolic ministry. In his first year as an Apostle, he spoke at a fireside for parents on “parental leadership in the home.” “We cannot overstate the importance of parenthood and the family,” he said. “The basis of the government of God is the eternal family.” He affirmed “that the gospel plan originated in the council of an eternal family, it is implemented through our earthly families, and it has its destiny in our eternal families.”1 These principles were reflected in his family teachings, priorities, and practices.
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June 17, 2021 06:36 PM MDT
An inspiring short film highlights a story Elder Jeffrey R. Holland once shared at a Brigham Young University devotional called “For Times of Trouble.”
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June 17, 2021 01:00 PM MDT
“All are Alike unto God.” For months, Kody Keller pondered over those words—the theme of the Church’s 12th International Art Competition. How would he bring that simple but profound line to life? An art professor at BYU–Idaho, Keller came up with multiple concepts but didn’t feel right moving forward with any of them.
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By  LDS Living
June 17, 2021 12:45 PM MDT
For long summer days spent at home, we've rounded up quite the list of books for readers of all ages. Consider this your one-stop for all your family's summer reading. Many of these titles are available on Bookshelf PLUS+ and your whole family can use the same account—which gives you access to listen to and read unlimited books available from Deseret Book!
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In May of this year, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was named as a recipient of an honorary doctoral degree during an all-virtual commencement for the University of Utah. On Tuesday, June 15, thanks to the easing of local COVID-19 restrictions, university officials delivered the honorary degree citation and doctoral hood during an in-person visit in the Church Administration Building on Temple Square.
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June 16, 2021 12:00 PM MDT
For Lavinia “Lavi” Mounga, it was the trip of lifetime—but not exactly a vacation. Her story is one that people know nationwide: NBC News, Fox 13, MSN.com, and others have marveled at how medical professionals came to the rescue on a Delta flight when Mounga gave birth to a baby boy. The young mother didn’t even know she was pregnant at the time.
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June 15, 2021 08:52 PM MDT
During the April 2021 general conference, a new Primary General Presidency and eight new General Authority Seventies were called. Here are 11 things you might not know about these new Church leaders. You can also click on the leader’s name to read a full bio from Church News.
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