3 things to try if you’re intimidated by family history work

“Give it a go, and see how you feel,” Elder Kearon advises.
Members recently gathered to tour the new building.
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Let these scriptural and prophetic reminders inspire you to strengthen your circles.
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The six-day event was promoted on JustServe.org, which helped generate more than 1,600 volunteers.
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“I haven’t thought about Heavenly Father’s ‘great plan of happiness’ in the same way since.”
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July 10, 2026 01:07 PM MDT
From meaningful books to gorgeous artwork, here are some of our favorite gifts for the newlyweds in your life.
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July 10, 2026 10:41 AM MDT
The upgrades will improve care for patients and working conditions for staff.
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July 07, 2026 10:48 AM MDT
The gatherings celebrated over 300 combined graduates across both countries.
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July 06, 2026 10:23 AM MDT
The conference is returning for its fourth year, running August 14–15.
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July 02, 2026 08:28 PM MDT
The friends shared what they’ve learned after more than 600 meals together.
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July 02, 2026 10:29 AM MDT
“The system is unlike anywhere else in the world.”
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October 14, 2020 12:00 PM MDT
The October pick for LDS Living Book Club is Spirit by David Butler. Follow the LDS Living Book Club Instagram for more insights with the author.
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A missionary serving for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has passed away in Switzerland on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. The following statement is from Church spokesman Daniel Woodruff:
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October 13, 2020 08:27 PM MDT
Editor’s note: “We asked, you answered” highlights memorable responses to discussion questions posed on LDS Living’s social media accounts. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram to contribute.
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October 13, 2020 01:01 PM MDT
The Prophet Joseph Smith was a man possessed of great love toward those within the Church, as well as persons from various religious denominations. On one occasion he said: “The inquiry is frequently made of me, ‘Wherein do you differ from others in your religious views?’ In reality and essence, we do not differ so far in our religious views, but that we could all drink into one principle of love. One of the grand fundamental principles of ‘Mormonism’ is to receive truth, let it come from whence it may.”1
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October 12, 2020 02:46 PM MDT
Documents, Volume 11 of The Joseph Smith Papers covers a dynamic period in Joseph Smith’s life. At the outset of the volume, in September 1842, Joseph Smith was a hunted man and had to spend months in hiding avoiding arrest and extradition to Missouri. By February 1843, at the close of the volume, Joseph had experienced one of his greatest legal victories and was optimistically planning for additional growth and settlement in Nauvoo and the surrounding area. Throughout it all he remained energetically engaged in teaching the Saints and supporting the Church. Here are five surprising things we learn about Joseph Smith and Nauvoo in this volume of The Joseph Smith Papers.
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October 12, 2020 01:12 PM MDT
Since becoming an Apostle 36 years ago, President Russell M. Nelson has delivered more than 800 messages. And if you’re looking for a way to study some of these treasured teachings from President Nelson, Deseret Book has some exciting news.
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October 10, 2020 11:00 AM MDT
Editor's note: This article was originally published in October 2020.
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October 09, 2020 09:04 PM MDT
Retired Air Force Col. Gail S. Halvorsen, internationally known as the “Berlin Candy Bomber,” celebrates his 100th birthday tomorrow, October 10, 2020. After a century of life experience and service, he shared his gratitude and love for life in a recent article for Church News.
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October 09, 2020 08:24 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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