He mentioned his mission to a stranger. A cascade of miracles followed

Kelly often wondered if he’d made a lasting impact during his mission—now, he had an answer.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined with others in the community in Denver, Colorado, on Saturday, July 26, to combat loneliness.
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“I then felt this little voice in my head say, ‘Why do you keep me so far away?’”
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From a Marxist to Mongolia’s first stake president, Ochirjav Odgerel’s story is a remarkable one.
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“The Atonement is much more than a divine remedy to correct our sins after they are committed.”
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August 14, 2025 02:23 PM MDT
When I realized this, I felt a type of self-love I’d never experienced before.
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August 14, 2025 01:33 PM MDT
“I knew I was supposed to do this but nothing beyond that.”
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She joins the Church, gives a large donation, and is promised great blessings she sees fulfilled only after a long journey.
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August 08, 2025 12:15 PM MDT
A group of people gathered as the prophet’s car went past.
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August 08, 2025 11:33 AM MDT
Peter’s experience walking on water can help us conceptualize how to access God's power from the temple.
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August 07, 2025 02:53 PM MDT
If you’re running low on energy or in need of direction, ask yourself, “What would Jesus do?”
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July 14, 2020 03:13 PM MDT
Filmmakers Tshoper Kabambi and Brandon Ray Olive, in collaboration with Deseret Book and Excel Entertainment announced on Monday, July 13, their award-winning, groundbreaking film Heart of Africa will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Friday, July 17. The DVD and Blu-ray will be available at all Deseret Book locations, online and at additional retailers throughout the United States. Heart of Africa had its theatrical debut earlier this year, but its run in theatres was cut short due to COVID-19-related theatre closures.
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July 14, 2020 02:34 PM MDT
One of Utah's 24 temples has had its name changed by the First Presidency, according to Church Newsroom.
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July 13, 2020 10:00 PM MDT
COVID-19 has introduced major disruptions into our society, including into the Lord’s restored church. We can’t gather as we used to. Ministering efforts are now critical, but many still struggle to reach out to others. Local Church leaders have become overwhelmed with the unique trials faced by their members, for which there is no preexisting list of remedies. While burnout isn't a new phenomenon among Church members, it has certainly been on the rise as a result of the pandemic.
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July 11, 2020 11:00 AM MDT
The following is an excerpt from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's book To My Friends. This excerpt originally ran on LDS Living in December 2014.
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July 11, 2020 11:00 AM MDT
The year was 2001 and Shawn Nelson was ready to throw in the towel on the small business he had started as a student at the University of Utah. After returning home from serving as a full-time missionary in Taiwan, Nelson broke out a giant foam-filled bag he had made pre-mission. The bag was used to sit on at drive-in movies or on camping trips, and it started to catch the eye of neighbors and friends who asked if Nelson would make them one. The bags gave Nelson something to do during college, but they never really made him a profit. So as he entered his final semester of college and in anticipation of moving to China after landing a “dream job,” he decided to close up shop—figuratively speaking.
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The Utah Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent this letter on Friday, July 10, 2020.
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July 10, 2020 10:04 PM MDT
In 2002 the popular musical Hairspray, set in the 1960s, sought to start a conversation about societal topics, including the issue of racial strife. The conversation surrounding racism remains more relevant than ever. Today, The Bonner Family is using a song from the musical, “Run and Tell That,” to encourage people to speak up about racial inequality.
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July 10, 2020 08:05 PM MDT
Brigham Young University’s Museum of Art (MOA) has closed during COVID-19. But since you can’t visit the museum during this time, the museum is bringing the artwork to you.
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July 10, 2020 07:48 PM MDT
It’s a verse familiar to many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: “The glory of God is intelligence, or, in other words, light and truth” (D&C 93:36).
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