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Why it might be harder for women to speak up at Church than we realize (+ 5 ways to help)

“The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer.” (Henry David Thoreau)

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3 powerful lessons having a mission companion with depression taught me about God’s love

By Lucy Stevenson

Throughout my service as a full-time missionary, I was blessed to serve closely with many people who touched my life in unique ways. Many of these individuals faced emotional struggles, like anxiety and depression. One of them was my own companion.

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Photos: Our Favorite Moments from General Conference

By LDS Living

We shared many inspiring moments and wonderful memories this conference, we wanted to reflect back on just a few of our favorites with these incredible pictures from general conference.

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How to "Doubt Not but Be Believing" Even When Your Questions Remain Unanswered

By Sheri L. Dew

The following article originally ran on LDS Living in May 2015.

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The Problem with Looking for a Spark and Why I Needed to Change My Perspective on Dating

By Anne Maxson

Do you believe in love at first sight? Probably not. But do you believe in like (or dislike) at first sight? We prioritize certain attributes, whether physical or personality-based, that help us to be attracted to or not attracted to a person when we meet them for the first time. A few years ago, I had a lengthy list of things that would get a man points or lose him points. It included everything from nice shoes to a good voice, from a quick wit to an instant spark, from a nice car to pretty, blue eyes. There were also many things on the deal-breaker list—for example, crooked teeth, telling weird stories on a first date, having a messy car or weirdly shaped ears. Looking back, it is ridiculous just how superficial I was.

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How the Life and Death of an LDS Teen Saved One Woman from Suicide and Brought Her and Others to the Church

By Jannalee Sandau

“They are not far from us, and know and understand our thoughts, feelings, and motions, and are often pained therewith.” – Joseph Smith, Jr.

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One Powerful Quote from Every Talk in April 2016 General Conference

Though conference has come and gone, the words of our inspiring Church leaders are still reverberating in many of our minds and hearts. They offered much counsel, issued many calls to action, and showed their love for us.

Having a hard time staying focused on the Savior during the sacrament? Try using these amazing ideas from the writings of beloved religious scholar Truman G. Madsen.

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5 tips to make the sacrament more meaningful

By Truman G. Madsen

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on LDSLiving.com in January 2019.

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Can Our Prayers Change God's Will?

By Jannalee Sandau

I remember a time when there was something that I really wanted to have happen in my life. I felt it was good, but when it wasn’t working out, I got discouraged and didn’t understand why praying for something with such faith wasn’t allowing it to work out. What I didn’t recognize, however, was that the way I understood prayer and God’s will was different from the way God understood it. So what is the purpose of prayer and how do we figure out God’s will for us?

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3 Journal Entries from President Eyring That Teach Important Gospel Lessons

By Robert I. Eaton and Henry J. Eyring

President Russell M. Nelson has said: “I never ask myself, ‘When does the prophet speak as a prophet and when does he not?’ My interest has been, ‘How can I be more like him?’"