“Whatever the depth of our spirituality, each of us—all of us—can go deeper still.”
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This weekend, President Henry B. Eyring dedicated Utah’s 25th temple.
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Reading about the Atonement is one thing but truly feeling it is another. This visual could make a difference.
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“When we turn towards Jesus Christ, we begin to reflect His light.”
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We asked experienced teachers to share their best tips for narrowing down what to teach.
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Youth, parents, and leaders are invited to participate by reading one chapter of the new “For the Strength of Youth” guide a week.
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This phrase from Exodus can change how you see yourself and your contributions to the world.
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All four older siblings have desires to serve the Lord.
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A thoughtful gift for the women in your life can say thank you in a lasting way.
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The temple features design elements that reflect the local landscape and communities.
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Elder Neil L. Andersen recently joined his youngest son for a podcast interview. He shared what he’s learned from serving as an Apostle for over 17 years.
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During the ceremony, the graduates gave a standing ovation to their parents, spouses, and children.
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Need a quick laugh to liven up your day? Check out these 19 most-liked comics shared on The New Era's Facebook page from The Extra Smile:
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A great deal has been said and written by Church leaders about the need to get the gospel deeper into the hearts of the people. I believe that modern Israel is as righteous as Israel has ever been, but listening to 10 hours of conference through the years has convinced me that we can do better. We seem to know a lot of the questions about the gospel, and many of the answers, but some of us may have missed the power of real conversion. Benjamin’s people, generally faithful members, heard their king speak and experienced a mighty change of heart. You may remember what Abinadi said to the priests of Noah:
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June 8, 1978, is emblazoned into our collective memory as Latter-day Saints. Many of us identify with the sentiments of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, who said, "I can remember exactly where I was. For us, that's the 'where we [were] when Kennedy was shot' [moment], this deep, deep, spiritual, emotional moment in the history of the Church."
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The Church’s history with race is complex and controversial. Here is a look at the priesthood and temple bans, the “curses” associated with dark skin, and the evolution of LDS beliefs and doctrine.
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In a very moving Facebook post at the end of April, Elder D. Todd Christofferson wrote, "It breaks my heart if someone comes and is very vulnerable and says, 'I want to try it, I want to be here,' and then gets a cold shoulder or a lack of interest. And that's tragic. We have to be better than that."
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The following is from the 2014 BYU Religious Education Student Symposium. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the revelation that extended the priesthood to black men in the Church, we wanted to share this article highlighting female black pioneers and their sacrifices for their faith.
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Mormon Channel recently released a new music video, "Did you think to pray?" featuring artists in Mongolia. Check it out:
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The funeral potatoes craze on Twitter is not over yet. Several weeks ago Walmart's targeted Facebook ads about the morbidly delicious food began intriguing and scaring people across the nation. And many turned to social media to ask about this bizarrely named food rooted in Mormon culture.
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Broadway stars Matthew Morrison and Laura Michelle Kelly will join the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square for “Music for a Summer Evening,” a concert held annually in conjunction with community-wide Pioneer Day celebrations. This special Broadway-themed concert will be held on Friday and Saturday, July 20 and 21, at 8:00 p.m. in the Conference Center and will be conducted by Mack Wilberg, music director of the Choir, and Ryan Murphy, associate music director.
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