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Neon Trees' Elaine Bradley on why living the gospel isn't convenient—but it's worth it anyway

LDS Living - Elaine Bradley is best known as the drummer of the rock band Neon Trees. Latter-day Saints may also remember her from her “ I'm a Mormon ” video, which has received millions of views since its release in 2014. In this week’s All In podcast, Bradley explains how a life of actively following Christ is not a life of ease, but a life of peace for which “there is no counterfeit.”  Read an excerpt from their conversation below or click here to listen to the whole episode. You can also read a full transcript of the podcast here . The following...

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Elder Rasband shares 9 truths found in the new bicentennial proclamation

Lindsey Williams - Two months ago, President Russell M. Nelson introduced a new bicentennial proclamation in general conference.  In a recent devotional for missionaries worldwide, Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught missionaries some of the precious truths contained in the proclamation, reported Church News . Elder Rasband invited sister missionaries in the audience to read the proclamation aloud, paragraph by paragraph, as he discussed some of its key truths, including "Heavenly Father loves His children" and "the Lord will direct your path." In a post on Facebook , Elder Rasband encouraged each of us to study “ The...

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Missing Church history sites? Tour the Kirtland Temple online

Danielle Christensen - Normally summer is usually a busy time of year in Kirtland, Ohio, as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and others visit famous historic Church sites like the restored Newell K. Whitney store, the Kirtland Visitors’ Center, and the Kirtland Temple. The Kirtland Temple holds special meaning to Latter-day Saints, as it is the site where several sacred events took place, including the appearance of the Savior and the delivery of priesthood keys by Moses, Elias, and Elijah. This year, though, the temple is closed to visitors due to COVID-19. But those interested in still seeing it...

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Thanks to virtual MTC, the first person this missionary in the Philippines shared the gospel with was his mother

Emily Abel - While a virtual MTC may not be the setting missionaries imagined when opening their calls, for some this temporary shift is producing miracles at home. Elder Nichol Angelo Polo of the Gapan Philippine Stake was called to serve in the Philippines Cavite Mission. As part of his virtual MTC training, Elder Polo was asked by his teacher to teach lessons to family and friends. To the teacher’s surprise, Elder Polo and his two companions hadn’t waited for her instructions: they were already sharing the restored gospel with Elder Polo’s mother. Elder Polo had been praying that his mother would take more...

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Father of Latter-day Saint family struggling with infertility spontaneously writes touching song

Emily Abel - Four-year-old Oaklynn Tesimale introduced her family’s video by explaining, “My daddy wrote this song.” It is a song that helped their family during a hard day, and one that Oaklynn said she hopes “will help you too.” Earlier this week, Oaklynn’s mom, Madison Tesimale, was feeling the frustration of the infertility she and her husband, Matthew, have experienced over the past year. What added to their fears is that Madison’s recent doctor's appointment had shown cancer markers. Matthew found his wife in tears last Sunday and he knew he wanted to find a way to help. “When I saw my wife...

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Found in the footnotes: 'Words would diminish the power' of the priesthood revelation

Lindsey Williams - Editor's note: Our bi-weekly Friday column, “ Found in the footnotes ,” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I frequently reflect on a quote by Elder David A. Bednar from a February broadcast , “The longer I serve, the less satisfied I am with words.” Isn’t it interesting that the language of the Spirit—the universal language understood by every child of God—sometimes cannot be captured in mortal words? As Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin has said , “What the Spirit communicates to the hearts of...

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Rendering released and groundbreaking date set for the Salta Argentina Temple

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released information regarding the groundbreaking date for the Salta Argentina Temple. The groundbreaking will be held Saturday, August 15, 2020. Elder Benjamín De Hoyos, South America South Area President, will preside at the event. The event will follow local social distancing guidelines because of current  COVID-19 restrictions. Attendance at the event will be by invitation only. The groundbreaking service will be broadcast to meetinghouses in the temple district. The Salta Argentina Temple was announced in April 2018 by Church President Russell M. Nelson and will be the third temple in Argentina following the  Buenos...

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This week from the pulpit: Finding togetherness during times of distance

Emily Abel - Editor's note: " This week from the pulpit " highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.   Among the stories shared from the pulpit this week, there were multiple testimonies of the power of togetherness. The speakers reflected on meaningful gatherings in the past and shared how even during a time of distance Latter-day Saints can draw on the power of people being together.  Relief Society General President Jean B. Bingham and Primary General President Joy D. Jones  wrote of their experience gathering with President Russell M. Nelson to prepare celebrations for the anniversary of the...

