Why I’m so grateful someone pushed through awkwardness to serve

“I know this is weird,” a woman from my ward said while standing on my porch.
The song began in a small inn in the Cotswolds in England.
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“The time to act on truth is now. The time to make covenants and fully keep them is now.”
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This effort will provide nutrition to millions of children and mothers around the world.
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“It’s amazing how such significant events can happen through small and simple things.”
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May 20, 2026 11:07 AM MDT
The Sunday School general presidency addresses common concerns they’ve heard from members in the weeks since the announcement.
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May 19, 2026 03:46 PM MDT
These words can inspire hope for the future and love for the Lord.
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May 19, 2026 10:53 AM MDT
In about a year, the copper roof will darken to a brownish color then gradually develop a natural green patina.
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Podcasts

Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
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Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
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May 18, 2026 02:37 PM MDT
Enjoy beautiful statues, exhibits, and gardens.
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May 18, 2026 12:00 PM MDT
The video is hosted by Danor Gerald, an actor and Latter-day Saint convert.
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May 15, 2026 04:04 PM MDT
A life-threatening experience after the birth of my first baby led me to think more deeply about God’s role in hardships.
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August 16, 2018 05:59 PM MDT
In striving to do member missionary work or writing about faith, one conundrum always pops up: When and how should I use the word "Mormon"?
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August 16, 2018 05:21 PM MDT
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made the following statement regarding the name of the Church:
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August 16, 2018 05:18 PM MDT
This article is sponsored by Vital Avenue.
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Fun
August 16, 2018 04:46 PM MDT
Have you ever seen a bumper sticker that just resonated with you on a level you would never have expected? Though it might seem strange to receive enlightenment from a sticky piece of plastic, you're not the only one. Many general authorities have shared wisdom from these often quippy, sometimes serious phrases.
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August 16, 2018 01:13 PM MDT
Many of us go to the temple today the way Adam and Eve first offered sacrifices—simply because we are commanded, without knowing why. Simple obedience is certainly better than not performing the ordinances at all. But the Lord who sent that angel must have wanted Adam and Eve to know why they performed the ordinances—and I believe He wants us to know why we do.
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August 16, 2018 12:23 PM MDT
The Hamilton New Zealand Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently closed for an extensive renovation.
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August 16, 2018 09:15 AM MDT
When one of my friends announced on social media that she no longer had a testimony of the Church, I was shocked and saddened. A few months later I met up with another good friend who told me that she and her entire family had left the Church. I felt profound grief, confusion, and loss for these friends, and I struggled to understand and reconcile my feelings. How would their choices affect the future of our friendship?
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By  Yvonne Liu
August 15, 2018 07:11 PM MDT
“Dad, I can’t wait to go on a mission,” Chase Hansen told his father, John Hansen, after Chase got baptized and walked out of the baptismal font in 2017. John responded, “Son, we are already on a mission.”
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August 15, 2018 05:01 PM MDT
“Membership in the Church is a very personal matter. Every individual counts. That is why we function on the principle of common consent,” Elder Holland said. “We want everyone to have an opinion, to express him or herself, and to be united in going forward. . . . I love the imagery of arms to the square and the meaning behind that. No one has to serve alone in the Church, whatever our calling.” Elder Renlund added with a smile, “Another thing that the members can do to sustain me as one of the Twelve is to forgive me for not being perfect."
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