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After losing her dad just before high school graduation, one young adult now calls her grief an ‘unexpected gift’

I didn’t anticipate being thrust into the throes of grief as soon as I was. Yet it was in that harrowing space that I grew in profound ways. The spiritual experiences I had while struggling through my sorrow taught me lessons I would never exchange, despite the pain it took to get there.

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The Bible Lands on the 10 Most Challenged Books List: Why I Support It No Matter What

By Danielle B. Wagner

When the American Library Association published its list of the 10 Most Challenged Books in 2015, something unprecedented happened. Appearing on the list with titles like Fifty Shades of Grey was one sacred book all Christian families, including the Latter-day Saints, are familiar with: The Holy Bible.

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LDS Canoe Racer Stands Up for Her Values, Faith as She Heads Toward the Olympics

By Alexandra Mortenson

Kaley Martin, a 19-year-old LDS athlete, is quickly making her way through the ranks of flatwater sprint canoe racing and may soon be one of the first to compete in the first-ever women’s canoe events in the 2020 Summer Olympics to be held in Tokyo.

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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.

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Batchlor Johnson IV: How the path of discipleship brings me confidence and freedom

By Batchlor Johnson IV

“My journey of trying to be the best disciple I can be has given me the confidence and the freedom to live at my best unapologetically.”

LDS artist James C. Christensen explains spiritual themes in his works

By Jamie Armstrong

With every stroke of his brush, James C. Christensen is fast becoming one of the world’s most beloved artists. Best known for his whimsical paintings of “poofy guys” and floating fishes, flying boats and flying pigs, Christensen captivates his audience with his fascinating realm of make-believe. And while most people are enchanted with his paintings at first glance, if they look a little closer, they can usually learn a few eternal principles as well.

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How the Beard Debate at Church Can Help Us Understand Paul's Teachings on Unity

By Taylor Halverson

The following has been republished and adapted with permission from taylorhalverson.com.

The remarkable story of faith and gratitude of 1 Latter-day Saint who was imprisoned in East Germany

By Danielle Christensen

Bob Inama was an American soldier with a secret to keep.

What happens when the answer to an earnest prayer is not what we hope? What one young woman learned after her father died of heart failure

At the beginning of her new book, One Breath at a Time, Gabrielle Shiozawa writes of her confidence that her dad would be healed as his body began to experience heart failure.

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8 Ways We Can Overcome Our Doubts and Rely on the Lord

What should we do if we have questions about what we once knew to be true? This powerful Ensignarticle by Jakob R. Jones shares eight insights into how we can work through our doubts while reminding us that God doesn't love us any less when we have questions.