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Elder Ulisses Soares speaks at a pulpit.

Elder Soares shares 4 divine patterns for a lifetime of discipleship

“These divine patterns not only help us fulfill our purpose as missionaries; they prepare us for a lifetime of faithful discipleship.”

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5 Things You Should Know About Our New Apostle Elder Soares

By Jannalee Sandau

This morning's solemn assembly was a historic occasion and marked the calling of two new apostles, including Elder Ulisses Soares, who was a member of the Presidency of the Seventy. Here are a few things to know about him.

Latter-day Saint Life

10 Fascinating Facts About the Doctrine and Covenants You Probably Didn't Know

MR says: Did you know that as few as 30 copies of the "Book of Commandments" survive today and that one recently sold for 1 million dollars? And did you know 18 revelations in the Doctrine in Covenants were given before the Church was organized?

Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley Lesson 21: "The Latter-day Miracle of Missionary Work"

By Kelly Merrill

The opening section of this lesson talks about the missionary experiences of President Hinckley. It also gives some statistics about the growth of the Church during his time as President and Prophet. The question that arose in my mind while reading the stats given in the lesson has more to do with the work involved in attaining growth in the Church.

Families walking into a chapel for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Latter-day Saint Life

What should I do if I love the gospel but don’t always enjoy church?

By Maddie Tolk

There may be days or seasons when we feel like we’re not getting much out of church. Here are a few ideas to improve our Sunday worship experiences.

Latter-day Saint Brothers Who Swam the English Channel Share 6 Spiritual Takeaways

By Trent Toone

As they swam from England to France—the Mount Everest of long-distance swims—brothers David and Richard Barnes braved frigid temperatures and treacherous water currents, faced high winds and waves, endured physical pain, tangled with jellyfish, and carried on through other obstacles.

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How We Are Getting This Iconic Scripture Story All Wrong + Why It's Important for Us to Take a Closer Look

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

For far too long people of faith have seen the destruction of Sodom as merely a cautionary tale against immorality, particularly in terms of homosexual relationships. Not only does this mindset create an “us-vs-them” mentality towards LGBTQ persons, it causes us to miss the true lesson: the sins of Sodom were many, and we all have need to repent of them.

27: "If the Lord Be God, Follow Him" (1 Kings 17–19)

One definition of the word destitute is to be “without basic necessities.” Has there ever been a time where you felt spiritually destitute? Like you were missing the basic necessities? If so, this week’s lesson 1 Kings 17–19 is for you because if there is anyone who understands the feeling of being destitute, it’s Elijah the prophet and the widow of Zarephath. Through their examples of faith, we’ll learn who we should turn to in our greatest moments of need and learn how all things can be restored through the Savior.

Trees emerge from flood waters along the Guadalupe River on July 4, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas.

From the Church

Church shares statement of comfort following Texas floods

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

“There is hope amid the darkness as those of all faiths prepare to rebuild communities and continually encircle those who grieve with arms of love.”

The Comparison We Should Be Making (and All Those We Should Ignore)

By Daedan Olander

Basketball is one of my favorite things. I love playing, watching, and even talking about the sport that, to me, is the ultimate source of comparisons.