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LDS girl a finalist in Google Doodle competition

Leah Smith, an LDS seven-year-old from Holladay, Utah, was selected as a regional finalist for the Doodle4Google competition and will be competing with other finalists this week in New York City.

Caring for Loved Ones in Their Final Hours

By Kory Scadden

When a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness, many people find themselves navigating through unfamiliar territory. It is common to experience a roller coaster of emotions and a sense of uncertainty, and many Church members wonder how best to care for their loved one in their final months, weeks, and hours of life.

Fun

14 Spectacular Mormon-Themed Christmas Displays

By Danielle B. Wagner

For 44 years, Primary Children's Hospital has been providing a "Gift of Love" to children with their annual Christmas fundraiser, the Festival of Trees. This holiday festivity has quickly become a favorite tradition among many families, providing a way for people to see ornately decorated Christmas trees while supporting a good cause.

31: “Stand Fast in the Faith of Christ” (August 3–9)

The war chapters—sounds kind of like a PBS documentary, don't you think? Well with all the contention, tactics, wins, and losses, Alma 43–52 would make an epic war movie. So why would Mormon choose to include these stories about battles and intrigue in the Book of Mormon? Join us in this week's study group as we dig into the scriptures to discover how the war chapters apply to our day and why we might actually grow to love them and their message to us.

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How Are Stake Presidents Chosen? Gerald Lund Provides Touching Insights Into the Process of Revelation

By Gerald N. Lund

One of the most challenging (and intimidating) things that General Authorities and Area Seventies are asked to do is to choose a new stake presidency during the creation of a stake or the reorganization of an existing stake presidency. It involves visiting a stake where typically the authority doesn't know any of the leadership personally. Even more challenging, the General Authority is often assigned to go to a country where he does not speak the language and has to do everything through translators. Yet in a period that lasts no more than about twelve hours, a decision must be made that is in harmony with the Lord's will.

Lesson Helps

A Fun General Conference Scavenger Hunt Your Family Will Love

By Jessica Grimaud

The next two weeks of Come, Follow Me focus on Matthew 16–17, Mark 8–9, and Luke 9. In Matthew 16:13-17, Christ asks His followers, "Whom say ye that I am?" The answer to this question varies based on the revelation we have received of Christ's divine identity. Receiving revelation often begins with asking questions, and in preparation for the revelations that are to come this general conference, we have provided a family home evening activity focused on asking questions and finding answers. Check out this week's Come, Follow Me study ideas on LDS Livingfor additional resources and suggestions.

Teachings of Howard W. Hunter Lesson 9: "The Law of Tithing"

By Kelly Merrill

I would like to start this lesson’s article by saying that everything in here is a commentary on what President Hunter says in the lesson manual. The difference this week is that I am not filling the article with direct quotes from the lesson, though the sentiments are all there.

Dave Says: What the Law Will Allow

By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave,

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The Most Common Parenting Mistake & Why It's So Harmful

While attending baseball and soccer games for his sons, one dad couldn't help but notice how a few of the other parents were handling things. He then realized he was making the most common parenting mistake—one we all make.

The story behind the first baptism for the dead in this dispensation is one you may have never heard

Did you know the first baptism for the dead was a mother acting in proxy for her recently deceased son?