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Divorcement, Mercy, and Hearken: 3 Words that Add More Meaning to 2 Nephi 6–10

Editor’s note: Tammy Uzelac Hall is the host of LDS Living’s "Sunday on Monday,” a new weekly podcast focused on Come, Follow Me that dives into the hidden treasures of the gospel. Here are three questions readers might have in their studies of the Book of Mormon this week, accompanied by Hall's insights that add new meaning to the beloved verses.

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4 Latter-day Saint Movie Reviews: What Parents Should Know About "Run the Race," "Fighting with My Family," "The Lego Movie 2," and "Alita"

By Trina Boice

For daily faith-friendly movie reviews, follow us on Facebook and Twitter! For sure-fire picks that meet your standards, pick up 250 Great Movies for Latter-day Families.

SOM Transcript - S5E29

The First Presidency's Invitation for the Saturday Evening Session of General Conference

The First Presidency has invited all holders of the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthood and all members of the Young Women and Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to participate in the Saturday evening session of general conference on April 4, 2020.

3 Ways to Navigate Uncertainty, Shared by President Hinckley’s Daughter

By Virginia Pearce Cowley

Virginia Pearce Cowley is the third child of President and Sister Gordon B. Hinckley. She and her late husband, James R. Pearce, are the parents of six children and have twenty-seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A published author and former marriage and family therapist, Virginia served as first counselor in the General Young Women Presidency and as a full-time Public Affairs missionary for the Church. She is married to Joseph F. Cowley Jr.

Worldwide leadership broadcast round-up

A trio of apostles from the Quorum of the Twelve -- Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Elder David A. Bednar and Elder D. Todd Christofferson -- participated in a roundtable discussion about several chapters from the new Church handbooks that provide essential information for gospel leadership. The Brethren focused their discussion on the introductory chapters from Handbook 2, focusing on priesthood principles, the work of salvation in the ward and stake, and on the mission of priesthood quorums.

Latter-day Saint Life

‘There is room for my brown paper-doll family’: 2 gospel truths I learned as a young girl that carry my faith

By Kimberly Applewhite Teitter

When I reflect on how I found the gospel, I realize that my family’s experiences informed two important pieces of my testimony.

Eva Witesman: What May Be Keeping You From Accessing Your Spiritual Gifts

In a 2017 BYU Devotional address, Eva Witesman testified, “Latter-day Saint women are courageous, particularly when they have been emboldened by the knowledge that Heavenly Father has a plan for each of us and that He will qualify us to do the work that lies before us. … We will seek every good gift in the service of our God. All we ask is that others not stand in our way as we pursue the Lord’s errand.” On today’s episode, we talk with Eva about the importance of understanding our individual spiritual gifts as we seek to contribute to the world at large.

Denver Post: "Mormon moment" could expand into cultural shift

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is on track to grow in a way that will change the religious complexion of the United States, social scientist and LDS convert Mark Koltko-Rivera says.This so-called "Mormon moment" in U.S. culture — when everything from the presidential race to Broadway's award-winning musical features Mormons — is about "to morph into the Saints' century," Koltko-Rivera predicts.

From the Church

BYU devotional: Discipleship is not a spectator sport

To become a dedicated disciple individuals must do more than just "watch the race," said Sister Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women general president, during a campus devotional held in the Marriott Center at BYU on Jan. 15. "To those who listen carefully, the Lord regularly prompts us to act," she said. "Never before has this been more so than now. I believe the Lord is calling to each of us to become dedicated disciples."