‘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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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 17, 2025 02:54 PM MDT
“Bonding with a mom who has also lost a baby is so special,” Danielle says. “We talk all the time about how our boys are up in heaven playing together.”
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March 17, 2025 01:45 PM MDT
“During Ruth’s first hospitalization, I felt crushed and found it difficult to pray,” Elder Renlund said.
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March 14, 2025 02:33 PM MDT
The Apostle says this is one of the best ways to maintain hope.
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March 14, 2025 01:57 PM MDT
This is the first time a sitting head football coach has spoken in a devotional since legendary LaVell Edwards in 1976.
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March 13, 2025 02:55 PM MDT
I started attending church regularly again at 29, was endowed at 32, and felt I was on the right path. But I was still filled with so much doubt.
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March 13, 2025 02:21 PM MDT
Elder Bednar emphasized that a happy marriage is not built upon “big vacations” or “grandiose outings.”
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March 12, 2025 01:57 PM MDT
Elder Neil L. Andersen recently shared a notable statistic about temple growth.
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March 12, 2025 01:49 PM MDT
These tips can help transform scripture study from a chore into a cherished family tradition.
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March 11, 2025 01:49 PM MDT
This beautiful family story will inspire you to believe in good things to come.
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