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What I didn’t know: An open letter to Emma Smith

By Morgan Pearson

I have found myself thinking a lot about you—and realizing there's a lot I never knew.

Lesson Helps

The word ‘restore’ appears over 20 times in this week’s ‘Come, Follow Me.’ Here’s why that matters

By Lindsey Williams

Editor's note: Our bi-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.

Jon and Michelle Schmidt: Grace Found In the Search for Annie

When Jon and Michelle Schmidt's daughter Annie disappeared while hiking in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge in 2016, they faced every parent's worst nightmare. On this episode, Jon and Michelle share with "All In" host Jamie Armstrong how their faith in the gospel sustained them during the grueling three-week search for Annie and how her body was miraculously found.

14: “Remember This Day, in Which Ye Came Out from Egypt” (Exodus 7–13)

What is it about the heart? Phrases like, “bless your heart,” “cross my heart,” “young at heart,” and more pepper our everyday speech. But other than the obvious fact that a beating heart is essential for life, what compels us to so often speak figuratively about it? In this week’s lesson, we’ll dive into that question as we study Pharaoh’s response to the ten plagues of Egypt in Exodus 7–13. And we’ll learn what actually softened his heart enough to let the Israelites go.

Hilary Weeks Named One of the "Forty Women to Watch Over 40"

LDS singer/songwriter Hilary Weeks has been a favorite in Mormondom for several years. Now she is being recognized as one of Forty Women to Watch Over 40--a list celebrating women who, according to fortyover40.com, are "upending the perception that 40 is past your prime."

37: “Arise and Come Forth unto Me” (September 14–20)

Imagine you are gathered at the temple in the land of Bountiful after Christ’s Crucifixion. You have seen fires, tempests, earthquakes, whirlwinds, floods, and so much more destroy the land. You’re exhausted, homeless, and just trying to survive. And then you hear a voice. But it’s not just any voice. It’s His voice. In this week’s study group, we’re going to dig into 3 Nephi 8–11 to learn more about Christ’s visit to the Americas and what His first words were to the people.

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From the Church

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

By Emily Linder

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.

Podcasts

A Teaching Topic for Each Chapter in This Week’s “Come, Follow Me” Reading, Mosiah 18–24

By Lindsey Williams

Editor's note: “Resources to follow Him” curates study resources, teachings, and thoughts to deepen your study of this week's Come, Follow Me.

6: "That You May Come Off Conqueror" (Doctrine and Covenants (10–11)

Do you remember a time when you were at a low point and someone knew just what to say to help you feel better? Maybe they shared some advice that you still use today or maybe it was a few words of encouragement you’ll never forget. For Joseph Smith, it was a little of both. In this week’s lesson, we’ll be studying Doctrine and Covenants 10–11 where we find words of encouragement and advice God has for all of us.

From the Church

Church Makes Statement About 6 Missionaries Detained by Police in Russia

By Danielle B. Wagner

A few weeks ago, local authorities detained six missionaries from the Russia Samara Mission. Church spokesman Eric Hawkins recently released this statement: