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The second season of ‘The Chosen’ will be filmed at the Church’s ancient Jerusalem set replica

Lindsey Williams - It’s the first multi-series TV show about stories from the life of Christ told from the perspective of those who knew Him, and for the show’s second season, Latter-day Saints will likely recognize the set. Director Dallas Jenkins announced in a video on Tuesday that the second season of The Chosen would be filmed in Goshen, Utah, the location of the set replica of ancient Jerusalem built by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The set replica has been the setting for some of the Bible Videos and Book of Mormon Videos produced by the Church. “What we are...

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What did Brigham Young actually say? Church History series examines shorthand discrepancies

Lindsey Williams - Chances are you have heard of Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Who you may have not heard of is George D. Watt—the transcriber who was present for and recorded many of President Young’s teachings and published them as the Journal of Discourses . In a new series for the Church History website, historian LaJean Purcell Carruth examines some of the discrepancies introduced into the transcriptions found in the Journal of Discourses . Carruth is a professional transcriber of documents written in Pitman shorthand, the method employed by Watt. Pitman shorthand used “straight...

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5 quotes from 'Jesus the Christ' every Latter-day Saint should know

Emily Abel - This article originally ran on  LDS Living in August 2019.  Jesus the Christ   is one of the most well-known books among Church members—and for good reason. Author James E. Talmage wrote this 804-page masterpiece in the Salt Lake Temple by hand at the request of the First Presidency. There is a whole lot of wisdom contained within its pages, but here are five quotes from Jesus the Christ we think every Latter-day Saint should know. ►You'll also like: 7 fascinating facts about James E. Talmage and his book Jesus the Christ 1. "The mortal probation is provided as an opportunity...

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Sponsored: Tune in to the 26th International Book of Mormon Evidence Virtual Conference

Legacy Research - With all the craziness going on, are you wondering what's coming next, and am I ready for it? Where can I go to get more information and be better prepared for the future?  For more than twelve years thousands of faithful church members have attended the semi-annual  International Book of Mormon Evidence Conferences sponsored by The FIRM Foundation. These events explore relevant topics of our time through presentations by hundreds of experts, scholars and thought leaders in six primary focus areas including Spiritual and Physical Preparedness, Signs of the Times, World Events, Science and Religion, Constitutional Studies and, of course, a...

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Watch: Justin and Kristi Osmond on the 'divine purpose' in the adoption of their 2 newborns

Danielle Christensen - More than anything, Justin and Kristi Osmond wanted to start a family. After marrying a little later in life, the couple tried everything they could to have a child of their own, spending thousands of dollars on expensive and painful treatments. But despite the procedures, medications, and doctor appointments, Kristi miscarried five times. “It was a very dark time for us, but we would do whatever it took to get our family,” recalls Justin in a video with over 84,000 views on Facebook. “We knew that there was a divine purpose—a plan in store to have a family someday—whatever that was...

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Watch: These 2 future college basketball players are bringing slam dunks to missionary work

Lindsey Williams - Elder Isaac Johnson and Elder Trey Stewart both wear a black missionary name tag. Before their missions, they both sported American Fork High School basketball jerseys. After their two years of missionary service end, they’ll both don college basketball jerseys for University of Oregon and Brigham Young University respectively. For now, the two have found a way to tie their love of the gospel to their love of the game. As missionaries adapt to new circumstances amid the pandemic, some have turned to music or art as a way to share the gospel online, but Johnson had another idea. Why not...

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These Church historic sites are offering virtual tours

Lindsey Williams - Though Church historic sites have been closed to physical visitors due to COVID-19, many missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are finding ways to connect people to the spirit of the historic sites—and you don’t even have to leave your living room. Several historic sites are now offering virtual tours. Check out some of them on the alphabetical list below. If you know of a Church historic site offering virtual tours not currently on our list, please let us know by emailing   comments@ldsliving.com . This list will be updated. Carthage Jail Length: 20–30 minutes Method: Zoom...

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What Helaman 5:12 teaches us about relationships and 3 other insights from this week’s ‘Come, Follow Me’

Morgan Jones - I’ll never forget someone showing me the triangle graphic. You’ve likely seen it yourself. The idea was simple but for some reason it has never left me. If a married couple (both positioned in the bottom two corners of a triangle) are both focused on drawing closer to God (the top point of a triangle), they will ultimately draw closer to one another. I’ve found that the same is true of many other relationships in our lives. Whether it be a friendship, a mission companionship, or a parent-child relationship, if two people are trying to draw closer to God, their relationship...

