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5 Big Changes in Relief Society During Linda K. Burton's Presidency

Sister Linda K. Burton became the 16th Relief Society General President on March 31, 2012. Over the past five years, Sister Burton and her counselors—Sister Carole M. Stephens, first counselor, and Sister Linda S. Reeves, second counselor—have served during many significant changes in the Relief Society. Here are just a few significant moments:

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How General Conference Led Me to the Man of My Dreams

By Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt

On the day that I defended my doctoral dissertation, I went to the Mesa Arizona Temple to express gratitude for the divine help I had felt throughout my academic journey. I was also interested in mapping out what would be next for my life. I had accepted a position to teach at Brigham Young University and was anticipating a move to Utah. I felt like it was a new beginning. I sensed that my life had a clean slate of sorts. Further, I had the words of the previous general conference resonating in my mind and heart. In particular, the teachings of Elder Dallin H. Oaks were profoundly penetrating my heart:

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14 Simple Explanations to Help You Answer Frequently Asked Questions About the Church

By Jon Cooper

How do we explain Church doctrine and gospel principles to our friends and neighbors who are not Latter-day Saints? If you’re having trouble knowing how to clarify certain concepts, here are some ideas.

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FHE: Leadership

By Shauna Gibby

*The wrong link was listed in the e-mail for Monday, October 10th. To reach "FHE: General Authorities," click here.

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Sheri Dew: Leaders of the Church Are Not Perfect or Infallible, but They Are Indispensable

By Sheri L. Dew

The following is an excerpt from Sheri Dew's Worth the Wrestle.

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3 things Latter-day Saints should know about the tribes of Israel

By Brad Wilcox

As members of the Church, we have been given a noble birthright and have been set apart to help gather scattered Israel and build the kingdom of God on the earth. But what exactly does that mean?

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10 books and study resources to help you learn from Church leaders

If you, like us, can't get enough of the wisdom, counsel, guidance, and promises we hear from our Church leaders during general conference, here are a few great resources to help you continue learning from their wise words and their lifelong examples.

Mormon Father and Son Duo Compete on NBC Reality Survivor Show

By Kelsey Berteaux

Mormon reality TV show contestants father Jim and son Austin Vach of Maple Valley, Washington, think they have what it takes to win on NBC’s new survival show, Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls. The show, hosted by renowned survivalist Bear Grylls, follows ten teams of two people through an arduous group expedition littered with orchestrated challenges across the wilds of New Zealand. It aired its pilot last week on July 8th.

25 Modern LDS Classics to Feed Your Soul

By LDS Living

Featured below is a list of 25 modern LDS classics that will leave you looking at life with a new perspective. With some recognizable titles and others you may have never heard of, this list compiles books that have received high ratings from their readers in regard to providing powerful, thought-provoking, and testimony-building material. With writings from beloved LDS prophets and apostles, LDS leaders, and motivational speakers, these modern classics help readers answer questions and gain a better understanding of LDS teachings.

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Where did the YSA ward come from?

By Danielle Christensen

We’d be willing to bet your next linger longer that most Latter-day Saints who go to YSA wards today have no idea how they came to be. Here’s a look at how they’ve evolved over the years.