‘The greatest anguish followed by the greatest joy’: A family’s unforgettable Christmas Eve

“When Ethan didn’t arrive for dinner, we grew concerned. By midnight, we knew something was wrong.”
One tradition of the Christmas concert is the reading of the Christmas story in Luke 2.
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“The spirit of Christmas brings out the best in us.”
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Each location offers its own traditions that draw visitors throughout December.
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More than a description of an “ordinary diaper and receiving blanket,” this clothing detail suggests several profound truths about Christ.
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December 23, 2025 10:17 AM MST
Here are a few of the articles that resonated most with our readers this year.
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December 22, 2025 05:51 PM MST
The refreshed song was published in the January 2026 issue of the Friend magazine.
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December 22, 2025 02:53 PM MST
The list includes beautiful works of art and a hilarious ward prank.
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Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
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December 22, 2025 02:53 PM MST
These inspiring quotes will help you start the new year strong.
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December 22, 2025 02:52 PM MST
“To memorize a scripture is to forge a new friendship.”
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Under renovation since December 30, 2019, the Salt Lake Temple is nearing completion.
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November 12, 2025 07:29 AM MST
Help bring the Christmas spirit to your street with these thoughtful gifts.
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November 11, 2025 04:09 PM MST
“I had misinterpreted what Church leaders meant when they taught that ‘every covenant with God is an opportunity to draw closer to Him.’”
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This year’s celebration had a special focus on the 100-year anniversary of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ being preached in South America.
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November 10, 2025 01:55 PM MST
The newest Apostle released a beautiful album with an Italian composer in 2019.
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November 10, 2025 01:15 PM MST
“Are there no standards for youth in the Church now?”
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November 07, 2025 11:51 AM MST
Elder Caussé and his wife, Valerie Babin Caussé, met in a young single adult ward in France.
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November 07, 2025 11:15 AM MST
“Let’s face it. You don’t have time for everything,” he says. “None of us do.”
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Elder Caussé is a native of Bordeaux, France. At the time of this call, he was in his 11th year of service as the Church’s Presiding Bishop.
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November 06, 2025 03:46 PM MST
This scripture can help reassure anyone facing an unexpected life path.
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