‘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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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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March 29, 2021 06:04 PM MDT
When the pandemic hit in early 2020 and people around the world began spending weeks in their own homes, The Chosen was made available for free online. For a show that relies on crowdfunding, the decision may have seemed questionable, but the show’s executive producer Derral Eves, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, told KSL that even with the decision to make the show available to anyone free of cost, it brought in enough money to fund the show’s entire second season.
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March 29, 2021 12:00 PM MDT
As the Savior suffered in agonizing pain on the cross, the Gospels record that He made seven final statements.
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In a video released on Palm Sunday 2021 (March 28), Prophet Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people everywhere to focus on Jesus Christ this Easter.
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March 27, 2021 11:00 AM MDT
In 2 Nephi 2, we read, “For it must needs be, that there is an opposition in all things.”
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March 26, 2021 06:28 PM MDT
David Archuleta joined BYU Vocal Point to create a beautiful new music video perfect for any Easter celebration. “What a Beautiful Name,” originally performed by Hillsong Worship, may not be a song many Latter-day Saints are familiar with, but with its Christ-centered lyrics and powerful vocals, this performance could easily become a family favorite.
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March 26, 2021 06:07 PM MDT
General conference is right around the corner! This Sunday marks the beginning of Work + Wonder's “Conference Prep Week.” What's that, you ask? Each conference, Work + Wonder gives you a different prompt for the days leading up to conference to help you prepare for and get more out of general conference weekend.
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The humanitarian efforts of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints increased in 2020 due in part to its global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Latter-day Saint Charities, the humanitarian arm of the Church, has released its 2020 Annual Report, which outlines more than 3,600 projects in 160 countries during the year, including the Church’s response to the pandemic.
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March 26, 2021 04:10 PM MDT
Editor’s note: “This week from the pulpit” highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.
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March 26, 2021 12:45 PM MDT
Editor's note: Our bi-weekly Friday column, “Found in the footnotes,” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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