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Angels, False Imprisonment, and the Story Behind "The Spirit of God"

Though the particular date it was written and the events that inspired "The Spirit of God" are unknown, there are many miraculous and incredible stories behind this beloved song and its author, William Wines Phelps, that have lead it to become one of the most recognizable and beloved Latter-day Saint hymns.

5 Things "25 Bizarre Mormon Rules You Won’t Believe" Got Wrong About Mormons

By Katie Lambert

Recently, list25.com published an article highlighting topics in Church culture or doctrine that might be considered strange to people who are not members of the Church.

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Why Did Nephi Use Chiasmus to Testify of Christ?

By Book of Mormon Central

In preparation for the upcoming celebration of Chiasmus Day on August 15th, find out more about what chiasmus is and why Nephi uses it in the article below. And don’t miss President Uchtdorf and Elder Holland, who will be speaking during this special celebration! Find more details at the end of this article.

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A Letter All Mormons Need to Read Before (and After) Entering the Temple

By Adam S. Miller

Unveiling the mysteries of the kingdom, the temple will initiate you into what you do not know. It will acquaint you with your own ignorance. It will, with little explanation, commend to your care a series of undeciphered stories and symbols that you must neither dismiss nor explain but keep.

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The First Latter-day Saint to Receive the Medal of Honor + Remembering Other Saints in WWI

By Robert Freeman

Veteran’s day is almost here, once again on November 11th, flags will fly and patriotic programs will prompt our remembrance of the service of our veterans. This year, Veteran’s Day coincides with the 100th anniversary of the close of the Great War, World War I. Touted to be the war to end all wars, World War I was one of the most terrible conflicts in history. At least nine million soldiers and nearly as many civilians died from war-related causes. This number does not include those who perished in consequence of the worldwide influenza pandemic near the end of the war.

D&C Lesson 40: "Finding Joy in Temple and Family History Work"

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION: We all have ancestors lost in history. They languish in the spirit world, waiting and hoping for someone to find them and reunite them with their families. Our longing to locate the dead who are lost should be as compelling as our anxiety to find the living who are lost.

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"Grace Is Power": Brad Wilcox Explains What Grace Is and Is Not in a Powerful Way Every Latter-day Saints Can Understand

By Brad Wilcox

While the concept of grace is often associated with a description of God’s attributes, grace also encompasses divine strength given by a loving Heavenly Father to assist us as we strive to become like Him. The following is an excerpt from Brad Wilcox’s book, Changed through His Grace.

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100-Year-Old Veteran Reflects on How the Miracles He Experienced in WWII Inspired "Saints and Soldiers"

By Danielle B. Wagner

After a reconnaissance mission in France during the closing years of World War II, Sergeant Benner Hall sat with his men along a small country road, waiting for his next assignment. A sudden feeling descended on Hall—a prompting to move his men out of danger.

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How Doubt Can Actually Strengthen Your Faith

By Arianna Rees

It happens unexpectedly.

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3 Groves Where Joseph Smith Received Revelation (& What We Can Learn From Them)

By Ryan C. Jenkins

Graciously, from time to time, the Lord communicates His will to those who seek after Him. The Prophet Joseph Smith taught: “When we understand the character of God, and know how to come to Him, He begins to unfold the heavens to us, and to tell us all about it. When we are ready to come to Him, He is ready to come to us.”