What does it mean to have peace like a river?

Instead of comparing peace to a perfectly still lake, the Lord says we can have peace like a river.
Two-time Paralympic swimmer Alejandra Aybar is a native of the Dominican Republic.
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Did you know families in Bermuda fly kites on Good Friday?
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At the Relief Society worldwide devotional, President Camille N. Johnson spoke about trusting in the Savior during adversity.
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“I can relate to Lot’s wife. For one reason or another, we’ve all unnecessarily dwelt on the past.”
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March 11, 2026 10:41 AM MDT
“Every meal shared, every shelter built, every kindness offered becomes part of the Lord’s work,” the First Presidency wrote.
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March 06, 2026 03:26 PM MST
“Her words were a poignant reminder that God doesn’t care where we’ve been, just which direction we’re going.”
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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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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 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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"Rise Up and Speak" features 52 of Eliza R. Snow’s most powerful and timeless discourses.
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March 04, 2026 11:23 AM MST
Guest harpist Lethicia Caravello joined the orchestra during a medley of Primary songs.
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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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April 23, 2019 02:42 PM MDT
When Elizabeth Smart was 14 years old, she was abducted from her home in Utah. For nine months, she endured rape, starvation, and torture.
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Fun
April 23, 2019 02:07 PM MDT
The public is invited to visit the newly completed Fortaleza Brazil Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The free tours begin April 27 and go through May 18, 2019, except for Sundays, April 28, May 5 and 12.
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April 23, 2019 01:58 PM MDT
Latter-day Saint brothers Zack and David Wilson teamed up with the Ellsworth Family Strings to create a moving rendition of "He Can Carry Me" by Robert Allen Elliot. About the song, the Wilsons share, "In our darkest hours and moments, through any trial we face, it is comforting to know the Savior is there to carry us through and supply the solace and healing we lack."
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