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LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (Aug 9 - 15)

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Posts Airport Photos with RM Granddaughter

What a Simple Chore Chart Taught Me About the Savior's Grace to Teach Us Heaven Now, Despite Our Flaws

I had an unexpected spiritual lesson taught to me after we implemented a new chore/allowance system with our kids. We had recently moved and wanted to get organized. It also coincided with the start of school (with one of our kids starting kindergarten). Don’t all the parenting gurus talk about making sure you disrupt as many routines at once? (No, no they don’t. What were we thinking?!?)

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When 4 Chaplains from Different Faiths Gave Their Lives for Others

By Kristine Frederickson, for LDS Living

In 1943, a World War II American transport ship, the SS Dorchester, was struck midship by a torpedo fired from a German submarine. Over 900 people — many young soldiers far from home for the first time in their lives — were on board. In the dead of night chaos ensued as the ship quickly began to sink and individuals rushed to find life jackets and lifeboats. Over 600 died that night while some 230 were rescued.

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The LDS Couple Who Has Visited 123 Temples Around the World + What They've Learned

By Yvonne Liu

Over the last 20 years, Randy and Maryanne Ellison have visited 123 temples. Each temple trip has a unique story, but during this journey the Ellisons have found that the more temples and Saints they have visited around the world, the deeper their appreciation grows for God’s works and blessings.

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When Parley P. Pratt Outwitted a Policeman and His Police Dog

By Parley P. Pratt, as Told in "Pure Love: Readings on Sixteen Enduring Virtues" by Marilyn Arnold

Parley P. Pratt seems to have been endowed with a healthy portion of spunk, humor, and hopefulnes—even downright ingenuity. He tells of one occasion when he was interrupted in his preaching, arrested on trumped-up charges, and taken before a corrupt judge.

Lesson Helps

FHE: Working Together

By Shauna Gibby

Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read “LDS Women are Incredible!” by Quentin L. Cook, Ensign, May 2011, 18.

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (August 8-14)

By LDS Living

The Church has announced the curriculum that Church members will be studying during 2016.

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"I Was Outside Praying That They Would Excommunicate Me": Latter-day Saint Couple Shares Journey Through Sexual Addiction

By LDS Living

Editor's note: This is one account of how a Latter-day Saint couple navigates sexual addiction and recovery. The road to recovery and healing from any form of addiction is different for each individual and their spouse. We do not advise that this is the way all couples should heal from sexual addiction. Please seek outside resources for healing including addictionrecovery.lds.org and LDS Family Services.

One important part of what the Church has said about body piercings we sometimes miss

By Katie Lambert

I remember staring in fascination at the left ear of the cashier at Kids-R-Us. Nearly her entire ear was covered in shiny, metal piercings.

From the Church

"It Was Electric": Thai Dignitaries, Members Celebrate Ground Breaking for the First Temple in Thailand

By LDS Living

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints broke ground for its first temple in Thailand on Saturday, January 26, 2019, in a much-anticipated event. Since the Bangkok Thailand Temple was announced in April 2015, Latter-day Saints around the world and especially in Asia have begun preparing for this new temple of the Lord.