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Church Releases New "General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints"

The new General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is now available on the Gospel Library app. The handbook is located under the Handbooks and Callings section on the app or online at ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

Latter-day Saint Life

13 Revelatory Words Used by President Nelson

By Lindsey Williams

Editor's note: Our weekly Friday column, “Found in the Footnotes,” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Latter-day Saint Life

Homeless Drug Addict Sees LDS Easter Video, Converts and Finds New Life in Message

For their 2017 Easter initiative, the Church is highlighting eight remarkable stories that illustrate principles of peace. Among them is a story of redemption and repentance—the story of Melody Callier. "Who am I to be the face of the church? I'm a new convert, a single mom, a black girl from the 'hood with 15 tattoos, ex-homeless, ex-drug addict," Callier said. "I felt extremely unworthy, but I hope to help one person, maybe plant a seed of hope. If I can come back and find joy, there is still a chance for others."

Latter-day Saint Life

RM Who Received Surprise Visit from Chuck Norris Dies at 33

“Mark never thought he had Down syndrome. He never thought he had any disability,” Stacey Anderson said. “He just thought he could do anything. He didn’t think he was limited, and I think it was by the way people treated him in the community. … Everyone treated him so good that he thought he could do it all.”

Latter-day Saint Life

"USA Today" Notes Utah, with Its "High Mormon Population," Is the Most Charitable State in the Country

By Katie Lambert

Thanks to the Deseret News for making us aware of this story.

Videos

Watch: Gladys Knight performs stirring rendition of the US national anthem at NBA All-Star Game

By Lindsey Williams

Each year, the NBA hosts an All-Star game featuring 24 of the star players—and this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game also featured a special theme: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Latter-day Saint Life

38 Perfect LDS Baptism Gift Ideas

By Taylor Gassaway

Untitled Document Help children recognize and remember the covenants they make with a baptism journal. Watch their testimony grow as they record the spirit they felt when they were baptized.

Latter-day Saint Life

Did you know ‘Called to Serve’ was the last song added to the 1985 hymnbook? Here’s how it made it in

By Danielle Christensen

“Called to Serve” wasn’t originally scheduled to be included in the 1985 hymnal. So how did it become a staple for missionaries?

Fun

When DC Comics Shared Book of Mormon and Mormon Battalion Stories (+ Other Ways Mormons Share Their Faith in Comics)

By LDS Living Staff

Aside from fascinating Mormon-influenced comic characters, there are also many interesting LDS artists who shape the comic book industry behind the scenes.

Lesson Helps

Lesson 3: Teach the Doctrine, Part 2

By Kelly Merrill

This article is intended to help readers better utilize the new Teaching in the Savior's Way manual that was recently released.