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‘This is the healing ward’: How a brutally honest Relief Society lesson helped one woman find belonging

On this week’s episode of This is the Gospel, two storytellers discuss how fitting into the body of Christ can sometimes be painful and difficult. Suzanne, who moved after ending a 40-year temple marriage, felt invisible in her new ward. After moving a second time, she was cautiously optimistic when she walked through the doors of another Church meetinghouse. Little did she know that sisters from Relief Society would welcome her with the words, “You are exactly where you need to be. This is the healing ward.” Read why the sisters’ complete honesty and vulnerability during a Relief Society lesson about temples changed Suzanne’s life.

50: “Holiness unto the Lord” (Haggai, Zechariah)

Have you ever heard someone use the phrase “the apple of my eye”? Did you (or they) know they were quoting the prophet Zechariah? We may be approaching the end of our Old Testament study for the year, but we still have a lot to learn. The books of Haggai and Zechariah are full of wisdom regarding temples, repentance, and the sweet reminder that God’s children are always the apple of His eye. These two prophets taught their people the same truth we like to say at the end of every podcast episode: you are God’s favorite.

30: "The Great Plan of Happiness" (July 27—August 2)

Okay, let's take a second to send a big, heartfelt thank you to Corianton. It's not easy to have a parent call you out for the sins you've committed, let alone have those sins immortalized in the scriptures—ouch. But because of Corianton, and other teachings recorded in Alma 39–42, we learn very important lessons about what it means to be converted to Christ. In this week's study group, we are going to dig into those lessons and learn the foundational doctrines we need nourish our testimony of the gospel.

32: "Stand Ye in Holy Places" (Doctrine and Covenants 85–87)

The parable of the wheat and the tares is pretty well known, and odds are you've sat through multiple lessons and talks that expound on it. But let's be real here while learning about this subject have you ever wondered whether you are a wheat or a tare? As we study this week's lesson in Doctrine and Covenants 85–87, we'll dig into the many applications of this parable that you might not have thought of before and what it has to do with members of the Church today.

43: "I Speak unto You As If Ye Were Present" (Mormon 7–9)

It can be easy to look at the world today with devastating natural disasters, a sweeping pandemic, and horrifying social injustices and assume the day of miracles has passed. But that’s simply not the case. In this week’s study group, we’ll dig into Mormon 7–9 to find that not only do miracles still exist today, but we can experience them in our lives as we seek to come closer to Christ.

The Power of Mercy and Redemption: 2 Touching Moments from Alma the Younger in Newest Book of Mormon Video

By Jannalee Sandau

After a two-week break for general conference and Easter, a new Book of Mormon video has been released! The latest video gives some interesting insights into Alma the Younger.

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (Aug 2-8)

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JK Rowling Sends "Letter from Dumbledore" to LDS Texas Shooting Survivor

5: "The Lord Called His People Zion" (Moses 7)

What is something you are super dedicated to? Maybe you love exercising every day or practicing a musical instrument. Or maybe there is a good cause you feel strongly about and want to spread awareness of. Whatever it is you’re dedicated to, we all know that those feelings of commitment don’t just come out of the blue; there is a reason for them. This week we'll dig into Moses chapter 7 to learn all about what it means to be dedicated to the Lord, and how that dedication can support us—no matter what trials come our way.

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Chick-fil-A Holding Fundraiser for LDS Man Who Suffered Two Tragedies in One Week

By LDS Living

A Chick-fil-A in Sugar House, Utah, is doing a good turn for an LDS man who had his leg amputated and whose father passed away in the same week.

LDS Utahn Saves Team from Elimination, Sees New Baby on 'The Biggest Loser'

Utahn Hap Holmstead lost 13 pounds this week — the most of any of the five Blue Team members on week two of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser: Second Chances” and saving his team from elimination — and he also got to see his new baby son. His wife was 8½ months pregnant when he left for “The Biggest Loser,” and she had their third child, a baby boy, while he was away. He made a video call during the episode to see his wife, newborn son and two young daughters, who adorably blew kisses to their father and showed off their baby brother.