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​What the Church Is Doing with 300,000 Acres Near Disney World

Newsroom - In the shadow of Disney World, Harry Potter World, and rocket launches to outer space, the Church owns close to 300,000 acres of land so diverse, it contains over 350 species. Long before the Orlando International Airport, the Space Coast (the area around Kennedy Space Center) and Disney World were on the map in central Florida, a cattle ranch and agricultural operation with Mormon ties was working to protect Florida’s ecosystem. Deseret Cattle and Citrus,  owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has been going strong for 65 years. This commercial farming and ranching operation is situated on...

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9 Common Phrases from General Conference and Where They Come From

Book of Mormon Central - Those who listen attentively to General Conference talks will often recognize words and phrases that sound familiar or that are clearly quoted from other sources, such as the scriptures, hymns, or the words of other modern Church leaders. The language we hear in this inspired setting is often saturated with sacred speech. Some of these words and phrases seem to be repeated frequently, becoming “treasured words” in the vocabulary of the Church. Some recognizable recent examples include:  “tender mercies” ( 1 Nephi 1:20 ;  8:8 ; referenced 24 times) “the plan of salvation/happiness” ( Jarom 1:2 ;  Alma 42:8 ; referenced...

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Teens Vandalize LDS Church, Cause $10,000 Damage

LDS Living - Three teenage boys in Goonellabah, New South Wales, Australia, broke into an LDS Church the Monday morning following Easter and caused approximately $10,000 worth of damage. The boys, two 13-year-olds and a 15-year-old, reportedly threw paint on the walls, curtains, and floors, set off fire extinguishers, and  defecated on a book of scripture. In addition to the vandalism, the boys also stole equipment from the Church, including a laptop. One of the boys cut his arm during the vandalism and robbery and went to seek help from a neighbor who became suspicious. After investigating the Church and seeing the damage, the neighbor...

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4 Big Announcements & Changes from Conference

Danielle B. Wagner - The April 2016 general conference has seen many exciting new changes and announcements. From a new Primary general presidency to four new temples, here's all the biggest news from conference. Church Launches New Initiative to Help Refugees "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. "As we consider the pressing calls of those who need our help, let's ask ourselves,...

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​Church Releases New Infographic After Major Temple Announcements

LDS Living - It's incredible to think there were only 12 temples when President Monson was first called as an apostle. Now, there are 150 operating temples around the world, 11 currently under construction, and another 16 announced, including the four announced Sunday in general conference . Check out this amazing infographic the Church just released  on Mormon Newsroom showing all of the temples currently under construction. ...

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Photos: Our 30 Favorite Moments from General Conference

Danielle B. Wagner - After another exciting and inspiring general conference, where four new temples were announced and a new Primary general presidency was called, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on and linger in that wonderful feeling that comes with gathering with the Saints from around the world to listen to God's prophets on earth. Here are just a few of the most memorable moments from conference: Image from Mormon Newsroom. Image from Mormon Newsroom. Image by  Scott G Winterton via Deseret News. Image from Mormon Newsroom. Image by  Scott G Winterton via Deseret News. Image from Mormon Newsroom. Image from Mormon...

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Largest LDS Expo of the Year Begins This Week in Orem

Rod Meldrum- The FIRM Foundation (Sponsored) - The FIRM Foundation Expo, the largest LDS-oriented gathering of its type in the world, is set to open next weekend. Thousands of attendees are coming to participate in three education-packed days with 70 distinguished speakers teaching more than 150 classes in six focus topics. The event is aimed to "Faithfully Explore Relevant LDS Topics of Our Time" which it does through topics that interest most Latter-day Saints. Attendees will discover the latest research on the Book of Mormon, science and Mormonism, signs of our time, holistic health & wellness, emergency preparedness and more. Many members of the LDS Church find gardening, camping...

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FHE: Obedience

Shauna Gibby - Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read "Winning the War against Evil," by James J. Hamula, Ensign , Nov 2008, 50-53. Thoughts: Obey the word of the Lord as it is given to you. His word will not only love and comfort but invariably instruct and correct. Do as He bids you to do, no matter how hard it may seem to you, and do it now. It is in doing the will of the Lord that knowledge of Him and love for Him accrue to your soul, which leads you to be ever more willing to lay down...

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Jesus Christ, Moses, Elijah, and Elias Visited Kirtland 180 Years Ago Today

Deseret News - Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery lowered one of the temple curtains that provided a private place to pray among the pulpits in the Kirtland Temple. A week earlier, Joseph had dedicated the first temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and said it was built so the Lord would have a place “to manifest himself to his people." Now, on, April 3, 1836 — 180 years ago today — as Christians celebrated Easter and Jews celebrated the Passover, "everything was seemingly set to align the Old and New Testament dispensations with the last great dispensation," says BYU church...

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4 New Temples Announced in General Conference

Newsroom - It's incredible to think there were only 12 temples when President Monson was first called as an apostle. Now, we have 150 operating temples around the world, and now 27 announced or under construction. This marks a historic occasion, as it will be the first time a temple is built in Zimbabwe. Read more about these temples at Mormon Newsroom. Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced plans to build four new temples, located in Harare, Zimbabwe; Quito, Ecuador; Belém, Brazil; and Lima, Peru (the Church’s second temple in that city). The announcement came...