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3 Monsters in the Book of Mormon and What They Can Teach Us

By Jasmin Gimenez, Book of Mormon Central

The following article has been republished with permission from bookofmormoncentral.org.

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The Temple Where Tunnels and Unexploded Bombs Were Discovered Beneath Its Grounds

By Chad S. Hawkins

On April 24, 2005, President Gordon B. Hinckley addressed over 100,000 members in 27 stakes on the islands of the southern Philippines. In a live broadcast originating from Salt Lake City, he spoke of the Church’s progress and the requirements to have a temple built in the Cebu City area. After acknowledging their desire for another temple, President Hinckley challenged all the adult members to qualify for a temple recommend. Then he said, “If enough of you can do this, we shall be obliged to build another temple in the Philippines more convenient to where you live.”

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The Prayer That Led President Ballard's Grandfather to Seeing the Savior Face to Face

By M. Russell Ballard

Even though he died when I was just 10 years old, Melvin J. Ballard has been a major influence in my life. For as long as I can remember I have heard my family talk about his love for the Lord and his unwavering devotion to the Church. He spent his entire life building on the "sure foundation" of which Helaman spoke, and I'm not aware of any "shafts in the whirlwind" that were able to penetrate his faith and testimony. In fact, my personal quest for knowledge of the Savior was motivated to a great degree by Grandfather Ballard's account of one of his most sacred experiences.

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8 Profound Promised Blessings of Temple Worship

By Lindsey Miller

Attending the temple is one of the greatest ways to find answers to prayers, learn about the gospel, and feel close to the Savior. Nineteen temples have been announced over the past year and members all around the world will enjoy the blessings that will come from these new temples.

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How Becoming Spiritually Independent Makes Us More Dependent on the Savior

By Lindsey Miller

It’s no secret that the changes in the Church are preparing us to become more spiritually self-reliant in preparation for the Second Coming. We’re responsible for receiving inspiration for our ministering families and come January, we’ll focus more than ever on learning the gospel in our home and developing our own unshakeable testimonies.

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3 Powerful Moments from Unnamed Women in the Book of Mormon

By McArthur Krishna

I am ashamed to say that I had read the Book of Mormon a number of times and still managed to miss most of the women. We could examine my psychology to figure why that is, but frankly, I think it is more interesting to talk about the women I discovered when I finally read while paying attention. Here are just a few powerful moments I found involving women in the Book of Mormon.

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9 historic celebrities and members of royalty who have visited temple square

By Alicia Soto

Here's a look back at famous people of various faiths and backgrounds who have visited this historic spot which, preconstruction, received 5 million visitors every year.

7 Tips for When Revelation Doesn’t Come

By Ashli Kristine Hansen

When it comes to heavenly communication, does it ever feel like the Lord has everyone else on speed dial—and you’re just sitting there hoping for any little bit of communication, even a generic “new phone, who dis” text?

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Pro Golfer Tony Finau Talks Faith, Family, and the Ankle Incident That Almost Kept Him from the 2018 Ryder Cup

By Morgan Pearson

As Tony Finau prepared to tee off at the seventh hole during the 2018 Masters Tournament’s Par 3 contest, a man working at the tee made an observation to the 29-year-old golfer, “You know, it’s funny, we haven’t had a hole-in-one this year. Every year we have one. Every year somebody makes a hole in one.”

The LDS Church in Madagascar

By Jenny Spencer Hunt

Children with dusty feet playing in the trash. Street vendors begging tourists to buy their vanilla. Women scrubbing laundry in the muddy river. Soldiers with AK-47s patrolling the streets.