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When It Comes to Family Scripture Study, Done Is Better than Perfect

Jenny Layton - The following article is brought to you by Gospel Day by Day , a community designed to help parents lead home-centered gospel learning. You can find Gospel Day by Day on  Instagram here . If you feel that your family scripture study sometimes (or maybe even often) falls short of what it is “supposed to look like,” then consider this: Done is better than perfect. This has been our family’s strategy throughout the years, and it has proved to be a good one…because our scripture study is not exactly a scene from a church video. A typical daily family scripture study...

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How One Moment of Decision Led a Quadriplegic Man to Commit to Achieving His Goals

LDS Living - Josh Pack’s life dramatically altered in a split second while making a swimmer's dive at a family reunion that left him paralyzed.  While presently confined to a wheelchair, Pack maintains hope that he will be healed and lives his life with unwavering faith. He is determined to achieve his goals– no matter how impossible they may seem.  Pack’s dream to attend and graduate from college was defined by a single moment on his first day at Weber State. He decided in that moment that he would not let anything stop him from reaching his goal.  “And it was like at that...

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10 Things to Be Grateful For When Everything Seems to Be Going Wrong

Jannalee Sandau - This story was originally published by  LDS Living in November 2016.  We've all heard the phrase that when life gives us lemons, we should make lemonade. We've also all heard the story of Job in the Bible, who, despite losing all his possessions, family, health, and support from friends, trusted in the Lord and found something to be grateful for—his testimony. Often life does not go the way we planned and "fate" seems to be against us. But even when jobs, friends, or health fail us, there is always something in our lives that the Lord has blessed us with and...

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This Week from the Pulpit: Our "Spiritual GPS," Improving Our Gospel Vocabulary and the "Zion Mentality"

Greyson Gurley - Editor's note: " This Week from the Pulpit " highlights recent messages by General Authorities and general officers of the Church.  It seems that now more than ever, we need spiritual guidance from Church Leaders—maybe even a spiritual GPS. This past week, Church leaders, including Elder Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, delivered inspired messages to direct us on the right path. Here are a few summaries of their messages.  Elder James R. Rasband, BYU- Idaho Devotional  The focus of General Authority Seventy Elder Rasband’s message to BYU-Idaho students concerned itself with the importance of using the right vocabulary...

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First Presidency Letter: Parents’ Role to Protect Children from the Effects of Pornography

Lindsey Williams - A recent letter from the First Presidency reiterates that parents have the primary responsibility to teach their children, including protecting children from the effects of pornography. On Wednesday, January 29, the First Presidency sent a letter addressed to all members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “Today, pornography is pervasive and easily available,” the letter reads. “Unfortunately, many children are exposed to pornography, which in some cases has led them to develop unrighteous patterns and habits. To protect family members from the evils of pornography, we invite parents to have family discussions to develop guidelines about how to...

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Found in the Footnotes: What I Learned From the 100+ Scriptures Referenced in the New YW Theme

Lindsey Williams - Editor's Note: Our 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. When I was a Miamaid, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the addition of the new value to the Young Women Theme—virtue. For a few weeks, we stumbled as we stood to recite the new theme, but with time it became even more beloved and precious to us. When Sister Bonnie H. Cordon, Young Women general president, read the new theme in October...

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12 Insightful Church Videos to Help You Overcome Trials and Temptations

LDS Living Staff - Over the years, the Church has released numerous inspirational videos on a myriad of topics, ranging from overcoming addiction to living with mental illness and most everything in between. These inspired messages are meant to uplift and help individuals persevere through the many challenges and hardships of life.  Below are some of our favorite Church messages along with a quote from each on 10 different topics centered around overcoming challenges and learning of and becoming more like Christ. Mental Illness "Until that hour when Christ's consummate gift is evident to us all, may we live by faith, hold fast to hope,...

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"Beyond That Old Horizon": What My Uncle Clayton Christensen Taught Me About This Life and The Next

Danielle Christensen - When I was 8 years old, I wanted to be just like my uncle Clayton Christensen when I grew up. So, one afternoon, I walked up to the gold engraved 1982 set of encyclopedias on the bookshelf in our family room, selected volume “A,” and began to read. I made it as far as “Australia.” When my uncle Clayton was a boy, he read his family’s entire set of encyclopedias from “A” to “Z” simply because he wanted to. He had set his mind to it. My uncle’s propensity of setting his mind to something is, I believe, one of the...

