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'The Family: A Proclamation to the World': 25 years of prophetic implications and worldwide impact

September 23, 1995, was a historic and unforgettable date in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Exactly 25 years ago, President Gordon B. Hinckley revealed “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.”

From the Church

What are the Children and Youth emblems and why are they important?

By Haley Lundberg

In a recent article from Church News, the Young Women general presidency and advisory council highlighted the importance and meaning of the Children and Youth emblems of belonging and achievement that were announced in 2020.

Lesson Helps

March 2018 Visiting Teaching Principle and First Presidency Message

By LDS Living

Prayer is a powerful tool; it is a way for us to invite the Spirit into our lives so that we may know how to bless the lives of those around us. Through prayer, we can ask that our neighbors and our Church leaders be blessed. This month’s visiting teaching principle and First Presidency message invite us to consider ways that prayer can help us minister to our assigned families and prepare for the upcoming general conference.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Latter-day Saint Toddler Goes Viral for Corn Dog Dance That Is "Pure Joy"

By LDS Living Staff

CNN, Time, Fox, MSN, POPSUGAR, Daily Mail. One Latter-day Saint toddler has been capturing headlines across the globe.

BYU, Liberty Football Teams Play—and Pray—Together in First Game Between Christian Schools

By Tommy Johnson

Just after playing 60 minutes of competitive football, Liberty and Brigham Young University players met at midfield to shake hands and share congratulations with one another. However, instead of speaking quickly and heading towards their separate locker rooms, players went to the ground, together, taking a knee to pray. BYU head football coach Kalani Sitake said of the moment, “It was nice to share the field and then have a word of prayer in the middle of the field with them. I thought that was really special, having two teams that are based on Christian values and everything—I thought it was really cool.”

Inside This Issue

Believing you are going in the right direction

By Emily Linder

I hope as you read this issue, you find renewed confidence that God is nudging you along the covenant path and that He deeply desires to bring you, and all of His children, home.

From the Church

Mexico’s 14th temple was just dedicated. Read what Elder Gong had to say

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Puebla Mexico Temple on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

From the Church

Watch: First Presidency extends 2 Easter invitations

By Church News

Each member of the First Presidency also shared a brief testimony of Jesus Christ and His love.

Latter-day Saint Life

15 Ways to be Grateful from the Prophet and Apostles

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the month of November is filled with gratitude. This can be seen on social media outlets, where users frequently participate in #30daysofgratitude on Facebook and Twitter, among others.

Jewish Writer Shares Why Everyone Should See 'Meet the Mormons'

[A] dispute [between two top political journalists] highlighted how difficult it has been for many Americans to come to grips with Mormonism and its practitioners. If even Jews like Klein—members of another minority faith historically maligned for its unusual beliefs and rituals—have trouble understanding and accepting Mormons, one can imagine how hard it has been for the rest of the country. It’s exactly this sort of discomfort that Meet the Mormons, a 78-minute documentary produced by the LDS Church that is currently playing across America, seeks to allay.