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‘Bless the land’: When Elder Ballard second-guessed his apostolic blessing in flood-stricken Bolivia

Within one month of being called to the Quorum of the Twelve, Elder Ballard was sent to Bolivia to begin a significant period of focused ministerial service filled with love and concern for the Saints in South America.

Get more out of your gospel study with these new journal editions from Deseret Book

Have you seen the journal editions of the scriptures? Did you know that there are also journal editions of some of Deseret Book’s most popular gospel classics? Whether you want to enhance your learning with notes and cross-references or are trying to keep a lasting record of your personal insights, these study tools will inspire you as you dive deeper into gospel topics.

Elder Holland issues call to BYU faculty to strike a ‘sensitive, demanding balance’ between showing empathy and having ‘devotion to revealed doctrine’

By Morgan Pearson

Speaking to faculty at Brigham Young University at the outset of a new academic semester, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, who formerly served as the school’s 9th president, began by thanking those employed by the school for all of the good they do.

From the Church

Sister Aburto on Mesa temple’s special history for Latin American members + more from Church leaders

With the Mesa Arizona Temple open house underway, Church leaders are encouraging people of all faiths and backgrounds to visit the newly renovated building. In an opinion piece for The Arizona Republic, President Dallin H. Oaks explained that the temple “creates a connection among members of the greater Mesa community.”

Latter-day Saint Life

Joseph Smith's "Photographs," His Epistles from Prison + More Fascinating Facts About Church Historical Records

By LDS Perspectives

LDS Perspectives Podcast recently interviewed Sharalyn D. Howcroft, an archivist for The Joseph Smith Papers, regarding the recent release of Foundational Texts of Mormonism, edited by Mark Ashurst-McGee, Robin Scott Jensen, and Sharalyn D. Howcroft.

Latter-day Saint Life

Latter-day Saint Therapist: 6 Ways Blended Families Can Thrive

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

For daily gospel-based relationship insights, join Jonathan’s Facebook group. To submit a question click here or schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation here.

Fun

The Ultimate Donny Osmond Quiz

By Jenny Spencer Hunt

Donny Osmond has been making the rounds in Mormondom for years—and proving to the world that Mormons really do have more fun! From the Donny & Marie Show to the Hill Cumorah Pageant, Donny sure has showed that he’s up for anything. (And we all know that every Mormon can be traced to Donny Osmond in fewer than 3 degrees!) Now’s your chance to prove how well you know your Donny Osmond trivia!

Latter-day Saint Life

If We Are Members of the Tribes of Israel, Does Tribalism Have a Place in Our Church?

By Taylor Halverson

The following has been republished with permission from taylorhalverson.com.

Latter-day Saint Life

3 Prophets Who Have Been on "Time" + What Was Said About Them

By Katie Lambert

From Albert Einstein to John Wayne to Steve Jobs, Time magazine has featured some of the most influential people in American history—including a few prophets.

The Covenantal Significance of Sustaining Church Leaders

By Taylor Halverson

The following has been republished with permission from taylorhalverson.com.