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How a Poinsettia and a Succulent Helped Me Better Understand Ministering

If there’s one dependable sign that it’s Christmas, it’s the sudden appearance of poinsettias in every display window and on every piece of Christmas decor. Our office here at LDS Living recently had some of these festive plants appear in the lobby of each floor of our building. However, after only a week of being placed there, when I came in on Monday after the weekend, I noticed that the poor plant on our floor was looking very . . . limp. I immediately thought, “Oh, they must have forgotten to water it over the weekend.” I immediately poured a bit of water into the dying plant, feeling good that I had helped save our living Christmas symbol.

Fun

9 Christ-Centered Books to Help Your Kids Learn the True Meaning of Easter

By LDS Living

This Easter season is the perfect opportunity to sit down with your kids and read books that teach them about Christ's love and Atonement. These 9 books are perfect resources for helping children of all ages internalize the Savior's infinite gift of grace and redemption.

Famous Latter-day Saints

4 Mormons Who Won Academy Awards

By Jamie Armstrong

Talented Church members in Hollywood have left their mark on the silver screen, as well as behind the camera. Check out these Mormons who have won an Academy Award or been nominated for an Oscar.

Latter-day Saint Life

A Miracle of Our Savior Worth Remembering This Holiday Season

By James and Judith McConkie

Professor Obery M. Hendricks Jr., a scholar specializing in the historical context for the world of Jesus, has observed that “hunger, indebtedness, disease, fear, insecurity, social alienation and seething resentment . . . took their toll upon the morale of the [poor] of Israel.” In addition, he said, these conditions contributed to overwhelming crime rates throughout the region.

Lesson Helps

“Come, Follow Me” FHE: The Price He Paid

By Jessica Grimaud

This week's FHE lesson topic comes from the Come, Follow Me reading in Matthew 16-17, Mark 9, andLuke 9. Check out this week's Come, Follow Me study ideas on LDS Living for additional resources and suggestions.

Lesson Helps

FHE: Living with Differences

By Shauna Gibby

In his talk "Loving Others and Living with Differences," Elder Dallin H. Oaks counseled:

Sponsored: Let Professional Genealogists Help You Discover Your Family History

By Price Geneology

This article is sponsored by Price Geneology.

Feature Stories

Countdown to Conference: Follow President Nelson’s 5 suggestions to increase faith and trust

In the Sunday morning session of April 2021 general conference, President Nelson issued a direction invitation with a powerful promise:

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.

'Let us trust our youth!': Church leaders discuss how to empower and unite youth during isolation

By Emily Linder

Editor's note: "This week from the pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.