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How the Beard Debate at Church Can Help Us Understand Paul's Teachings on Unity

By Taylor Halverson

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

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I Know That My Redeemer Lives: 3 Ways to Keep Testimony Meetings Focused on Christ

By Brad Richins

One of the main admonitions that we try to follow as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints comes from Nephi in the Book of Mormon:

How a Trip to Washington, DC, Helped Me Understand the Sacrament Better

By Kelly Newman

Years ago, our family had the opportunity to visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, DC. If you haven’t had that opportunity yet—take it. It’s likely something you will never forget. Overlooking the city, this marble sarcophagus has these words inscribed on the back:

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Heaven May Be Different Than You Think: Wilford Woodruff Recounts Remarkable Dream of Seeing Joseph Smith in Heaven

Many prophets and apostles have had remarkable visions of what happens beyond the veil—particularly, what is to come in that next world and the angels who are guiding our lives today.

Tattoos: What Church leaders have actually said

By Morgan Pearson

Editor's note: This article is part of a series on what the Church has actually taught about various topics. To read more about the Church’s teachings on cremation, garments, beards, and more, click here.

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A Powerful Letter to Mormons from a Gay Member of the Church: "We Are Your Brothers and Sisters"

By Tristan

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

D&C Lesson 31: "Sealed for Time and for All Eternity"

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION: Talk about an extended warranty! When I bought my printer from Office Max, I also purchased a plan to give me two years of protection in case the thing went south on me. Any significant investment of money creates a desire in us to enjoy some permanence. We are often willing to spend a little more to insure that what we have labored and paid for will last a while.

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How New Is "Home-Centered, Church-Supported" Gospel Learning?

By Jon Cooper

During the Saturday morning session of the October 2018 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson announced a change to the Church schedule with the aim of strengthening families through a home-centered and Church-supported plan. Although the announced schedule is new, the desire for home-centered and Church-supported gospel learning may not be as new as you think.

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President Nelson's Teachings on Redeeming the Dead: "Something Changes Inside Us. We Feel Part of Something Greater."

By Russell M. Nelson

Throughout his service in the Church, President Nelson has provided profound insight into family history work, the spirit of Elijah, and redeeming our kindred dead. Here is a small portion of those insights, excerpted from the new book Teachings of Russell M. Nelson.

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Howard W. Hunter: 5 Adorable Facts from His Childhood (+ Journal Entries and Photos)

By Danielle B. Wagner

As we have been learning about President Howard W. Hunter this year in Priesthood and Relief Society, we have mostly gotten to know about him as an adult—a leader of the Church with profound ideas and a strong testimony. But what was he like as a child? The journal he left as a 10-year-old gives some fun, unique insights into the boy who became a prophet. Here are just a few: