President Russell M. Nelson passes away at age 101
“He is just the gentlest and sweetest person you could ever hope to associate with,” said President Dallin H. Oaks. “And he will always be remembered that way.”
Did you know President Russell M. Nelson played the bugle in elementary school? Read these 101 facts about his inspiring life.
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President McKay opened his eyes and said, “Brother Nelson, it doesn’t feel good to me. Your place is here in Salt Lake City. ... I don’t think you should go to Chicago.”
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Do you remember these 10 prophetic invitations?
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“The focus of the last 40 years in medicine and surgery was changed to devote the rest of my life in full-time service to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”
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Here are a few ways to press forward when life isn’t looking the way you hoped and prayed it would.
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“To serve in the temple is a sweet experience,” Therese Steadman said. “To serve with family is like icing on the cake.”
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“I wondered why such bad things happened to the very people restoring the gospel. And then I stepped outside the jail.”
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Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
The ideas come from a recent article in Church magazines.
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Sharon believes this approach can lead to more lasting solutions.
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“We thank Thee for this occasion and all it signifies and symbolizes,” the Apostle said in the dedicatory prayer.
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When is the last time you've heard someone (or maybe even yourself) say, “Got to get my 10,000 steps in today”? Probably pretty recently.
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Following Wednesday morning's release of a new Church handbook, the Church Educational System has updated their honor code. According to BYU News, “With the recently released general handbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Church Educational System has updated the CES Honor Code to be in alignment with the doctrine and policies of the Church.”
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Want a sneak peek into the next Face to Face?
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The new General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is now available on the Gospel Library app. The handbook is located under the Handbooks and Callings section on the app or online at ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
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Provo is well-known as the home of Brigham Young University, but the college town is also making headlines for being the no. 1 best area for dating in the US.
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It’s hard to believe Chase Hansen is only 10 years old. When you ask him a question, he looks you directly in the eye and confidently answers questions. He’s only in Primary, but he seems significantly older when it comes to communication skills—skills he has developed in an unlikely place, sitting across the table from a homeless person.
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Two years ago, on February 14, 2018, 14-year-old Alaina Petty was killed by a gunman in a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. She was one of 17 victims in the attack in addition to 17 injuries that day.
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Editor's note: Exciting news! This Is the Gospel is going to be joining Deseret Book at Rootstech 2020 on February 27 and 28 in Salt Lake City. We are going to be there Friday and Saturday helping you learn how to record your own audio stories for family history and sharing our top tips for telling them well. And, as always, we’ll also be gathering your story pitches for a few special episodes we’re planning for season three.
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Editor's note: "Start with a Smile" is a weekly Monday feature that starts the week off with family-friendly content.
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