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First Presidency Clarifies Recent Handbook Changes in Official Letter

The First Presidency recently released a new letter in response to questions Church members have about the recent policy changes within the Church regarding those in families with same-sex parents, along with a video that was released last week.

Latter-day Saint Life

Have We Gotten the Date of Jesus' Death Wrong All Along?

Check out these interesting findings from an LDS archeologist who recently published his theory in BYU Studies Quarterly. For another perspective, check out "Dating the First Easter" or check out James E. Talmage'sJesus the Christ where he examines multiple theories of the timing of events in Christ's life.

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

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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.

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (Feb 21 - Feb 27)

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Mormons Around the World | 11 July

Pacific: Latter-day Saint Family Promotes Literacy

Why a possible Mitt Romney presidency thrills many Mormons

Today’s column diverges from the family topics we usually cover, but we thought it appropriate to share our experience this week on a topic of interest around the country — the perspective of Mormons on Mitt Romney’s candidacy for president. A political reporter with the New York Times was in Salt Lake City last week doing a story on what he saw as the over-the-top enthusiasm of many Mormons about the possibility of having a Mormon president. We agreed to be interviewed for the piece and shared a pleasant afternoon with the reporter. Here are some of the things we talked about.

New MTC Training and Curriculum

Staring in just a few days in May, all MTC's around the world are changing their training curriculum for all new missionaries. In the past, new missionaries were learning the doctrines of PMG chapter 3, relating to the lesson content of their teaching. No longer will that happen. What this means is that new missionaries will arrive to the mission field not knowing the lessons from chapter 3 unless they studied them before their mission.

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.

Justin Coulson: How Might Jesus Parent?

How do you follow the Savior's example if your child has left the Church or is struggling with their faith? What's the balance between giving your child room to use his or her agency while showing your love for them? In this week's "All In" episode, parenting guru Justin Coulson explains how the Savior's teachings about love, compassion, and mourning with those that mourn apply to the family. Whether we're a parent or not, we can all learn from the Savior's example of how to "Suffer the little children to come unto me" (Mark 10:14).

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President Ballard Shares Post About His Wife's Passing, What Has Brought Him Comfort

By LDS Living

Sister Barbara Ballard, a woman who "radiated every Christlike attribute," passed away Oct. 1, 2018.