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Young Men Lesson 30: An Aaronic Priesthood Holder Cherishes Womanhood

Manual 3; Supplement from "Mothers Teaching Children in the Home" by Elder L. Tom Perry

President Ballard encourages 2021 youth conferences and camps in the US and Canada

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

In a letter to leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United States and Canada, President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, encouraged leaders to look for ways to reconnect with youth in 2021 through local ward or stake youth conferences and Young Women and Aaronic Priesthood camps. The For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences (gatherings of teenagers from dozens of congregations) are postponed in the United States and Canada until 2022.

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

By Lindsey Williams

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.

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"I Don't Know Why I'm Here": How President Ballard Healed a Woman by Following an Unexpected Prompting

By M. Russell Ballard

When faith and faithfulness are added to priesthood authority, marvelous things can happen in the lives of men, women, and families. We learn in the scriptures that after the Lord "called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease" (Matthew 10:1; see also Mark 3:14; Mark 6:7; and Luke 9:1). . . .

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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.

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The Revelation That Saved One Boy Shot During the Haun's Mill Massacre

By Gerald N. Lund

Warren Smith and his wife, Amanda Barnes Smith, were among the first to hear and accept the gospel after The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized. They were baptized in 1831 and moved to Kirtland, Ohio, the following year. There they were privileged to participate in many of the early events of Church history, including the building of the Kirtland Temple and the marvelous events surrounding its dedication.

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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."

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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.”

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"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.