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“This is a salvific sisterhood, and when men and women on a general and a local level understand this, we understand the role of Emma Smith in concert with her prophet husband.”

Teachings of Howard W. Hunter Lesson 17: "Preserve and Protect the Family"

By Kelly Merrill

“The family is the most important unit in time and in eternity and, as such, transcends every other interest in life.” The family is more important than you or me as individuals. The family is the engine of social and spiritual growth. There is nothing we can accomplish in mortality that can equal the power for good a family can provide. There is also nothing we can accomplish in mortality that a family cannot effect for far longer. The effects of a good family can reach down through many generations, affecting the lives of countless thousands. The cumulative effect of one good family after another in a family line is incalculable.

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3 Parenting Lessons from Jesus Christ

By Catherine Christensen

In one of our most beloved passages of scripture, Christ visits the Nephites and takes the time to gather all the children around him to teach them, pray for them, and bless them one by one. The more I’ve studied this beautiful story, the more I’ve realized that this is not just an uplifting, feel-good story. It is a powerful teaching moment from the Savior that shows how He hopes we will treat His beloved little ones. Here are three things I have learned about parenting from Christ’s example with the Nephite children:

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A Letter All Mormons Need to Read Before (and After) Entering the Temple

By Adam S. Miller

Unveiling the mysteries of the kingdom, the temple will initiate you into what you do not know. It will acquaint you with your own ignorance. It will, with little explanation, commend to your care a series of undeciphered stories and symbols that you must neither dismiss nor explain but keep.

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President Monson's Last Messages to Members of the Church

By Danielle B. Wagner

As I've been studying the words and guidance of our beloved President Thomas S. Monson this week, the range and depth of the wisdom he shared stagger me. With 54 years of apostolic and prophetic counsel and advice, not to mention books and biographies that detail the intimate lessons and details of his life, it's hard to comprehend the unfailing service, devotion, faith, and commitment of this great man.

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"Grace Is Power": Brad Wilcox Explains What Grace Is and Is Not in a Powerful Way Every Latter-day Saints Can Understand

By Brad Wilcox

While the concept of grace is often associated with a description of God’s attributes, grace also encompasses divine strength given by a loving Heavenly Father to assist us as we strive to become like Him. The following is an excerpt from Brad Wilcox’s book, Changed through His Grace.

Elder Rasband testifies of miracles; Elder Cook celebrates his 80th birthday by strengthening missionaries

By Valerie Russell

Among the many invitations President Russell M. Nelson extended in the October 2019 general conference, perhaps one of the most poignant ones was from his closing remarks, where he encouraged us to “immerse yourself in the glorious light of the Restoration.” Although change and hardship may seem impossible at times, we can press forward as we focus on the glorious light of the Restoration as the prophet has asked us to do.

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From Grieving the Loss of Normalcy to Finding Hope: 15 Messages of Faith during COVID-19 Featured in the “Liahona”

By Lindsey Williams

It's been nearly 50 days since the First Presidency temporarily suspended meetings worldwide, and while some people may have adapted to the new socially-distant normal, others may still be longing for comfort during troubled times.

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4 little-discussed temple symbols and their meanings

By Donald W. Parry

"His way is ancient and rich with symbolism. We can learn much by pondering the reality for which each symbol stands."

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How BYU Vocal Point helped one fan find the gospel of Jesus Christ

By Gabrielle Shiozawa

Whenever Gerry Schlette had an especially difficult day teaching respiratory therapy classes at Union County College in Cranford, New Jersey, he would go into his office, close the door, pull the blinds down, and listen to BYU’s Vocal Point.