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How one man’s prompting led to his nearly 80-year-old mother’s baptism

When Chris Schoebinger was a senior in high school, he moved out of his home and into the home of, unbeknownst to him, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

"All In" Podcast: One Woman’s Testimony of Agency After Surviving an Abusive Marriage

By Morgan Pearson

When I reached out to April Giauque about the possibility of coming on our “All In” podcast, she responded by saying that she read a blog post I had written about suffering. She specifically cited three quotes from the piece:

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How do we battle depression in a religion centered on a plan of happiness?

“When I was in the depth of my depression, depression not only blocked all feeling for me but it also included blocking feelings of the Spirit, and so I remember for long stretches of time I just didn’t feel God’s love.”

In case you missed it: Top LDS Living articles from this week

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Here’s a snapshot of what you may have missed on LDS Living this week. You can also subscribe to the LDS Living newsletter for daily inspiration right to your inbox.

How a Book of Mormon passage helped 1 gay Latter-day Saint better understand his relationship with God

Charlie Bird took the world by storm with his unbelievable dance moves. Performing with the BYU Cougarettes—one of the best collegiate dance teams in the United States—in a mascot suit, Bird not only kept up, he brought the crowd to its feet, catching the attention of national media.

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1 man shares his experience being excommunicated and why he was committed to go back to church

It was an unexpected note in the life of someone who had otherwise been a devoted member of the Church his entire life. But even while he worked toward being re-baptized, Steadman never missed a Sunday of church.

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General Primary Counselor Explains Why A Worldwide Church Is Involved In Utah’s Medical Marijuana Debate; Reiterates Church’s Opposition to Prop 2

By Morgan Pearson

On Friday afternoon, Sister Lisa L. Harkness, first counselor in the Primary general presidency, sat down with Dr. Paula Cook, a doctor and assistant professor at the University of Utah, and DeAnn Kettenring, health commissioner for the Utah PTA, with the intent of reiterating the dangers of Proposition 2. Utah will vote on this initiative next week, which could potentially legalize medical cannabis in the state.

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See a powerful quote from each April 2021 general conference talk

By LDS Living

General conference weekend is filled with inspiring stories, profound insights, and spiritual promptings. To help you remember the spirit you felt, here is one quote from each April 2021 general conference talk. You can also click on the speaker's name to find a summary of his or her remarks at Church News.

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Elder Holland’s advice on dating, marriage and the latest from Church leaders on social media

By Danielle Christensen

Editor’s note: “This week from the pulpit” highlights recent messages from General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church. This story may be updated throughout the week.

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How her Old Testament study helped a young mom of 7 in her battle with cancer

When Anne Bednar’s world was rocked by a cancer diagnosis, stories from the Old Testament came alive, teaching her that, truly, “God meant it unto good.”