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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The prophet celebrated with a small family gathering.
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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 02, 2025 03:23 PM MDT
The Apostle shared pivotal lessons about how he came closer to Christ.
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January 23, 2020 04:17 PM MST
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January 23, 2020 01:14 PM MST
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January 22, 2020 10:58 PM MST
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January 22, 2020 07:29 PM MST
In this week’s episode of This Is the Gospel, Christie Gardiner shares the story of how she and her brother learn they are never alone as they name-drop their eccentric great-uncle and embark on daring adventures wandering a local hospital.
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January 22, 2020 07:00 PM MST
RootsTech 2020 is pulling out the stops for its annual family history conference this year.
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January 22, 2020 05:43 PM MST
Since President Russell M. Nelson became prophet in January 2018, 17 temples have been dedicated or rededicated. But what makes that number unique is that, out of the 17 dedications, President Nelson has only presided at two.
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January 22, 2020 04:53 PM MST
Each year, the Sundance Film Festival attracts almost 4,000 feature-length film submissions. In 2020, only 118 films were selected to participate. Among the lucky chosen is The Killing of Two Lovers, a film by BYU photography professor and Latter-day Saint, Robert Machoian.
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January 22, 2020 03:18 PM MST
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January 22, 2020 12:17 PM MST
During one of the biggest college basketball games last weekend, renowned ESPN analyst Dick Vitale took a break from the action to give a shoutout to someone he ran into earlier in the day in a hotel lobby, McKay Gregson.
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