‘The greatest anguish followed by the greatest joy’: A family’s unforgettable Christmas Eve

“When Ethan didn’t arrive for dinner, we grew concerned. By midnight, we knew something was wrong.”
One tradition of the Christmas concert is the reading of the Christmas story in Luke 2.
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“The spirit of Christmas brings out the best in us.”
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Each location offers its own traditions that draw visitors throughout December.
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More than a description of an “ordinary diaper and receiving blanket,” this clothing detail suggests several profound truths about Christ.
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December 23, 2025 10:17 AM MST
Here are a few of the articles that resonated most with our readers this year.
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December 22, 2025 05:51 PM MST
The refreshed song was published in the January 2026 issue of the Friend magazine.
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December 22, 2025 02:53 PM MST
The list includes beautiful works of art and a hilarious ward prank.
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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.
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December 22, 2025 02:53 PM MST
These inspiring quotes will help you start the new year strong.
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December 22, 2025 02:52 PM MST
“To memorize a scripture is to forge a new friendship.”
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Under renovation since December 30, 2019, the Salt Lake Temple is nearing completion.
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March 28, 2025 02:43 PM MDT
Here are 5 phrases to use instead of “let me know how I can help.”
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March 28, 2025 02:37 PM MDT
Over 1,000 people came to the event during its two-day run.
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March 27, 2025 01:53 PM MDT
This amount supported nearly 4,000 humanitarian projects worldwide.
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March 27, 2025 01:31 PM MDT
This simple shift in perspective changes the way I approach everything I do and everyone I talk to in the temple.
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March 26, 2025 04:57 PM MDT
In a recent podcast with the Church News, scholar Rosalynde Welch shared an approach for studying the Doctrine and Covenants that will not only help us interpret tricky scripture but also come to know the Savior.
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March 26, 2025 02:01 PM MDT
“With a little more advance thought, this can become a weekend retreat different from any other.”
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March 25, 2025 01:42 PM MDT
When Meg Walter taught a Relief Society lesson one month after her father’s death, the topic felt unexpectedly personal and painful.
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March 25, 2025 07:13 AM MDT
Whether you’re filling a basket for children, grandparents, or anyone in between, here are some of our favorite Christ-centered Easter gifts.
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March 24, 2025 01:55 PM MDT
Available in two sizes, these beautiful, inexpensive Easter dioramas are perfect to send in the mail.
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