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“He was visited constantly by angels,” Elder George Q. Cannon said of Joseph Smith. “These various angels, the heads of dispensations, . . . ministered unto him. . . . He had vision after vision in order that his mind might be fully saturated with a knowledge of the things of God, and that he might comprehend the high and holy calling that God had bestowed upon him” (Journal of Discourses, 23:362). Historical records of early Latter-day Saints, Doctrine and Covenants, and early Church documents reveal that Joseph Smith's visions and visits by heavenly messengers are too numerous to count.

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LDS Victim of Child Abuse Shares Beautiful, Brutally Honest Testimony of Coming to Love, Trust Her Father in Heaven

By Author’s Name Withheld

From age five through fifteen, I was subjected to extreme abuse at the hands of my stepfather. I struggled for years with feelings of great unworthiness. I was quite inactive and bitter as a Church member. My heart became quite hardened. I suppose you could say I was spiritually bruised and broken. I couldn’t bring myself to pray to someone in heaven who was supposed to be my father. I rejected priesthood blessings because even the touch of worthy priesthood holders was a threat. I got so lost in my deep, dark place that I got to thinking that life would be better off without me.

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5 Fascinating Symbols on the Salt Lake Temple + the Meanings Behind Them

By Gerald E. Hansen Jr.

The symbols in the temple are left to our own interpretation, with help from the Spirit. But occasionally there are special symbols incorporated into the exterior design of each edifice that have traditional, historical meaning— symbols that, once understood, can enhance our spiritual experience during our temple visits. Here are just a few on the Salt Lake Temple. All images unless otherwise indicated courtesy of Val Brinkerhoff.

182nd Semiannual General Conference highlights

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General Relief Society Meeting

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An Open Letter to Bishops from a Wife of a Pornography Addict: 7 Things I Wish You Knew

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Watch: LDS Brothers Open Their Mission Calls Together on the Same Day

By LDS Living Staff

Brothers Micah and Jasher Hydrick both opened their mission calls on the same day together—and both discovered some pretty exciting news. Just as they learned about their missions on the same day, the two newly called missionaries will also report to their respective MTCs on the same day.

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From Chariots of Fire to Raising a Boy from the Dead: 15 Miracles of the Prophet Elijah

By LDS Living

Although his recorded words are few, the prophet Elijah is among the most prominent in the Old Testament. He ministered in the Northern Kingdom of Israel in a time when the people had almost entirely turned to idol worship (about 900 B.C.). Through his priesthood power and his faith, Elijah was able to perform many mighty works. Here are 15 miracles associated with this great prophet.

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Did Jesus Christ Live Exactly 12,048 Days?

The exact day our Savior was born has been discussed by LDS general authorities, historians, scholars, and religious leaders, and many others for centuries. While there may be some ambiguity surrounding this topic, some scholars believe and have evidence that Jesus Christ lived exactly 12,048 days on earth.

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Elder Ballard Outlines What Church Discipline Is and What It Isn't

By Danielle B. Wagner

In a 1990 Ensign article, Elder M. Russell Ballard outlined the process of disciplinary councilsin the Church, including excommunication, as well as the reasons behind these practices. Here are a few highlights that demonstrate what a disciplinary council is as well as what it isn't.

'We're learning a whole different way to communicate': President Ballard on connecting with Church members virtually

By Danielle Christensen

In-person ministering has been impacted by the pandemic, especially in regard to travel restrictions, closed borders, and social distancing. But that doesn’t mean Church leaders aren’t keeping in touch with Latter-day Saints. In a recent interview with Church News, President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, shared how they are keeping up to date with Latter-day Saints virtually.