“Her words were a poignant reminder that God doesn’t care where we’ve been, just which direction we’re going.”
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Elder Kearon shared his thoughts during the 2026 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction.
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“I can relate to Lot’s wife. For one reason or another, we’ve all unnecessarily dwelt on the past.”
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Deseret Book will host Maria Eckersley for an informal Easter workshop in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 14.
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"Rise Up and Speak" features 52 of Eliza R. Snow’s most powerful and timeless discourses.
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Guest harpist Lethicia Caravello joined the orchestra during a medley of Primary songs.
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Follow along with this free activity and lesson from the new book “Teaching Easter.”
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“I could not be more grateful for what this experience has brought to our family and to me personally.”
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The hymn speaks of three gardens that represent three major events in the plan of salvation.
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Easter comes early! Help your family focus on the Savior with these meaningful activities.
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“The Lord and the faithful members are hastening His work in this beautiful part of His vineyard,” said Elder Gerrit W. Gong.
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“We wanted to turn our church into Old Jerusalem.”
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The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the closure of the Hong Kong China Temple effective July 8, 2019.
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Shortly after the special announcement by President Russell M. Nelson that we would now be “ministering” instead of “home teaching” and “visiting teaching,” a concern came over me that the words “minister” and “ministering” may become commonplace, no longer representing a depth of sacred spirituality. Those terms have always brought feelings of reverence and sacredness within me. In my mind, these terms represent the greatest of all ministers—our Savior—and His miraculous work. I began to review my life for what I had learned of ministering and how these acts draw us upward toward a life in Christ.
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In a Facebook post, Elder David A. Bednar explained, "The shape of the oval is found throughout the Rome temple. An oval has no beginning and no end and is a symbol of eternity. This is especially appropriate in Rome, which is known as the 'eternal city.'"
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On January 29, 2019, Church spokesperson Daniel Woodruff gave the following statement:
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Since the translation of the Book of Mormon, members of the Church and critics alike have speculated about the geography of the events detailed within its pages. Where did the Nephites and Lamanites land on the American continents? Where did they live, thrive, and battle in a generations-long war that ended in the genocide of the Nephites? Often these debates lead to more than speculation and can cause contention among members of the Church.
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Brigham Young University invites you to experience Winterfest 2019, where six of the university’s most prestigious groups will perform in Salt Lake City. Over the course of several weeks, beginning January 25th and through March 8th, BYU performing groups will dazzle audiences with performances showcasing a variety of artistic tastes. BYU Winterfest 2019 provides entertainment for audiences of all ages and will be held in the LDS Conference Center Theater as part of the Temple Square Performances.
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One evening in a counseling session, I asked a couple who was struggling with financial differences to create a budget together. I gave them an outline of a budget and told them they had 15 minutes to work it out while I left the room.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has changed its guidelines regarding burying deceased endowed women, allowing the option of veiling their faces prior to burial.
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With legislation and debates surrounding abortion making headlines from New York to Utah to California, this politically and emotionally charged topic has been thrust again in the public spotlight.
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