Danielle B. Wagner

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First Black man sealed in the Salt Lake Temple shares the moment he heard the 1978 priesthood revelation
By  Danielle B. Wagner
June 09, 2023 05:00 AM MDT
In 1967, Isaac Thomas walked onto the Missouri Valley College campus on fraternity pledge night. As one of only 32 black students at the school, he stood out starkly, but, being an outgoing young man fresh from an all-black high school, Thomas didn’t think anything of it. He had never come face to face with the violence and hatred racism breeds—until that night.
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A new take on the parable of the lost sheep may change how you see yourself in the Church
By  Danielle B. Wagner
May 01, 2023 02:02 PM MDT
Oftentimes in our anxiety to live God’s commandments, we focus on everything we should avoid to remain righteous.
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What JFK, Abraham Lincoln + 9 other US presidents had to say about Latter-day Saints
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By  Katie Lambert
February 17, 2023 07:00 AM MST
Latter-day Saints have left a profound mark on history, and their influence has been felt around the world.
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The most-used word in the Book of Mormon: 4 powerful insights it taught me
By  Danielle B. Wagner
April 11, 2022 09:30 AM MDT
Recently, I experimented with diving a little deeper into the Book of Mormon, reading, experiencing, and examining it in an entirely new way—through text analysis.
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The Bednars’ powerful marriage advice: You do not find a good marriage, you create it
By  Danielle B. Wagner
February 23, 2022 11:20 AM MST
"I often emphasize the truth that you do not simply 'find' the marriage you hope to have. Rather, you create it," Elder David A. Bednar shared on Instagram.
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6 principles President Nelson once plead that we teach to our children
By  Danielle B. Wagner
January 05, 2022 05:33 PM MST
“What are you going to teach your children?” President Nelson told Saints in Bolivia. “I would like to suggest you do what the Savior did.”
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In 2016, Elder Christofferson gave a prayer in the U.S. Senate, remembering Pearl Harbor. Here’s what he said
By  Danielle B. Wagner
December 07, 2021 10:00 AM MST
On December 7, 2016, Elder D. Todd Christofferson paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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Missionaries helped restore the world’s last battleship, now on display at Pearl Harbor
By  Danielle B. Wagner
December 07, 2021 07:00 AM MST
The USS Missouri served as the place of final surrender in WWII and took her final mission to Pearl Harbor on the 50th anniversary of the attack.
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How a WWII pilot saved 90 men by following an unexpected spiritual prompting
By  Danielle B. Wagner
November 11, 2021 09:00 AM MST
During WWII, one American bomber pilot single-handedly saved the lives of 90 men by listening to the promptings of the Spirit. That pilot was my grandfather, Ronald S Beckstrom.
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Powerful stories of military service from the First Presidency
By  Danielle B. Wagner
November 11, 2021 07:00 AM MST
Many of our prophets and apostles have served in their respective country's military, including each member of our First Presidency. Here are powerful spiritual lessons these prophets and apostles learned during their military service.
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What the Church has actually said about Halloween
By  Danielle B. Wagner
October 13, 2021 08:39 AM MDT
Halloween—that confusing mix of eeriness, morbidity, candy, trick-or-treating, and family fun. But the mixed reception of this holiday got us wondering, what has the Church officially said about Halloween?
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11 powerful truths about our Heavenly Mother from prophets and apostles
By  Danielle B. Wagner
February 22, 2021 02:00 PM MST
Prophets and apostles have confirmed our Heavenly Mother's divine existence and mentioned Her divine attributes on multiple occasions.
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Elder Holland’s Valentine’s Day message that might change how you show love
By  Danielle B. Wagner
February 14, 2021 07:57 AM MST
During the Valentine’s season, everyone’s thoughts turn toward romance and love. But Elder Holland explained how we should love others, not just one day, but through every trial, struggle, and joyous moment in our lives.
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3 compliments that hurt women more than help them
By  Danielle B. Wagner
June 13, 2020 11:00 AM MDT
It’s tempting to think that any compliment to a woman is a good one. But many compliments carry undertones or emotional baggage that we may not even be aware of.
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14 Latter-day Saints stirring things up in the culinary world
By  Danielle B. Wagner
June 03, 2020 09:00 AM MDT
“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.
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How we misinterpret “black” and “curse” in the scriptures: Insights from an African American convert
By  Danielle B. Wagner
February 03, 2020 05:59 PM MST
This story was originally published by LDS Living in May 2018.
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How a Christ-Centered Gift Is Bringing Together a Community Torn Apart by Fire
By  Daedan Olander
August 31, 2019 08:00 AM MDT
The wildfire that burned through Paradise, California, in 2018 was the most violent in the state's history. With the containment taking nearly two weeks, the blaze destroyed nearly 15,000 homes and took 86 lives.
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How This Latter-day Saint Became a Knight—and Why It Took Him Totally by Surprise
By  Danielle B. Wagner
August 10, 2019 12:00 PM MDT
When world-renowned vocalist Sissel, best known for her stunning vocals in Titanic, stepped on the Conference Center stage for the 2019 Pioneer Day concert, her ethereal performance with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra on Temple Square could be linked back to the efforts of one man: Erlend D. Peterson.
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One Book That May Change How You See Women in the Church (and Helps Their Voices Be Heard)
By  Danielle B. Wagner
March 09, 2017 05:43 PM MST
The Church Historian's Press recentlyreleased a new book just in time for the 175th anniversary of the Relief Society—but it's not one geared only toward women. It's a book that gives men and women access to powerful speeches given by women in the Church, one that might make you rethink stereotypes about female Church leaders and the power and authority they carry.
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NFL Super Bowl Champ Tom Brady Says "Our Bodies Are Temples"
By  Danielle B. Wagner
March 08, 2017 02:59 PM MST
Some Mormon Instagram users might have been surprised to see NFL quarterback Tom Brady, who is one of only two players to ever win five Super Bowls, share the message, "Our bodies are our temples and you get out of it what you put into it."
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TODAY Ranks Utah's Quirkiest Baby Names—and Latter-day Saints Have Something to Do with It
By  Danielle B. Wagner
March 07, 2017 03:35 PM MST
Recently, TODAY released their list of quirky baby names ranked by state, which means they looked at every name given to at least 100 babies in 2015, then calculated the percentage of babies in each state with those names. While it is interesting to take a look at the unusual names parents are calling their children nowadays, it's also fascinating to see the significance behind some of these names.
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Live Chicken with Rude Note Thrown into BYU-I Student Apartment—Here's Why That's Not a Joke
By  Danielle B. Wagner
March 07, 2017 02:40 PM MST
"A chicken delivered a 'fowl' message to a student apartment Saturday." That's how the article by Nate Sunderland from East Idaho News starts. And it's not surprising. You expect a pun or punchline after reading a headline about a chicken being thrown into an apartment of female BYU-I students.
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6 Times Dr. Seuss Taught Us the Gospel
By  Danielle B. Wagner
March 01, 2017 10:00 PM MST
His words make us giggle, his words make us cry. There's no place for doubt, he's one terrific guy. But whether you're a Who or a Jiggle Micpuff, his words mean much more than the regular stuff. They help us to see worlds out way far into space and remind us of principles from a heavenly place. So, we hope you enjoy and we hope you will grow from that famous Dr. Seuss who says much more than you know.
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Quiz: Can You Name These 13 Temples from Around the World?
By  Danielle B. Wagner
February 16, 2017 10:09 PM MST
There are over 150 temples across six continents, each with their own unique characteristics and landscapes. Test your knowledge of and learn a few interesting facts about some of these beautiful temples around the world.
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