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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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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Deseret Book will host Maria Eckersley for an informal Easter workshop in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 14.
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Podcasts
Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
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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The hymn speaks of three gardens that represent three major events in the plan of salvation.
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Apples to Apples is no fun and games; Apples to Apples is serious business. At least, that’s what it feels like when I play against my competitive family. Though my husband is equally competitive, he still lost Apples to Apples every time we played with my family.
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Sparks. Over and over again just sparks. I sat on my makeshift camping chair (a large, fallen branch) for two hours striking “flint” (a rock I found in the woods) with my steel buffalo striker, rubbing my knuckles raw, and nothing.
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There is what we might call a sweet spirituality in many of the stories we are told. My mother introduced me to this quality through some very simple stories, and I have searched for it in its deeper invitations ever since.
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The night my brother overdosed on heroin is one I’ll never forget. I can still recall every detail: the thud of his body hitting the floor, my parents’ yells, the terror, the confusion, and the hopelessness that sank in when I realized we were back to square one with his seemingly never-ending battle with addiction.
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Don't do it. I know you want to. I know you want to pick up that jagged rock and just chuck it through their window. After all, they broke your heart. Worse, they threw it to the ground, danced on it, and then kicked it aside. But you don’t have to resort to criminal activity. There are better ways to get over your broken heart.
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A while back I was invited to a fabulous party with delicious food and lovely company. I looked forward to an afternoon of meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends.
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Latter-day Saints have had a long history with presidential races. But did you know there have been eight Latter-day Saints who have made a bid to be the leader of their country?
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On Sunday, February 17, 2019, Church spokesperson Daniel Woodruff made the following announcement:
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An on-hands degree like Interior Design puts the student first and helps students discover their potential. For Julie Dumas, an alumnus of LDS Business College, the Interior Design program equipped her with the skills she needed to get a job and put her in a place to achieve her professional goals.
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