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5 things 2 Latter-day Saint moms with children of color want you to know

Sheryl Ellsworth and Emily McCormick, Contributors - Editor’s note: Earlier this week, Sheryl Ellsworth and Emily McCormick appeared on KSL’s  Studio 5.  Their topic? Five things that mothers of children of color want you to know. You can watch their segment here and then read below to learn more as the mothers expand on the thoughts they expressed on the show. “But race is the child of racism, not the father. And the process of naming 'the people' has never been a matter of genealogy and physiognomy so much as one of hierarchy. Difference in hue and hair is old. But the belief in the preeminence of hue...

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First Presidency letter: October 2020 general conference will be virtual only

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has shared the following letter about the October 2020 general conference with Church members everywhere. Dear Brothers and Sisters: While some areas of the world continue to experience the effects of a serious pandemic, other areas do not. As a worldwide organization, we have an obligation to be good citizens and to act with caution as it relates to such a unique setting as general conference, which traditionally brings thousands of visitors to Salt Lake City from around the globe. Because of our concern for the health and safety...

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7 words to spur discussion for this week’s 'Come, Follow Me' on Alma 5–7

Lindsey Williams - This week’s Come, Follow Me  contains Alma’s teachings on a change of heart and the role that the Savior plays as we embark in that process. As you explore Alma 5–7 , here are some keywords from gospel teachers to spur discussion with your families or study groups. We hope these prompts, in addition to the Come, Follow Me  manual , will enhance your understanding of these chapters. Keywords in Alma 5–7 • Change • Christlike • Envy • Judgment • Redemption • Remember • Succor ► You may also like:  What was the greatest battle fought in the Book of...

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7 gospel-related principles to teach your kids about finances

Lindsey Williams - When children find shiny pennies on the street, they likely aren’t thinking of applying it to their mortgage payment or rent for next month. So how do children learn about financial principles needed as adults? Research shows that parents are the top source for a child’s financial education. An article in the June Ensign details seven gospel-related principles parents can use to teach their children about money. Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin once said, “Too many of our youth get into financial difficulty because they never learned proper principles of financial common sense at home. Teach your children while they are young....

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Elders Cook and Stevenson on remembering the importance of the restoration of the priesthood

Emily Abel - The Church just held a worldwide celebration of Joseph Smith’s First Vision experience. And while the First Vision holds great significance, little would have happened had Joseph’s interactions with heavenly messengers ended there. The priesthood had to be restored in order for the salvation of God’s children to move forward. In the June issues of the New Era and the Ensign , Elders Quentin L. Cook and Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles are eager to remind Latter-day Saints of the importance of the restoration of the priesthood. “Because the Aaronic Priesthood and its keys were restored,...

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5 stories about what really matters in our interactions with individuals who have special needs

Danielle Christensen - The June 2020 Ensign   is full of stories on the topic of those with special needs and circumstances. Written from the perspectives of loved ones, teachers, and those with special needs, the articles share insights on focusing on individuals rather than their challenges and on bringing the Spirit into every situation. Special Lessons Elder Paul B. Pieper of the Seventy and his wife, Melissa T. Pieper, said there are special lessons they have learned from having a child with special needs. For example, they have learned to focus on what their daughter Dora can do rather than what she can’t...

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Church shares compelling video: 'I say unto you, be one'

Lindsey Williams - A video shared on social media channels for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reminds viewers to follow Christ’s charge to “be one.” We can be more kind. We can be more loving. We can feel more whole as we see each other as God sees us. pic.twitter.com/l4NA70KWNT — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (@Ch_JesusChrist) June 3, 2020 The video narrator states, “We’re often told it’s okay to be angry, indignant. People say we should be competitive, fierce, that we should be powerful—even overbearing. And so we continue to separate, divide, [and] go our own ways,...

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Watch: Creative 21-second video by missionaries shares a powerful message

Lindsey Williams - With the help of technology, flour, and a whiteboard, three elders in the California San Diego Mission shared a simple but powerful message: “Jesus loves you.” In a video posted to Facebook , Elder Tanner Guisinger and his fellow elders flip a whiteboard with the words of their message written out in flour. The video was posted with the caption, “Short. Simple. 100% True. How do you feel Christ's love?” The video has been viewed over 460,000 times. Fellow missionaries in the San Diego California Mission and others have responded by sharing the ways they feel Christ’s love, which include service,...

