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21: Hope in the Atonement and Resurrection

Phil was just a boy when he and his friends made an impulse decision on a scouting trip that would reverberate throughout their lives and challenge their faith and the faith of an entire community. Though it seemed that the guilt and shame of that experience might haunt him and his future forever, a desperate prayer finally led Phil to a place of peace and understanding through Jesus Christ.

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf with his wife, Harriet, and their granddaughter, Jasmin.

Follow the Prophets

Elder Uchtdorf shares testimony as granddaughter navigates serious illness

By Maddie Tolk

We may not always receive physical healing during difficult medical trials, but the Savior can bless our souls with an “active healing power.”

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Why 3 Amish families risked everything to join the Church

By Danielle B. Wagner

When Raymond Weaver shared his curiosity for Native American history—specifically how these ancient people came to live in the Americas—his friend replied that he had a book that could help answer that question.

Asian student girl High School Tutor Individual Tuition From Teacher In Library. University Student Tutor books with friends.

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5 insights about seminary every parent needs to know

By Kathryn Davis

Here are five tips that I believe can help both you and your child get off to a good start with seminary and make the most of the opportunity to come closer to Christ.

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The Powerful Stories Behind "I Am a Child of God," "I Need Thee Every Hour" + 3 Other Beloved Hymns

By Karen Lynn Davidson

The LDS hymnal is full of uplifting music and poetry from a host of different sources, but they all share one commonality—they inspire and lift our minds toward heaven. Just as powerful as many of the words in these hymns are the stories behind them. Here are just a few.

76: Be Prepared

Stories in this episode: The sudden loss of his corporate job throws Dave into a new and sometimes confusing role at home; Jenny's once-thriving life is upended by an unwelcome diagnosis that offers her a powerful connection to some of her Church History idols.

Seeing Miracles and Purpose in the Right Now

It’s often easier in hindsight to see what God has orchestrated in our lives. President Eyring has even said, “When we find ways to recognize and remember God’s kindness it will build our testimonies.” In theory we know this works. And we do it in practice as many of us make gratitude lists this time of year. But how do we make it so that we’re seeing God’s great work in our lives like it’s second nature, be it a moment of hardship or joy?

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What Parents Need to Know About "Paul: Apostle of Christ " Before Seeing It with Their Family

By Trina Boice

Mormon Moviegoers is a collective of LDS film reviewers helping you to make informed decisions about Hollywood films. It was founded by family counselor Jonathan Decker (of Ask a Mormon Therapist).

D&C Lesson 35: "A Mission of Saving"

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION: Cain’s query of the Lord has echoed down the corridors of time: “Am I my brother’s keeper?” (Moses 5:34) And the answer has followed close at hand. Religious history is filled with tales of sacrifice made by men and women in behalf of their brothers and sisters. We have always considered that the greatest among us have been those willing to enter harm’s way in behalf of others, whether friends or strangers. It is proved conclusively by the firefighters and policemen who rushed into the towers of the World Trade Center while everyone else was rushing out. It is also exemplified by thousands of missionaries who have entered into the vineyard of the Lord to save souls and by faithful visiting and home teachers—and by a multitude of others.

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5 Surprising Things We Learned from the New Church History Book, “Saints”

By Jannalee Sandau

The Church’s new historic book, Saints, has already been read or listened to by thousands of people. It brings a fresh perspective on the story of how the gospel and The Church of Jesus Christ evolved. While it tells many familiar stories in a conversational, dialogue-based style, there are also many stories that even avid Church history researchers might not have heard, including stories that portray the more human sides of some of our revered early Church figures. Whether you’ve already read Saints once or haven’t started it yet, here are five unique facts that you can watch for in the book.