Inside missionary assignment rooms in the Church Administration Building in Salt Lake City, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles meet with staff of the Church’s Missionary Department to assign thousands of prospective missionaries to serve around the world.
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If you know someone receiving their endowment soon, send this article their way.
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“Far too often, I’ve let my own limiting beliefs about myself inform the version of God I worship.”
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The Apostle says now is the perfect time for members to "declare very strongly" where we stand on our core beliefs.
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“I was not yet 8 years old when he died, but his influence lives on for me and his descendants.”
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The Apostle shared counsel in anticipation of the bicentennial of the organization of the Church.
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“I stumbled upon a quote from Elder David A. Bednar that stopped me in my plate-spinning tracks.”
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Within nine months, the branch grew enough to become a ward.
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“Artificial intelligence can answer questions, but it cannot answer prayers.”
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The resource will help members and leaders prepare for the updated Sunday class meeting schedule, which starts this September.
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“This practical suggestion was just what I was looking for.”
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In a new video, President Christofferson and local youth discuss the peaceful influence of the temple.
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Some may think that because divorce has become easier to obtain than it was previously, it has become less traumatic. They are wrong. My own experience and those of others I’ve come to know document that the pain is still present. Those with children who are contemplating divorce and believe the hurt will be only a minor, short-term inconvenience are wrong too. Today, 13 years after divorce, there are few days in which there is not a practical and painful reminder that I am a divorced man.
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As we begin gearing up for general conference, we will be highlighting past conference talks to help us review, remember, and grow closer to the Spirit so that we can better recognize the Lord's voice and direction this coming October. The following is a small portion of a talk given by Sister Carole M. Stephens in October 2016. (Read the full talk here.)
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With all the emphasis in the scriptures on repentance, worrying about our weaknesses has almost become a national pastime for good Christian folk and Latter-day Saints in particular. But a psychologist named Martin Seligman figured out that we don’t necessarily become happier by trying to fix what’s wrong with us. Fixing what’s wrong gets us to neutral—to being less miserable and having more options. But we are more likely to get to the positive side, to happiness, by pursuing our strengths.
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Hymns are such an important part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They fill the room with the Spirit during meetings and often guide and inspire us in our everyday lives. The Church announced in June that a new hymnbookis in the works, so we thought we would take a look at some of our favorite hymns written by prophets and general authorities throughout Church history.
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Preparing for general conference is always a good idea. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf has said, "There are messages in each general conference given as a gift and a blessing from heaven specifically for our personal life situations." To aid in your preparation, we've compiled a list of items that will help you stay in the conference spirit through conference weekend and beyond!
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In celebration of Hobbit Day―the shared birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins on September 22―I thought it would be worthwhile to learn from one of J.R.R. Tolkien's wisest characters―Gandalf, a.k.a. the Grey Pilgrim, a.k.a. Mithrandir.
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Though a haven for sports fans and concert enthusiasts, Safeco Field became something else on September 15 as a prophet of God stepped onto the infield—it became holy ground. There nearly 50,000 Latter-day Saints heardPresident Russell M. Nelson "invite all of God’s children on both sides of the veil to come unto their Savior, to receive the blessings of the holy temple and qualify for eternal life, so that they can have enduring joy now and forever." There a living prophet shared with the world five life-changing lessons that can bring lasting peace and happiness.
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New information has been released by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on plans announced in May for new worldwide resources for girls and boys, young women, and young men. The initiative for Latter-day Saint youth, ages 8 to 18, will replace all existing youth activity programs beginning in January 2020, including the Church’s relationship with all Scouting programs around the world.
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