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Lucy Mack Smith's Faith-Filled Speech That Parted the Ice on the Erie Canal

Lucy Mack Smith (1775–1856) was the mother of Joseph and Hyrum Smith and nine other children, and she was a strong voice in the early Church. She gave this speech to a gathering of emigrating Saints at Lake Erie in Buffalo, New York in May 1831.

Latter-day Saint Life

U.S. Senators Jeff Flake and Mike Lee Honor President Thomas S. Monson on the Senate Floor

On Thursday, Senators Jeff Flake and Mike Lee honored President Monson's life with tributes given on the Senate floor.

14: Finding the Light in the Darkness

Change is an exciting and inevitable part of our lives as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this episode, Christie shares her story of being sent with her family on a work assignment to Senegal West Africa where they discovered that being part of the growing church means making room for personal spiritual growth and flexibility and trusting in God’s purposes.

19: General Conference, Personal Connection

Stories in this episode: A talk at general conference answers DeDe’s reluctant prayer about the truthfulness of the missionaries’ message; Naveen makes a joyful 2 a.m. phone call to India after a surprise prophetic announcement; Cynthia starts on a path of redemption and healing when a seemingly personal message from an Apostle shows her that forgiveness and change is possible.

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President Nelson’s 13 promised blessings for young adults who make this weekly commitment

By Ellie Smith

“I promise these blessings and express my love for you,” President Nelson said at the end of a video shared as part of Sunday's devotional.

Elder Wong tells of 22 scriptural stones, Sister Wong encourages BYU–Idaho students to create a general conference study plan

Editor’s note: “This Week from the Pulpit” highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

See these classic photos of Church leaders’ fathers in touching tributes for Father’s Day

Editor’s note: “This week from the pulpit” highlights recent messages by Church leaders.

The 2021 BYU Education Week theme from Mosiah 18:21—Looking forward with faith, having our hearts knit together in unity—seems especially welcome in today’s world.

3: Choosing a Beautiful Life

The story of Carol Decker's life has inspired people around the world to choose love and gratitude despite their challenges. In this episode, Carol tells us what it was like to go to the hospital with what she thought was the flu and wake up to an irreversibly different world and body.