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What Joseph’s final moments before being taken to Carthage Jail taught me about his character

At many times in my life, I have had to grapple with the humanity in our Church's history—the flaws and weaknesses that come with imperfect people attempting to establish a perfect church and gospel. As I've learned more about early Church history in all its complexity, it has humbled me to realize that if my life were subject to the scrutiny of historians and critics, my faults and missteps could fill novels. No one save Jesus Christ lived a blameless life. Thank goodness we belong to a Church filled with imperfect people, because none of us could belong in a perfect church filled with perfect people.

From the Church

Read the New Proclamation: The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

During the Sunday morning session of April 2020 General Conference, President Russell M. Nelson announced a new proclamation, "The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World." Read the new proclamation in its entirety below.

Famous Latter-day Saints

What 16 Famous People Have Said About the Tabernacle Choir

By Danielle B. Wagner

As one of the largest, most remarkable volunteer choirs in the world, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has garnered its fair share of praise—from members of the Church as well as those outside it. Here is a taste of some of the inspiring thoughts famous figures have shared when asked about the Tabernacle Choir. Listen to some of these famous performers alongside the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on the brand-new album Mormon Tabernacle Choir & Friends, available at Deseret Book stores and on deseretbook.com.

Latter-day Saint Life

3 things I wish I knew before I received my temple garment

By Katie Lambert

"Wow, you wear a lot of layers," is probably a strange thing for a doctor to say, but when you're an active, endowed member of the Church, it's true.

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3 First Vision details we only know from a skeptical reporter’s news article

By Church History Library

For Latter-day Saints today, the Pittsburgh Gazette interview is most notable for providing us with a detailed account of Joseph Smith’s First Vision.

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How to seek peace in an age of conflict

By Patrick Q. Mason

How can the gospel of Jesus Christ help heal our fallen world and provide answers in an age characterized by “wars and rumors of wars” when “the love of men shall wax cold”?

Latter-day Saint Life

4 Ways to Make the Best of Being Single in a Family Church

By Elaine Jack

Singles occupy a unique place in the Church. At least one-third of the adult Church membership is single. As President James E. Faust has pointed out, we were all single before we were married, and many, due to divorce or death of a spouse, will once again be single. The promise of an eternal family is nonetheless available to all who are worthy.

Lesson Helps

Old Testament Lesson 29: "He Took Up...The Mantle of Elijah"

By Ted L. Gibbons

As I have read and taught these chapters in the books of Kings, I have found what I think are some worthwhile insights on following prophets. These principles will form the outline of this Old Testament lesson. Once again I offer this disclaimer. This lesson is not meant to replace the one in the Old Testament Gospel Doctrine manual. Its purpose is to give some additional insights into the lesson and to illustrate with Old Testament examples some great principles taught here.

Timeline: The Church in 2013

By Jannalee Sandau

This year held a lot of landmark events in the Church. From the newly televised priesthood session of general conference to more than 80,000 missionaries in the field, check out what happened in the Church in 2013.

Latter-day Saint Life

Modesty: What Church Leaders have actually said

By Lindsey Miller

Editor's note: This article is part of a series on what the Church has actually taught about various topics. To read more about the Church’s teachings on cremation, garments, beards, and more, click here.