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How her Old Testament study helped a young mom of 7 in her battle with cancer

When Anne Bednar’s world was rocked by a cancer diagnosis, stories from the Old Testament came alive, teaching her that, truly, “God meant it unto good.”

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Opening prayers or no opening prayers? 7 ways the Church has been thinking outside the box

By Haley Lundberg

“Writing for LDS Living has given me a unique perspective, and at this point, not a lot catches me by surprise. But what recent Church announcements have caught me off guard, and why?”

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15 Latter-day Saints to watch for during March Madness 2023 and how/when to watch

By Morgan Pearson

Happy March Madness to those who celebrate! If you’re a sports junkie, it's the most wonderful time of the year.

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Dr. David T. Morgan: 3 things Jacob in the Book of Mormon can teach us about managing anxiety

By Dr. David T. Morgan

The word “anxiety” is mentioned only eight times in the Book of Mormon. Four of these times it is used by the prophet Jacob. Looking at his life, it makes sense that he probably experienced anxiety.

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I’m a Pioneer: The gradual conversion of a Tongan schoolboy

By 'Ofa Fotu

I asked my dad about his motives of baptism. I expected a personal miracle. ... What I got was a simple statement: “Because the Church school had more food.”

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What Sending Texts to Her Deceased Son Taught One Mom About Heaven

By Lindsey Miller

Heather Pinegar and her family were camping in Arizona for a family reunion when their lives changed forever. They were preparing for their long drive back to Texas when Mick, Heather’s 15-year-old son and an avid dirt biker, asked if he could go on one last ride before they headed home. He loved going on rides after rainstorms, and after receiving consent from his parents, he went on his way.

Sister Julie B. Beck Talks Finding Joy in Temple Covenants Regardless of Our Circumstances

By Morgan Pearson

Geraldine Hamblin Bangerter, the mother of Sister Julie B. Beck, had been in Brazil where her husband presided over the Brazilian mission for several weeks when she felt her courage give way. In a battle with homesickness, she hurried to her room, buried her face in a pillow and began to cry.

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Ask a Latter-day Saint Therapist: Is Birth Control Against the Commandments?

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

For daily, gospel-based relationship insights join Jonathan’s Facebook group. To submit a question for Jonathan, click here.

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13 Creative Ways Kids Can Earn Money for Their Missions

By Alexandra Mortenson

In aNew Era article on mission preparation, President M. Russell Ballard said the following about paying for a mission:

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15 Must-Have LDS eBooks For Your New Device

By Jenny Spencer Hunt

Just for downloading the Deseret Book eBook app, called Deseret Bookshelf, you’ll get EIGHT FREE eBooks! Scroll to the bottom of this page to see the list of all eight. And they’re not throwaway books, either. Always wanted to read Jesus the Christ? Or Joseph Smith’s Lectures on Faith? Now’s your chance to do it for free.