Notably, convert baptisms surged last year, increasing by almost 25%.
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The new presidency members will begin service on August 1, 2026.
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Reflect on your spiritual insights from general conference with these uplifting quotes.
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The image depicts the Savior gently placing His hands on the shoulders of a discouraged man.
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This sacred oratorio by Rob Gardner centers on Jesus Christ’s death, Atonement, and Resurrection.
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“I’m very confident that God ... puts us in others’ lives to help and support them.”
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“This guide will help youth walk in confidence, rely on His power, and move forward with hope in a challenging world.”
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The Saturday morning session of general conference will include a solemn assembly.
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These new displays highlight the life, ministry, and teachings of the Savior.
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Her story is especially important to keep in mind during the Easter season.
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The adjustments will strengthen gospel learning in homes and congregations throughout the world.
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The Latin root of this word is rich with invitations to act.
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I saw a post a while ago that has stuck with me for months. This post referenced a choice someone had made—a choice contrary to the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, of which they claim membership. After explaining their choice and their feelings surrounding it, they shared that they found peace in their choice by focusing on Heavenly Father’s love for them. They had determined that God’s love and their own happiness was the most important part of this situation.
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Christ cares for us individually. The inverted five-point stars found on the Nauvoo Temple are symbols of Christ, the “bright and morning star” (Revelation 22:16), reaching down to earth and inviting us to reach up to Him. . . .
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Like many of us I’m intrigued by symbols—perhaps because I’m active in a church that honors symbolism, or maybe because of a poet heart or that I like to think about things deeply, especially things that make me feel deeply. Most likely it has something to do with all of the above working in collaboration to teach me, or at least remind me of, what is significant.
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CTR Movies (formerly Mormon Moviegoers) is a conglomerate of Latter-day Saint film critics looking for gospel messages in Hollywood films. We also review movies and give you a heads up about content so you can make an informed decision. It was founded by Jonathan Decker, author of 250 Great Movies for Latter-day Families. For more of this sort of thing, join our Facebook group and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
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Resources for teaching the 2019 Mutual theme "If ye love me, keep my commandments" are now available on lds.org.
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The Church’s new historic book, Saints, has already been read or listened to by thousands of people. It brings a fresh perspective on the story of how the gospel and The Church of Jesus Christ evolved. While it tells many familiar stories in a conversational, dialogue-based style, there are also many stories that even avid Church history researchers might not have heard, including stories that portray the more human sides of some of our revered early Church figures. Whether you’ve already read Saints once or haven’t started it yet, here are five unique facts that you can watch for in the book.
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For daily gospel-based relationship insights join Jonathan’s Facebook group. To submit a question for Jonathan, click here.
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As we commemorate Pearl Harbor in the month of December, here is an interesting look at a group of little-discussed Saints whose lives were affected by the soldiers who responded to that tragedy 78 years ago.
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Dakota and Ream Nelson were cleaning their garage on Saturday, July 11. Dakota left for just a moment to put some tools away. When he came back, Ream was on the ground, unconscious and not breathing.
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