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FHE: The Book of Mormon

Shauna Gibby - Conference Talk:  For more information on this topic read "Safety for the Soul," by Jeffrey R. Holland, Ensign , Nov 2009, 88-90. Thoughts: I want it absolutely clear when I stand before the judgment bar of God that I declared to the world . . . that the Book of Mormon is true. (Jeffrey R. Holland, "Safety for the Soul," Ensign , Nov 2009, 88-90.) Song: "The Golden Plates," Children's Songbook , p. 86. Scripture: And whoso treasureth up my word, shall not be deceived, for the Son of Man shall come, and he shall send his angels before him with...

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How We Can Better Recognize the Divinity Within Ourselves & Others

LDS Church News - I love this quote from President Monson, when he shared the story about a prison warden, Clinton Duffy, who was known for his efforts to rehabilitate men: One critic said to Warden Duffy, “You should know that leopards don’t change their spots!” To that he replied, “You should know I don’t work with leopards. I work with men, and men change every day.” We can change, and what's more, we can find a divinity and a power within ourselves and others that is truly breathtaking. The scriptures contain many examples of people who have chosen to follow Christ on the path...

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A Few Thoughts for LDS Singles Tired of Hearing "What's Wrong with You?"

Zack's Bowl of Oates - Some great insights from a single Saint who has been there and knows what it is like to feel unloveable: "And while we might have the echoes of 'What is wrong with you?' in the rusted hulls of our minds, we, like Kristen Oaks , can begin 'to reflect a different question, ‘What more can I do that is right?’'. . . "While I won’t give you the whole, ‘there are plenty of fish in the sea’ thing, I will tell you this: You are loveable." “Zack, I only have one question: What is wrong with you?” It was a few...

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Hilarious Video: Studio C Teaches How We Can Read Awkward Flirting Signals

LDS Living - How do you show a guy that you're interested in him? And why is that sign so similar to one that says, "stay away; let's just be friends"? Well, Studio C is here to explain all the intricacies of dating and how you can better pick up on the different signals guys and girls send. And check out this hilarious video explaining where these awkward moments even come from in the first place: ...

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Church Creates New Resources for Leaders to Help Early-Returned Missionaries, Those with Mental Illness & More

LDS Living - In a news release on LDS Church News , the Church announced that it has added four new resources to help provide information and support to stake and ward leaders. In the past, the Church has published several  Ministering Resources  to help Church leaders better minister to those they watch over, covering topics from abuse and addiction to finances, pornography, family finances, and same-sex attraction. Now, members of ward councils can access four new topics: caregivers, missionaries who return home early, couples who struggle with marital conflict, and individuals who struggle with mental illness. The Church's continuing efforts to provide guidance...

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Elder Holland Gives Can't-Miss Address on Questions, Doubt, and Faith

LDS Living - In an address given to CES religious educators earlier this month, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland shared powerful insights on how we can handle teaching others of our faith and belief in the face of "troubling contemporary issues."  Here's what he had to say:  1. Be careful in how you present doctrine "First of all I would say that offense is more likely to come in how we present the doctrine rather than in the doctrine itself," he explained. "Our doctrine is not new; it isn’t as if the students don’t know exactly what our position is going to be on virtually...

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Hilarious "Inside Out" Parody Shows What It's Like Inside an LDS Guy's Head on a Date

LDS Living - The men in the 26th Ward in Provo, Utah, did something unexpected to show the girls in their ward that they appreciate them: they created an ingenious Disney parody. And what better combination is out there than Disney, gospel truths, and sincere compliments to win over a girl's heart? The video pulls inspiration from Inside Out and shows the competing emotions going on inside a guy's head when asking and taking a girl on a date.  At the end of the video, the Elder's Quorum shared this touching note: "We truly love you girls. You are beautiful and make us better...

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Teen Shares Heartbreaking Story on LDS.org: How Media Addiction Led to a More Dangerous Addiction

ChurchofJesusChrist.org - An obsession with social media and video games isolated one LDS teen, forcing him to look to other sources for a sense of fulfillment and purpose. Here's his touching story: I have many regrets about the last four years of my life. I was raised in the Church, and many family members and friends have set good examples for me. Despite these blessings, I was not watchful enough, which caused a series of problems in my life. It started when I was about 13 and became addicted to media. I watched endless TV and acted as if I would die without video games....

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Music Video: Opera Singer's Breathtaking Rendition of "The Prayer" with the Tabernacle Choir

LDS Living - The Mormon Tabernacle Choir recently posted this performance on their YouTube channel of opera sensation Katherine Jenkins singing a stunning arrangement of "The Prayer." Check it out! Get more from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir with this gorgeous rendition of Handel's Messiah,   released specially for Easter. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square present the triumphant and angelic sound of George Frideric Handel’s masterpiece,   Messiah . Taking over two years to record, the choir conductor, Mack Wilberg, has painstakingly captured an awe-inspiring version of arguably the best choral work ever written. ...

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9 Things Single LDS Guys Wish Girls Understood

Jeremy Goff - After writing “ 8 Things Single LDS Girls Wish Boys Understood, ” guys started coming out of the woodworks from my ward, former mission, as well as random people on Facebook. They all asked me, “when will you tell our side of the story?” So I started talking with them, trying to figure out what they wished women knew. And their answers surprised me. A lot of LDS guys’ feelings are mutual: though we strive to honor the priesthood, we serve the Lord through church callings or missions, and we are trying to become the husbands and fathers our patriarchal blessings...