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Joseph Smith and Pushkin, Russia’s beloved poet and the founder of Russian literature, were contemporaries. Pushkin published his first poem at age 15. Not long after, Joseph Smith had the First Vision in his 15th year. Pushkin’s novel in verse, Eugene Onegin, was serialized between 1825 and 1832. The Book of Mormon was published in 1830. Both men are revered to this day. Each died in their late 30s by an angry bullet.

Fun

From fundraising to foundations: 13 surprising facts about 3 pioneer temples

By Jannalee Sandau

Editor's note: This is the first in a series of articles, “Scenes from Saints,” a series highlighting interesting facts from Saints volume 2. Articles will be posted weekly during November and December 2020. You can purchase both volumes of Saints through Deseret Bookor read and listen to the volumes on the Gospel Library app under the “Restoration and Church History” section.

The Ultimate Gift with The Truman Brothers

As we come to the end of this year and the holiday season, we are so grateful we could share our manifesto with the Magnify community to inspire one another to “love well.” We are women who are united in our call to love first—to always love well. The Christmas season helps us reflect on the greatest example of love, the Savior Jesus Christ. He is the ultimate love and the gift that we want to share with others.

Marie Vischer Elliott: Surviving a WWII Concentration Camp to Discover Hope

As a little girl, Marie Vischer Elliott spent three years in a concentration camp under unimaginable conditions. She remarkably survived but her little brother, Georgie, died shortly after they were released due to what he endured in the camp. Years later, as a young mother, Marie was introduced to the gospel of Jesus Christ, which not only helped her heal from what she experienced during the war but also gave her hope of seeing her little brother again. On this week's episode, Marie's story teaches us a powerful lesson about the devastating nature of war, the transformative doctrine of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the blessings of the temple.

Mary Holland McCann: Characteristics of the Mother of the Son of God

A National Geographic headline in 2015 read, “How the Virgin Mary Became the World’s Most Powerful Woman.” Our world is full of people seeking power and influence, but two millennia ago it was a young girl’s choice to have faith in the Lord and become a mother that left the greatest everlasting impact on all mankind. Some may cheapen the value of a mother, but on this week’s episode, Mary Holland McCann helps us look closer at the characteristics that made Mary who she is and how the example she set for her son changed our world.

Chris Williams: Forgiveness and the Worth of a Soul

On Feb. 9, 2007, Chris Williams and his family were driving home from a night out together when their vehicle was struck by a 17-year-old drunk driver. That night, Chris lost his wife, Michelle, who was pregnant with their fifth child; his son Ben; and his daughter, Anna. Three days later, Chris Williams spoke publicly for the first time following the accident and extended unconditional forgiveness to that 17-year-old young man, a decision he has stood by for more than 12 years.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Justifications People Use for Leaving the Church (and Why They're Wrong)

Lately I’ve been getting messages from people explaining to me why their friend or family member has decided to leave the LDS Church. They write with their hearts broken, unable to find the words to convince them to give it another look. It seems like every time, the root of the problem revolves around one or all of these 5 reasons provided below.

Latter-day Saint Life

Mormon Tabernacle Choir Member Explains Why She Is Singing at Trump's Inauguration

By LDS Living Staff

No doubt, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's announcement that it will perform at the presidential inauguration on January 20 has opened a floodgate of media attention. From petitions to one choir member's decision to resign from the choir, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has suddenly become the focus of debate across the nation.

Lesson Helps

New Testament Lesson 25: "Not My Will, But Thine, Be Done"

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION: I wrote the following about an experience in 1980 during a visit to the Holy Land:

Lesson Helps

New Testament Lesson 3: "And the Child Grew, and Waxed Strong in Spirit"

By Ted L. Gibbons

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