In February 1970, the Associated Press carried this headline: “White LDS Choir Gets Touch of Color.”
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For the 2023 Come, Follow Me study year, there's a brand-new resource for your home-centered gospel learning.
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Think of this as a job board for senior missionaries, and a lot of the opportunities listed are of “critical” need.
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Prepare your children for their baptism day and help them remember their baptismal covenants.
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This week‘s “Come, Follow Me” lesson includes studying Luke 4, where Satan tempts the Savior to jump from the pinnacle of the temple and be saved by angels.
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In 1951, Martha Ann and her husband, Abner, were called to serve an extraordinary mission, one that was never again duplicated.
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With all the fear and uncertainty in the world today, we've compiled a list of eight products that will help you feel more at ease about your family's emergency preparedness plan.
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This beautiful new collection of personal essays comes from Black American Latter-day Saints who, despite societal and cultural struggles, have remained strong in their faith.
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Church leaders today are not naive to the exponential growth in the number of individuals around the world struggling with their mental health.
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“The parables of Jesus are brief but brilliant and profound literary gems. Though they were given more than two thousand years ago, the lessons taught and the language used still ring in our minds and hearts.”
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Elder Kaleoaloha Niko’s presence in the California Arcadia Mission is an incredible inspiration to anyone who meets him.
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As I listen to ‘Love Your Lineage,’ it feels as though someone has finally opened a bolted door and welcomed me into a space that I never knew I could inhabit.
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Throughout the New Testament, Christ invited all to be lifted heavenward—in vision, heart, and hope. Elder Holland provides two striking examples from the book of John that show how He extends His hand to every one of us.
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It’s hard to get kids to be reverent during sacrament meeting. Here are 11 great ways to entertain your kids while teaching them gospel principles at the same time.
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“Parables show us how to better get on and then stay on the covenant path that leads to salvation and exaltation.”
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Explore this collection of video clips from the hit series, correlated with 2023’s ‘Come, Follow Me’ lessons.
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The first keynote speaker for RootsTech 2023 has been announced, and the name is undoubtedly familiar to millennials, American Idol fans, and music-lovers alike.
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“This was a special project for us to be a part of,” Leavitt says. “It was a way to honor those people who have lost their lives to mental illness.”
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Both the new Come, Follow Me study manual and journal edition feature huge, beautiful art pieces on their covers, and the imagery that accompanies each week’s study material is no less inspiring.
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“While this move may not make sense financially or professionally, it is perfectly aligned with our family’s values,” Smith wrote.
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Hip-hop star LL Cool J said, “I once heard Gladys sing the ABCs and I thought I was in church.”
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The devotional and forum speakers for winter/spring 2023 semester have been announced for BYU, BYU–Idaho, Ensign College, and BYU-Pathway Worldwide.
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Many of us hit reset on our study habits and set personal goals at the start of a new year. So why not refresh the way you record your thoughts with a unique new journal?
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Learn from Elder Holland’s decades as a teacher and Apostle about the history, context, and teachings of the New Testament.
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Let’s take a look back at some of our best (and your favorite) stories from our team over the last 12 months.
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Whether you want to listen to something soothing or upbeat, here are our top five staff picks for favorite songs from Latter-day Saint artists in 2022.
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Now is the perfect time to stock up on great gifts, decor, and entertainment for next year's holiday season at rock-bottom prices! Here are 15 of our favorite things on sale now as part of Deseret Book's annual Christmas clearance sale!
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Joseph Smith was born on December 23, 1805. In honor of his birthday, here are some powerful quotes about him from every modern-day prophet from Brigham Young to Russell M. Nelson.
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Have no fear—there's still time to get that special someone a digital gift that will arrive in plenty of time!
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Here’s a look back at the top 10 most-downloaded episodes of the "All In" podcast from this year.
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"Latter-day Saint writers, including general Church leaders, have not written or spoken of the doctrine of calling and election very often, not because it is a forbidden subject, but rather a sensitive one"
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“Far, Far Away on Judea’s Plains” was written in 1869 and is included in our current hymnbook. But do you know the remarkable history of the song?
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Here are seven of our favorite quotes from some of President Nelson’s formal addresses given over the past year.
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The history of these two favorite Christmas hymns can bring added meaning to your celebrations this season.
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As we explore ancient Christianity, we can better understand our own beliefs and practices and those of our fellow Christians today.
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“I wonder what emotions Joseph might have had as he cleared away the dung and debris. I wonder if he felt the sting of tears as he hurriedly tried to find the cleanest straw and hold the animals back.”
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Editor’s note: The following excerpt has been adapted from Voice of the Saints in Mongolia, the first comprehensive history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in that nation.
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The Tabernacle Choir’s 2021 Christmas concert will start airing this week. Here's where you can watch it:
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Understanding these Hebrew words may bring some unexpected insights into your New Testament study next year.
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Would you let your elementary school–age children pick your next family car? President M. Russell Ballard shares a delightful story about the importance of family councils.
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Sir David Suchet, one of England’s eminent actors, will join guest artist Lea Salonga for the Choir’s 2022 Christmas concerts.
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You may see the participants in the Christmas story in a new way as you read these tender insights.
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Starting this Sunday, December 11, the first episode of Season 3 of “The Chosen” will be streaming for free. Here's where you can watch it.
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“Despite the fact that Satan’s handiwork is outrageously displayed at every turn, many of his strategies are brilliant for their subtlety.”
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Sarah Jane Wright believes childhood should be a more whimsical place—so she creates art for kids that captures the wonder of laughter, friendship, and faith.
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The unlikely song pairing, alongside Vocal Point’s gorgeous a capella harmonies and the Shaws’ powerful tones, will get any Scrooge into the Christmas spirit.
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Here's some of our favorite Christmas albums from Latter-day Saint artists that you won't get tired of anytime soon!
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Through a story of reconciliation, as well as beautiful harmonies and stirring orchestral parts, viewers are reminded of the hope and healing that the Savior brings.
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It's Cyber Week on Deseret Book! Enjoy these deals all week.
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A recent convert in Spain. A Farsi-speaking sister missionary in California. An accidental but special phone call to bring them together.
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After Batchimeg told Soyolmaa that they could serve a mission, they decided to put in their mission papers together around March or April 1995.
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If you want more hygge, a good book, a slice of cake, and a warm blanket will get you off to a pretty good start.
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The 2022 Light the World campaign is now in full swing. Here’s what the Church has provided in place of a daily service calendar.
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Looking for a simple and inexpensive way to let your ministering friends and families know you’re thinking of them this holiday season? Check out some of these great gift ideas.
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With Jonah being studied next week as part of Come, Follow Me, we thought we’d share this adorable video that is sure to capture the attention of your family.
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As the weather gets colder and Christmas gets closer, settle in with one of these fantastic Christmas books with your family.
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Is it true that “if there is an Auschwitz, then there cannot be a God”? Does the Restoration convincingly address the problem of evil?
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We all have one family member who is impossible to shop for. Instead of settling for another big box store gift card, take a look at our guide to meaningful gifts for every member of the family.
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Even though Latter-day Saints don’t believe the scriptures are infallible, that doesn’t mean their source isn’t perfect.
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Courses are taught by experts in their fields and range from how to improve your scripture study to overcoming doubts to talking to your kids about tough topics like pornography.
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