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How Imprisonment, Persecution Helped Paul Move Christ's Message Forward

The setting was an institute class wherein some important dimensions about Acts 16–20 became clear to me. For example, it became apparent that in three instances the Lord had coated his believers with Teflon, so to speak. All instances involved the Apostle Paul in one way or another. Plainly, the Lord watches over his people and orders events for their good, whether they perceive it or not.

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How President Roosevelt Helped Bring the LDS Church Out of Obscurity

By LDS Living

When Reed Smoot was elected a Utah Senator in January 1903, the U.S. Senate put up a strong fight to keep him from serving as a senator, opening up what is now known as the Smoot Hearings. At the time, Elder Smoot served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and the Senate disliked the idea of having a high-ranking LDS Church leader in their midst. Though polygamy had been abolished almost 15 years ago, many U.S. citizens were still skeptical of the Church and its teachings. “It was during this time of public scrutiny of the Church that Theodore Roosevelt weighed in most consequentially on the side of the Mormons,” (Michael K Winder, Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal “Theodore Roosevelt and the Mormons,” 12).

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President Nelson’s insight about the sacrament you may have missed

By Lindsey Williams

“A thought has occurred to me that my making a covenant today is a lot more important than the message that I have prepared.”

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FHE: The Ninth Article of Faith

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Get all the Article of Faith FHE lessons here.

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5 quotes from ‘Jesus the Christ’ every Latter-day Saint should know

By Emily Linder

“Jesus the Christ” is one of the most well-known books among Church members—and for good reason. Author James E. Talmage wrote this 804-page masterpiece in the Salt Lake Temple by hand at the request of the First Presidency.

Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley Lesson 12: "Obedience: Simply Live the Gospel"

By Kelly Merrill

To understand the scope and importance of being obedient to the laws of the gospel of Christ, we should first look at why they are in place, and what they mean for us. First, let’s look at why the Church and kingdom of God need to be on the earth.

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Why Does the Book of Mormon Reference an Ominous "East Wind"?

By Daniel Peterson

At least 20 references to a powerful and destructive “east wind” occur in the Old Testament (e.g., at Genesis 41:6, Exodus 10:13, Jeremiah 18:17 and Ezekiel 17:10, and Hosea 13:15). Such references reflect conditions in the Palestinian home of the biblical authors. Unlike the moisture-laden west wind from the Mediterranean Sea, the east wind, originating in the Arabian desert, is dry and desiccating.

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How the Samaritan Woman at the Well Teaches Us Powerful Truths About Christ's Nature and Message

By Camille Fronk Olson

In every aspect of Christ's ministry on earth and in heaven, women have held a prominent role as witnesses and receivers of His divinity and grace. Eve knew, worshipped, and offered sacrifices for the premortal Christ. Mary brought the Son of God into this world. The Samaritan woman witnessed Christ's first recorded declaration that He was the Messiah of the world. Mary and other women witnessed our Savior at the tomb after His resurrection. The angel Moroni showed Mary Whitmer the gold plates, allowing her to be a witness of their truth. Clearly, women hold a significant and sacred role in the eyes of our Savior and in His ministry. Camille Fronk Olson speaks of this role in her book Women of the New Testament.

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The quality of mercy: Lessons on anger and revenge from the Sermon on the Mount

By James and Judith McConkie

Many may recognize that the first part of this article’s title is a line from William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. We were recently reminded of it and its connection to the Sermon on the Mount when, as part of our pilgrimage to the Rome Temple open house in 2019, we also traveled to Venice.

Why was the Tooele temple relocated? Here’s what we know

By Lindsey Williams

On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, the Church announced a new location and a renaming of a planned temple in Tooele Valley to the Deseret Peak Utah Temple.