3 words that will change your next temple experience

What a thrilling time it is to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! When I think about recent developments in the Lord’s kingdom, it seems obvious that God is taking us on a soul-stirring journey with hills and vales and vistas so stunning we can scarcely imagine them until we climb a little higher and there they are before us.

When I received the news that my brother, Sergio, had died, I was in my room studying and Mom was reading emails he had written us just the day before. He told us that he was happy to be serving a mission in Chiclayo, Peru, and to be a representative of Jesus Christ. He told us of his love with so much enthusiasm that our smiles were inevitable.

A few years ago, a dear friend challenged me to read the Book of Mormon in 28 days, and I’m not exaggerating when I say it changed my life. I only had one baby at that time, and was able to read while he napped during the afternoons. I would make myself a little lunch, sit down on the couch with a comfy blanket, and read for around an hour every day in the quiet family room of our tiny third-story condo.

BYU's Vocal Point is known for decking the halls and going all-out for their holiday music videos, and this year is no different. Check out their gorgeous rendition of "What Child Is This?"

There's one story in the Book of Mormon that shows that Christ's birth was prophesied among the Nephites and Lamanites. One story that shows Christ's birth was recognized on both sides of the world—the story of Samuel the Lamanite.

The Barranquilla Colombia Temple was formally dedicated Sunday, December 9, 2018, in three sessions by President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The dedicatory sessions were broadcast to congregations of the Church within the temple district.

Though born in Jerusalem a short distance from where the Savior—already whipped, bruised, and tortured—was executed on a cross, Sahar Qumsiyeh grew up in Bethlehem—the land of Jesus Christ's birth. But the sunbaked streets that Qumsiyeh knew held little reminiscence of biblical starlit skies and angelic choirs.

Everything you wear sends a message. Sometimes literally, sometimes not. A certain outfit could make us feel more dignified, more relaxed, or even more confident. You might pick one top over another because it’s just sending you that “wear me” vibe. But you’re not the only one getting a special memo from your clothes. The colors in your blouse and the cut of your skirt could be sending messages to those around you without any effort on your part. So what does your wardrobe say about you?

Are you planning to submit an original hymn to the Church's new Hymnal? Are you struggling to know if your hymn is good enough to rise to the top of the submissions pile? The announcement of the new hymnal made me think about the thousands of members who want to write and submit their hymns and songs.