5 books to prepare your child for baptism

These heartwarming books can spark meaningful conversations.
Even though the two did not know each other deeply, “I kept getting that feeling to get tested,” Chris Runkel said.
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“Maybe silence is what heaven knows you need most.”
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The Bacolod Philippines Temple was dedicated in a single session on Sunday, May 31.
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This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help people learn about and tour the newly renovated temple.
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The conference, titled “Onward, Ever Onward,” was broadcast to 97 locations throughout the Church’s United States Northeast Area.
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May 29, 2026 09:37 AM MDT
In addition to providing immediate relief to those in need, the Church is also working to address root issues.
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May 28, 2026 03:24 PM MDT
“It was amazing for me to watch my mother wake up from her depression and become like herself again.”
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“We will not fulfill AI’s full potential until we make it as morally good as we make it powerful.”
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May 27, 2026 01:58 PM MDT
Harry and Debra Bonner intentionally taught their children to recognize the Spirit.
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May 27, 2026 11:22 AM MDT
“I express appreciation for members of the Church and for all who minister in quiet and consistent ways.”
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By  LDS Living
August 26, 2019 02:33 PM MDT
Four months after being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL kicker Matt Gay has been featured in his fair share of viral videos from preseason games. No doubt Bucs fans are excited to see Gay in action during the upcoming season.
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August 26, 2019 02:24 PM MDT
Most children living in Bogotá’s sewers do not want to leave. They grow accustomed to the waist-deep feces, the stench, the darkness, the water and the rats. As frightening and dangerous as the sewers are, the children feel safe there.
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Fun
By  LDS Living
August 26, 2019 02:15 PM MDT
Sisters Vaofua Ka'ili and Kaylie Bacon came up with a creative way to share their love of the gospel of Jesus Christ—through rap. In a recent Facebook post, Sister Ka'ili wrote:
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August 26, 2019 11:00 AM MDT
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints taught tens of thousands of Latter-day Saints gathered in Bogotá, Colombia, Sunday afternoon that heaven’s greatest blessings are possible thanks to Jesus Christ.
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August 26, 2019 09:00 AM MDT
At Elder Neal A. Maxwell’s funeral, President Gordon B. Hinckley said:
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August 25, 2019 10:00 PM MDT
"Please teach your children, as well as each other, about the Lord Jesus Christ. His Atonement is the greatest event in the history of the world," President Russell M. Nelson said during his latest ministry tour.
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August 24, 2019 02:43 PM MDT
Dreams given to members of Joseph Smith’s family helped prepare them for the challenges and trials that they would face in coming years. An anticipation of the gospel was planted in their hearts by inspired dreams which made the Restoration that much more precious to them. When young Joseph shared his visions and revelations, his family members were ready to believe and sustain him.
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August 24, 2019 02:00 PM MDT
The following story originally ran on LDS Living in August 2016.
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August 24, 2019 11:33 AM MDT
Interviewing your best friend is an interesting and unique opportunity. I have had the chance to interview my friend Chelsie Hightower a couple of times. The first time, a couple of years ago, we sat in my living room, laughing and crying together as Chelsie shared her story with me and subsequently with thousands of readers of the Deseret News. Chelsie and I have conversations about life on a regular basis. She is one of those people that is really great at going deep with people fast, and from our first conversation, I’ve been impressed by her love for God and her desire to do God’s will in her life. Still, I recognize that there is an added element of vulnerability required to share deeply personal parts of our lives with complete strangers.
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