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President Nelson to speak to children in first-ever Friend to Friend event

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting all children ages 3–11, their parents, and Primary leaders and teachers to participate in a Friend to Friend broadcast—a Face to Face-style virtual event for children available for viewing beginning February 20.

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Latter-day Saint mother who lost her daughter in Sandy Hook shares experience and resources after Uvalde shooting

On this week’s episode of All In, Alissa Parker shared how she chose to respond in the wake of the horrific shooting that took the life of daughter ten years ago.

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How an Italian fashion designer responded to his mother’s concerns about his decision to join the Church

It is an experience that is not out of the ordinary: Someone has a desire to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a parent or loved one voices concerns. Such was the case when Tommaso Cardullo told his mother he wanted to join the Church.

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Listen: Elder Bednar’s advice on discerning between the Spirit and your own thoughts

Elder David A. Bednar has spoken many times about the principle of receiving personal revelation. But there’s one question he’s heard more than any other: “How do I know if it’s me or the Spirit?”

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Latter-day Saint scholar discusses ‘Sabbath rules’ vs. finding joy in the Sabbath

In our modern world, we are left to navigate how we observe the Sabbath without it becoming a list of what to do and what not to do.

Gail Miller on Returning to Church Activity: "We Weren't Treated as Lost, We Were Treated as Found"

Gail Miller, owner of the NBA’s Utah Jazz, says that everything she is today is related to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but during the first six to eight years of her marriage to her first husband, Larry H. Miller, she was not active in the Church. She explains in her book Courage To Be You that she began bringing her kids to Church by herself after her son asked, “Mommy, where does God live?” Eventually, Larry began joining her, but she says that the way her family was treated upon their return to the Church made an impression that has remained in her heart in the years since. Read a full transcript or listen to her recent conversation with host Morgan Jones in its entirety on the All In podcast here or in the player below:

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How One Filmmaker Was Prompted to Be Baptized After 3 Dreams About the Church

By Greyson Gurley

When we think of ways to receive revelation, what comes to mind? We might think of inspiration coming to us through prayer to our Heavenly Father, while reading the scriptures, or writing in our journals—and maybe even while we are asleep.

Why polygamy isn’t as black and white as it seems, according to Latter-day Saint historian Brittany Chapman Nash

Polygamy can sometimes feel like a taboo topic among Latter-day Saints. Some might feel obligated to defend the religious practice and others might feel that they have to accept it. So how do we deepen our understanding of this part of Church history—and more importantly, those who lived it?

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Latter-day Saint Who Won "Cake Wars" Twice Competing on Food Network's "Halloween Baking Championship"

By LDS Living Staff

Editor’s note: Since this article’s publication, Peter Tidwell has chosen a different spiritual path. This piece reflects his beliefs at the time it was written.

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How do constraints allow us to embrace our role as co-creators with God? ‘Lola Dutch’ illustrator explains

English writer G. K. Chesterton has been quoted as saying, “Art consists in limitation.” Could this principle be true outside of traditional forms of creativity?