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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 7: "The First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel"

Every journey begins somewhere, with a step, a thought, a desire, a commitment. The journey back into the presence of God, for mortals, begins with four first steps we call them the first principles and ordinances. There are others to follow how many we have no idea. Joseph Smith said:

President Nelson taught us remarkable lessons in each month of 2020. Here’s a look at what he said

By Morgan Pearson

If there were any perks to 2020, one was that we all spent a little bit more time (virtually) with President Russell M. Nelson than usual. Outside of general conference, the Church released special video messages throughout the year from our prophet. Additionally, President Nelson co-authored a piece with NAACP leaders calling for racial harmony. He reminded us of the need for gratitude to find healing, he invited us to fast with him, he prayed for us, and he reminded us that “we are all children of a loving God.”

Why My Race Is a Gift from God: Perspectives from an African American Latter-day Saint

By Keith Hamilton

*Editor's Note: This is a republication of an article written in 2011, prior to the release of the Church's essay "Race and the Priesthood" in 2013.

Conference review: 1 powerful promise or invitation from every April 2020 talk

By Sara Anderson and Kensie Smith

Editor's note: This story was originally published by LDS Living in April 2020 and is being shared again in anticipation of October 2020 general conference. Here's how you can watch.

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8 animals in the scriptures + their symbolism that might help you better understand Christ’s Atonement

By Jay A. Parry, Donald W. Parry

A number of animals—red heifers, lambs, goats, turtledoves, bulls, pigeons, and a bronze serpent—serve as symbols of Jesus Christ’s atonement or sacrifice.

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How to Conquer Your "Favorite Sins" For Good

By Robert Reynolds

We each have our own “favorite sins” that, for some reason, we can’t seem to shake. So when we lose hope and feel like change is impossible, how do we conquer the weaknesses that hold us back?

A powerful quote from each April 2020 general conference talk

By Kensie Smith

Editor's note: This story was originally published by LDS Living in April 2020 and is being shared again in anticipation of October 2020 general conference. Here's how you can watch.

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Sister Oaks: How We Can Become One with Ourselves, God, and Others

By Sister Kristen Oaks

The following is an excerpt from "If Ye Are Not One Ye Are Not Mine," a chapter in the book, One in Charity: Talks From the 2016 BYU Women's Conference. In the excerpt, we learn just how we can grow closer to our Savior and become one with Him, ourselves, our families, and our fellowmen.

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Book of Mormon Lesson 15: "Eternally Indebted to Your Heavenly Father"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Among the great political leaders in the history of the world, King Benjamin shines like the sun. By any standard, he is as good a man and great a king as ever lived. The brief descriptions given by Amaleki and Mormon show us the intriguing outlines of a life centered in Christ and his service. Here are the things King Benjamin did and did not do as he blessed his people:

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How Saints in Africa Prepared for the Priesthood Revelation Years Before It Happened

By E. Dale LeBaron

Editor’s note: This article was originally published to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the revelation declaring that all worthy males, regardless of race, may receive the priesthood. We are sharing it again to mark the 40th anniversary and to celebrate the continuing growth of the Church in Africa.