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Article inspires California Mormons to help South African Mormon

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LDS Church opposes water pipeline for Las Vegas

An attorney for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was among those who voiced opposition at the conclusion of weeks of hearings about a proposed water pipeline that would serve Las Vegas residents.

2: “I Saw a Pillar of Light” (Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26)

What do you think of when you picture the First Vision? If you picture Joseph Smith kneeing in a lush grove with his hand raised as two figures surrounded by heavenly light stand above him, you wouldn't be the only one. While this image inspired by the Del Parson painting is an important depiction of the First Vision, it's only one depiction of this historic moment. And so in this week's study group, we invited BYU professor and artist Anthony Sweat to share important details of the First Vision found in Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26 that will help you re-picture this vital event in Church history.

14 Neighbor Gift Ideas that Won't Stress You Out

14 Neighbor Gifts that Won't Stress You Out

By Alysha Cauffman

That’s right, our #1 neighbor gift idea is No Gifts. As fun as it is to give and receive Christmas gifts from neighbors, we wanted our #1 idea to be one that truly encompasses the Christmas spirit. This idea could take a little planning on your part, but the rewards are well worth it.

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19 Bizarrely Appropriate Careers Motherhood Has Prepared Me for

By Jenny Evans

The longer I stay home with my kids, the more I'm realizing that motherhood is nothing if not the acquisition of a ton of new skills.

Isaiah 40–49 (Sep 28–Oct 4)

Isaiah has a reputation for being complicated to understand, but there is a beautifully simple message in this week’s scripture block. It gets better! For anyone going through trials or hard times, Isaiah 40-49 was written for you. Comfort ye, because through God’s power, anything is possible.

Latter-day Saint Life

4 Tips to Better Access the Power In Your Priesthood

By David J. Ridges

In the April 2010 general conference, President Boyd K. Packer encouraged Melchizedek Priesthood holders to do better at exercising the power of the priesthood. He taught:

Exercising Patience for Peace with Tara Bench

In today’s world, patience is a virtue that seems to be diminishing. We have access to everything so rapidly. Every situation has a quick fix. Even waiting in the drive-thru feels like an imposition. But patience is an important attribute of a peacemaker. God has told us to “be still and know that I am God.” Perhaps we should take the time to slow down and be still, and even though that can be uncomfortable, what can we learn about patience as we make that effort?

Lesson Helps

New Journaling Workbooks to Help You Teach “Come, Follow Me” at Home

Gospel Day by Day is a new online community dedicated to the “how” of creating meaningful teaching moments in our homes, no matter our circumstances.

Passive Aggression Not the LDS Way

Organizational behavior has been a subject of serious study for me, so the interview with Michael Stevens was especially interesting [Five Spot, Aug. 25, City Weekly]. Information from another field of study can help to predict what to expect from a passive-aggressive person. There is a body of data used in counseling to evaluate an individual. A number of factors in a person’s behavior indicate an attitude toward others and a general outlook on life, and these factors provide a pattern that is quickly and easily identified. Given this data, it is possible to predict what one can expect from any given person; this information would be valuable for the success of any organization.