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President Packer: One Thing That Lessens Satan's Power and Moves Heaven in Our Behalf

Since the history of the Church, why have so many ridiculed or tried to stop Latter-day Saints from building holy temples? Why does Satan move so forcefully against this work? President Packer answers these questions in his book The Holy Templewhile also explaining that there is no work that will promote godliness or bring the power of heaven like temple work.

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4 easy ways to help your child get the most out of Primary

By Jannalee Sandau

Let a little bit of the Primary spirit into your home each week as you help you little ones learn to love Primary.

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What the Church has actually said about astrology

By Emily Linder

Astrology's popularity is on the rise. What does the Church have to say about it?

How are we really raising our boys and girls? Do we enforce the same rules and teach the same principles? Maybe it's time for a closer look. Read on for some personal stories about some ways that boys and girls are sometimes treated differently--and not always when they should be.

Raising LDS Boys vs. Girls

By LDS Living

It's simple: boys and girls are different. In some cases, treating a daughter differently than a son makes sense; gender is a divinely appointed part of personal identity and our differences are important to remember and plan for. But in in the cases of modesty, Church awards programs, and technology, it might be best to consider parenting policies that don't favor one gender over another, as we've learned:

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4 questions to answer from this week's 'Come, Follow Me' to be ready for war against the adversary

By Lindsey Williams

Editor's note: “Resources to follow Him” curates study resources, teachings, and thoughts to deepen your study of this week's Come, Follow Me.

Feature Stories

What the low water levels at Lake Powell taught me about Moses, dry ground, and God’s thoroughness

By Emily Linder

The ground I was walking on in southern Utah had been baking in the sun for months and it still wasn’t dry, but Moses and his people were able to walk through almost immediately?

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The importance of names and how the name of the Church changed over time

By Jannalee Sandau

This article was originally shared on LDS Living in 2017 and has been updated to reflect additional recent counsel.

What President Eyring and other Church leaders said at interfaith events this week + 2 devotionals you don’t want to miss

By Valerie Russell

Editor’s note: “This week from the pulpit” highlights recent messages by General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church.

Highlights from BYU Education Week, General Authorities visit temple sites, and more from Church leaders

By Haley Lundberg

Messages from Church leaders this week covered a wide variety of inspiring topics. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf shared five messages every child of God needs to hear, the Young Men and Young Women presidencies gave a training on the Children and Youth program, and the Pacific Area Presidency directed our thoughts to personal preparation for temple attendance.

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Latter-day Saint Nate Checketts hopes that positive messages on men’s apparel might help shape the future of boys, including the little men he and his wife are raising.