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An Inspired Dream and a Letter from President Nelson: Jenny Oaks Baker Reflects on Faith, Family, and Music

From a young age, Jenny Oaks Baker’s parents instilled in her a love of music and faith—a faith that has become the central force in her life.

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Psalm 69: Why God’s silence does not signify His absence

By Chelsea Hayden

When depression and anxiety robbed my ability to feel the Spirit, I learned how to choose to trust God even when I couldn’t feel Him.

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New Website Focuses on History of Blacks in the Church & Celebrates Their Contributions

By Dr. Quintard Taylor

African Americans have been members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints almost since its founding in 1830. Their numbers were initially small, but their role was significant. Green Flake, for example, Brigham Young’s driver and scout, was one of the first Mormon pioneers to reach the Salt Lake Valley in 1847.

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How to Help Those Who Don't Trust Religion Understand Your Beliefs

Those who mistrust religion or distance themselves from churches "are, like all of us, seeking a way that seems right to them. We ought to love those who disagree with us, including those who see us as bigots. They are not our enemies."

Famous Latter-day Saints

The Dream That Led a 3-Time Olympic Medalist to Join the Church

By Danielle B. Wagner

Standing at an incredible 6 feet 11 inches, Krešimir Ćosić was made for basketball. Born in Zadar, Yugoslavia (now Croatia), on November 26, 1948, Ćosić began playing on his national team at 16 and won two world championships and three European championships during his lifetime. He also competed in four Games, earning three Olympic medals.

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President Uchtdorf Shares Story of Ghanan Woman Who "Paid the Price to Gain Spiritual Light"

By LDS Living

No matter who we are, everyone is susceptible to the pains of adversity. Whether it's the death of a child or neighbors who shun your beliefs, everyone has experience anguish caused by some form of opposition.

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Arizona Governor Praises President Nelson and the Church: He Is "a Man of Peace"

By LDS Living

"To be faithful to our temple covenants means we are willing to be different — much different — from men and women of the world," President Nelson said during a devotional at an NFL stadium in Arizona while speaking to 65,000 Latter-day Saints. "As covenant keepers, our thoughts, behavior, language, entertainment, fashion, grooming and time on the internet — to name a few things — are to be distinct from patterns and habits considered as normal by the world."

Lesson Helps

"Come, Follow Me" FHE: Gratitude

By Jessica Grimaud

This week's FHE lesson topic comes from the Come, Follow Me reading in Luke 12-17 andJohn 11. Check out this week's Come, Follow Me study ideas on LDS Living for additional resources and suggestions.

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Elder Holland's New Year's Advice, "The Best Is Yet to Come"

The following is an excerpt from a talk given by Elder Holland at a BYU devotional in 2009 entitled "The Best Is Yet to Come."

Sponsored: BYUradio Offers New Come, Follow Me Resources

By BYUtv

The Come, Follow Me program has given families and individuals a great framework for studying the gospel in weekly increments. BYUradio has followed suit with the weekly show This is Sunday, a daylong mix of inspiring, worshipful music interspersed with spiritually enriching programs designed to help families and individuals get more out of their Come, Follow Me study.