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You Are Absolutely Inspiring": Judges Praise Latter-day Saint Eliminated from "So You Think You Can Dance

Latter-day Saint Ezra Sosa wiped away tears as he finished what would be one of his last performances on So You Think You Can Dance.

Lesson Helps

The power of context in the Book of Mormon video on faith in Jesus Christ

By Jannalee Sandau

This week’s Book of Mormon video includes the iconic and powerful teachings in Alma 32 on faith as a seed. It’s such a good chapter full of doctrine and visuals on its own. But there is something about seeing this and the surrounding Alma chapters brought to life in video that has changed them for me. There are so many details about the context of these teachings that are recorded in scripture I forget as I read, and I am reminded of them as I watch the Book of Mormon videos. And some of those details actually make the doctrines even more relevant and relatable in my own life.

Andrea Hales: Gathering Tribes

Andrea Hales felt inadequate to the task but she couldn’t deny the prompting she was feeling to start a podcast. The podcast would tell the stories of Native American Latter-day Saints and provide a platform to share their testimonies as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Hales knew she didn’t grow up close to her Navajo side of the family but she felt her heart turning to her fathers and, as a result, a podcast called “Tribe of Testimonies” was born.

Father and son lifting moving boxes at new home

Latter-day Saint Life

2 unnamed people from this week’s ‘Come, Follow Me’ to inspire you ‘in the path of your duty’

By John Hilton III

“Most of the best people who ever lived weren’t very famous either. Serve and grow, faithfully and quietly.”

Podcasts

5 Lessons from This Week's "Come, Follow Me" Reading on Mosiah 25–28

By Lindsey Williams

Editor's note: “Resources to follow Him” curates study resources, teachings, and thoughts to deepen your study of this week's Come, Follow Me.

Latter-day Saint Life

Mosiah 9 shows that these 2 habits prevent real happiness

By Cole Wissinger

In Mosiah 9, the Lamanites were trying to skip right to the easy part.

God is Our Guide in Parenting with Shawni Pothier and Saren Loosli

The call to parent in this life is one that Elder Uchtdorf said, “reflects the pattern of heaven.” The opportunity to help raise the rising generation—both as parents and leaders—can be a privilege and a responsibility. As a mother, I believe what Elder Uchtdorf taught, which is that Jesus Christ can be our strength and our guide as we try to parent and teach like Him.

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (Aug 30 - Sep 5)

By LDS Living

How Gladys Knight Became a Mormon

Fun

Latter-day Saint Shares the Story Behind His Epic Proposal on "American Idol"

By LDS Living Staff

At 2 a.m. one cold December morning, Matt Zavoral was among the last students in BYU's Harold B. Lee Library in the wee hours before finals week began. That's when he had an epiphany—and it had nothing to do with his six impending finals.

We are used to different styles of teaching in the Church because we emphasize the doctrine rather than the ability of whoever happens to be teaching. But we can learn something from every teacher and get something out of every lesson with these five questions to ask ourselves during Sunday School.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Questions to Get the Most from Any Sunday School Lesson

By Sarah Allen

Let’s be honest. Not all Sunday School lessons are created equal. Some are thought-provoking and stay with us for weeks, and some leave us feeling unsatisfied.