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3 of our favorite airplane analogies from Elder Uchtdorf

From the time Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf first took the pulpit at general conference, members around the world have loved his stories about airplanes and the poignant gospel lessons he draws from them. In fact, his history of sharing tales of flight has led many listeners to find themselves internally asking a question as soon as he gets up to speak—the same question Elder Uchtdorf voiced one memorable conference: “What does it have to do with flying an airplane?” Here is a collection of just a few of those aerodynamic analogies.

Latter-day Saint Life

8 Tips for Remembering the Sacrament All Through the Week

MR says: With the Church's focus on the Sacrament this year, this is a great reminder to keep Christ and our covenants in our hearts always.

30 Things You Didn't Know about the Conference Center

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30 things you might not know about the Conference Center

By Carly M. Springer

Brush up on your knowledge of this amazing building where we gather to listen to modern-day prophets.

Latter-day Saint Life

Sistas in Zion Share Profound Message for When We Feel the Church Isn't What We Want It to Be

By LDS Living

Sometimes, we may complain about things that we feel "the Church" is missing, from vulnerability to inclusivity to a list of other things. Whatever that frustration is personally, we may feel justified in thinking that the problem is with the Church as a whole and not with us.

12: “I Will Give You Rest” (Matthew 11-12, Luke 11)

What goes into making a winning team? First things first: you need to pick a team and sign up. And in today’s discussion of Matthew 11–12 and Luke 11, we talk all about the best team to sign up for. Because when you join Christ’s team, know the rule book, and put on His jersey—er, yoke—then you always come out on top. So let's study the game plan of what Jesus’s winning team looks like and accept the invitation He gives to come claim our spots.

How a care package of Tic Tacs and gum helped save 1 cancer patient’s life

Sister Amy A. Wright was just called as the Second Counselor in the Primary General Presidency during April 2021 general conference, but that’s not the first time her name has been heard over the pulpit. In 2017, Sister Bonnie H. Cordon shared a story in the women’s session of general conference about how Sister Wright battled cancer by serving others.

Special needs Scouts enjoy the benefits of storied program

The 2010 U.S. National Jamboree was defined by its variety as Scouts from all corners of the country participated in high-adventure activities that ranged from rappelling to BMX racing.Counted among the tens of thousands of Scouts who enjoyed a week of summer adventure and camaraderie at Virginia's Fort A.P. Hill that year was a group of LDS Scouts who were eager for a full Jamboree experience. Boy Scout Troop 601, a Church-sponsored unit from Utah's Great Salt Lake Council, included several special needs Scouts that ranged in age from the mid-20s to late 40s. Their senior member was almost 50. Many were veterans of past National Jamborees. They spent that memorable week involved in almost all of the outdoor activities enjoyed by traditional Scouts — including merit badge classes, a 5K race and scuba instruction.

22: "Have Ye Experienced This Mighty Change in Your Hearts?" (Alma 5–7)

Do you have an image that pops into your mind when you hear “judgement day”? Does that image maybe invoke a little nervousness—or even some fear? This week we dig into Alma 5–7, specifically Alma’s “test” in Alma 5, to learn comforting truths about what God requires and expects of us, and to discover that He, and Christ, are always on our side.

49: “Come unto Christ, and Be Perfected in Him” (Moroni 10)

This is the time of year we all think about gifts, whether it’s the gifts we’ve been given or the gifts we would like to receive. But what if we could all receive a gift that didn’t come with a price tag? And not just one gift, but as many gifts as we asked for? In this week’s lesson, we’ll dig into Moroni 10 to study spiritual gifts and how we can discover what ours might be and how to cultivate more.

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Hilary Weeks Begins Her First-Ever Concert Tour (+ 5 Fun Facts About the #1 Billboard Artist)

By Jamie Armstrong

Hilary Weeks has enjoyed a long and successful music career, but did you know that the LDS singer-songwriter has never done a concert tour?