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Elder Holland’s insights on how the Book of Mormon can deepen our understanding of the Sermon on the Mount

“Following his appearance [to the Nephites] and declaration of obedience, Christ dramatically reinforced the price he had paid to suffer the will of the Father in all things.”

D&C Lesson 26: "Go Ye into All the World and Preach My Gospel"

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION: The phrase “every member a missionary” became common during the administration of President David O. McKay. Of that requirement, he said,

The 7 Most Touching Latter-day Saint Moments from Reality TV

By Alicia Soto

From cooking shows to dancing to singing, Latter-day Saints are making an impact on reality TV. No doubt these shows are fun to watch, but there are also many emotional, touching stories behind some of these Latter-day Saint performers who shared their raw talents and faith. So bring out those tissue boxes and let's get started:

A successful New York lawyer's response when called as an Apostle

By Dennis B. Horne

Editor’s note: The following excerpt comes from a book about special witnesses of Jesus Christ. You can read this chapter in its entirety at truthwillprevail.xyz as well as other chapters as they are posted. This excerpt is republished here with permission.

Latter-day Saint Life

From a nonmember defending the Saints to an ex-missionary attempting to build an empire: 9 surprising stories from ‘Saints’ 2

By Jannalee Sandau

Editor's note: "Scenes from Saints" is a series of articles highlighting interesting facts from Saints volume 2. This is the fourth article in the series.

Fun

From fundraising to foundations: 13 surprising facts about 3 pioneer temples

By Jannalee Sandau

Editor's note: This is the first in a series of articles, “Scenes from Saints,” a series highlighting interesting facts from Saints volume 2. Articles will be posted weekly during November and December 2020. You can purchase both volumes of Saints through Deseret Bookor read and listen to the volumes on the Gospel Library app under the “Restoration and Church History” section.

Feature Stories

5 of my favorite moments from spending 48 minutes with the Holland family

By Lindsey Williams

In 2021, Family Discovery Day looked different. The in-person audience for Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s and Sister Patricia Holland’s remarks was small but included those who are most important to the Hollands—their own children.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Tips to Better Understand Temple Symbols

By Jack M. Lyon

Why do temples have symbols? Where do symbols come from? Is all temple symbolism unique to Latter-day Saints? These and many more questions like them are answered in Jack M. Lyon's new book, Understanding Temple Symbols Through Scripture, History, and Art. Following is an excerpt that gives five tips to help Latter-day Saints better understand temple symbols.

Lesson Helps

New Testament Sunday School Lesson 38: "Thou Hast Testified of Me"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Part of the baptismal covenant is a commitment to "stand as a witness of God at all times and in all things, and in all places . . . even unto death." The construction of this phrase appeals to me. We are to "stand" as witnesses: not sit, not kneel, not recline: stand! The selection of this word to be a part of this covenant is more than grammatical fortune. Most of the time when we deliver our witness of God and his work, especially to a hostile audience, we will be standing.

Latter-day Saint Life

Why Was a Stone Used as an Aid in Translating the Book of Mormon?

By Book of Mormon Central

This article is republished with permission from Book of Mormon Central. For more inspiring and instructive content on the Book of Mormon visit Book of Mormon Central, subscribe to our mailing list, see our YouTube videos, and follow us on Facebook.