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Church Calls 8 New Temple Presidents

LDS Church News - The First Presidency has called the following eight new temple presidents and matrons: Star Valley Wyoming Temple McKell W Allred , 68, Salt River Ward, Afton Wyoming Stake, called as president of the new Star Valley Wyoming Temple. President McKell’s wife,  Sister Allred is a ward organist and pianist and has served as ward Primary president, Young Women adviser, and temple ordinance worker. She was born in Afton, Wyoming, to Gleno Welker and Renee Pendleton Draney. Columbia River Washington Temple Marvin Tanner Brinkerhoff , 68, Five Oaks Ward, Cedar Mill Oregon Stake, called as president of the Columbia River Washington Temple,...

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Book of Mormon Lesson 38: "Old Things Are Done Away, and All Things Have Become New"

Ted L. Gibbons - QUOTE OF THE WEEK: The Book of Mormon contains the fullness of the everlasting Gospel the record of the ancient Nephites, translated by the Prophet Joseph Smith, by the gift and power of God in him—that we may come to a knowledge of the principles of the Gospel in simplicity and in purity. It makes clear many dark sayings of the Jewish Scriptures, as they have come down to us. It sheds a flood of light over the Bible; it contains the key of knowledge and understanding; and it is more precious than all the works of modern times, and is...

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What Your Mom and Jesus Probably Have in Common (+ What Does It Mean to Be a "Jealous God")

Greg Trimble - While we often characterize Christ as meek, humble, and selfless, we forget that often the Bible calls him a "jealous God." But what does that really mean?  Way back in the day when I was just a little guy, I used to be really awesome at roller skating. I know that makes me sound like a gigantic dork but hey…it was cool at the time. When I was 13 or 14 years old…I was doing some sweet nerd moves on my skates at the skating rink one day and apparently there was a kid there that didn’t like my moves. He...

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Church Releases New Volume of Joseph Smith Papers

Newsroom - The Church Historian’s Press today announced the release of the latest volume of  The Joseph Smith Papers. Documents, Volume 4: April 1834–September 1835   contains 93 documents, including revelations, minutes of meetings, and correspondence. Documents in this volume pertain to major events in early Latter-day Saint history, including the construction of the House of the Lord in Kirtland, Ohio; the publication of Joseph Smith’s revelations in  the first edition of the Doctrine and Covenants ;  the calling of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles ; and the expedition to reclaim Latter-day Saint lands in Jackson County, Missouri. “This volume shows Joseph...

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Finding Self-Worth in a Selfie World

ChurchofJesusChrist.org - It took a life-altering, crushing reality to teach Henry Unga that true self-worth was something far beyond a demographic, a resume, or a post with thousands of likes.  I was 11 years old when I realized I had no friends. It was the beginning of 5th grade in a new school, and, besides, everybody probably feels similar when they’re that young anyway. But even if that’s true, it didn’t soften the blow when the Val-O-Grams—those special valentines students purchased and had sent to their best friends—were delivered to all the classrooms and everyone seemed to get ten and I only got...

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One of the Most Influential LDS Historians Passes Away

LDS Living Staff - Ronald W. Walker (b. 1939), widely considered one of the greatest historians of the LDS Church, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. Walker's influence on LDS history has been felt for decades. A tenacious researcher, Walker held degrees from Brigham Young, Stanford, and the University of Utah and was later a popular professor at BYU. Walker was perhaps best known for his no-nonsense, straightforward approach to even the stickiest areas of Church history (for more on these issues, check out the Gospel Topics Essays on LDS.org ). He was deeply involved with the investigation of Mark Hofmann's infamous...

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Two Brothers Give Up Their Homes to Help 23 Families Fleeing Terrorists

LDS Church News - What a touching story of how those around the world are fulfilling the call to aid refugees.  “As we consider the pressing calls of those who need our help, let’s ask ourselves, ‘What if their story were my story?’” Sister Linda K. Burton shared during women's conference. “May we then seek inspiration, act on impressions we receive, and reach out in unity to help those in need as we are able and inspired to do so.” In August 2014, terrorists overran the town of Mosul in northern Iraq; those who were not killed left everything they had behind and fled. A...

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LDS Mom Shares Exquisite Rendition of "Come Thou Fount" and "I Need Thee Every Hour"

LDS Living - In a recent music video, LDS pianist Monica Scott recently showed how the power of righteous music can calm our anger and troubles with this stunning mashup of "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing," "Lead Kindly Light," and "I Need Thee Every Hour." Along with this video, Monica Scott shared with LDS Living : "Music has been such a blessing in our home. As a full-time mother, motherhood can be very challenging and chaotic at times.  I have been arranging hymns with my little ones playing around me—often times in my lap— because of the calming influence these sacred hymns have...

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LDS Chapel Survives Devastating Wildfires in Canada

LDS Living Staff - With the forced evacuation of 88,000 in Alberta, Canada, entire swaths of land and forest reduced to ash, and one-fifth of the homes in  Fort McMurray completely destroyed, the Alberta wildfire is one of the most devastating in Canada's history. Heartbreaking footage and pictures of the devastation have recently been released. Among these was a video captured by CTV Edmonton showing the charred remains of buildings. At the very end of the video, however, the camera pans to one building completely untouched by the fire: the LDS chapel on Beacon Hill Drive in Fort McMurray,  literally right across the street from piles...

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LDS Comedian on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Kills It with Clean Routine

LDS Living - Ryan Hamilton: he's a hilarious guy. He's made the rounds on  Conan ,  The Late Late Show, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central , and  Showtime and stands out as one of the rare comedians who doesn't use profanity or vulgarity to get laughs. And this stand-up guy who sticks to his LDS standards was recently featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert . Check out his hilarious "Dear Gym" routine. ...