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4 Essential Things You Should Teach Your Son Before He's a Deacon

It's the big day you've been waiting for. You and your spouse sit proudly in the church pew. Grandparents and family have traveled miles to attend. A member of the bishopric makes a few announcements and then asks your just-turned 12-year-old son to stand.

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Utah Area updates COVID-19 safety measures following state executive and public health orders

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Utah Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent the following email to Church leaders in Utah on November 12, 2020. To ensure that the Church is responsive to state executive and public health orders, the Utah Area Presidency asks local Church leaders to make the following four temporary adjustments to ensure increased safety and vigilance during a time of rising COVID-19 cases in the state:

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3 Ways Christ's Power Can Strengthen Us Daily

By Anthony Sweat

While our daily challenges may vary in type, intensity, and frequency, there seem to be three general areas in which we can seek and receive divine help in our lives. The strengthening power of Christ is designed and available for all three of these types of daily tests.

Prophets and apostles stress importance of missionary preparation

It’s one thing to square shoulders, lift chins, and accept with courage and enthusiasm the responsibility to serve a mission. However, commitment needs to be paired with action. Fortunately, prophets and apostles have repeatedly offered counsel about preparing for missionary service.

President and Sister Samuelson express appreciation for BYU

President Cecil O. Samuelson and his wife, Sharon, addressed students Tuesday morning in the Marriott Center in the winter semester opening devotional. They told students why they appreciate BYU and encouraged them to be stronger in their studies as well as in their commitment to the Honor Code. “We love the people we meet at BYU,” Sister Samuelson said. “This includes, of course, the students, faculty, staff and administration, but also the many loyal supporters, donors and friends who contribute in such significant and diverse ways.”

39: “To Have the Heavens Opened” (Doctrine and Covenants 106–108)

Let’s play a game of guess who. Are you ready? This person was “a man of faith, who wrought righteousness; and when a child he feared God, and stopped the mouths of lions, and quenched the violence of fire.” Do you have any guesses so far? As we study Doctrine and Covenants 106–107, we’ll find out who this Old Testament prophet was and what his significant role was in the priesthood. Oh no! We just gave you two more clues. So grab your scriptures and let’s dig into this week’s lesson.

34: "A Principle with Promise" (Doctrine and Covenants 89–92)

Has the line from the Word of Wisdom that promises we will “run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint” ever come to mind when you get out of breath while trying to get a little exercise? Or maybe you’ve faced serious health problems and wondered how that promise applies to you. In this week’s study group, we dig into the history of the Word of Wisdom and explore just what those promises mean and how the Lord keeps them—because He always does.

Camey Andersen

Camey Andersen has seen the blessings of education change her own life and now works to provide educational opportunities for others as Lead Manager of Strategy and Research and Africa West Area Manager for the Succeed in School program for the Church. Several years ago, she returned to school to earn her Ph.D. in Instructional Psychology and Technology, and she teaches at Brigham Young University as an Adjunct Instructor. Many of her publications focus on mentoring, and she sees mentoring as key to gaining a vision for who you can become. She is the mother of four adult children and Cece to five wonderful grandchildren!

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