The unexpected comment from a temple worker that pointed me toward Christ

“Her words were a poignant reminder that God doesn’t care where we’ve been, just which direction we’re going.”
Elder Kearon shared his thoughts during the 2026 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction.
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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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"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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March 09, 2026 10:35 AM MDT
At the Relief Society worldwide devotional, President Camille N. Johnson spoke about trusting in the Savior during adversity.
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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 04, 2026 11:23 AM MST
Guest harpist Lethicia Caravello joined the orchestra during a medley of Primary songs.
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March 03, 2026 01:32 PM MST
“I could not be more grateful for what this experience has brought to our family and to me personally.”
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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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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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February 26, 2019 05:48 PM MST
"Our own sins and lack of perfect understanding disqualify us from being able to pass final judgments on anyone, including ourselves. We must, however, make constant intermediate judgments," writes Tyler J. Griffin, an Associate Professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University. This article originally appeared in the February 2019 Ensign. Read the full article here.
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February 26, 2019 03:56 PM MST
Latter-day Saint composer and pianist Monica Scott recently created a stunning original song, "I'll Turn to Him," featuring Michelle Moyer. About this song, Scott says, "I wrote this song specifically for anyone who has ever felt alone in their trials. I know that if we turn to our Savior in our time of need that He will be there for us and we can feel His love and peace."
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February 26, 2019 02:35 PM MST
This article is republished with permission from Book of Mormon Central. For more inspiring and instructive content on the Book of Mormon visit Book of Mormon Central, subscribe to our mailing list, see our YouTube videos, and follow us on Facebook.
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February 26, 2019 02:11 PM MST
In the Sermon on the Mount, “Jesus, in essence, breaks every perceived concept of what it means to be truly blessed or prosperous,” a new video by Daniel Smith of Messages of Christ explains. Instead of power, Christ teaches peace. Instead of glory, Christ teaches meekness. Instead of rigid rules, Christ preaches mercy and purity.
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February 26, 2019 02:02 PM MST
The following was originally published in LDS Living magazine in February 2015. This month marks the five-year anniversary of when Jensen Parrish lost her mother, father, and two brothers while serving her mission. We are republishing this article to commemorate their lives and to reflect on the powerful lesson's Jensen shared following her sudden loss.
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February 26, 2019 01:58 PM MST
Don LeFevre, a frequently quoted former spokesman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died of natural causes Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, surrounded by his children. He was 85 years old.
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February 25, 2019 10:55 PM MST
Expensive, 8-hour bus rides to the temple. Making do with different resources. Attending church meetings on Fridays. While the doctrine of the gospel does not change around the globe, the way Saints in different parts of the world experience and live the gospel can change dramatically. Take a peek inside the lives of four member families who have learned that there are many ways to live the gospel around the world.
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February 25, 2019 08:16 PM MST
The updated communication policy for full-time missionaries represents an extraordinary opportunity for missionaries and their families to be more closely linked and more fully aligned in the work of gathering Israel. President Russell M. Nelson has invited members to be anxiously engaged as part of the “Lord’s Battalion” in the latter-day work of ministering and gathering. The availability of weekly communication through various technologies should be applied specifically to strengthen missionaries, bind families and increase faith through united purpose.
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February 25, 2019 07:18 PM MST
As a Beehive, there was one lesson that never failed to make me feel super awkward: the chastity lesson.
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