101 facts about President Nelson for his 101st birthday

Did you know President Russell M. Nelson played the bugle in elementary school? Read these 101 facts about his inspiring life.
“When you are doing important things, things get in your way,” the Apostle said, just moments before the sound system unexpectedly shut off.
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In the global publication, the prophet shared two truths that contribute to lasting peace.
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A university football coach teaches this principle to his players.
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“In such tender times, feeling the presence of God or His angels is not uncommon.”
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The Apostle shared pivotal lessons about how he came closer to Christ.
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Sean Sheffey felt a God-shaped hole in his life. Then missionaries approached him in a skatepark.
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“It’s going to be OK,” he reassured. “Be still and know that God is God and all flesh is in His hands.”
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In a recent podcast interview on The Erik Anders Lang Show, professional golfer Tony Finau shared how he lives his faith as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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November 04, 2020 04:13 PM MST
Do the names Emily Belle Freeman and David Butler sound familiar? What about “Don’t Miss This”? If you’ve followed along with Emily and David, you’ll be excited to see the two teachers featured on the cover of our November/December 2020 issue. But if you haven’t heard of this dynamic teaching duo, we invite you to join us in learning about their popular Come, Follow Me-based YouTube channel, “Don’t Miss This.” With new insight into how they produce the popular videos that have resonated with those young and old who are studying the gospel from home as well as a sneak peek of their plans for the Doctrine and Covenants study next year, we’re sure you’ll be just as charmed with their gospel knowledge and love for their viewers as we are.
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A recent articlefrom Church History by Brian Passantino and the Consultation Services team discusses an interesting change made to the Book of Mormon—the introduction of the subtitle “Another Testament of Jesus Christ.” Added in 1982, Church leaders explained that the subtitle helps clarify misconceptions. “The Book of Mormon has been misunderstood,” President Boyd K. Packer stated. “With the subtitle, it takes its place where it should be—beside the Old Testament and the New Testament.”
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Daniel Woodruff, a spokesman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, released the following statement Wednesday about sending missionaries to assignments outside their home countries:
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November 04, 2020 11:30 AM MST
This story appeared in the November/December 2020 issue of LDS Living magazine.
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November 04, 2020 11:00 AM MST
During October 2020 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson encouraged all to prepare spiritually and temporally for times ahead. He said:
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November 03, 2020 10:04 PM MST
I laugh every time I think about a text I got from Emily Belle Freeman this summer.
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Latter-day Saint eyes have been on Temple Square during the Salt Lake Temple renovation, but an article from Church History takes readers back to the 1800s with historical architectural drawings and photographs.
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