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As is taught in the temple, the Lord has always required his people to offer sacrifice, from the time of our first parents onward. The type and place of sacrifice have changed over the ages, but the fundamental principles undergirding the doctrine of sacrifice have not. Righteous sacrifices are really symbols of our obedience to the Lord, of Jesus Christ and His atonement, of our desire to imitate the Savior and live as He does. Our offering of sacrifice demonstrates our commitment to follow the Lord above anyone or anything else.
The following is an excerpt from President Oaks' book Life's Lessons Learned.
Brenda Walker, a caregiver in Danville, Virginia, had survived another exhausting day at work. Like most of us at the end of another long slog, Walker had just one thought: Walk in the front door and collapse.
“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?”
Infertility is a hard subject for couples in the Church, where the family is the focus. It can cause tremendous stress in a marriage, pain, and questioning. Recently, Alo Moli shared his story on Twitter about his family's struggle with infertility and faith. The following story has been edited for length and clarity.
After being bribed, harassed, mocked, and forced to strip naked and perform exercises before prison guards in a jail in Venezuela—an act that violates international agreements on the treatment of prisoners—Joshua Holt's health is failing him, according to his family. But now, a Vatican representative is petitioning for his release.
"In some parts of the world, fathers are honored by families and society in the month of June. It is always good to honor and respect our parents. Fathers do many good things for their families and have many admirable attributes. Two of the most important roles fathers have in the lives of their children are those of being a good example and a mentor. Fathers do more than tell their children what is right or wrong; they do much more than toss a manual at them and expect them to figure out life for themselves.
Millennial Choirs & Orchestras and Jenny Oaks Baker, America's Violinist, kicked off their electrifying new concert series Amazing Grace last weekend in Dallas, Texas, igniting three separate standing ovations over the course of the evening. The audience was riveted by Baker's flashy tribute to Aaron Copland; spellbound by her rendition of Saint-Saëns's "Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso;" and then lifted out of their seats by the choir and orchestra's fresh interpretations of "Amazing Grace"and "How Great Thou Art."