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Is Anger a Sin? Insights from Church Leaders and the Scriptures

Is anger a sin? I heard many different answers as I asked people this question. Some say it is a sin because it drives away the Spirit. Some say it is not a sin if the anger is controlled properly. However, Church leaders strongly encourage members to avoid anger, especially when it causes stress in our families. Here is what Church authorities have said about anger and how we can deal with it in our lives.

Here’s what we know about the Latter-day Saints on ‘American Idol’ after Hollywood Week

By Lindsey Williams

Last week, LDS Living spotlighted eight contestants on this season of American Idol who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Latter-day Saint Life

When All Darkness Gathers In

By Erica Mears

After the emotional devastation following the death of her brother, this LDS woman found an unexpected miracle through the Atonement of Christ and healing in the birth of her daughter.

Mormon Lloyd Gottfredson illustrated the Mickey Mouse comic strip for 45 years.

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How a Church Member Helped Shape Mickey Mouse (+6 Other Latter-day Saint Ties to Disney)

By Jamie Armstrong

November 18, 2018, was Mickey Mouse's 90th birthday! Check out this little-known story about how the iconic mouse was influenced by a Latter-day Saint.

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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.

6 Stories from President Monson You Haven't Heard at Conference

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6 inspiring stories from President Monson (that he never told at conference)

Here are six life experiences that the prophet never shared in general conference. You may not have heard these inspiring stories before!

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Old Testament Lesson 12: "Fruitful in the Land of My Affliction"

By Ted L. Gibbons

The story of Joseph makes me think about what it really means to be free. During the early years of Joseph’s life, while he was experiencing the viciousness of murderous brothers and the solitude of slavery and the pain of imprisonment, his brothers were (1) committing murder (Genesis 34), (2) committing immoral acts (Genesis 35, 38), (3) plotting murder (Genesis 37), and (4) lying to their father (Genesis 37). Which of all the sons of Jacob was most free? There are some lessons to be learned here. Part of the answer to this question comes as we consider who bows to whom and who sits on a throne and who lives with decades of guilt and remorse.

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The Myth of Unacceptable vs. Acceptable Sins No Latter-day Saint Should Believe

By James L. Ferrell

This is an excerpt from the book Falling to Heaven: The Surprising Path to Happiness, by James L. Ferrell.

President Nelson taught us remarkable lessons in each month of 2020. Here’s a look at what he said

By Morgan Pearson

If there were any perks to 2020, one was that we all spent a little bit more time (virtually) with President Russell M. Nelson than usual. Outside of general conference, the Church released special video messages throughout the year from our prophet. Additionally, President Nelson co-authored a piece with NAACP leaders calling for racial harmony. He reminded us of the need for gratitude to find healing, he invited us to fast with him, he prayed for us, and he reminded us that “we are all children of a loving God.”

3: “Come and Partake of the Fruit” (Jan. 13–Jan. 19)

Have you ever had a dream so vivid you felt like it was real? A dream so impactful you even wondered if maybe it was revelation from God? In this week’s Sunday on Monday study group, we’ll be studying Lehi’s revelatory dream in 1 Nephi 8–10 and learning how to distinguish between inspiration and indigestion.

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