Why I’m so grateful someone pushed through awkwardness to serve

“I know this is weird,” a woman from my ward said while standing on my porch.
The song began in a small inn in the Cotswolds in England.
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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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This effort will provide nutrition to millions of children and mothers around the world.
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“It’s amazing how such significant events can happen through small and simple things.”
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May 20, 2026 11:07 AM MDT
The Sunday School general presidency addresses common concerns they’ve heard from members in the weeks since the announcement.
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May 19, 2026 03:46 PM MDT
These words can inspire hope for the future and love for the Lord.
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May 19, 2026 10:53 AM MDT
In about a year, the copper roof will darken to a brownish color then gradually develop a natural green patina.
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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
May 18, 2026 02:37 PM MDT
Enjoy beautiful statues, exhibits, and gardens.
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May 18, 2026 12:00 PM MDT
The video is hosted by Danor Gerald, an actor and Latter-day Saint convert.
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May 15, 2026 04:04 PM MDT
A life-threatening experience after the birth of my first baby led me to think more deeply about God’s role in hardships.
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April 25, 2019 02:19 PM MDT
Celebrated opera soprano Charity Tillemann-Dick not only stunned audiences with her awe-inspiring voice, she also motivated thousands to live truer, fuller, more intentional lives. On April 24, Tillemann-Dick passed away at 35 years old. On her Facebook page, her loved ones posted:
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April 25, 2019 01:40 PM MDT
He just stood there. Watching. Waving. Waiting.
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Fun
April 25, 2019 09:04 AM MDT
Last fall, my wife and I took our three kids on our first official family Disneyland trip. It was magical. It was memorable. It was everything we wished it could be.
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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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