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How quarantine gave me a new perspective on solitude and Christ's love

Don N. Markland, contributor - During the past months being separated from so many, I felt like the world placed me in an unwanted solitude with feelings of stress, anxiety, and above all loneliness. Taking into account the additional challenge of managing children, working from home has felt more like living at work rather than convenience. Being away from my friends, colleagues, and fellow church members has brought up feelings of loneliness and isolation that I simply wasn’t prepared to handle. In July, our family’s Come, Follow Me home study was centered on the book of Alma. Through my years as a convert, I must have...

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Did you know the Tabernacle Choir has an app? Here’s what you can now find on it

Emily Abel - The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square has made accessing gospel music even easier. A free mobile app, simply called The Tabernacle Choir, was just refreshed to provide greater access to uplifting content. The app makes the Choir’s content more accessible by putting it all in one spot. Available content includes:  •    The Choir’s online 24/7 music stream powered by the Latter-day Saints Channel •    The Sacred Music Library with music from past general conferences •    The Choir’s most popular music videos •    Music & the Spoken Word •    Organ concerts at Temple Square Other features...

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Watch: ‘Deseret Book Live!’ returns with stirring question, ‘Where can we turn for peace?’

LDS Living Staff - If you’ve followed LDS Living  content through the pandemic, chances are you’ve heard of “ Deseret Book Live! ” These short videos feature Deseret Book authors and artists with the goal of bringing you uplifting content during these times. And for those of you who joined us for the April videos, we have exciting news: “Deseret Book Live!” is returning every week with a new video. The first video is centered on a phrase found in Alma 58:11 , and a question, “Where can we turn for peace?” We asked Latter-day Saints around the world where they turn for peace during...

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Freshen up your home decor with the end of summer sale from Latter-Day Home

LDS Living Staff - Since we are all spending a little more time at home right now, there’s never been a better time to freshen up your home decor! Whether it's adding some new pillows on your bed or a new accessory to your kitchen, right now you can get 30% off select items from Latter-Day Home’s end of summer sale. We’ve handpicked some of our favorites deals below, or you can click here to shop the entire sale! Throw Blanket with Pom Poms Wrap yourself up in the cozy softness of our beautiful pom pom throw blanket. Select from a bone white or heather...

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2 sister missionaries recovering after stabbing by stranger in Houston home invasion

LDS Living - Two sister missionaries serving in the Texas Houston Mission were stabbed in a home invasion at 4 a.m. on Sunday. The missionaries told the Sheriff’s deputies they had never met the stranger who entered their apartment and attacked them. Church spokesman Daniel Woodruff issued a statement regarding the incident and said the two young women were taken to the hospital and are expected to recover. “We sincerely pray for them and their families as they deal with and heal from this ordeal. We are grateful for the medical workers and first responders who have been caring for the missionaries since this...

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What Sister Nelson said about 'wake-up calls' that changed my perspective on life in 2020

Danielle Christensen - When the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve this past year, my family celebrated in typical fashion with Chinese food, watching the ball drop in Times Square on television, and tromping around in the snow while banging pots and pans outside, despite the frigid temperature. The year 2020 promised to be a good one. Not only was it a nice, even number, but it brought in a new decade, and new hope in addition to a new year. I don’t need to remind you of the things that have happened since—it feels commonplace now to speak of the pandemic and...

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How a Dale Carnegie course led one Latter-day Saint man to commit to cherish life experiences

LDS Living - Randal Wright is a beloved author and speaker. He is also a lover of stories. If you’ve ever talked with him or heard him speak, you likely noticed how frequently he references his life experiences, either his own or someone’s else’s that he has learned from. But what is his motivation for sharing stories? On this week’s All In  podcast, Wright explained his love for stories by telling his own life story. Listen to the whole episode here or read a full transcript here .  The following excerpt has been edited for clarity.  Morgan Jones:  I think that we are both...

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A month after saving his sister from a charging dog, this viral 6-year-old calls for heroes in touching video

Emily Abel - Last month, millions of hearts were touched when 6-year-old Bridger Walker shielded his little sister from a charging dog at high cost to himself. His act of bravery caught the attention of major news outlets and several celebrities, who sent him messages and get well gifts. Many Latter-day Saints were pleasantly surprised to learn than Bridger and his family are members of the Church. ► You may also like:  This 6-year-old went viral for saving his sister from a charging dog. Here's the invitation his Latter-day Saint family extends to the world Soon after the accident, Bridger’s family used their newfound...

