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10 Things We Know About the Urim and Thummim
By Jay A. Parry and Larry E. Morris
The Urim and Thummim consists of two seer stones or interpreters used by selected prophets throughout the ages. In ancient Israel the stones were part of the breastplate worn by the high priest of the Aaronic Priesthood. According to lds.org, the Urim and Thummim is “an instrument prepared of God to assist man in obtaining revelation from the Lord and in translating languages.” The website also states that the name Urim and Thummim is Hebrew for “lights and perfections” and that “there is more than one Urim and Thummim, but we are informed that Joseph Smith had the one used by the brother of Jared” (See D&C 17:1).
This Week from the Pulpit: How Service Empowers Us during Times of Fear
By Emily Linder
Editor's note: "This Week from the Pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.
Latter-day Saint Life
I’m Not a Perfect Mom, But I Am a Good Enough Mom—and so Are You
This is a message mothers everywhere need to hear.
Latter-day Saint Life
Joseph Smith's Last Sermons Before His Martyrdom
The last year of Joseph Smith’s life includes some of the richest accounts of Joseph’s public sermons, something that has shaped much of the Church as we know it today.
From the Church
Church Condemns "White Supremacy Agenda" in Updated Charlottesville Statement
By LDS Living
The Church recently updated their statement following the deadly events in Charlottesville, Virginia, adding this clarification:
Latter-day Saint Life
Latter-day Saint Man Learns Humility, Endurance, and Gratitude Running 200-Mile Ultramarathons
"A big reason I do what I do now is because I’m really appreciative of what my body can do and because I was put in a situation where that might have been taken away from me,” Latter-day Saint Michael McKnight said about running ultramarathons. “I feel like I’m trying really hard to get out there and really push the body.”
Former Oakland Raider recounts LDS conversion
Dressed in a suit and tie, Burgess Owens stood at the pulpit in the Herriman LDS chapel and surveyed the scene before him on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. The 61-year-old man could see his wife, Josie, surrounded by six children and six grandchildren, seated among the congregation. A short time earlier, male family members had participated in the blessing of their newest granddaughter. In the midst of that sweet moment, Owens wanted to share his testimony with fellow members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “The church has been everything to us,” Owens said.
The Magical Border Bedlam
By FUN FOR LESS
One of the most amusing, albeit occasionally frustrating, aspects of travel takes place at border crossings. You never know quite what you will find—opportunities for laughter are always anticipated, as well as an invitation in multi-cultural discovery. When we approach the border, I hold my breath, set my patience meter on high, turn my hope dial up to its highest frequency and wait for what humanity will bring me. I am so rarely disappointed…...
Missionary Throws First Pitch at Orioles Game
When Elder Anthony “Bo” Burrup began his two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he was putting baseball on hold.
Hidden Jewel of Creation
By FUN FOR LESS
“This was the most spectacular place I have visited in the world…..”