What Pres. Oaks said in his first conference as the prophet
Here are four themes President Dallin H. Oaks shared this weekend.
Reflect on your spiritual insights from general conference with these uplifting quotes.
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Notably, convert baptisms surged last year, increasing by almost 25%.
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The new presidency members will begin service on August 1, 2026.
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The image depicts the Savior gently placing His hands on the shoulders of a discouraged man.
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This sacred oratorio by Rob Gardner centers on Jesus Christ’s death, Atonement, and Resurrection.
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“I’m very confident that God ... puts us in others’ lives to help and support them.”
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“This guide will help youth walk in confidence, rely on His power, and move forward with hope in a challenging world.”
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Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
The Saturday morning session of general conference will include a solemn assembly.
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These new displays highlight the life, ministry, and teachings of the Savior.
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Her story is especially important to keep in mind during the Easter season.
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The following excerpt originally ran on LDS Living in April 2017. Changed through His Grace is now available as a Pocket Gospel Classic.
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Jordan Ricks Hanks was my college roommate my senior year at BYU. She is also one of the most upbeat, positive people on the planet.
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APRIL 28–MAY 4, 2021 BYU performing groups are presenting a week-long series of virtual concerts, devotionals, and workshops for all ages. These free, livestream events will span every continent and feature music, dance, and cultures from around the world. See performances every day from the Ballroom Dance Company, International Folk Dance Ensemble, Living Legends, Vocal Point, and Young Ambassadors. These performances will happen daily at 7:00 am, 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 7:00 pm MDT.
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As my social work program came to a close, I remember a distinct moment walking across campus to the Marriott Center for a Tuesday devotional. I realized that BYU had become my home and that I wasn’t ready to leave.
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Thirty years ago, President Gordon B. Hinckley, then a counselor in the First Presidency, extended a call to Lloyd Newell to be the announcer of Music & the Spoken Word.
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Ben and Chad Truman have grown up around music. Their father, Dan Truman, was the keyboard and piano player for country band Diamond Rio, which is famous for hit songs like “Meet in the Middle,” “Beautiful Mess,” and “One More Day.”
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Angie Balfour, former head of HR at Instagram and director of human resources at Facebook, shares the story of awaiting the details of a cancer diagnosis and experiencing a miracle in an unexpected way.
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Editor’s note: “This week from the pulpit” highlights recent messages from General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church. This story may be updated throughout the week.
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During the dedicatory service of a new Deseret Industries building in Houston, Texas, on March 24, 2021, Elder Sean Douglas of the Seventy said that Deseret Industries is similar to the Samaritan in the Bible who crosses man-made cultural boundaries to help someone in great need.
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