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9 Ways Heavenly Father Teaches Us How to Run an Effective Church Council

Recently, the Church announced that in 2018 "Teaching of the Prophets" manuals will no longer be used in Relief Society or priesthood meetings. Instead, ward leaders will be able to choose general conference talks and gospel topics to prepare lessons tailored to their ward's needs. Among these changes, the Church also announced that once a month a council will be held during Relief Society and priesthood meeting, a change designed to help bring wards closer together and make members more aware of each person's needs.

From the Church

Church Calls 14 New Latter-day Saint General Board Members to Relief Society, Young Women, and Primary Boards

The Church has called 14 new general board members to the Relief Society, Young Women, and Primary boards who will join other Church leaders for the upcoming general women's session of general conference.

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Church announces new temples in Canada, Colorado and Idaho

During his remarks today at the first session of the 181st Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church President Thomas S. Monson announced three new temples in Meridian, Idaho; Fort Collins, Colorado; and Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Here are some brief facts about the Church in those areas; additional details on the new temples will be announced as they become available

Latter-day Saint Life

When the Kirtland and Nauvoo Temples Were Engulfed in Spiritual Fire

By Katie Lambert

There have been some claims over the years of temples that appear to be engulfed in "spiritual fire."

Lesson Helps

Old Testament Lesson 39: "How Beautiful Upon the Mountains"

By Ted L. Gibbons

I asked my institute students if they had beautiful feet. They thought I had gone mad, of course, but the question was asked in perfect seriousness. Isaiah’s poetic imagery about the messengers of the Atonement includes the moving assurance that those who carry such a message have beautiful feet. In Isaiah’s time, messages were always carried by runners, and he described those privileged to carry the most meaningful of messages as having beautiful feet.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Incredible Thing That Happened When a Church Teacher Had to Teach a Room of Religious Experts About the Book of Mormon

By Wendy Ulrich

Admitting our weaknesses is not the easiest thing to do, but we should strive to follow the counsel given in D&C 1:28, "And inasmuch as they were humble they might be made strong, and blessed from on high, and receive knowledge from time to time." As we become humble, we will learn how to fulfill the Lord's calling despite those weaknesses and be able to bless others.

Latter-day Saint Life

Huffington Post: Thomas S. Monson Could Be the Kindest Person You and I Have Never Met

The following article was published on the Huffington Post the day after President Monson's passing.

Latter-day Saint Life

One Couple's Repeating Conflict and the Promise That Changed Everything in Their Marriage

By C. Terry Warner adapted from "Bonds That Make Us Free Healing Our Relationships, Coming to Ourselves"

With different opinions and needs in a marriage, it is important that we remember to think of our spouse as a person with feelings and needs. The following true story helps illustrate how a simple change in perspective and a desire to help each other can make all the difference in helping us break out of a pattern of unintentional self-sabotage.

SPONSORED: Saints and Sinners and DailyLDS.com aim to raise $25K for LDS Church mission fund

Saints and Sinners has partnered with DailyLDS.com to bring you the first annual Saints and Sinners Half Marathon & Team Relay. This LDS targeted race was created to bring LDS runners together from across the nation to run for a cause we all believe in – missionary work.

5 Easy Recipes Your Kids Will Love

By Six Sisters' Stuff

6 uncooked lasagna noodles