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Old Testament Lesson 36: "The Glory of Zion Will Be a Defense"

This amazing thing happens in 1st Nephi:

The Untold Story of Mormons in Missouri: How St. Louisans Defended Latter-Day Saints in the 1830s

When it comes to Latter-day Saints and Missouri in the 1830s, thoughts often go to the infamous 1838 extermination order issued by Governor Lilburn W. Boggs. A less familiar but more redeeming story, however, is that Latter-day Saints had friends on the other side of the state. St. Louisans defended Latter-day Saints, and the city played a key role in their later migration to Utah.

President Nelson Shares Deep Insights into What Mormons Know About Angels

By President Russell M. Nelson

The word angel is very meaningful. It comes to us from the Greek language. The Greek word, ΑΓΓΕΛΟΣ, means “messenger.”1 This same noun is centered in the Greek word for gospel, which is ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ. Its literal meaning is “good message” or “good news,” with an implication of a heavenly or angelic source. ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ is the very first word in the Greek New Testament (“Gospel According to St. Matthew”).

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5 Tips to Create Engaging Sunday School Discussions

By Kurt Francom for Leading LDS

In the front of each Sunday School lesson manual there is a section called Helps for the Teacher. It gives basic guidelines for how to use the lesson manual. It explains that each lesson contains certain sections including: purpose, preparation, attention activity, discussion and application, conclusion, and additional teaching ideas. The one section described as “the main part of the lesson” is Scripture Discussion and Application. Notice that the main part of the lesson is not Teacher Lecture. Monologues are for sacrament meeting and dialogues are for Sunday School.

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President Nelson Announces 8 New Temples, Updates on Pioneer Temple Renovations

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

"May I suggest that you bow your head with gratitude of heart," President Nelson said to members of the Church before announcing eight new temples, reminding us of the sacred nature of temples and asking that exclamations of excitement over new temples be kept reverent.

Mental health expert: Surrender is essential to conquering addiction

By Gordon S. Bruin M.A., C.M.H.C.

Understanding the concept of surrender as it relates to recovery from addiction is critical for lasting sobriety. Without personally experiencing what it means to surrender, the one who struggles with an addiction is likely to be stuck in the constant cycle of relapse episodes.

Winnie the Pooh and Mormons: 5 Fascinating Connections

By Jamie Armstrong

A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh stories have the power to charm children and adults alike. The antics of the “bear of very little brain” and other delightful animals in Hundred Acre Wood are sprinkled with words of wisdom and valuable life lessons. But did you know that Mormons have played a big role in Disney’s Winnie the Pooh productions over the past few decades? Here are five fascinating connections.

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When Elder Rasband discovered how missionaries are assigned, and what it taught him about the Savior

By Ronald A. Rasband

“Every missionary called in this Church … is called by revelation from the Lord God Almighty through one of these, His servants.”

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Calling Multiple Apostles: What You Need to Know

By LDS Living

The Brethren are not cut from a particular mold—each of them has individual strengths, backgrounds, and a unique way of touching the lives of others. In fact, when considering the characteristics of these men, the only obvious common denominator is a powerful testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ.

First Interior Photos of Durban South Africa Temple Released

By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

In anticipation of the 10-day open house of the Durban South Africa Temple, which begins on Wednesday, the first interior photos of the temple have been released to the public. The temple will be dedicated on Sunday, February 16, 2020 in three sessions, and will be broadcast to select meetinghouses in the temple district.