Be part of history: How to volunteer during the Salt Lake Temple Celebration
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help people learn about and tour the newly renovated temple.
In addition to providing immediate relief to those in need, the Church is also working to address root issues.
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“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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Harry and Debra Bonner intentionally taught their children to recognize the Spirit.
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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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“I express appreciation for members of the Church and for all who minister in quiet and consistent ways.”
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Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
“Most people would say it’s value is 10 dollars. But for me, it is priceless.”
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“Literally everything that I have up until this point is because of my mission.”
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“The time to act on truth is now. The time to make covenants and fully keep them is now.”
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We begin where almost everyone begins—with the name. As all know, the name means “olive press” and derives from Hebrew. The place lay on the slopes of the Mount of Olives, on the east side of the Kidron Valley, opposite the city of Jerusalem, which sat on the west side of that valley (Matthew 26:36; Mark 14:32; Luke 22:39). It likely had a wall around it for it was called “a garden” (John 18:1). The name “olive press” points to the place’s essential character, a parcel of ground that grew olive trees and therefore must have had a working press. Archaeology does not disappoint. Though we do not know the exact location of this garden, very near this area was a cave that shows evidence of having been used for olive oil extraction and for the storage of tools.1 Occasionally, the cave may also have served as a sleeping place for Jesus and His disciples (Luke 21:37; John 8:1).
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The first year Dr. Robert Ferrell spoke at BYU Education Week, he was surprised to find his classroom was packed.
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Peter M. Johnson was born November 1966 in Jamaica, Queens, New York City. He is the fourth of five children born to McKinley Johnson and Geneva Paris Long. McKinley Johnson affiliated with the Baptist church; Geneva with the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Elder Johnson remains grateful that a belief in God was established and encouraged in their home.
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It's been 15 years since Napoleon Dynamite hit the big screen on June 11, 2004. While the moon-boot wearing, tater-tot loving Napoleon became a national sensation, he has a special place in the hearts of many Latter-day Saints. As BYU Magazine relates, Napoleon Dynamite's production team was "made up almost entirely of BYU students and alumni." The movie was only made possible by an "angel investor" who put up $400,000 for the indie film that "sold to Fox Searchlight Studios for $4.75 million and grossed more than $46 million in the first year it was released. It remains one of the most profitable low-budget films of all time and a leader among Fox’s all-time bestselling home-video titles."
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It’s not just what our fathers teach us that matters; often it’s what they don’t teach us that can make the difference.
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The following has been republished with permission from taylorhalverson.com.
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It can be difficult to maintain our daily spirituality. These unique and beautiful CTR rings are not only a stylish accessory but they are great, subtle reminders of our divine heritage and faith and an awesome conversation starter too.
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Editor's note: This article was previously published in January 2016.
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This article originally ran on LDS Living in 2015.
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