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 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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September 03, 2025 01:42 PM MDT
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“The whole vision of this book is that Christ is for everyone,” says Rose Datoc Dall.
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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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“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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April 15, 2020 11:00 AM MDT
When people think of Missouri, they often focus on the extermination order of Governor Lilburn W. Boggs. On October 27, 1838, the governor’s infamous command declared, “The Mormons must be treated as enemies and must be exterminated or driven from the state, if necessary for the public good.”1 But the extermination order isn’t the whole story.
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April 14, 2020 08:30 PM MDT
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints approved 110 projects in 57 countries to help combat the effects of COVID-19.
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April 14, 2020 04:36 PM MDT
For Latter-day Saints, the Gold Plates are immediately associated with the translation of the Book of Mormon, but when someone asks, “What are the Gold Plates?” or “What is the significance of this ancient record?” how do you respond?
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April 14, 2020 03:51 PM MDT
In order to spend some quality time with his wife, John Plocher has had to get creative lately.
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April 14, 2020 02:26 PM MDT
Watching April 2020 general conference at home may have felt normal for many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but for others watching conference at home was not only unusual—it was the first time they had ever been able to do so.
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April 13, 2020 07:53 PM MDT
General conference frequently brings new and exciting changes, and this April’s general conference proved to be no exception! From a brand new Young Men General Presidency to the sustaining of nine new General Authority Seventies, you could certainly say this Conference was truly “unforgettable” for these brethren.
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April 13, 2020 06:51 PM MDT
The hymn “Praise to the Man” by pioneer William W. Phelps is well known for its rousing melody to the folk song “Scotland the Brave.” But did you know that the tune wasn’t what the composer originally intended?
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April 13, 2020 06:39 PM MDT
If you have seen the letter from Sister Wendy Nelson to General Authorities floating through your social media feeds and wondered if it was real, Church News confirmed its veracity and published the letter in full today, Monday, April 13.
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April 13, 2020 04:42 PM MDT
Elder Robert C. Gay of the Presidency of the Seventy and his wife, Sister Lynette Gay, will be the speakers at the second worldwide devotional for young adults in 2020. The broadcast will be on Sunday, May 3, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. MDT.
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