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Church Announces Public Open House Dates for Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple

The public is invited to visit the newly renovated Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. An open house begins Wednesday, April 24, 2019, and runs through Wednesday, May 1, 2019, excluding Sunday, April 28, 2019. Reservations for the open house can be made through the www.templeopenhouse.lds.org.

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6 Sublime Accounts of Latter-day Saints Seeing the Savior in Their Dreams

By Mary Jane Woodger, Kenneth L. Alford, Craig K. Manscill

In the scriptures, the Savior affirms that we “shall see my face and know that I am” (Doctrine and Covenants 93:1). It should come as no surprise, then, that the Savior would appear to men and women in dreams. The children of God in all nations have His promise that He can manifest Himself to them. The Book of Mormon teaches, “He manifesteth himself unto all those who believe in him, by the power of the Holy Ghost; yea, unto every nation, kindred, tongue, and people, working mighty miracles, signs and wonders, among the children of men according to their faith” (2 Nephi 26:13). Certainly, the Lord is no respecter of persons when it comes to whom He will manifest Himself unto. . . .

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Sister Oaks shares what it was like being single in the Church for 60 years

By Sister Kristen M. Oaks

Older single persons often find themselves the center of great attention and affection as loving and caring relatives seek to cajole, humor, goad, and provoke them toward marital union, not realizing the lack of available compatible mates. These efforts are made out of genuine love and concern, but often they only increase our sensitivity to our single condition.

Ask a Latter-day Saint Therapist: Anxiety Keeps My Spouse from Enjoying the Gospel

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

Editor's Note: The views, information, or opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author. Readers should consider each unique situation. This content is not meant to be a substitute for individual, professional advice.

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First Presidency Announces Worldwide Celebration for the Priesthood Revelation's 40th Anniversary

By LDS Living

On June 1, 2018, a worldwide celebration will be held celebrating the 40 year anniversary of the 1978 revelation that extended the priesthood to all worthy male members of the Church. The First Presidency announced the celebration on April 9, which will be held in Salt Lake City.

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5 Things to Know about the Church in the Dominican Republic

By Heidi Oliver

For members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Dominican Republic, serving the Lord is second nature. Here are just five of the many amazing things that set Dominican Saints apart and inspire us all.

Your Favorite Conference Moments

By LDS Living

“My favorite moment was President Monson talking about when he was a boy and he took the matches and caught the grass on fire. Love his eye rolling.”

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Why Shepherds Were Invited to Witness Christ's Birth—and Not Somebody Else

By Eric D. Huntsman excerpted from "Good Tidings of Great Joy: An Advent Celebration of the Savior's Birth"

Most model nativities feature this classic display: Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, the wise men, and the shepherds.

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World & Church History Events You’ll Be Surprised Happened at the Same Time

By LDS Living Staff

From the sinking of the Titanic to the first early morning seminary classes, to various world wars, you might be surprised at what you find when you put world and church events side-by-side. Click here for world and church history events from the 19th Century.

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Why Did Teancum Slay Amalikiah on New Year's Eve

By Book of Mormon Central

This article is republished with permission from Book of Mormon Central. For more inspiring and instructive content on the Book of Mormon visit Book of Mormon Central, subscribe to our mailing list, see our YouTube videos, and follow us on Facebook.