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How an Invitation to “Come and See” Led the Kiribati President to Attend Stake Conference

Lindsey Williams - On Sunday, the Kiribati President sat in a stake conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, all because someone acted on Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s encouragement to invite others to “ come and see .” An article on Church Newsroom Pacific shares the experience Elder Ian S. Ardern, Pacific Area President, had with President Taneti Maamau, President of the Republic of Kiribati. Kiribati is made up of 36 Micronesian islands in the mid-Pacific and has 20,390 Church members, about 17.5% of the total population according to Church Newsroom . During the second hour of Church last Sunday, the...

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Does God Have Favorites? What We Learn From 1 Nephi 16–22

Tammy Uzelac Hall - Editor’s Note: Tammy Uzelac Hall is the host of LDS Living’s newest podcast, “ Sunday on Monday ,” a weekly podcast focused on  Come, Follow Me  that dives into the hidden treasures of the gospel. Here are five questions readers might have in their studies of the Book of Mormon this week, accompanied by Hall's insights that add new meaning to the beloved verses. Question: What do we know about the Liahona? ( 1 Nephi 16 ) Answer:  • According to the scriptures, “Liahona” means “compass” ( Alma 37:38 ). Some have also suggested that “Liahona” means something like “Jehovah is...

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Church Announces New Upcoming General Handbook to Replace Handbooks 1 and 2

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - On Thursday, General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were introduced to a new handbook for all leaders and members. This more accessible handbook was created under the direction of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Titled General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , it will replace both Handbook 1 (for stake presidents and bishops) and Handbook 2 (for all other leaders). The new book will be digital only and available to the public. Its content will be updated regularly, giving it the requisite...

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What Precautions the Church Is Taking to Protect Missionaries from the Coronavirus

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Due to media inquiries regarding the coronavirus, the following statement  has been issued by Daniel Woodruff, spokesman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: While the Church does not conduct missionary work in mainland China, there are more than 67,000 missionaries serving around the world and their health and safety is our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation with the coronavirus and are in regular contact with medical professionals and experts on this issue. We are following the recommendations of the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and local authorities throughout the world...

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Why Bishop Causeé Keeps a $10 Bill From President Hinckley in His Scriptures

Lindsey Williams - Bishop Gérald Causeé keeps an unusual item in his scriptures—a $10 bill.  “If I were to ask, ‘What is the value of this bill?’ most people would say, ‘Ten dollars.’ But for me, it’s worth far more,” Bishop Causeé shares in a recent article in the Liahona . “This bill was worth 10 dollars, but for me, it’s priceless now. It’s a memory of a moment I had with a prophet of God.” When Bishop Causeé, Presiding Bishop, served as a stake president in Paris, France, he was assigned to drive President Gordon B. Hinckley to his visits. One of the...

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20 Years Ago, This Latter-day Saint's Son Nearly Drowned. Here's Why She Says "God Blesses Me"

Greyson Gurley - For Southern Louisiana native, Esther, a day of flooding after heavy rain was nothing out of the ordinary—until it became her worst nightmare.  In the most recent issue of the   Liahona , Esther tells the story of how her 2-year-old son, Matthew, had fallen into the swift current of a ditch. When Esther’s husband, George, found Matthew, he had been underwater for 15 minutes. Esther and her husband rushed Matthew to the hospital where their bishop gave Matthew a blessing. Esther’s bishop told the couple that Matthew was “going to be fine” but only in God’s time.“We prayed and we...

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Are You on Twitter? Make Sure You Know About the Church's New Handle

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The username of the official Twitter account of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is now @Ch_JesusChrist . This change better emphasizes the name of Jesus Christ, the Church’s central object of worship. The adjustment also helps Twitter users mention the Church more clearly in tweets and personal profiles. Those who already follow the Church’s official account (previously @ChurchNewsroom) do not need to re-subscribe. The Church’s Twitter feed is the faith’s first social media source for timely news and information. The Church of Jesus Christ also has an official presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. See a complete list...

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President Nelson Facilitates Donation to China to Aid with Coronavirus Outbreak

Deseret News - President Russell M. Nelson’s 40-year professional relationships in China are facilitating a donation of supplies from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that will help Chinese health workers in their effort to contain the coronavirus outbreak. The church loaded 220,000 particulate respirator masks, more than 6,500 pairs of protective hospital coveralls and 870 pairs of protective goggles at two bishop’s central storehouses in Salt Lake City and Atlanta on Wednesday morning. Workers at the Bishop’s Central Storehouse and Deseret Transportation in western Salt Lake City loaded some 79 pallets of the protective gear onto trucks and transported them to...

