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What Abraham's Vision of Kolob and the Stars Can Teach Us About Leadership

"Leaders see a vision of the future; they take an oath to achieve that future; they take a stand to sacrifice whatever is necessary; then with words they paint a picture of that future and take us by the hand and lead us there, all the while keeping us in orbit. Leaders look to the stars and help us soar."

From the Church

Church Releases Letter Announcing New Responsibilities of Elders Quorum and Relief Society Presidencies

By LDS Living

Aletter released by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 6 announces, "The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles have approved new policies regarding responsibilities of those serving in elders quorum and Relief Society presidencies." The letter also states these changes should be implemented no later than January of 2019. The new responsibilities include:

Latter-day Saint Life

How Women & the Priesthood Is One Small Part of a Much Larger Question

MR says: After the Church released two new Gospel Topics essays focusing on the sensitive topics of women and the priesthood and our Heavenly Mother, many people from all backgrounds have begun commenting on the Church's stand on women being ordained to the priesthood.

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Church to Match Proceeds from "Jane and Emma" Opening Night and Donate Them to the NAACP

By Lindsey Miller

The groundbreaking movie Jane and Emma will be released in select theaters tomorrow, October 12, 2018. The film tells the incredible story of Jane Manning James and her conversion to the Church as one of the first black members. The story highlights her relationship with Joseph and Emma Smith while addressing controversial issues such as polygamy and racism.

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The Powerful Prompting the Mission President of Puerto Rico Received the Day Before Hurricane Maria Hit

For eight days, 155 missionaries huddled together in an LDS meetinghouse concerned only with survival after Hurricane Maria ripped through Puerto Rico. But all of the missionaries were together and prepared, thanks to the inspiration President David H. Smart and his wife, Sister Brenda Smart, received.

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10 Successful Church Programs That Were Discontinued or Changed

MR says: As the membership of the Church grows and its makeup changes, so, sometimes, does its programs. Check out these 10 Church programs that have changed over the years.

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Sheri Dew: Looking for the Lord's Blessings During the Uncertain Times of Coronavirus

By Sheri L. Dew

Many of you have no doubt had the same experience I’ve had of late. Grocery stores with long lines, no paper products or bottled water, and eerie rows of empty shelves. There are areas in the world where this is not uncommon, but in the United States and other industrialized nations, that is not the case. I imagine that for many around the world, there have been recent moments that almost felt post-apocalyptic.

From the Church

Did You Know You Can Read Joseph and Emma's Patriarchal Blessings?

By Lindsey Williams

In a new series on the Church History website, the consultation team at the Church History Library is sharing some of the most frequently asked questions received through its “Ask Us” service.

Richard Turley: The Cautionary Tales of Church History and the Role Models Worth Emulating

Richard Turley has spent his career facing history head-on because he believes the more we know, the better we can answer questions. When it comes to Church history, there are an abundance of examples worth emulating, but there are also cautionary tales we can learn from. On this week’s episode, Turley looks back on his takeaways from writing books about two dark moments in Church history: the Mark Hofmann trial and the Mountain Meadows Massacre. He then contrasts that to the uplifting lessons he learned from writing a biography about the exemplary life of President Dallin H. Oaks.

Marcus Martins: Focused on the Future, Learning from the Past

Marcus Martins never planned to serve a mission, to be sealed in the temple, or to serve as a bishop. These things would require him to receive the priesthood, and there was a restriction in place that precluded him from doing so. But Martins’s life changed forever on June 8, 1978, when The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a revelation extending the priesthood to all worthy male members ages 12 and older. Since that day, Martins has served not only as a missionary, but as a bishop, a temple officiator, a Book of Mormon translator, and a mission president. On this week's episode, Martins explains how he developed a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ even before 1978 and why he has never looked back in the nearly 50 years since he joined the Church.