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How Becoming Spiritually Independent Makes Us More Dependent on the Savior

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.

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (April 25 - May 1)

By LDS Living

Elder Scott was released from the hospital, according to a new update from the Church. "Elder Richard G. Scott, who was recently hospitalized with gastrointestinal bleeding, has been released from the hospital this afternoon and is recuperating at home."

How to Transition from a YSA Ward to a Family Ward

By Jenny Spencer Hunt

I’ve been in the YSA world for about eight years now. And honestly, I’m really good at being a YSA. I’ve got it down. (Munch-n-mingles, break the fast, ward prayer, ward family home evenings—right up my alley.)

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The Sacrament: Why Do We Take the Bread Before the Water?

By Alicia Soto

The sacrament is an ordinance that we, as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, can partake of every week. We take the bread and the water to remember our Savior and to renew the covenants we made with God at baptism. While the doctrine may be clear as to why we take it, does the order of partaking of the sacrament bread and water really matter?

From the Church

President Nelson Announces Hosanna Shout Will Occur at Conclusion of Sunday Morning Session

By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Saturday morning, April 4, 2020, that a portion of the Sunday morning session of general conference will become a worldwide solemn assembly when he leads the Saints in the Hosanna Shout.

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The New Seminary Tests: What You Need to Know

By Jason Harwood

Photo from Seminary and Institutes of Religion “Tests? In Seminary? Tests in Seminary?” As a seminary teacher, that’s what went through my mind when I heard the announcement of the new Seminary graduation requirements. And if you have a student in Seminary and didn’t think about it before, you might be thinking that now. Along with a few other questions, like, “What does it all mean? How can you help your student graduate from Seminary? Is there a study guide for the test? What happens if they don’t pass it? How can I help my student be ready? What exactly does my student have to do to graduate?”

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FHE: Agency

By Shauna Gibby

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What does it mean that Eve was created from Adam’s rib? Elder and Sister Holland and others answer

By Emily Linder

There are many lessons to be learned from the symbolism of Eve being made from a rib from Adam’s side—and all of them seem to point to the importance of marriage.

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See the history of the women’s session of conference with this timeline

By Emily Linder

To delight of many, a women’s session of general conference will be held this year. Catch up on the history of the women’s session with this timeline.

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Relief Society Birthday Celebration Ideas

By Kate Ensign-Lewis

On March 17 the Relief Society celebrates its 173rd birthday, making it one of the world’s oldest women’s organizations. It is also the world’s largest women’s organization, with over six million sisters in 170 countries. As part of your annual celebration in your ward or branch, try some of these ideas to help strengthen bonds between Relief Society sisters.