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A Mission President's Beautiful Response When a Missionary Came Out to Him as Gay

After Cal Burke wrote his heartbreakingly honest story about the moment he first told someone he was gay on Twitter, it immediately began making an impact. Receiving nearly 1,000 likes and over 100 retweets, this story about a mission president's beautiful response to one missionary's worries demonstrates deep love and compassion worth emulating.

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Caffeine: What Church leaders have actually said

By Danielle B. Wagner

When it comes to the Word of Wisdom, without fail there is always one topic that creates a stir of controversy: caffeine.

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7 New Year's Resolutions to Consider from President Nelson's Teachings in 2018

By Jannalee Sandau

Though he has been the prophet for less than a year, President Nelson has already issued some amazing invitations and statements that can make fantastic New Year's resolutions for you and your family to help you come closer to the Savior this year. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

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How New Is "Home-Centered, Church-Supported" Gospel Learning?

By Jon Cooper

During the Saturday morning session of the October 2018 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson announced a change to the Church schedule with the aim of strengthening families through a home-centered and Church-supported plan. Although the announced schedule is new, the desire for home-centered and Church-supported gospel learning may not be as new as you think.

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12 Hilarious and Horrifying Singles Ward Stories All Latter-Day Saints Can Relate To

By LDS Living

From dating to ward activities, there are a variety of awkward opportunities that arise when you put a group of young single adults together! As LDS Living Facebook follower Kirie Close says about the most awkward experience in the YSA ward, "Ummm . . . my entire time as a ward member in it. But it was fun!" Here are a few more of our favorite Facebook comments from LDS Living readers who responded to our question: "What was your most awkward experience in the YSA ward?"

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President Nelson's Teachings on Redeeming the Dead: "Something Changes Inside Us. We Feel Part of Something Greater."

By Russell M. Nelson

Throughout his service in the Church, President Nelson has provided profound insight into family history work, the spirit of Elijah, and redeeming our kindred dead. Here is a small portion of those insights, excerpted from the new book Teachings of Russell M. Nelson.

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What President Ballard’s conversation with a billionaire and 2 millionaires taught him about happiness

By M. Russell Ballard

Editor's note: This article originally ran on LDS Living in December of 2018. We share it again out of love and respect for President Ballard.

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The Temple Where Tunnels and Unexploded Bombs Were Discovered Beneath Its Grounds

By Chad S. Hawkins

On April 24, 2005, President Gordon B. Hinckley addressed over 100,000 members in 27 stakes on the islands of the southern Philippines. In a live broadcast originating from Salt Lake City, he spoke of the Church’s progress and the requirements to have a temple built in the Cebu City area. After acknowledging their desire for another temple, President Hinckley challenged all the adult members to qualify for a temple recommend. Then he said, “If enough of you can do this, we shall be obliged to build another temple in the Philippines more convenient to where you live.”

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Ask a Latter-day Saint Therapist: Why Did My Husband Cheat If He Says He Loves Me?

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

If your marriage has been rocked by an affair, join me for my free online Healing From Infidelity course for LDS Living readers.

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The Man Who Was Ordained an Apostle at 11 Years Old (+ Other Church Leaders Called at Young Ages)

By Yvonne Liu

In the early days of the Church, it was common for members to be called to serve at young ages.