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The Town That Rescued 5,000 Mormon Refugees

Jamie Armstrong - This weekend, a video was shared in the General Women's Session of  general conference around the meeting's theme of providing relief, particularly for refugees. The video used journal accounts to tell the story of Mormon refugees saved by the citizens of Quincy. Watch the video here and read more of the story below.  In the winter of 1838, Governor Lilburn W. Boggs issued an  Extermination Order , forcing thousands of Mormons leave Missouri by March 8, 1839, or be killed. But where were they to go?  With their beloved Prophet Joseph imprisoned in Liberty Jail with the rest of the First Presidency...

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Touching Video: Mom of Sandy Hook Victim Shares First Easter After Losing Her Little Girl

Time Out For Women Blog - Easter is a time to celebrate the resurrection and eternal life offered to us by the Savior, but it can still be an especially sensitive time for those who’ve lost a loved one recently. TOFW presenter Alissa Parker, mom of Sandy Hook victim Emilie Parker, shares her story of the first Easter without Emilie and how twirling dresses, beautiful music, and a timely reminder of hope in the Savior replaced her deep sorrow. ...

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Marie Osmond and Alex Boye Sing Duet in Amazing New Music Video

LDS Living - Marie Osmond and Alex Boye singing together in a duet? I'm already sold! Check out this incredible duet, "Then There's You." ...

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Church Announces New Website in Official Letter, Gives Simple Ways You Can Aid Refugees

Danielle B. Wagner - "It is our hope that you will prayerfully determine what you can do—according to your own time and circumstances—to serve the refugees living in your neighborhoods and communities," Linda K. Burton, general Relief Society president, challenged the women of the Church during the first session of general conference Saturday. "This is an opportunity to serve one on one, in families and by organization, to offer friendship, mentoring, and other Christlike service, and is one of many ways sisters can serve." During the women's session of general conference, two videos were shared, one detailing the story of 5,000 Mormon refugees rescued by a...

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At U.N., Sister Marriott Speaks on Fostering Leadership in Young Women

LDS Living - Two days before participating in the women's session of general conference, Sister Neill F. Marriott, second counselor in the general presidency of the Young Women, inspired women from around the world of all faiths as she spoke on a panel at the United Nations 60th Commission on the Status of Women. During her panel, entitled, “Fostering World Leadership in Young Women Starting with the Role of the Mother,” Sister Marriott shared how the Church's Young Women program helps young girls gain confidence, value, and self-worth, allowing them to lead future generations by standing firm in their beliefs. It is through their example...

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Elder Oaks: What to Do When Civil Laws Conflict with Divine Laws

Newsroom - Understanding and civility are indispensable ingredients to bring an end to the culture wars that trouble our pluralistic nation. So said Elder Dallin H. Oaks Friday, March 25, 2016, at the Claremont Graduate School's conference, "Religious Freedom in the 21st Century." In a speech titled "Religious Freedom in a Pluralistic Society" ( see full transcript ), Elder Oaks, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, encouraged religious freedom's defenders and detractors to "understand the other side's point of view" and "avoid leading out with nonnegotiables or extreme positions." Elder Oaks reminded believers...

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Missionary in Brussels Attacks Shares Details of Priesthood Blessing, Missionary Work Done in Aftermath of Blast

Utah Valley 360 - Mason Wells was about 10 meters from the first explosion at the airport, where he was injured from the flame and the shrapnel. When his companion, Elder Joe Empey, found him, Mason was standing in a pool of blood and Joe told him to lie down. A passerby put a suitcase under Mason’s bloody ankle. Both missionaries were on the ground when Joe offered to give Mason a blessing. Mason pulled out his vial of consecrated oil but his shaky hands dropped it. Mason pulled out a second vial of consecrated oil and Joe gave Mason a priesthood blessing that he would return home whole. Mason offered...

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Elder Norby Awakes from Coma, Other Missionaries in Attacks Share Stories, Updates

Deseret News - After the suicide bombs in the Brussels airport shredded his body with shrapnel and burned his skin, Elder Richard Norby, a 66-year-old Mormon missionary from Lehi, Utah, managed to call his wife. He was lucid as he told her about the explosions and that he had a broken leg and burns on his face. "I wasn’t totally composed," Sister Pamela Norby told NBC News on Saturday. "Pam," Elder Norby told her on the phone, "something's wrong. Just listen carefully, Pam, listen carefully." ►  You'll also like:  Missionary in Brussels Attacks Shares Details of Priesthood Blessing, Missionary Work Done in Aftermath of Blast She...

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3 Keys to Accepting the Atonement

Ed J. Pinegar - It is a difficult undertaking to write and describe the events of our Beloved Savior’s suffering and sacrifice as He completed His Infinite Atonement. He is my Savior and Redeemer and yours. He has paid the price for you and me. He did all of this because He loves us with a perfect love. He suffered, bled, and died so we might not only be forgiven of our sins, but also have everlasting, eternal lives. He put us beyond the reach of death and hell—even the monster Satan himself—if we choose to follow and obey Him. I remind myself that this...

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FHE: Setting Priorities

Shauna Gibby - Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read "Who's on the Lord's Side?" by Charles H. Dahlquist, Ensign , May 2007, 94. Song: "Who's On the Lord's Side?" Hymns, 260. Scripture: "Choose you this day whom ye will serve; . . . but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" (Joshua 24:15). Object Lesson: Materials needed: A yellow felt-tip pen. A marked book. Procedure: Show the pen to the class and a page from the book that has been marked. Explain that you used the marker to emphasize important passages. This helps you to recognize essential points when...