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Marie Osmond Shares Powerful Message About Letting Go of Perfection During the Holidays

On Sunday, December 23, as Christmas celebrations and family parties were in full swing, Marie Osmond posted a Sabbath message to remind her fans and followers that the magic of Christmas is not in the flawless food, activities, and presentations. The magic of Christmas instead lies in loving one another, despite flaws, and embracing those simple moments that bring us together and bring us nearer our Savior.

Latter-day Saint Life

When I Didn't Feel My Mother's Presence After Her Death ( + 5-Minute Fireside from Mercy River)

By Whitney Permann

This story was originally published on tofw.com and is published on LDS Living with TOFW's permission.

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Angels Don't Have Wings + 4 More Things We Know About Them

By Jeff Hampton

We sing about them in beloved Christmas hymns. We read about them in holy scripture. We even have one of them standing triumphantly atop our temples. As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we wholeheartedly believe in the existence of angels.

What a Man's Stolen Identity Teaches About True Discipleship

By Taylor Halverson

The following has been republished with permission from taylorhalverson.com.

From the Church

President Nelson Announces Hosanna Shout Will Occur at Conclusion of Sunday Morning Session

By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Saturday morning, April 4, 2020, that a portion of the Sunday morning session of general conference will become a worldwide solemn assembly when he leads the Saints in the Hosanna Shout.

Get more out of your gospel study with these new journal editions from Deseret Book

Have you seen the journal editions of the scriptures? Did you know that there are also journal editions of some of Deseret Book’s most popular gospel classics? Whether you want to enhance your learning with notes and cross-references or are trying to keep a lasting record of your personal insights, these study tools will inspire you as you dive deeper into gospel topics.

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3 false doctrines we may believe more than we think

By Jon Cooper

These 3 false doctrines can become like a spiritual sickness that cause us to see ourselves in unhelpful ways.

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What It Feels Like When a Spirit Leaves Its Body + Other Insights on Death and the Spirit World

By Duane S. Crowther

In 1981, a Gallup poll reported, “Nearly one-third of all Americans—or about 47 million people—have had what they call a religious or mystical experience. Of this group, about 15 million report an otherworldly feeling of union with a divine being. They describe such things as special communications from deceased people or divine beings, visions of unusual lights, and out-of-body experiences.”1

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Not sure what to think about during the sacrament? Here’s what this General Authority always tries to remember

By Edward Dube

”Partaking of the sacrament is a privilege. As we partake worthily and thoughtfully, our weekly experience … can remain with us, lasting beyond the few minutes of the ordinance.”

Help for Life Challenges

2 doctrines to hold on to when your child steps away from the Church

By Emily Linder

Even when a loved one steps away, true peace is possible. Studying these two points of doctrine is a helpful starting place.