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.
Featuring stunning shots across New Zealand, the video honors a relative who passed away from terminal brain cancer.
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The prophet celebrated with a small family gathering.
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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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In the global publication, the prophet shared two truths that contribute to lasting peace.
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September 10, 2025 01:55 PM MDT
“Interacting with President Nelson—even briefly—has given me a glimpse of the Savior’s deep and abiding love.”
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September 10, 2025 01:51 PM MDT
Have fun and learn how to better spread the goodness of Jesus Christ.
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September 05, 2025 04:34 PM MDT
“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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September 05, 2025 09:22 AM MDT
A university football coach teaches this principle to his players.
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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
Grow from your challenges by writing through them.
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March 27, 2020 12:00 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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March 26, 2020 09:09 PM MDT
President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has extended an invitation to all people worldwide to participate with him for a day of fasting and prayer on Sunday, March 29.
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March 26, 2020 07:17 PM MDT
President M. Russell Ballard, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, was 13-years-old when he learned from his mother that Pearl Harbor had been bombed. It was December 7, 1941, and the attack precipitated the United States' involvement in World War II. Ballard recalls feeling afraid but eventually “things resolved themselves.” No stranger to significant hinge points in history, the 91-year-old Church leader told the Church News on Tuesday that the world will win this “war on the coronavirus.”
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March 26, 2020 04:28 PM MDT
Two weeks ago I walked out of a temple session and powered on my phone to a smattering of notifications: a Utah Jazz player had tested positive for COVID-19, large gatherings at CES institutions including graduations had been canceled, and it looked like I was going to be working remotely for some time.
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March 26, 2020 01:21 PM MDT
Under the direction of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints published updates today, March 25, 2020, to chapters in its General Handbook about Aaronic Priesthood quorums, Young Women and Primary (the Church’s organization for children). The chapters are available in English online and in the Gospel Library app.
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Fun
March 26, 2020 11:00 AM MDT
Pause for a moment and picture a copy of the Book of Mormon. What does it look like? Is it slender and blue with gold embossing on the front? Or maybe part of a thicker volume that contains other books of scripture?
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March 26, 2020 08:52 AM MDT
“I was 5 years old when Mount Saint Helens erupted in Washington state . . .”
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March 25, 2020 11:20 PM MDT
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following letterMarch 25, 2020, to Latter-day Saints everywhere:
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March 25, 2020 02:00 PM MDT
Thursday, March 26 at noon,  LDS Living  will kick off its very own Latter-day Saint culture bracket.
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