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This former BYU football player is not a Latter-day Saint. Here’s why he thinks a mission is so important

Devon Blackmon spent enough time around returned missionaries that he came to appreciate the perspective that missionary service brought to their lives and to their playing on the field.

A close-up look at the life, faith, and testimony of President M. Russell Ballard

President M. Russell Ballard has lived a life of service. From his early days as a child in Salt Lake City to his service as a missionary, he has made a positive difference in the lives of so many of the Lord’s children. And then when he was set apart as Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in January 2018, it was another milestone in a lifetime of service to the Lord. Having set aside a variety of entrepreneurial ventures to serve as president of the Canada Toronto Mission at the age of forty-five, he then accepted a call to serve in the First Quorum of the Seventy in 1976 and continued serving in the Church for the remainder of his professional career.

From the Church

First Presidency Responds to Terrorist Attacks in Belgium

Just days after celebrating the capture and arrest of Salah Abdeslam, one of the key players in the Paris terrorist attacks that killed 130 last November, Brussels, Belgium has been thrown back into chaos after a series of vicious terrorist attacks killed at least 34 and injured another 170, including three LDS missionaries.

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44 Memes That Sum Up Conference Perfectly

We are so grateful for the opportunity to meet together every six months to listen to the inspiring words of our Heavenly Father's chosen leaders. Here are quotes from all of the talks shared in general conference that help sum up the edifying lessons we learned perfectly.

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Why I didn’t marry an RM after all

By Victoria Adams

Back when I was in the Young Women program, I remember being told that “returned missionary” needed to be at the top of my dating criteria list. Supposedly, dating and marrying an RM meant that my husband-to-be would honor his priesthood, love the Lord, and be everything a good Latter-day Saint girl wanted—short of being Prince Charming himself.

From the Church

Church Releases 2015 Year in Review for Mormon News

In a fun, visual, and interactive design, the Church has posted the most impactful Church news from 2015. From five new temples built in Argentina, Utah, Peru, Indiana, and Mexico,to three new apostles being called to the Quorum of the Twelve, we've experienced a lot of joy and even a little heartache as we've moved forward in the work of the Lord.

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President Nelson and Elder Holland open up about what they’ve felt and learned as the pandemic continues

By Emily Linder

Editor's note: "This Week from the Pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities, General Officers and leaders of the Church

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8 Profound Promised Blessings of Temple Worship

By Lindsey Miller

Attending the temple is one of the greatest ways to find answers to prayers, learn about the gospel, and feel close to the Savior. Nineteen temples have been announced over the past year and members all around the world will enjoy the blessings that will come from these new temples.

Finding Joy In Jesus this Easter with Nolong Bonner Bullock

Is springtime one of your busiest seasons of the year? Sometimes it’s the small things that help us recenter our focus and find joy in Jesus. As we are nearing Easter, we want to celebrate the Savior and his resurrection. Spring is a time of renewal, rebirth, and reflection. It's a time that brings us joy. We often use the word “joy” around Christmastime, but it really deserves a place at Easter too.

What General Authorities Say About Fatherhood

By Compiled by Kelsey Berteaux and Kate Ensign-Lewis

Monson family photo. Photo from LDS.org.