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5 Ways to Handle Difficult Gospel Questions

5 Strategies for Answering Difficult Gospel Questions

By Scott Thormaehlen, Author of Day of Defense: Positive Talking Points for the Latter Days

Once again, general conference has come and gone, and members of the Church are left with the words of prophets and apostles of the Lord who expressed key fundamentals for sharing the gospel. These fundamentals included: gaining a larger view of the plan of salvation, possessing a sound understanding of the scriptures, and sharing without a contentious spirit. In addition, authorities counseled against trying to prove the gospel’s truth; however, they urged members to work diligently to spread the message of the Restoration so it can be heard above those who misrepresent LDS beliefs.

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One Vital Thing to Remember When Promised Blessings Don't Seem to Come

By John H. Groberg

This is an excerpt from the book Refuge and Reality: The Blessings of the Temple by John H. Groberg.

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Spencer Hyde: Can We Be Both? Bringing What You Have and Who You Are to Your Membership in the Church

By Spencer Hyde

I often overhear people talking about their fears of being more than one thing. One side of the conversation regularly goes something like this: “I can’t be both _____________ and a member of the Church.” And if they’re not saying it about themselves, they’re talking about somebody else. Sometimes it comes in the form of a question: “Can you be gay and still be a member of the Church?”

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"You Are Definitely My Angel": Latter-day Saint Donates Kidney to Stranger

"You are definitely my angel, there's no doubt about it. You're my brother now, you're a part of me now," Mitchell Salas said of the stranger who gave him his kidney.

Bonus: Casey Griffiths: “In the Middle of the Story”

A study of the Doctrine and Covenants may feel a little bit daunting. There is no doubt that it reads a bit differently than other books of scripture. But could it be that this is because the Doctrine and Covenants tells an international story that is far from finished? And could the reason it feels a bit messy be because it is a story that is still being written? Could it be that we are all a part of its ending?

He's Amazing and Still Single - WHY?

By Alisa Snell

Every ward has one or two single men who are simply amazing, and yet, year after year, they remain single.

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New Testament Lesson 19: Thy Faith Hath Saved Thee

By Ted L. Gibbons

Luke 18:1-8, 35-43; 19:1-10; John 11

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Our Top 10 Favorite LDS Living Videos from This Year

By LDS Living

With another year coming to a close, it's time to reflect on the stories that influenced us and showed us the power of the gospel. And what better way to do that than by watching these uplifting stories of faith and encouragement? From overcoming the loss of loved ones to learning how to make the members of your ward feel a little more included, these videos are an excellent reminder of the love the Savior has for all of us and how we can better help each other this coming year.

Watch: Why a Latter-Day Saint Institute Teacher Decided to Go to a Bible Belt Divinity School

By LDS Living

What if you could sit down and talk one-on-one with someone who studied anti-religious rhetoric at a Bible Belt divinity school? That is precisely the opportunity Gospel Day by Day and LDS Living are offering in their new series titled “One on One.” Last week, the series released its first of three videos featuring Jared Halverson, an Institute of Religion teacher who is currently completing a doctorate in American religious history from Vanderbilt University, focusing on anti-religious rhetoric.

Listen: Church News editor Sarah Weaver recalls the lesson she learned about dealing with questions and choosing faith

Sarah Jane Weaver, Church News editor, remembers exactly what she was doing on November 5, 2015. At the time, she was near the 600 South exit on Interstate 15, driving near Salt Lake City, when she got a phone call from a coworker.