What Pres. Oaks said in his first conference as the prophet
Here are four themes President Dallin H. Oaks shared this weekend.
Reflect on your spiritual insights from general conference with these uplifting quotes.
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Notably, convert baptisms surged last year, increasing by almost 25%.
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The new presidency members will begin service on August 1, 2026.
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The image depicts the Savior gently placing His hands on the shoulders of a discouraged man.
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A knock at the door turned out to be exactly what William Whitney needed.
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Sister Runia spoke to students around the world about prayer during a BYU–Pathway devotional broadcast.
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This sacred oratorio by Rob Gardner centers on Jesus Christ’s death, Atonement, and Resurrection.
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Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
“I’m very confident that God ... puts us in others’ lives to help and support them.”
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“This guide will help youth walk in confidence, rely on His power, and move forward with hope in a challenging world.”
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The Saturday morning session of general conference will include a solemn assembly.
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Latter-day Saint coaches have been rising in numbers since Brigham Young University head coach Kalani Sitake played under legend LaVell Edwards in the 1990s. Back in those days, Edwards was the “lone wolf” in the coaching world, but it’s a different game nowadays, reports Church News.
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On August 8, 1842, Thomas King arrested Joseph Smith. Soon after—perhaps even the same day—Thomas King helped Joseph avoid arrest. Two different individuals with the same name, Thomas King, played entirely different roles in Missouri’s second attempt to extradite Joseph Smith. Their stories are captured in the newest addition to the Joseph Smith Papers: Documents, Volume 10.
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In case you’ve missed it, Church News has been featuring counsel from the members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles during the COVID-19 outbreak. Previously published articles include interviews with President M. Russell Ballard, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Elder David A. Bednar, Elder Quentin L. Cook, and Elder D. Todd Christofferson.
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The United Arab Emirates’ Higher Committee of Human Fraternity has called for a special day of service, fasting, and prayer on Thursday, May 14, and Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles voiced support on behalf of all members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Grif the Great: Remembering how 1 boy’s example of love and light brought joy to an island community
On the sandy brown beaches of Kawela Bay in O’ahu, Hawaii, hundreds gather to remember a little boy who loved the water. With an infectious smile and limitless joy, little 8-year-old Grif Pierce had radiated light as though he were the sunshine itself, and all who knew him basked in his warmth.
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Fighting a pandemic would be impossible without healthcare professionals working in unity, but they aren’t the only ones who have seen the need to join hands. Religious organizations across the world have put aside differences in an effort to offer hope and service to the staggering number of those in need.
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The following story was published on Church Newsroom Pacific on May 11, 2020. It documents Latter-day Saint Charities' response to the tropical cyclone that hit the Pacific Islands last month.
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The May pick for LDS Living Book Club is Eve and Adam by Melinda Wheelwright Brown. Follow the LDS Living Book Club Instagram for weekly insights with the author.
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The Board of Trustees of Brigham Young University–Hawaii has appointed John “Keoni” Kauwe the university’s 11th president. Kauwe and his wife, Monica, will succeed John S. Tanner and his wife, Susan, who have served since 2015.
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