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BYU waives ACT/SAT requirement for upcoming semesters

Morgan Jones - Brigham Young University announced Thursday, August 14, that students applying for spring 2021 through winter 2022 will not have to submit their ACT/SAT scores as part of their application for general admission into the university. The decision comes as the result of limited availability of test options due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If a student would like to submit their scores for consideration in their application, they may do so, but the test scores are no longer required. Applications for spring, summer, and fall 2021 will be available beginning August 26. “BYU Admissions will continue its holistic review as it processes...

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What we know about our first parents and interdependency because of the Restoration

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 recently spent a significant amount of time studying the new proclamation . As I have done so, two lines have really stood out to me: “Two hundred years have now elapsed since this Restoration was initiated by God the Father and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ” and “We gladly declare that the promised Restoration goes forward through continuing revelation.” As these lines have reverberated in...

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Questions from Elders Uchtdorf and Renlund: Do you hear the Savior’s gentle call? Do your spiritual receptors need healing?

Emily Abel - Editor's note: " This week from the pulpit " highlights recent messages by General Authorities, General Officers and leaders of the Church. How often do you quiet distractions, close your eyes, and just think? Purposeful reflection, whether on spiritual matters or otherwise, is necessary to living a meaningful life. This week, several Church leaders spoke up about the need to seek reflective moments. President M. Russell Ballard wrote on Facebook , “You cannot connect with heaven in a mass of clutter. You have to find those quiet moments in your life when you can contemplate the things of the Spirit.” Elder...

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Farewell 'Ensign' and 'New Era': Church replacing current magazines with new global versions

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced today that, beginning in January 2021, the Church will replace its four current magazines with three global magazines: the Friend (for children), For the Strength of Youth (for youth) and the Liahona (for adults). The current four magazines include three magazines in English—the Friend (for children), New Era (for youth), and Ensign (for adults)—as well as a magazine translated into many languages called the Liahona (with material for children, youth and adults). This adjustment to the magazines will provide several benefits to Latter-day Saints around the world, including...

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Renderings released for 2 new Pacific temples

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released exterior renderings showing the planned design for two Pacific-area temples—Neiafu Tonga and Pago Pago American Samoa. This comes as project leaders begin the process of working with the various municipalities relating to the temples’ design in preparation for the eventual groundbreaking and beginning of construction at each site.   The Neiafu Tonga Temple, which was announced in April 2019 by Church President Russell M. Nelson, will be built on Tu’I Road at the site of the Church-owned Saineha High School, Neiafu, Vava’u, Tonga. Plans call for a single-story temple of nearly...

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Groundbreakings announced for 2 Utah temples. See the renderings here

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced groundbreakings for the Taylorsville Utah Temple and the Red Cliffs Utah Temple. Exterior renderings have been released, showing the planned designs of the new temples.  The groundbreaking ceremony for the Taylorsville Utah Temple will be held in October 2020.   Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will preside at the event.  The Taylorsville Utah Temple will be built on a 7.5-acre site located at 2603 West 4700 South. The structure will be a three-story building of approximately 70,000 square feet, with a...

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What does it mean to live in 'unprecedented times'?

Jannalee Sandau - A few weeks ago, I was listening to Music & the Spoken Word as I was getting ready for home sacrament meeting. It was a celebration of 90 years of the program being broadcast, and as the familiar voice of Lloyd Newell began to share the “spoken word,” he said something that struck me. It has become popular lately to talk about unprecedented times. And while it’s true that many challenges we face today are unfamiliar to us, there’s also comfort in knowing that similar challenges have been faced—and overcome—in the past. As the expression goes, a light bulb went off,...

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Explore the Joseph Smith Papers with this free online conference

The Church Historian's Press - The Church Historian's Press announced that the 2020 Joseph Smith Papers Conference has moved to an online-only format to ensure the health and safety of all participants. The fourth annual conference will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020.  The conference theme is “Joseph Smith’s Connections and Networks.” Presentations will explore aspects of Joseph Smith’s interrelated world views, including race, politics, finance, and theology. Papers will engage with themes found in volumes 10 and 11 of the Documents series of The Joseph Smith Papers. This event is free to attend, but space is limited. Registration and additional conference details are available...