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7 ways to help introverts feel more comfortable at church

I have a confession to make—sometimes being a member of the Church makes me feel very uncomfortable. When I stand to bear my testimony, I feel a bit embarrassed. When I’m scheduling appointments with my visiting teaching sisters, I sometimes secretly hope that they’ll cancel or postpone. Missionary experiences? I don’t often pray for them, and if I do, I pray that I’ll see them coming a few days ahead of time so I can prepare.

From the Church

How Did Pioneer Women Feel About Polygamy?

By LDS Living Staff

The Church recently released a historic and unprecedented new project: a compilation of Church documents—many of which are written by women and many of which have never been published before. These documents detail the formation of the largest women's organization in the world: the Relief Society.

Latter-day Saint Life

4 elements of the Fall you might not realize are symbolic

By Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet

"What, then, do we conclude of the Eden story? Was it figurative or literal? We answer by way of comparison. It, like the temple ceremony, combines a rich blend of both."

Is Selfishness Poisoning Your Marriage?

By Jonathan Swinton

We live in an economy that survives by convincing us that what we have is not good enough and we deserve better. Advertisers constantly throw this idea in our faces. They need us to believe that we cannot live without whatever they are selling, or that our lives would be better with something new or different.

Latter-day Saint Life

8 Invitations President Nelson Gave During October 2018 General Conference

By Katie Lambert

This conference has been inspiring and uplifting in so many ways. From the announcement about the new home-study programto the announcement of 12 new temples, this weekend has been incredibly spiritual.

Latter-day Saint Life

3 Reasons Why a “Regular” General Conference Is Exactly What We Needed

By Kelly Newman

“I’ve got something really important to talk to you about,” said our missionary in Brazil last Monday on our video call.

From the Church

Elder Cook’s 5 principles to strengthen faith; Elder Kearon speaks on being peacemakers in public discourse

By Lindsey Williams

Editor’s note: “This week from the pulpit” highlights recent messages from General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church. This story has been updated throughout the week. Find summaries of remarks below or use the menu to jump to a specific section.

2 Apostles, 2 civil rights leaders, 4 additional Church leaders all scheduled to speak at BYU this fall

By Haley Lundberg

Students at Brigham Young University will begin their fall semester on August 30th. Two time-honored traditions at the university are the weekly devotionals and the forums held at the Marriott Center on campus. Devotionals are spiritual in nature, while forums tend to focus on a more secular topic. These weekly addresses cover a wide variety of topics and speakers range from local leaders to nationally recognized names, but they all bring welcome perspectives, insights, and spark discussion among students and faculty alike.

What I've learned about the role of vulnerability and brotherhood in preparing myself for Zion

By Matt Allred

I had done it again. I had just snapped at my wife, and as I tried to apologize and pick up the pieces after having overreacted, I wondered to myself, “What just happened?” I couldn’t understand how my anger had exploded so quickly; in fact, it seemed to show up before I even consciously processed what my wife had said. What added to my frustration was that I had no idea how to address this in a healthy way. Even though I was able to keep the anger under wraps most of the time, it was a problem, and being the bishop of my local ward only added to the pressure to get my life and house in order (SeeDoctrine and Covenants 93:50).

3 tips about spiritual preparation from BYU Education Week that can apply to anyone

By Valerie Russell

During October 2020 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson encouraged all to prepare spiritually and temporally for times ahead. He said: