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7 Dangerous Myths We Tell Ourselves About Mental Illness

Mental illness, in its various causes, forms, and manifestations, ranks high on any list of the ailments that try and torment mankind. In its publication The Global Burden of Disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated, for example, that one form of mental illness, depression, was the fourth most important reported health problem in the developing world in 1990. The WHO predicts that by 2020, depression may rank as the number one health problem in that portion of the globe.

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When God Doesn't Give Clear Answers to Prayers: One Analogy That Might Change How You See Personal Revelation

By Brad Wilcox

After Nephi had experienced his great vision of the tree of life and the ministry of Jesus Christ, his older brothers approached him. They didn’t understand some of the teachings of their father, and when they asked Nephi to explain them, he asked, “Have ye inquired of the Lord?” (1 Nephi 15:8).

D&C Lesson 33: "President Brigham Young Leads the Saints"

By Ted L. Gibbons

In an August meeting held to resolve the matter of succession, the Lord placed the stamp of his approval on Brigham Young. One account gives the record in these words:

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The Gift of Prophecy: It's Surprising Definition + How Every Member Accesses It

By Kelly Merrill

The following has been republished with permission from gospelstudy.us.

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Book of Mormon Lesson 47: "To Keep Them in the Right Way"

By Ted L. Gibbons

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Orson Hyde, speaking of Moroni, said:

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Steven Harper: Joseph’s other dilemma

By Steven C. Harper

The inability to convey his ideas in writing was one of the horns of Joseph’s dilemma. The other was that he had been commanded to convey his ideas in writing.

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7 updates in the new ‘Preach My Gospel’ that can improve your approach to missionary work

By Danielle Christensen

President Nelson recently announced a second edition of Preach My Gospel, saying, “It contains some of the best instruction I have ever seen to help people accept the Lord’s invitation to come unto Him.”

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Sheri Dew: What new lyrics to ‘As Sisters In Zion’ taught her about the incredible power of women

By Sheri L. Dew

“As we sang these words in what was a deeply moving experience … I couldn’t help but feel that Sister Perry’s inspired new lyrics were just as relevant for all the women of the Church.”

Take a look at highlights from April 2021 general conference through these photos

By Danielle Christensen

This past weekend, general conference was held virtually for the third time in a row as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But while Latter-day Saints may not have gathered in person on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, millions around the world gathered in their homes with their families to hear the words of prophets, seers, and revelators. Here’s a look back at the proceedings of last weekend's general conference through photos.

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The form of OCD we may misdiagnose as faith crisis

We are a church that believes in repentance, and confession is one of the steps of repentance. However, do we understand the purposes of confession and a priesthood representative’s role in the repentance process?