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Rising Latter-day Saint Opera Singers Say Missions Helped Them to Get Where They Are Today

Mary Hoskins and her brother Jonah Hoskins are two rising stars in the opera business. According to Church News, the two Latter-day Saints have competed in or will compete in the most elite opera singing competitions in the U.S. That's why it is so strange the two would decide to take a break from their careers to serve missions, but that sacrifice doesn't seem to have slowed them down.

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Watch: Why Christ cleansed the temple + other fascinating symbolism from the last week of His life

There is one event during Holy Week that can seem strange when compared to the other acts the Savior performed during His last days: the cleansing of the temple in Jerusalem.

"All In" Excerpt: How Sheri Dew Has Observed President Russell M. Nelson’s Respect for and Willingness to Be Influenced by Women

A full transcript of this episode is available by clicking here.

Lesson Helps

FHE: Obedience

By Shauna Gibby

For more information on this topic read "Winning the War against Evil," by James J. Hamula, Ensign, Nov 2008, 50-53.

5 Fun Themes for Young Women Camp

By Jenny Spencer Hunt

When you're planning Young Women's camp, one of the hardest tasks is coming up with a theme. They can range from spiritually uplifting to downright goofy, but we’ve found that the most memorable ones are a combination of both. Check out these great ideas for inspiration!

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President Nelson: Why We Sustain Prophets & Apostles, Even When Troubled by "Thorny" Issues

Every general conference we have the opportunity to sustain our prophet and apostles who are chosen by our Heavenly Father to lead this Church today.

Lesson Helps

“Come, Follow Me” FHE: Gethsemane

By Jessica Grimaud

This week's FHE lesson topic comes from the Come, Follow Me reading in Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, and John 19. Check out this week's Come, Follow Me study ideas on LDS Living for additional resources and suggestions.

50 Cheap and Fun Date Ideas

By Six Sisters' Stuff

Pretty Darn Funny just released its first episode of season 2, and it's about a situation we're all pretty familiar with: how to come up with date ideas to create a great date night for you and your spouse while dealing with busy schedules and tight finances. Their solution is quarter night at the Cheap Seats discount theater—"two tickets, a large popcorn, and a goodie bag all for 25 cents." Or course, they also got a few other things thrown in the deal, like a mysterious infestation and a homeless man squatting in the theater. . . .

Lesson Helps

"Come, Follow Me" April 22–28: “What Shall I Do to Inherit Eternal Life?”

By LDS Living

This week’s readings: Matthew 18; Luke 10

Podcasts

Listen: The Miracles That Helped a Family Find Each Other After Being Separated During the Paradise Fire

By Katie Lambert

The sky was pitch black.