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Watch: Elder Dube’s conversion story through his narration, Malawi artist’s paintings

When Elder Edward Dube was a child, his mother told their family stories and valuable life lessons while they sat beneath a mango tree close to their home. It was also under those branches where his mother taught her son that one day, he would need to venture beyond the shade of that tree.

Latter-day Saint Life

What do you see when you ‘Look!’ at the manger this Christmas?

By Morgan Pearson

My companion and I sat in a small apartment to teach a woman named Natividad, when I had an impression that forever changed what Christmas means to me.

Latter-day Saint Life

Have you been asking, ‘Heavenly Father, are you really there?’ This counsel from Elder Rasband could help

By Elder Ronald A. Rasband

Not long ago, I met with a dear friend that I have known and loved for many years. When we met, my friend confided that he had been struggling. He felt he was experiencing, to use his words, a “crisis of faith” and sought my counsel. I felt grateful that he would share his feelings and concerns with me.

Feature Stories

While helping a man through addiction, here’s what 1 bishop learned about charity

By Robert L. Millet

“The impression that weighed upon my soul was that God would be far less troubled by Richard’s ‘thorn in the flesh’ than He would be of our sins against charity.”

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‘Give Seth a Little String’ and other hilarious mixed-up Primary lyrics

By Jannalee Sandau

Have you ever listened to a song over and over, and one day you suddenly realize that the words you always sing at the top of your lungs are not the right ones? Primary children sure have! Check out some of the funniest misheard Primary song lyrics.

Latter-day Saint Life

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.

Latter-day Saint Life

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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CTR Movies Review: What Parents Should Know About "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" Before Seeing It with Their Families

By Tim Wilde

CTR Movies reviews Hollywood films from a Latter-day Saint perspective. It was founded by Jonathan Decker, author of 250 Great Movies for Latter-day Families. For more, join our Facebook group and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Latter-day Saint Life

Jane Clayson Johnson on the stigmas of depression and perfectionism in the Church

By Jane Clayson Johnson

Jane Clayson Johnson shares an open and frank exploration of her own harrowing journey through depression.

From the Church

First Presidency Announces Age Changes for Youth Progression and Ordination

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a change Friday designed to strengthen children and youth through increased faith in Jesus Christ, deeper understanding of His gospel, and greater unity with His Church and its members.