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Elder Neil L. Andersen speaks on a podcast with his son

What Elder Andersen told his son about the ‘hardest part’ of being an Apostle

Elder Neil L. Andersen recently joined his youngest son for a podcast interview. He shared what he’s learned from serving as an Apostle for over 17 years.

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Latter-day Saint psychologist: 3 words that can carry you through mental and physical suffering

By Dr. David T. Morgan

“There is hope in purposeful action. It provides us a measure of control, meaning, and determination that is very different from the feelings that come from passively waiting.”

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For Anyone Who Has Ever Felt You Weren't Enough, You Need to See This Music Video by GENTRI

By LDS Living

"Loneliness. Self-doubt. Anxiety. Fear. These are just a few of the emotional building blocks we use to build barricades that separate us from the very people who long to help us heal. As we retreat, others can use the wrecking balls of patience, kindness, and love to break through our barriers of isolation," GENTRI writes about their latest music video on their Facebook page.

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BYU Holds "Milktoberfest" + Funny Student Reactions on Social Media

By LDS Living

Last year at Oktoberfest, nearly 6 million people consumed7.7 million liters (over 2 million gallons) of beer. Along with that, these visitors lost 600 passports, 580 wallets, 320 mobile phones, and 220 bags, according to Oktoberfest.de.

James the Mormon Featured on BET, Shares Surprising Inspiration for New Song

By LDS Living

After landing No. 1 on the iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap and Billboard Top Heatseekers charts for his earlier work, James the Mormon is yet again gaining acclaim for his music with a new music video—with a bet.com article adding even more praise to the mix.

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New General RS President: "I’m Just Average but God Can Make the Ordinary Extraordinary"

"Have you ever felt ordinary, maybe even less than average?" Bingham asked. "You have probably experienced times of self-doubt and discouragement [but] know that your Heavenly Father will provide all that you need to become extraordinary as a daughter of God."

Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley Lesson 3: "Cultivating an Attitude of Happiness and a Spirit of Optimism"

By Kelly Merrill

Good attitudes often suffer from bad reputations. I know I have often accused my wife of being a “Pollyanna” when something was going terribly wrong and she piped in with how it could be seen to be going right. You might say this lesson was tailor-made for people like me. I wouldn’t call myself a pessimist (of course not!), but if something can go wrong, it usually does.

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3 things you didn’t know about your connection to the Abrahamic Covenant

By Mark A. Shields

There is more to the Abrahamic Covenant than most people think. Read on to find out three things you probably didn't know about some of the greatest blessings promised to those of the covenant.

Young Women Lesson 48: Short-Range Goals as Stepping Stones

Manual 1; Excerpt from "Never, Never, Never Give Up!," by Mary N. Cook

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President Nelson's Hopeful Teachings About Death and the Nearness of Lost Loved Ones: "We Die to Live"

By Russell M. Nelson

Throughout his service in the Church, President Nelson has provided profound insight into death, loss, and the life awaiting us in eternity. Here is a small portion of those insights, excerpted from the new book Teachings of Russell M. Nelson.