How I stopped worshipping a false God
“Far too often, I’ve let my own limiting beliefs about myself inform the version of God I worship.”
The Apostle says now is the perfect time for members to "declare very strongly" where we stand on our core beliefs.
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“I was not yet 8 years old when he died, but his influence lives on for me and his descendants.”
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The Apostle shared counsel in anticipation of the bicentennial of the organization of the Church.
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“I stumbled upon a quote from Elder David A. Bednar that stopped me in my plate-spinning tracks.”
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Inside missionary assignment rooms in the Church Administration Building in Salt Lake City, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles meet with staff of the Church’s Missionary Department to assign thousands of prospective missionaries to serve around the world.
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If you know someone receiving their endowment soon, send this article their way.
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Within nine months, the branch grew enough to become a ward.
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Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
“Artificial intelligence can answer questions, but it cannot answer prayers.”
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The resource will help members and leaders prepare for the updated Sunday class meeting schedule, which starts this September.
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“This practical suggestion was just what I was looking for.”
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On August 9, theChurch released a letter outlining how Church members can better "take an active role within their communities to minister to those who have thoughts of suicide or who are grieving a loss." The letter includes resources to help Latter-day Saints understand Church teachings about suicide, how to recognize warning signs, how to help someone in crisis, and how to support loved ones grieving a family member who has taken their own life.
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Of all the letters Truman G. Madsen received over many years from people who read or listened to his Joseph Smith the Prophetlectures, one from a man in Australia stood out to Madsen.
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Young members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participated in the first live Face to Face broadcast in Asia on Saturday, August 11, 2018.
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Latter-day Saints Charity Anderson and Andres Peñate made World of Dance history by becoming the first couple to earn a perfect score on the show earlier this month. The duo has been dancing together since they were 8 years old and competing on World of Dance fulfills a dream of both dancers.
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The history behind LDS hymns is rich with fascinating stories and quirky facts. Don't believe us? Just check out these fun finds about the history and form of some favorite hymns of LDS Living readers and other common conference tunes:
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The concept of priesthood in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is unique. A portion of God's power is delegated to "individuals who He knows perfectly well are imperfect." How does that work? As authors, Dale and Ruth Renlund ask, "How is it conceivable that His awesome, delicate power could be used by both an illiterate farmer and a rocket scientist—to equal effect—in the salvation of humankind?" Understanding the doctrine of the priesthood and the principles that govern its use is a pursuit worth of any member of the Church, but one that should be of special concern to those who hold or are preparing to hold the Melchizedek Priesthood. This careful explanation offers a perfect way to enhance your knowledge and appreciation of priesthood power and how to use it.
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Making temple blessings available to our ancestors brings joy. Advances in technology continually open doors to vast amounts of information about those who have gone before. This can be a blessing but can also cause difficulties. Anyone with experience navigating FamilySearch Family Tree understands the intricacies of creating “one tree for the family of Adam.” Here are a few tips from the pros at Legacy Tree Genealogists.
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Some years ago there was a rather serious tragedy in our ward. A great woman, the wife of our former bishop and a woman beloved and respected in our ward family, contracted cancer of the worst kind. This was a vivacious, effervescent woman who lifted and inspired everyone she met. As the disease became worse, I gave her blessings. Other General Authorities gave her blessings. One of the blessings I gave was in the presence of her seventeen-year-old son. Another blessing was given to her when her son was eighteen. Our Heavenly Father, though, had something else in mind for her, and she was taken home to Him.
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