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14 Latter-day Saints stirring things up in the culinary world

Danielle B. Wagner - “One of the reasons that food is so interesting to me intellectually is [that] you see people prioritizing their values when you see the way people prepare food and the way they eat,” says Kate Holbrook, managing historian of women’s history in the Church History Department and researcher of Latter-day Saint food traditions. In studying how Latter-day Saint food has evolved over the years, Holbrook notes that our food traditions are more complex than we often give them credit for and involve mental, theological, scientific, and historical work. Everything from the Word of Wisdom to food storage to self-reliance and a...

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Deseret Industries stores to reopen with donations accepted by appointment only

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Deseret Industries, a nonprofit work training business owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will begin reopening some of its stores the week of June 1, 2020. These and additional reopenings in the coming weeks will strictly follow local government safety guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Customers should visit  deseretindustries.org/reopen for the status of each location Stores will have reduced hours to allow for restocking and sanitization. In general, most stores will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. What to Expect When Donating Used Items Deseret Industries stores are...

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What was the greatest battle fought in the Book of Mormon?

Robin Johnson - I have spent many years trying to heal my heart due to challenges I faced in my childhood. In my search for answers, I decided to read and study the entire Book of Mormon in one month. During that time, I underlined every scripture that had the word “heart” in it with a red pencil. Many of the phrases I underlined had an obvious meaning, such as “having the love God always in your hearts” ( Alma 13:29 ). Other phrases, like ”to retain the name written always in your hearts” ( Mosiah 5:12 ), were less clear to me. So...

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President Nelson calls for repentance in statement on racism

LDS Living - The following statement was issued today, June 1, 2020, by President Russell M. Nelson, according to an  Instagram post from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:  “We join with many throughout this nation and around the world who are deeply saddened at recent evidences of racism and a blatant disregard for human life. We abhor the reality that some would deny others respect and the most basic of freedoms because of the color of his or her skin. “We are also saddened when these assaults on human dignity lead to escalating violence and unrest. “The Creator of us all...

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Couple collects, donates first-edition copies of the Book of Mormon in all 149 translations to BYU Library

Danielle Christensen - Latter-day Saint couple Carolyn Potter Ingersoll and her husband, William Boley Ingersoll, recently donated 149 first editions of Book of Mormon translations to the Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University. It started in the 1970s when the Ingersolls happened upon an 1830 first edition copy of the Book of Mormon in Baltimore, Maryland, BYU News reported. At the time, the couple had been looking for furniture in an antique shop but couldn’t pass up buying the book of scripture. They purchased it on the spot for $6,000. Decades down the road, the Ingersolls had acquired other 1830 first edition...

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Find peace and hope with the June LDS Living Book Club Pick

LDS Living Staff - If you were to pick a few words to describe heroes in the scriptures, what would you choose? Chances are the list might include words like courageous, faithful, true, or obedient. Less likely options would be worried, fearful, depressed, or anxious. However, these words, just like the words on the first list, also describe our scriptural heroes. John Hilton III, author of The Founder of Our Peace , recently did a “5-Minute Fireside” with LDS Living and explained how when we have feelings like worry, fear, depression, or anxiety, we are not alone. “Peace has always been elusive and, it seems...

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Number of temples opened for husband-wife sealings grows from 66 to 77. See the full list here

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Editor's note: This press release was originally published on May 7, 2020. An updated list of temples in the first phase of reopening is included below.  In a letter to all Church members, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expressed their gratitude for the efforts of all those who have worked to address the global COVID-19 pandemic. “With profound gratitude to our Heavenly Father that He has heard our prayers, we rejoice in announcing a careful, phased reopening of temples,” the First Presidency said. “Beginning Monday, May 11, 2020, living husband-and-wife sealing ordinances will be...

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15 meaningful Father's Day gifts your dad will love

LDS Living Staff - Choosing the perfect gift for Dad can be tough. Whether you are looking for something useful, practical, or sentimental, we've tailored a list of all of our favorites that are sure to put a smile on his face. Fathers of the Prophets This book can help a father in your life better understand the importance of his role and calling as a father. In a world where the role of fatherhood is increasingly maligned, marginalized, and even dismissed, this book highlights the irreplaceable role of fathers in the lives of the chosen servants of the Lord and in the lives of...