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3 Priesthood Ordinances You Didn't Know Were Ordinances

What a sweet reminder of the counsel and priesthood guidance we should seek at every stage and in every decision of our life.

Teachings of Lorenzo Snow Lesson 17: Priesthood—“for the Salvation of the Human Family”

By LDS Living

Get the full lesson "Priesthood—'for the Salvation of the Human Family'” from the Teachings of Lorenzo Snow at LDS.org.

‘Work and the Glory’ Author Gerald Lund to Release New Book on Black Friday

For years Gerald Lund has captured audiences with his brilliant talent for mixing history and fiction in a way that is both enjoyable and engaging. He has covered a wide variety of events, including the beginning of the Church in The Work and the Glory, the pioneer trek west in Fire of the Covenant and Undaunted, and the life of the Savior and His apostles in The Kingdom and the Crown.

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‘Is there no blessing for me?’: Jane Manning James’s pleas to receive her endowment + her powerful testimony of the temple

By Margaret Blair Young

Born in 1822 to former slaves, Jane Elizabeth Manning was baptized in 1842 into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which brought her great reproach. This was the beginning of many trials for Jane as a convert of African descent.

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LDS Man Runs Marathons on All 7 Continents (Even Antarctica)

By Jeff Hampton

It’s July of 2003, and the track is nearly deserted. Only Mark Dangerfield braves the scorching Arizona heat, running lap after lap after lap.

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4 Ways Mormons Get the Priesthood Wrong

When I was ordained an Elder I remember being taught this truth by Elder Bruce R. McConkie: “We are his agents; we represent him; we are expected to do and say what he would do and say if he personally were ministering among men at this time.” It struck me, I need to prepare and be worthy at any minute to act and stand in the place of the Savior.

Lesson Helps

"Come, Follow Me" FHE: Why Do We Need Priesthood Keys?

By Emily Linder

This week's FHE lesson topic comes from the Come, Follow Me reading of Hebrews 1-6. Check out this week's Come, Follow Me study ideas on LDS Living for additional resources and suggestions.

Mormon Women and the Priesthood

I recently had the opportunity to read Sheri Dew’s book, Women and the Priesthood: What One Mormon Woman Believes. I should note that I don’t usually share book reviews on this site; we have made a deliberate decision to make this a non-commercial space. But I am making an exception for this book because I believe the doctrine of the priesthood and the doctrines that surround it are so priceless and important. I have long had a deep passion for the power of womanhood in God’s plan (hence the creation of this site!). It is my hope that sharing about her book can help someone want to do more to study and ponder “life-changing, mind-expanding eternal principles” (p. 10) that relate to and bump up against the questions that many people have about why Mormon women aren’t ordained to the priesthood.

The Priesthood in the Boy

Just this week, I listened again to a General Conference talk that reflects a pattern I’ve seen in many talks. Our leaders believe in the youth. This particular talk — “The Power of the Priesthood in the Boy” — was focused on young men, and that is the focus of this post.

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LDS "The Amazing Race" Contestant Chooses Faith Over Better Shot at $1 Million

By Katie Lambert

Before April Gould competed on The Amazing Race, she was warned that situations may come up where she would have to choose between her faith and a chance at the $1 million prize.