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Avoiding Spiritual Burnout: Slowing Down and Finding Personal Serenity

Adapted from "The Power of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-day Saints" by Jacob Z. Hess, Carrie L. Skarda, Kyle D. Anderson, and Ty R. Mansfield - Elder Richard G. Scott once shared: “Many voices from the world in which we live tell us we should live at a frantic pace. There is always more to do and more to accomplish. Yet deep inside each of us is a need to have a place of refuge where peace and serenity prevail, a place where we can reset, regroup, and reenergize to prepare for future pressures.” Rather than prioritizing refuge, our tendency is often the reverse. Sister Sharon Eubank has acknowledged, “I am a maximizer, so I tend to think if one is good, five is better, and ten...

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Trying to Do "Come, Follow Me" with Toddlers? A Piece of Advice: Quit While You're Ahead

Kate Matthews - The following article is brought to you by Gospel Day by Day , a community designed to help parents lead home-centered gospel learning. You can find Gospel Day by Day on  Instagram here . We’ve all seen how people bring varied needs to the gospel, but they’re rarely met if the Sunday School instructor steamrolls through their lesson material just to make it to the end of their neatly prepared outline. The same goes for our children at home, but it’s not always easy to “focus on people, not lessons” when we step in the ring with our toddlers and the...

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Mitt Romney Brought a Contraband Chocolate Milk Bottle to the Senate Floor—and Hilarity Ensued

Lindsey Williams - The nation's eyes have been on Washington, D.C. for the impeachment trial and those eyes caught Senator Mitt Romney with Congress floor contraband—a bottle of BYU chocolate milk. According to the Wall Street Journal , the only bottled beverages allowed on the Senate floor are "water, still or sparkling, served by Senate pages."  After being caught in the act, Romney left the chamber and returned with his chocolate milk, this time in a glass instead of a bottle. Twitter exploded with comments about Romney's "drinking" habits.  The New York Times Graphics Department quickly provided a visual rendering of what occurred.  Caught...

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What NPR’s Guy Raz Told Jimmy Fallon About Why Latter-day Saints Are Successful in Business

Lindsey Williams - Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have recently been praised in publication and in broadcast for their entrepreneurial spirit. Guy Raz, known for his popular NPR podcast How I Built This appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon  last week. On his podcast, Raz interviews entrepreneurs, so Fallon asked Raz what all of these entrepreneurs have in common. “Really what they have in common is ability to withstand rejection,” Raz said. “If you are an entrepreneur and you have got this idea you might go to 1,000 people and 900 of them will say, ‘This is...

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Salt Lake Temple Renovation: Pictures Show Temple Furnishings Being Removed

LDS Living - This story will be updated throughout the Salt Lake Temple renovation. For more information, visit  templesquare.org .  Pictures Show Temple Furnishings Removal Church Newsroom released photos that show the progress of furniture removal inside the temple.  The Salt Lake Temple Celestial Room The Salt Lake Temple Chapel The Salt Lake Temple Assembly Room The Salt Lake Temple Assembly Room The Salt Lake Temple Assembly Room The Salt Lake Temple Assembly Room Demolition Begins on South Visitors' Center, Statues Removed On January 17, 2020 , demolition began on the South Visitors’ Center. The demolition of the Temple Square South Visitors’ Center began...

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Why This Devout Baptist Sent 5 of His Children on Latter-day Saint Missions

LDS Living - On this week's episode of   This Is the Gospel, Jim, a devout Baptist, sends five of his seven children on Latter-day Saint missions despite his misgivings about what they will teach and finds himself “tapped on the shoulder” by God .  Read an excerpt adapted from his story below. You can also listen to the full episode  here or read a full transcript here . I grew up as a Baptist. There were very few Baptists in Clearfield, Utah. My parents taught me about Jesus Christ and I went to church every Sunday. I grew up, actually, with kind of an...

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The Sword of Laban and Liahona: Where Are They Now?

Jannalee Sandau - This story was originally published on LDS Living in February 2018.  There are plenty of we long to know about Church history but probably never will. But there are a handful of artifacts we read about in the scriptures that we know survived to our day because Joseph Smith and other early Church members saw them: the gold plates, the Urim and Thummim with their accompanying breastplate, the sword of Laban, and the Liahona. But what happened to them? Here’s what we know about some of these ancient artifacts. Liahona We first hear about the Liahona in  1 Nephi 16:10 ....

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Remembering Clayton Christensen’s Legacy of Faith: Tributes from Clark Gilbert, Mitt Romney, Emily Snyder, and Tony Finau

Lindsey Williams - Clayton Christensen never shied away from talking about his faith. Christensen, who passed away on Thursday, January 23 , is remembered for his academic career, business expertise, and innovative mind, but publications like the Wall Street Journal  and Quartz are also praising Christensen for putting faith at the center of his messages.  “I deeply believe there is a God. I truly believe that God exists, and if I deeply believe that is true, then it’s not honest for me to hide that belief,” Christensen said in 2016 interview Quartz recently published for the first time. “I try never to impose my...