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These Top 10 Stories from 2019 Will Inspire and Motivate You for the Year Ahead

This past year has been full of both miracles and heartbreak for Latter-day Saints. And yet through the ups and downs, Church members have held resiliently to their faith and found support in their Savior, Jesus Christ. Here are the top 10 stories about Church members LDS Living has published in 2019. Take a moment to look through some of them and find yourself inspired and motivated to have a little more faith in 2020.

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Ask a Latter-day Saint Therapist: My Husband Thinks He Doesn’t Have to Do Housework

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

Editor's Note: The views, information, or opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author. Readers should consider each unique situation. This content is not meant to be a substitute for individual, professional advice.

Missed the Thursday morning session of BYU Women’s Conference? Here are 4 key moments you don’t want to miss

By Morgan Pearson

If you missed the opening session of BYU Women’s Conference, we are here to help. See talk summaries of the messages below. You can also watch the entire first day of the conference here.

Gospel burnout: 3 helpful solutions from a Latter-day Saint psychologist

By Dr. David T. Morgan

COVID-19 has introduced major disruptions into our society, including into the Lord’s restored church. We can’t gather as we used to. Ministering efforts are now critical, but many still struggle to reach out to others. Local Church leaders have become overwhelmed with the unique trials faced by their members, for which there is no preexisting list of remedies. While burnout isn't a new phenomenon among Church members, it has certainly been on the rise as a result of the pandemic.

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How serving missions as young adults prepared these female General Presidency members to lead

By Emily Linder

Women in the General Presidencies are missionaries in many ways, from speaking in general conference to humanitarian work to serving with their husbands as mission leaders. But did you know that four of them served full-time missions as young adults? When you read about the experiences they had, it is easy to feel the love these sisters have for the Lord and the people they served. It is also inspiring to read about how their missions helped them develop a confidence in themselves as disciples of Christ—a confidence that is now blessing millions.

Are desires to lead in the Church a bad thing? Former bishop weighs in after a decade of study

After being called as a bishop at just 28 years old and with a desire to learn how to better lead and serve, Kurt Francom has interviewed hundreds of people over the past decade about their service within the Church. In this week’s episode of All In, Kurt talks about what he has learned from Church leaders serving in various callings all over the world, including how to recognize the needs of those you serve and the difference between motivation and ability when it comes to serving in leadership positions.

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What’s it like to participate at Church with celiac or allergies, and how can we understand and help?

By Jake Frandsen

How can we lighten the burden of our brothers and sisters who deal with celiac disease or food allergies?

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Book of Mormon Lesson 10: "He Inviteth All to Come Unto Him"

By Ted L. Gibbons

2 Nephi 25:10-2 Nephi 30

Lesson Helps

Book of Mormon Lesson 10: "He Inviteth All to Come Unto Him"

By Ted L. Gibbons

2 Nephi 25:10-2 Nephi 30

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What U.S. Presidents Have Said About God in Their Inaugural Addresses

By Jamie Armstrong

As Americans wait to see what Donald Trump will say to the nation on Inauguration Day, here is a look back to see what every past U.S. president has said about God in their own inaugural addresses. With only two exceptions, every president acknowledged our Heavenly Father. And two presidents—Dwight D. Eisenhower and George H.W. Bush—even began their inaugural addresses with prayers. What did your favorite presidents say about the divine? See below to read related excerpts from their speeches.