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Stories of Faith

What I’ll never forget about my grandparents’ loving reaction when I chose to join the Church

By Emily Linder

My grandparents were initially nervous about my decision, but how they kept nourishing our relationship inspires me.

Stories of Faith

How a classical pianist went viral as the ‘Rapping Missionary’

By Abby Larkins

After heart problems ended his proselyting mission, Elder Logan Castleton prayed for inspiration on what to do next.

From the Church

Beloved Spanish song joins the hymnbook + 10 new hymns

By Mary Richards, Church News

The growing catalog has now reached 48 new songs.

Stories of Faith

Remarkable story of the first Sikh to convert to the Church

By Abby Larkins

After losing two siblings, Gill couldn’t shake the feeling that, somewhere, their spirits lived on.

Latter-day Saint Life

Race, the Priesthood, and Temples: A History of the Priesthood Ban (and How It Ended)

By W. Paul Reeve

The Church’s history with race is complex and controversial. Here is a look at the priesthood and temple bans, the “curses” associated with dark skin, and the evolution of LDS beliefs and doctrine.

Help for Life Challenges

Wondering how to help loved ones see the wonder and majesty of the gospel? Start here

By Stephan Taeger

Astonishment can open hearts to the testifying power of the Holy Ghost. Here are a few ways we can help others feel a sense of awe about the gospel.

Lesson Helps

Old Testament Lesson 9: "God Will Provide Himself a Lamb"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Author’s Note: Once again, I feel a need to explain the purpose of these lessons. They are not designed to take the place of the Gospel Doctrine Manual nor of your Sunday experience in a Gospel Doctrine class. My hope is that they will provide additional insights and increased understanding and that those who use them will have a greater love for the scriptures. —T. L. G.

Latter-day Saint Life

Youth Theme Insight: What It Means to Be a "Noble and Great One"

By Michelle Wilson and Dennis Gaunt

Have you ever had this happen before? It’s dinner time and you’re about to dig into your favorite meal. You scoop your plate full of food only to discover, to your disappointment, that you get full before you can finish it all. I have. And it’s a sad feeling.

Old Testament Lesson 9: "God Will Provide Himself a Lamb"

By Ted L. Gibbons

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Once again I feel a need to explain the purpose of these lessons. They are not designed to take the place of the Gospel Doctrine Manual nor of your Sunday experience in a Gospel Doctrine class. My hope is that they will proved additional insights and increased understanding, and that those who use them will have a greater love for the scriptures. TLG

Latter-day Saint Life

Why Joseph Smith's Use of Seer Stones Make More Sense Than You Thought

By Jannalee Rosner, based on "Joseph Smith's Seer Stones" by Michael Hubbard Mackay and Nicholas J. Frederick

In Doctrine and Covenants section 124:125, it says “I give unto you my servant Joseph to be a presiding elder over all my church, to be a translator, a revelator, a seer, and prophet.”