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9 couples you might recognize on the list of new mission presidents and companions

On Friday, January 8, 2021, Church News released a list of 105 new mission presidents and companions who will begin their service in July 2021. Included in the list are a General Authority Seventy, a member of the Primary General Presidency, a former NFL player, and parents of an Olympian.

20: “They Were Called the People of God”

Have you ever felt “harrowed” by your sins? Or maybe “harrowed” at the thought of confessing your sins? In this week’s study group, we turn to Mosiah 18-24 to dig into the ins and outs of repentance. We learn from Alma the younger’s experience to see what role confession plays, how we can embrace those who have sinned, and most importantly, how those harrowing feelings don't need to last.

From the Church

New Young Men General Presidency and Other General Authorities Announced during April 2020 Conference

By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the calls of nine new General Authority Seventies and 58 Area Seventies during the Saturday afternoon session of the April 2020 general conference. He also announced a new Young Men General Presidency to replace Brother Stephen W. Owen, Brother Douglas D. Holmes and Brother M. Joseph Brough, who have served as a presidency for five years. Brother Steven J. Lund is the new president, with Brother Ahmad Corbitt and Brother Bradley (Brad) R. Wilcox as his counselors.

17: When God Speaks...And When He Doesn't

If there was ever a time when Calee needed to hear the voice of the Lord loud and clear, it was the year she found herself in the midst of a difficult divorce navigating life as a single mom. The fact that the heavens seemed completely silent might have driven her further from her faith, but Calee’s determination to hold out for more from God takes her to new and exhilarating places when she seeks to understand the quiet.

Bonus: Sneak Peek of Season 2 (with Katie and KaRyn)

We might be on a break, but we're still working hard to gather your stories! In this bonus episode, KaRyn and Katie give you a sneak peek at some of the themes for season 2 so you can submit your stories to the pitchline AND share a pitch that made it into one of our upcoming season 2 episodes.

Dean Hughes: Digging Into Polygamy and Other "Muddy" Issues

When Dean Hughes began writing his latest book, he didn't plan on writing about polygamy but the topic became impossible to ignore. At times, there are things (both past and present) that may affect our beliefs and be impossible to ignore. Dean describes these things as "muddy," but explains that there are faithful ways to approach seemingly messy aspects of our faith or our Church's history.

Latter-day Saint Life

8 Touching Moments from President Nelson's Pacific Ministry Tour

By Danielle B. Wagner

Continuing their whirlwind and worldwide Church ministry, President and Sister Nelson, along with Elder and Sister Gong, traveled throughout the Pacific meeting with Latter-day Saints, prime ministers, royalty, and other faith leaders.

Latter-day Saint Life

One Old Testament scripture that transformed how I think of Christ as the ‘Light of the World’

By Danielle B. Wagner

I've often heard of our Savior and God described in terms of light, but I never allowed the totality of that image and understanding to sink in.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Most Tender Things Children Pray For: 20+ Unforgettable Responses

By LDS Living

There is nothing quite so simple and pure as the faith of a child, and that faith often shines through when they speak to their Heavenly Father in prayer. Here are just a few of the incredible responses from our readers when we asked them to share the most tender thing they heard a child pray for:

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Not a traditional mission but my mission

By Emily Jensen

About a year ago, I remember learning in seminary about a man named David W. Patten. In 1838 the Lord called him on a mission, as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants section 114. The Lord asked him to settle his business and prepare many other things so that he would be ready to do so. Brother Patten was obedient to the call of the Lord—however, within the same year, he was killed in battle and was never able to serve a mission.