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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September 02, 2025 02:24 PM MDT
Sean Sheffey felt a God-shaped hole in his life. Then missionaries approached him in a skatepark.
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August 29, 2025 02:19 PM MDT
“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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Fun
April 16, 2020 08:15 PM MDT
Did you know Deseret Book will be featuring family-friendly content through next week to help you get through social distancing? In hopes of giving you and your family quality, clean content to enjoy together, Deseret Book Live! will air on Facebook weekdays at 6 p.m. MDT. Some nights will be more of a spiritual nature and others, like Thursday’s virtual game night, will be more lighthearted, so there will be something for everyone. Be sure to tune in on Facebook for each episode and stick around until the end, as we will be giving away special prizes each and every night. Winners for each night's drawing will be selected the next morning.
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April 16, 2020 07:55 PM MDT
A new video by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shares a message of hope by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
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April 16, 2020 07:31 PM MDT
Sheer pandemonium would be an apt description for many people living across the US Southeast last weekend. Late Easter Sunday night continuing through Monday morning, violent storms raged across the region, stretching from Texas to Virginia—including my Georgia hometown. Over 60 tornadoes were reported, claiming over 30 lives and leaving millions without power. My family and I spent Easter Sunday in a tornado shelter.
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April 16, 2020 07:16 PM MDT
Following April 2020 general conference, commentators shared opinions that the conference failed to address how the religion would provide aid for COVID-19 relief efforts.
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April 16, 2020 05:55 PM MDT
Editor's note: "Resources to follow Him" curates study resources, teachings, and thoughts to deepen your study of this week's Come, Follow Me.
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April 16, 2020 05:45 PM MDT
Missionary work has undergone significant changes since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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April 15, 2020 08:49 PM MDT
After President Russell M. Nelson’s invitation to participate in two worldwide fasts, people of other faiths joined together with members of our Church—both those who haven’t stepped foot in a church for years and those who attend every Sunday—to plead with heaven for relief from COVID-19. And while the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing, miracles have undoubtedly taken place.
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April 15, 2020 04:49 PM MDT
New York has the most coronavirus cases of any state in the United States, and Latter-day Saints in the Empire State are among those suffering from the effects of COVID-19.
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April 15, 2020 04:01 PM MDT
Tornadoes and violent storms swept across the US Southeast Easter Sunday, causing widespread damage into Monday.
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