Kensie Smith

A powerful quote from each April 2020 general conference talk

By Kensie Smith

October 02, 2020 12:00 PM MDT

Editor's note: This story was originally published by LDS Living in April 2020 and is being shared again in anticipation of October 2020 general conference. Here's how you can watch.

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One Powerful Promise or Invitation from Every Talk Given During the April 2019 General Conference

By Kensie Smith

October 01, 2019 11:44 AM MDT

As we prepare for general conference, here are meaningful messages from last conference that can help us review and come closer to the Spirit. Here is one invitation or promise given by each of the speakers during the April 2019 general conference that might lead you to take action, inspire you to be still and listen, help you prepare for another meaningful conference this weekend, and draw you closer to Christ.

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12 Talks All Latter-day Saint Teens Need to Hear

By Kensie Smith

August 16, 2019 10:00 PM MDT

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7 Emergency Hacks You'll Want to Know When Disaster Strikes

By Kensie Smith

July 09, 2018 10:00 PM MDT

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9 Books Every YSA Member Should Read

By Kensie Smith

June 23, 2017 11:00 AM MDT

Being a young, single member of the Church is both exciting and terrifying. On one hand, I have more freedom than I will have at any other time of my life. It's a time that I am completely focused on me—what I want to do. What I want to learn. Where I want to go. How I want to spend my money. But on the other hand, the limitless possibilities of the future is incredibly daunting.

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15 Cute, Modest Summer Dresses Perfect for Church

By Kensie Smith

June 16, 2017 03:23 PM MDT

In the last couple of weeks, the temperatures have skyrocketed and summer is certainly here to stay. If you're anything like me, you've been frantically searching for something cute to wear to church that won't make you feel like you're melting because fanning yourself with the announcement sheet can only do so much. But don't worry! I've got you covered—er, rather these dresses will. Here are 15 modest dresses to help you keep cool this summer.

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Useful Church Resources You Might Not Know About

By Kensie Smith

January 10, 2017 10:00 PM MST

As a new year of Church curriculum begins, take a look at these awesome resources meant to help you get even more out of each lesson this year. Many of these resources will be helpful to you in preparing lessons, teaching your children, and finding new insights for yourself.

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4 Resources to Help Teens Find Answers to Tough Gospel Questions

By Kensie Smith

January 03, 2017 10:00 PM MST

The 2017 Mutual theme is “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed” (James 1:5–6).

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The Best Christmas CDs from LDS Artists for 2016

By Kensie Smith

November 21, 2016 09:02 AM MST

I know some are firm in their stance that Christmas music should be reserved until after Thanksgiving, but I'm just not one of those people! That being said, I can only listen to the classics so many times before the magic starts to wear off. The trick is finding a good mix of classic Christmas songs and non-traditional holiday tunes to invite the spirit of Christmas. Below you'll find a whole collection of Christmas albums you won't get tired of!

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9 Bags Perfect for Your Missionary

By Kensie Smith

October 19, 2016 01:00 PM MDT

Fine craftsmanship and quality details make these bags stylish, but useful options for any missionary. Smartly designed, these bags are able to accommodate all the essentials.

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Christmas Gift Ideas for Missionaries

By Kensie Smith

October 05, 2016 01:30 PM MDT

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13 Easy General Conference Activities Your Kids Will Love

By Kensie Smith

September 30, 2016 06:16 PM MDT

Here are some last-minute activities to help keep your kids engaged during General Conference. Almost all of these activities can be printed off quickly by clicking on the link.

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