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Insights from President Nelson That Will Change How You Understand Perfection in the Church

If I were to ask which of the Lord's commandments is most difficult to keep, many of us might cite Matthew 5:48: "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect."

31: "The Power of Godliness" (Doctrine and Covenants 84)

What to do you think of when you hear the phrase, “season of joy”? You probably think about Christmas, don’t you? Or maybe your birthday month because, let’s be honest, everyone loves their birthday month. But as joyful as Christmas and birthdays may be, that’s not what Joseph Smith was talking about when he called the events leading up to Doctrine and Covenants 84 a “season of joy.” And after this week’s lesson, we will see how this section brings lasting, eternal joy to all of our lives.

38: “After Much Tribulation … Cometh the Blessing” (Doctrine and Covenants 102–105)

Have you ever built something with your bare hands? Maybe you’re savvy with tools, or maybe assembling IKEA furniture is the closest you’ve gotten to building something. Either way, we all know building includes a lot of different pieces and finagling to get it to all come together. This weeks study group we dig into Doctrine and Covenants 102–105 that is all about building up Zion, and what sort of finagling is involved in helping us become one, together.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Watch: When Mormon Gladys Knight Sang an Amazing Duet with Jamie Foxx on His Show

By LDS Living

Gladys Knight appeared on The Jamie Foxx Show in 1997, the same year she was baptized a member of the Church. At the time, the "Empress of Soul" no doubt brought new viewers to Foxx's show with her stunning performance. Check it out!

Fun

Watch: LDS Mom Creates Hilarious Mother's Day Video, "Crazy"

By LDS Living

No doubt, every parent has been there. We love our kids more than anything, but nothing can make us quite as crazy as our kids. LDS mom Cheri Magill captured these emotions in a hilarious and heartwarming music video, "Crazy." Check it out:

Al Fox Carraway to Singles: Don't Doubt Yourself

When it comes to dating and being single, it can be difficult not to compare yourself to others. But at a time when Al Fox Carraway was single and felt like she didn't quite compare to other girls, she found the perfect way to find peace in her life.

Lesson Helps

New Testament Lesson 37: "Jesus Christ: The Author and Finisher of Our Faith"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Hebrews

From the Church

Tithing Paid in Cows and How Pioneers Performed Plural Marriages: What's Inside the New Joseph Smith Papers Volume

By Lindsey Williams

To say the summer of 1842 was a busy season in the life of Joseph Smith would likely be an understatement. During the time, his responsibilities included overseeing missionary work, encouraging the construction of the Nauvoo Temple, editing the Times and Seasons, gathering converts, serving as mayor, and dealing with his bankruptcy application.

Book of Mormon Lesson 37: "Whosoever Will Come, Him I Will Receive"

By Ted L. Gibbons

3 Nephi 8-11

Lesson Helps

Book of Mormon Lesson 37: "Whosoever Will Come, Him Will I Receive"

By Ted L. Gibbons

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