Why Pres. Oaks has kept this painting in his office for over 40 years

“It reminds me of things that I need to remember,” he says.
The composer says creating “How Did the Savior Minister?” felt more like remembering the song.
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While receiving their endowment, Samuel and Ruben smiled at each other, relieved to find what they’d always been looking for.
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The north tower crane has operated six days a week since it was first installed in August 2021.
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When you read between the lines of the stories you know well, new thoughts and bits of knowledge may shine through.
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November 04, 2025 12:50 PM MST
“I ask myself, what does it mean to be a witness of His name? I have studied it and concluded that it has a variety of meanings,” the Apostle says.
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November 04, 2025 10:02 AM MST
"Everyone found a different painting that helped them feel connected to Jesus.”
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As part of the centennial celebration, a cultural event was held at the Antel Arena in Montevideo, Uruguay.
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October 28, 2025 01:21 PM MDT
“It is one of the most transcendent moments a human being could have in this world,” President Holland said.
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October 28, 2025 09:32 AM MDT
“I’ll admit that when I first heard the sentence, I felt intimidated. But as I’ve pondered more, I’ve come to realize it teaches a profound truth.”
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April 04, 2020 10:23 PM MDT
On Saturday evening, Church members were surprised when two youth, Sister Laudy R. Kaouk and Brother Enzo S. Petelo, were announced as speakers during the special session of general conference. You may have asked, like us, if this was the first time a teenager has spoken in general conference. The answer? No.
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April 04, 2020 07:40 PM MDT
In the Saturday afternoon session of general conference,President Dallin H. Oaks announced:
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April 04, 2020 06:20 PM MDT
President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the calls of nine new General Authority Seventies and 58 Area Seventies during the Saturday afternoon session of the April 2020 general conference. He also announced a new Young Men General Presidency to replace Brother Stephen W. Owen, Brother Douglas D. Holmes and Brother M. Joseph Brough, who have served as a presidency for five years. Brother Steven J. Lund is the new president, with Brother Ahmad Corbitt and Brother Bradley (Brad) R. Wilcox as his counselors.
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April 04, 2020 04:36 PM MDT
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statistical report online during the Saturday afternoon session of April 2020 general conference.
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April 04, 2020 02:17 PM MDT
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Saturday morning, April 4, 2020, that a portion of the Sunday morning session of general conference will become a worldwide solemn assembly when he leads the Saints in the Hosanna Shout.
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April 03, 2020 07:29 PM MDT
Need a good laugh right now? Or maybe something to make Book of Mormon stories more #relatable?
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April 03, 2020 07:10 PM MDT
Last week you may have caught the first video of a new video series by Gospel Day by Day and LDS Living. In case you missed it, the series launched with the first of three videos featuring Jared Halverson, an Institute of Religion teacher who is currently completing a doctorate in American religious history from Vanderbilt University, focusing on anti-religious rhetoric.
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April 03, 2020 05:55 PM MDT
Editor's note: Latter-day Saint Movie Reviews are intended as a helpful service for those who want to know about upcoming movies. However, the views expressed in reviews reflect the thoughts and the opinions of the contributor and do not represent an LDS Living endorsement of the film. Parents should still use discretion based on their own family’s decisions about what is or is not appropriate for their children to see.
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April 03, 2020 04:24 PM MDT
As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Major League Baseball player Bryce Harper is no stranger to sharing his testimony on social media. In the past, he’s shared photos with Elder Uchtdorf, a post featuring his scriptures, and he’s even given President Nelson one of his jerseys.
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