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Daughters in my Kingdom: Blessings of the Priesthood for All

"While we sometimes refer to priesthood holders as ‘the priesthood,’ we must never forget that the priesthood is not owned by or embodied in those who hold it. It is held in a sacred trust to be used for the benefit of men, women, and children alike." -Dallin H. Oaks How is the priesthood different from priesthood holders? Why would it be important to differentiate between the priesthood and priesthood holders?

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Elder Cook Opens Black Church Leadership Summit (+Video)

“If there is to be ‘fairness for all,’ no one should face a threat to their very existence,” Elder Cook said at the Black Church Leadership Summit. “All should affirmatively recognize that everyone is entitled to protection for their core freedoms and interests. We cannot abandon the basic moral high ground that gives meaning to this life and has guided civilizations for centuries.”

"He is a God of Inclusivity": How One Woman Chooses to Overlook Prejudice and Celebrate Each Individual

Feeling unaccepted in a place of refuge, seems contradictory. Yet, this is how Lola Ogunbote, lawyer-turned-soccer coach, has sometimes felt when individuals judge her based upon her skin color at church.

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LDS Adventurer Seeking to Join 186-Mile Dogsled Race Across Arctic Tundra

"I crave adventure like most people crave chocolate," Marianne Jennings said in her video application to join Fjallraven Polar, a 186-mile long winter adventure across the Arctic tundra. That's right. Jennings is currently vying to be one of only two US participants allowed to compete in an arduous dogsled expedition across some of the most hostile climates Norway has to offer.

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Former Missionary Finishes Ragnar Race After Car Accident on Her Mission Left Her Unable to Move

By Katie Lambert

On Sept. 5, 2014, Kendal Levine was parked 15 feet off of the side of the road on her mission in Canberra, Australia, to take a picture of a double rainbow when she was hit by a 4,000-pound car traveling 40 mph.

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After Her Brother's Sudden Death the Day of His Daughter's Wedding, LDS Mother of 3 Gets Diagnosed with Cancer, Finds Hope in Faith

KSL shared the following story of a woman living in Springville, Utah, who was diagnosed with leukemia shortly after her brother's sudden death on the day of his daughter's wedding. After a priesthood blessing from her father assured her that no matter what, she would be okay, she continues to fight through her diagnosis with faith.

From the Church

How Elder Soares Impacted a Nonmember Who Felt She Should Enter an LDS Meetinghouse to Find More Happiness

Just before the 40th anniversary of the priesthood revelation, Elder Neil L. Andersen and Elder Ulisses Soares visited Latter-day Saints in West Africa. “The Church is growing and becoming a great people of faith and righteousness because of the good people there,” Elder Andersen said. Learn more about how the Church in Africa has grown to 300,000 members in 40 years.

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Church to Match Proceeds from "Jane and Emma" Opening Night and Donate Them to the NAACP

By Lindsey Miller

The groundbreaking movie Jane and Emma will be released in select theaters tomorrow, October 12, 2018. The film tells the incredible story of Jane Manning James and her conversion to the Church as one of the first black members. The story highlights her relationship with Joseph and Emma Smith while addressing controversial issues such as polygamy and racism.

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Elder and Sister Renlund on How Those Outside the Church Can Access Priesthood Power

By Dale G. Renlund

All blessings come from God’s total priesthood power and authority. Priesthood power and blessings, by that expanded definition, have been and always will be available to all who qualify for them, without restriction based on gender, birth order, or lineage. This principle can readily be seen from multiple examples in which God’s power was manifest at a time when conferred priesthood did not exist on the earth. Many spiritual and devoted individuals complied with laws that govern reception of God’s blessings, without having received any priesthood ordination. Christian reformers such as William Tyndale, Martin Luther, and John Calvin received God’s power as they translated the Bible and participated in other inspired activities.

Young Mormon NASCAR hopeful makes time for faith and family

Mitchell Taylor is an Eagle Scout, served as president of his LDS seminary class and earned his associate's degree while still in high school. He's also known as a daredevil who does everything from scuba diving to snowboarding, which might explain his active involvement in stock car racing — a high-speed sport that landed him in a fiery crash when he was 14 years old. In fact, this 18-year-old member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dreams of competing in NASCAR and racing against Jeff Gordon some day.