8 ways to help younger siblings adjust after your missionary leaves

“Remind them that their feelings matter and that the Lord sees their sacrifice, too.”
The conference is returning for its fourth year, running August 14–15.
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The friends shared what they’ve learned after more than 600 meals together.
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“The system is unlike anywhere else in the world.”
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“You [could] compare this to what you do when you win a Super Bowl. I mean, it was just that exciting.”
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July 07, 2026 10:48 AM MDT
The gatherings celebrated over 300 combined graduates across both countries.
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July 01, 2026 10:23 AM MDT
The humanitarian response includes distributing approximately 5,000 assistance kits
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June 30, 2026 02:07 PM MDT
Many people suppose there are no conditions associated with experiencing God’s love. But the scriptures help us see an empowering truth.
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June 30, 2026 10:19 AM MDT
The purpose of the displays is to help visitors easily connect early Church history and the Nauvoo Illinois Temple to Jesus Christ.
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June 29, 2026 03:15 PM MDT
If you’re stuck in survival mode, this insight into 3 Nephi 13 can reframe how you see your most exhausting days.
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These updates can give missionaries and their families more time to prepare.
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December 24, 2018 02:15 PM MST
I recently read a tagline on my news feed intended to entice readers to open and read more. It said, “Is there anything more beautiful at Christmas than a white reindeer?” I didn’t click on the link because I disagreed (which is not to say a white reindeer, which is incredibly rare, is not a beautiful sight).
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December 23, 2018 10:07 PM MST
As we celebrate Christmas, these inspiring quotes from the prophets will deepen our love and appreciation for the Savior, making the reason for the season that much sweeter.
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December 22, 2018 04:23 PM MST
I have spent almost two decades studying the book of Abraham and its history. I wish to use this book as an example to discuss an important issue: the relationship between knowledge and revelation.
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December 22, 2018 04:00 PM MST
Jean Mathews and her husband, John, served a mission in the Manila Philippines Temple, where this story took place.
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December 22, 2018 02:39 PM MST
There are very few things I can stand at a pulpit and testify I know are true. Among them are that I know my Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother love me with an infinite, unfathomably deep and perfect love, and they are far more merciful to me than I deserve. The second is that I know that Jesus Christ, my brother and Savior, died for me, knows me—my pains, shortcomings, sins, weaknesses, joys, and strengths—entirely, and that He has never and will never abandon me.
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December 22, 2018 02:00 PM MST
Recently, the Church announced a new approach to worship, with an emphasis on making gospel learning more self-reliant and family-focused. As with any change, we can become overwhelmed at first. So to help make this change just a little easier, here are a few techniques on how to be a self-reliant learner.
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Fun
By  LDS Living
December 22, 2018 12:46 PM MST
"This is a special time of year, a time where no matter where you are, it can feel like Christmas at home," a Christmas message posted by Landon Van Wagoner on Facebook says. This beautiful music video features inspiring piano music along with touching messages missionaries shared with their families at Christmas.
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December 22, 2018 09:12 AM MST
For many retired people, serving a senior mission can sometimes seem a distant dream, but recent changes to missionary service put this goal well within the reach of many couples. And no matter what your age, if you want to serve a senior couples mission, you can start preparing for it now. Read on to find out how.
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December 21, 2018 10:15 PM MST
The 1843 Christmas in Nauvoo was the last one Joseph Smith Jr. was to spend on earth. No one knew that just six months later he would be martyred in Carthage Jail. Perhaps no Christmas was more pleasant to the Prophet than this last one.
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