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What Latter-day Saints in the Middle East Are Saying about a Temple in Dubai

Currently, the 8,000 Latter-day Saints living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the surrounding regions have to travel to Ukraine, Italy, or Germany to attend the temple. But those long travel days will soon end as President Nelson has announced plans to construct a temple in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Porter and Carlie Ellett: The Kansas City Chiefs' Left-Hand Man and How God Led Him to a Super Bowl

When Porter Ellett was 4 years old, he fell off the back of a truck and lost the use of his arm. Then as a teenager, he decided to have that arm amputated. Today, he is known around the NFL as “Lefty,” a nickname given to him after Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid began calling Porter his “left-hand man.” On this week’s episode, Porter and his wife, Carlie, share the story of why Porter has never let having one arm stop him from achieving his dreams—and how God paved the way for him to do represent something far more meaningful than football on the sport's biggest stage.

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General Authority Shares 6 Ways to Survive Spiritually

Elder Kevin W. Pearson, a General Authority of the Seventy, recently spoke at a BYU-Idaho devotional. During his address, Elder Pearson explained how members can look through the "lens of truth" and avoid deception in our lives. He also gave six key ways members can survive spiritually and be masters of their own fates and souls.

How the LDS Church's missionary announcement hit home

By Kate Ensign-Lewis

When President Thomas S. Monson stood at the pulpit on Saturday morning and began to talk about missionary service and the age variability in different countries, my husband turned to me and said, mouth slightly agape, "They're going to change the minimum missionary age." Moments later, we saw that he was right when President Monson said young men could serve at 18. My initial thought: What a blessing this would be to so many young men.

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President Uchtdorf Shares Touching Childhood Christmas Tradition, How We Can "Love Better" at Christmas Devotional

"Christmas inspires us to love better," President Uchtdorf shared at the Christmas Devotional on Sunday, adding that divine love, "refuses to allow bias or prejudice to stand in the way of imparting comfort, compassion, and understanding. It is completely devoid of bullying, discrimination, or arrogance. . . . This is the kind of love we strive for. It should be our defining characteristic as a people.”

The Powerful Promise Elder Uchtdorf Shared After Visiting Russia

By LDS Living

It doesn't matter who you are, we all have our cloudy days. You may have lost your phone for the millionth time or you may have important gospel questions that remain unanswered. For whatever reason, we all feel hurt, alone, confused, or angry for time to time.

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5 Minutes a Day to a Christ-centered Easter Week

By Danielle B. Wagner

Yesterday was Palm Sunday, which marked the beginning of the last week of Christ’s life over 2,000 years ago. It was on this day that Christ entered Jerusalem on the back of a donkey while all those who recognized Him as their King shouted “Hosanna” and laid a path of palm leaves. As we approach this sacred week in history, it is important to step away from stuffed rabbits and dyed eggs to really reflect and focus on the Savior.

Being an Intentional Encourager with David Butler

In many cultures, clapping is a way to show respect, gratitude, and encouragement. We could all use more “clappers” in our lives—people who encourage us in the big moments and the small; someone who tells us to keep going, that we’re doing great, and that we are loved and supported. The Savior is the greatest clapper of all, and we believe He wants us to learn to cheer others on. In this episode, Kathryn and her guest David Butler discuss how we can become the clappers people need.

Lesson Helps

New Testament Lesson 6: They Straightaway Left Their Nets

By Ted L. Gibbons

Luke 4:14-32; 5; 6:12-16; Matthew 10

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (April 18 - April 24)

By LDS Living

Earlier this week, Elder L. Tom Perry was hospitalized for breathing troubles. Though the Church announced that Elder Perry was released from the hospital and was resting at home Wednesday night, Friday, the Church gave an important update on Elder Perry's health: