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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Additional resources will be available in the January issue of the “For the Strength of Youth” magazine.
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September 09, 2025 04:19 PM MDT
Featuring stunning shots across New Zealand, the video honors a relative who passed away from terminal brain cancer.
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September 09, 2025 02:01 PM MDT
The prophet celebrated with a small family gathering.
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September 03, 2025 02:11 PM MDT
“In such tender times, feeling the presence of God or His angels is not uncommon.”
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Podcasts

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September 03, 2025 01:42 PM MDT
Grow from your challenges by writing through them.
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September 03, 2025 09:26 AM MDT
“The whole vision of this book is that Christ is for everyone,” says Rose Datoc Dall.
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September 02, 2025 03:23 PM MDT
The Apostle shared pivotal lessons about how he came closer to Christ.
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May 22, 2020 04:10 PM MDT
At the start of the year, the First Presidency announced an adjustment to the clothing worn in temple ceremonies. The changes included simpler designs for the veil and robe, removing the tie of the cap and veil, and using more durable material.
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May 22, 2020 04:00 PM MDT
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles recently shared that because the pandemic has different effects on everyone, personal revelation becomes an “incomparable gift.” He has witnessed this in the Church's response to the present worldwide situation. Latter-day Saints can look to senior Church leaders as an example of how to act on revelation rather than being held back by fear.
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May 22, 2020 03:50 PM MDT
Ramadan Mubarak! For our Muslim friends and neighbors around the world, April 23 through May 23 is the holy month of Ramadan. Serving on the board of directors for the Interfaith Leadership Council of Metro Detroit and in my capacity as public affairs director for the Church in my stake, I have had some incredible opportunities to explore the rich religious landscape of my diverse community. One of my favorite experiences has been celebrating Ramadan with my wonderful Muslim friends and neighbors.
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May 22, 2020 01:00 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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May 22, 2020 12:30 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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Fun
May 22, 2020 12:00 PM MDT
The name Peter Hollens may sound familiar to LDS Living readers. The YouTube star with over 2.5 million subscribers has collaborated with Latter-day Saint artists before, including The Piano Guys, David Archuleta, Lindsey Stirling, and the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.
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May 21, 2020 06:50 PM MDT
Currently, the 8,000 Latter-day Saints living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the surrounding regions have to travel to Ukraine, Italy, or Germany to attend the temple. But those long travel days will soon end as President Nelson has announced plans to construct a temple in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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May 21, 2020 05:53 PM MDT
Latter-day Saint Mark Pope was an NBA rookie playing for the Indiana Pacers when his team, coached by NBA legend Larry Bird, faced Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals. The series, including Reggie Miller’s game winning shot to tie the series, was recently documented in The Last Dance ESPN documentary.
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May 21, 2020 12:30 PM MDT
Church magazines are full of accounts of the Lord guiding hearts and hands around the world. This month, however, there is an extra special story behind the magazine itself. Hidden in the brushstrokes of all four magazines’ cover art (The Ensign, Liahona, New Era, and Friend) is a stunning story of the Lord’s tender involvement in the world.
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