‘Just for me’: Elder Rasband shares how he knew his patriarchal blessing was inspired

“My patriarchal blessing, given by a humble and kind Church leader, was words from God.”
“She comes to every baptism,” says Kristen Van Tienderen.
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When Gary Miller stumbled on an audio recording of the Book of Mormon, curiosity led him to press play.
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The Apostle likened missionary work to a summer hike.
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“They cared about what we thought, asked about our lives, and offered to help us.”
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June 09, 2026 10:48 AM MDT
The temple in Springfield, Oregon, is the third in the state and the 219th dedicated temple in operation worldwide.
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“Whatever is going on in the world or whatever politics are happening, the Savior unites us all together.”
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The conference, titled “Onward, Ever Onward,” was broadcast to 97 locations throughout the Church’s United States Northeast Area.
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These heartwarming books can spark meaningful conversations.
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June 02, 2026 10:25 AM MDT
Even though the two did not know each other deeply, “I kept getting that feeling to get tested,” Chris Runkel said.
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June 01, 2026 02:37 PM MDT
“Maybe silence is what heaven knows you need most.”
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April 15, 2026 10:32 AM MDT
Starting on May 18, the public can tour replicas of a celestial room and baptismal font.
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April 14, 2026 03:06 PM MDT
“I fell in love with the way you can look at ... a picture of the Savior, and feel the story a little more,” says Holly Metcalf.
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One hundred percent of ticket sale revenues from the concert will be donated to trusted charities.
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April 14, 2026 09:17 AM MDT
Everything changes when we face adversity at the Lord’s side.
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The new visitors’ center opens to the public on May 18, 2026.
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April 10, 2026 11:30 AM MDT
There were more talks in a four-session conference than there were in October for the final five-session conference.
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April 10, 2026 10:16 AM MDT
“Life is not bleak. It is not dark. There is light.”
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April 09, 2026 11:03 AM MDT
The Church partnered with the Black 14 Philanthropy and College Football Hall of Fame to donate 36,000 pounds of food.
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April 08, 2026 02:57 PM MDT
“Parker taught me this past year that the only opinion that really matters is God’s.”
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