How one couple raised 8 kids to recognize the Spirit for themselves

Harry and Debra Bonner intentionally taught their children to recognize the Spirit.
“I express appreciation for members of the Church and for all who minister in quiet and consistent ways.”
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“Most people would say it’s value is 10 dollars. But for me, it is priceless.”
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“Literally everything that I have up until this point is because of my mission.”
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“The time to act on truth is now. The time to make covenants and fully keep them is now.”
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“It was amazing for me to watch my mother wake up from her depression and become like herself again.”
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May 21, 2026 11:57 AM MDT
The song began in a small inn in the Cotswolds in England.
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May 21, 2026 11:29 AM MDT
“I know this is weird,” a woman from my ward said while standing on my porch.
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May 21, 2026 10:59 AM MDT
This effort will provide nutrition to millions of children and mothers around the world.
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May 21, 2026 09:56 AM MDT
“It’s amazing how such significant events can happen through small and simple things.”
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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 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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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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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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