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White dress shirts: What the Church has actually said

By Aubrey Zalewski

Why are white shirts and ties an expected standard for Latter-day Saint men?

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How President Oaks Answered My Prayer—2 Months Before I Even Asked

By Kelly Newman

“The name of Jesus Christ,” the text message read. It was the topic I received from the bishopric member in the ward that I was assigned to speak to that Sunday as a member of the high council. I thought, “That’s a pretty vague topic.” I began to ponder what exactly I may speak about to that ward on Sunday. However, not really anything came to my mind throughout the week.

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How President Nelson Strengthened My Struggling Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith

By LDS Living Staff

There are very few things I can stand at a pulpit and testify I know are true. Among them are that I know my Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother love me with an infinite, unfathomably deep and perfect love, and they are far more merciful to me than I deserve. The second is that I know that Jesus Christ, my brother and Savior, died for me, knows me—my pains, shortcomings, sins, weaknesses, joys, and strengths—entirely, and that He has never and will never abandon me.

Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson Lesson 13: Priceless Blessing of the House of the Lord

By Kelly Merrill

This marvelous lesson focuses on the blessings, lessons, covenants, and power of the temple in our lives. Our temples truly are “symbols of all we hold dear.” They are physical buildings in mortality that give us access to our most prized covenants for eternity.

Teachings of Howard W. Hunter Lesson 7: "Continuous Revelation through Living Prophets"

By Kelly Merrill

One of the main points I have taken away from this lesson is the privilege that is ours to have living prophets. As you look at some of the quotes from the lesson, try to see your life and what it would be like without a living prophet available in it to make a difference. Where would we really be without continuous revelation?

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How the Temple Helps Us Apply Christ's Atonement

By Bruce C. Hafen

The following excerpt originally appeared on LDS Living in October 2015.

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As a floral farmer, I know all about wilting—and blossoming. This reminder from my zinnias helps me every day

By Emily Linder

Sometimes we might feel as if we are planted in a challenging place, wondering if we will even last the season.

Temple Worship

The simple thing my mom did that showed me the power of temple garments

By Celisa Young

I’ve often wondered what kind of power comes from temple garments. Looking back, my mom’s habit of writing notes was teaching me all along.

Temple Worship

Watch: ‘What should I expect when I receive my temple endowment?’ John Hilton III answers

By John Hilton III

When I received my temple endowment, I wasn’t as prepared as I should have been. As is the case for some young adults, I had recently switched wards, and, as a result, hadn’t taken a temple preparation class. I also had heard some misinformation about the temple that made me nervous. In short, I didn’t have the greatest experience when I first participated in the intiatory and endowment ordinances in the temple. Fortunately, my parents encouraged me to go back, and after a few more visits to the temple, I loved it, and felt its spiritual power.

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Howard W. Hunter Playing with His Band + Other Priceless Photos That Will Make You Love Him Even More

As a supplement to this year's Relief Society and Priesthood lessons from the life of President Howard W. Hunter, the Church History department has created an online photo gallery and timelineabout the life of this wonderful prophet. Here are some photographic highlights and facts about Howard Hunter that you might not have known, ones that will help you love him even more.