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Latter-day Saint Life
What President Reagan Had to Say About Mormons
By Danielle B. Wagner
President Ronald Reagan held Latter-day Saints in very high regard. In fact, he was the U.S. president with the best relationship with the Mormons and surrounded himself with Latter-day Saints in his administration.
Lesson Helps
Understanding the 2018 Relief Society and Melchizedek Priesthood Meeting Changes: Resources, Lesson Topics + More
By LDS Living
Beginning in 2018, Relief Society and Melchizedek Priesthood meetings will start to look a little different. The new direction might be a little daunting for some members, but these new changes will help members build on Teaching in the Savior’s Way and use the new Come, Follow Me resources available on the Gospel Library App and lds.org. Here’s some more information to help you find more resources about and understand how each of the new Relief Society and Melchizedek Priesthood lesson changes will pan out.
From the Church
Why the Church Made the Temple Garments Video
A few weeks ago the Church released a transparent new video about temple garments, explaining the sacred, religious purpose of the clothing by comparing them to the religious clothing worn by various other religions. The video took social media by storm, largely through sharing by members with their friends, and was reported on by several major news outlets, including USA Today, The Huffington Post, and The Washington Post.
Latter-day Saint Life
"The Atlantic" Quotes President Howard W. Hunter (+ How His Words Are Needed Today)
By LDS Living Staff
Thanks to the Deseret News for making us aware of this story.
Lesson Helps
FHE: A Christ-Centered Christmas
By LDS Living Staff
Song: “The First Noel” Hymns, 213.
Fun
Australian Youth Among the First 11-Year-Olds in the World to Perform Baptisms for the Dead
With the desire to strengthen children and youth, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently announced changes that allow eligible 11-year-olds to complete proxy baptisms in temples beginning January of the year they turn twelve.
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Why Brigham Young Commissioned a "Mormon Alphabet"
By Jeff Hampton
Though it's the primary language of the United States, English is notoriously difficult to learn. And despite having fewer native speakers than both Mandarin and Spanish, it's the most widely spoken language in the entire world—which means lots of people have had to learn it. It's a challenging task for all who undertake it, and that was the problem Brigham Young hoped to solve when he ordered that the board of regents at the University of Deseret (now the University of Utah) create a new alphabet.
Latter-day Saint Life
End of the World? What President Packer Said About It
By Jannalee Sandau
In 2015, the Huffington Post re-posted an article from the Salt Lake Tribune, reporting on a group of Latter-day Saint “preppers” who are preparing for the end of the world.
Latter-day Saint Life
The Beautiful Thing That Happened After a Latter-day Saint Felt the Presence of His Future Children in the Temple
By LDS Living
The veil between us and the spirit world can often grow thin, allowing us to feel the love and influence of eternal family. Recently, Anne Hinton Pratt wrote a moving article for Meridian Magazine detailing the sacred experiences many Latter-day Saints have experienced feeling the presence of angels and family yet to be born. Among them was an account from Matt Hill, who felt the presence of his eternal family while in the temple being sealed to his wife.
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‘Ephraim first, Manti second’: A lesson in continuing revelation from the recent temple announcement
By Lindsey Williams
As I’ve thought about the announcement of a new temple in Ephraim and a revision to the Manti temple renovation plans, my mind keeps reflecting on a truth echoed by Church leaders at the press conference: the decision was an answer to prayer.