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The following is excerpted from Gone Too Soon: The Life and Loss of Infants and Unborn Children.
This article appears in the September/October 2020 issue of LDS Living magazine. It isn’t every day that Brigham Young University–Hawaii gets a new president. And while the change is happening during a time of irregularity, a more perfect person couldn’t have been picked to fill the role. Meet Keoni Kauwe: husband and father, direct descendant of one of Hawaii’s most well-known Latter-day Saint converts, Alzheimer’s researcher, and the new president of BYU–Hawaii.
Now that general conference is over, it's important to internalize what we have learned, act on the messages and promptings we received, and recognize the blessings in our lives when they come. To help you do so, we’ve compiled a list of some of the promises and invitations from each October 2019 talk.
One of the most important lessons learned by those people who have glimpsed beyond the veil of death is what is most important and lasting in life. It often brings a radical reordering of their priorities in mortality. These glimpses into the spirit world remind us that one of the greatest blessings of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ is that we know which things matter most; what our eternal priorities should be. . . .
INTRODUCTION: The story of Joseph makes me think about what it really means to be free. During the early years of Joseph’s life, while he was experiencing the viciousness of murderous brothers and the solitude of slavery and the pain of imprisonment, his brothers were (1) committing murder [Genesis 34]; (2) committing immoral acts [Genesis 35, 38]; (3) plotting murder [Genesis 37]; and lying to their father [Genesis 37]. Which of all the sons of Jacob was most free? There are some lessons to be learned here. Part of the answer to this question comes as we consider who bows to whom, and who sits on a throne, and who lives with decades of guilt and remorse.
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Gallup recently released an article with the headline, “Hawaii Leads U.S. States in Well-Being for Record Sixth Time.” What are the secrets to Hawaii’s happiness, enjoyment, and well-being? I served as a full-time missionary in Hawaii and have spent years researching their culture for my new book, The Way of Aloha: Lanai.
The Word of Wisdom can be a tricky topic of conversation, partly because it encompasses so much while still remaining incredibly vague. While prophets have helped clarify certain common questions about the Word of Wisdom among Mormons—such as the fact that "hot drinks" refers to tea and coffee—much is left up to personal interpretation. And as a result, that leaves plenty of room for disagreements or differences between Mormons.
This is a part of a new LDS Living series where we will be highlighting the Church gospel topics essays, which provide insights into often challenging gospel topics and help Church members “seek learning, even by study and also by faith.”