Pres. Oaks’s life shows us it’s never too late for gospel learning

Pres. Oaks says he didn’t begin a “systematic in-depth study” of the gospel until he was 31 years old.
Try these ideas for practicing doable discipleship.
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Elder Gilbert has served as a General Authority Seventy since April 2021 and as the Commissioner of the Church Educational System since August of that year.
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“I met my future wife, Deborah, on my baptism day. … Spending time with her deepened my understanding of Jesus Christ.”
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For members of the Treasure Valley Ward, the moment represents years of faith, sacrifice, and divine preparation.
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February 17, 2026 03:45 PM MST
“Without Sarah, the full expression of the Abrahamic covenant could not have taken place.”
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February 17, 2026 10:52 AM MST
Elder Clark G. Gilbert specifically directed his first social media message as an Apostle to young adults.
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Cindy McCain, executive director of the World Food Programme, visited Welfare Square and the Bishops’ Central Storehouse.
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February 10, 2026 01:57 PM MST
During his first BYU devotional as the prophet, President Oaks encouraged us to focus on the Savior.
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February 10, 2026 10:34 AM MST
“The reason we planned this activity is because we wanted to be able to give back to the adults that have given us so much love and support throughout our time as youth.”
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February 09, 2026 03:06 PM MST
These teachings are so familiar to us that we may forget they’re unique to Latter-day Saint theology.
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November 29, 2019 02:01 PM MST
I don’t know about you, but that sounds like a church I’d like to visit. Scott Wright wrote this review in early 2019 as part of a Google Maps program called “local guides.” These guides are trusted members of the Google Maps community who add local roads, take photos, and write reviews in their area. Most do it for free because they like helping others.
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November 29, 2019 01:58 PM MST
On Thursday, while families all over the United States were gathering for their Thanksgiving celebrations, Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his family, including 10 of his 17 grandchildren, brought Thanksgiving to 1,516 who are away from their homes serving as missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and his wife, taught them that living in thanksgiving will serve as a tool for overcoming difficulties during their missions.
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November 28, 2019 10:00 PM MST
This week's FHE lesson topic comes from the Come, Follow Me reading of 1–3 John and Jude. Check out this week's Come, Follow Me study ideas on LDS Living for additional resources and suggestions.
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November 28, 2019 10:00 PM MST
The earliest story recorded in the Book of Mormon is about a prophet named Mahonri, better known as the brother of Jared. As told in the book of Ether, he was directed by God to gather his family and friends and set sail towards a new land, leaving wicked Babel behind. But rather than teaching the brother of Jared how to build a ship like fellow Book of Mormon prophet Nephi built, Heavenly Father taught the brother of Jared and his people (the Jaredites) how to build barges. These barges were round, sightless, steerless, and rudderless. Nevertheless, with some special help from the Lord, the Jaredites built them and headed out to sea.
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November 28, 2019 10:00 PM MST
This week’s readings: John; Jude
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November 27, 2019 05:05 PM MST
One of the many responsibilities for members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles when they go abroad on visits to other countries and continents is to minister to members and missionaries, attend stake conferences, give training to leaders and speak at various meetings and devotionals.
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November 27, 2019 03:49 PM MST
Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth and the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square perform a spectacular version of the classic song "Angels among Us" in a new video released by the choir.
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November 27, 2019 03:45 PM MST
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles just returned from visiting the region of Southeast Africa from November 9–16 where he addressed possibly the "largest gathering of Saints ever in South Africa," according to Robert C. Gay of the Presidency of the Seventy.
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November 27, 2019 03:18 PM MST
This year, as part of the Light the World campaign, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in partnership with Boncom, released a new video highlighting the story of the Nativity. “The Christ Child” tells the familiar story of Christ’s birth—but in a surprisingly new and meaningful way, explained Jeff Taylor, who worked as co-creative director of the film.
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