Dwelling on the past? Here’s the key to moving forward

“I can relate to Lot’s wife. For one reason or another, we’ve all unnecessarily dwelt on the past.”
"Rise Up and Speak" features 52 of Eliza R. Snow’s most powerful and timeless discourses.
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Follow along with this free activity and lesson from the new book “Teaching Easter.”
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Guest harpist Lethicia Caravello joined the orchestra during a medley of Primary songs.
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“I could not be more grateful for what this experience has brought to our family and to me personally.”
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March 06, 2026 09:47 AM MST
Elder Kearon shared his thoughts during the 2026 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction.
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March 05, 2026 12:37 PM MST
Deseret Book will host Maria Eckersley for an informal Easter workshop in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 14.
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March 03, 2026 10:45 AM MST
The hymn speaks of three gardens that represent three major events in the plan of salvation.
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Podcasts

Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
A Come, Follow Me study group podcast
Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
Connect with Latter-day Saint thought leaders in a personal way
March 02, 2026 02:23 PM MST
Easter comes early! Help your family focus on the Savior with these meaningful activities.
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March 02, 2026 10:41 AM MST
“The Lord and the faithful members are hastening His work in this beautiful part of His vineyard,” said Elder Gerrit W. Gong.
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February 27, 2026 03:17 PM MST
“We wanted to turn our church into Old Jerusalem.”
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Fun
April 24, 2019 10:00 PM MDT
What might the world look like if the Avengers were actually Latter-day Saints? Here are just a few possible scenarios you might run into:
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Fun
April 24, 2019 07:08 PM MDT
What would you say if someone told you that your movie was being pirated all over China? If you’re Elder John H. Groberg, you say, “That’s fantastic. What a blessing!” What is it that Elder Groberg thinks is a blessing? That a message of hope, love, and Jesus Christ is being watched all over the world.
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April 24, 2019 05:08 PM MDT
Aug. 29 marked the Saturday before the beginning of BYU’s 2015 fall semester, and 18-year-old Josh Hinton was enjoying his Freshman Orientation outdoor party.
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April 24, 2019 02:37 PM MDT
Not all members of the Church have extensive leadership experience. In fact, many may feel overwhelmed when they are called into a position of leadership, whether in a ward presidency or a stake presidency.
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April 24, 2019 01:53 PM MDT
We live in an age of polemics. Choices are presented as mutually exclusive and you're given little time to listen, to be reflective and careful in your judgment, or to acknowledge the validity of different points of view. Don't water your perspective down with nuance. Keep it simple, blunt, and direct, but whatever you do, don’t seem to be of two minds. You're supposed to pick your enemies, not consult with or even love them. You're asked to make a choice and a quick one at that, one that binds you to one camp that is defined by its opposition to another. Where do you stand?
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April 24, 2019 01:06 PM MDT
When both partners are involved in financial decisions and processes, they’re more empowered, and relationship quality and stability tend to be higher, according to a study from BYU researchers.
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April 23, 2019 10:19 PM MDT
“For many years I have been interested in the relationship between mental health and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Satan, with his clever and sophisticated attacks, has created great deception on this topic.”
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April 23, 2019 10:02 PM MDT
The dilemma of keeping the Sabbath day holy was a complicated issue for the young surgeon. How does a busy doctor handle the Sabbath? “This was not a theoretical question for a doctor,” Dr. Nelson explained. “We were dedicated to healing and saving lives, and I wrestled to know how to handle this.”
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April 23, 2019 03:38 PM MDT
A Utah high schooler who fell while rock climbing and fractured her skull over the weekend never hit the ground.
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