How this firefighter mom manages wearing life’s many ‘uniforms’

As a mother, firefighter, and member of the Tabernacle Choir, JennaBree Tollestrup serves in many different ways.
“What we do in the temple gives us strength outside the temple,” taught Elder Dale G. Renlund.
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“My mom said to me, ‘Jesus Christ is always stronger than any darkness.’”
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The lesson focuses on moral agency and how the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence support religious liberty.
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Honor the women you love with a thoughtful message.
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By  Elle Rees
May 08, 2026 02:30 PM MDT
“As soon as I walked into the airport, I had this overwhelming feeling that there was someone I was supposed to find and help.”
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May 08, 2026 11:01 AM MDT
The immediate impulse her small grandchildren showed at the new statue of Christ on Temple Square surprised President Emily Belle Freeman.
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May 05, 2026 10:35 AM MDT
Here are two ways to scoop up a free reservation.
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May 04, 2026 03:09 PM MDT
“Whatever the depth of our spirituality, each of us—all of us—can go deeper still.”
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May 04, 2026 12:13 PM MDT
This weekend, President Henry B. Eyring dedicated Utah’s 25th temple.
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May 01, 2026 12:12 PM MDT
Reading about the Atonement is one thing but truly feeling it is another. This visual could make a difference.
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June 27, 2019 03:59 PM MDT
The sequel to The Other Side of Heaven has had a long journey to the big screen, but thanks to perseverance and faith, The Other Side of Heaven 2: Fire of Faith will finally be making its long-awaited appearance in theaters nationwide this weekend on June 28, 2019.
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June 27, 2019 02:45 PM MDT
The cost of serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will rise 25 percent next year to $500 a month.
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By  LDS Living
June 27, 2019 01:09 PM MDT
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a series of powerful videos about overcoming pornography, supporting loved ones with a pornography problem, and finding healing from pornography or betrayal trauma. We will be highlighting these valuable resources over the ensuing weeks.
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June 27, 2019 09:29 AM MDT
Many years ago, my wife approached me and wanted to purchase flower baskets to be placed around our home to add color and beauty. At first, I was a bit resistant when she told me the cost, but as is usual in our home, I relented and quickly appreciated them for many reasons. It became my responsibility to care for these flowers and ensure that they received the water they needed. One day, my wife made a specific request. She said, “George, please remember to water the edges of the baskets. If you don’t, the flowers will die.” Little did I know how profoundly her comments would affect me.
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June 27, 2019 09:15 AM MDT
In honor of the 175th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum, LDS Living is sharing a series of articles about early Church history. The following article originally ran on LDS Living in June 2016.
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June 27, 2019 09:00 AM MDT
In honor of the 175th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum, LDS Living is sharing a series of articles about early Church history. The following is an excerpt from the second edition of Witness to the Martyrdom: John Taylor’s Personal Account of the Last Days of the Prophet Joseph Smith. John Taylor’s narrative is the only eyewitness account of these events in Church history. After the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, John Taylor became “a living martyr” and wrote a personal account of the events. He served as the third president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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June 26, 2019 08:21 PM MDT
Missionaries need to recognize the Spirit and teach by the Spirit more than at any time in our history, said President M. Russell Ballard during the 2019 New Mission Leadership Seminar on June 24.
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June 26, 2019 08:21 PM MDT
One of President M. Russell Ballard's most spiritual moments came as he spoke of two special ancestors.
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June 26, 2019 07:07 PM MDT
Guest artists for President Russell M. Nelson’s 95th birthday celebration, scheduled for early September, have been announced. Latter-day Saint performing artists Jenny Oaks Baker & Family Four, GENTRI, The Bonner Family, Nathan Pacheco and Donny Osmond will join The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square for the evening celebration on Friday, September 6, 2019.
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