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Old Testament Lesson 42: "I Will Write It In Their Hearts"

A great deal has been said and written by Church leaders about the need to get the gospel deeper into the hearts of the people. I believe that modern Israel is as righteous as Israel has ever been, but listening to 10 hours of conference through the years has convinced me that we can do better. We seem to know a lot of the questions about the gospel, and many of the answers, but some of us may have missed the power of real conversion. Benjamin’s people, generally faithful members, heard their king speak and experienced a mighty change of heart. You may remember what Abinadi said to the priests of Noah:

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When You Discover Your Spouse Has a Pornography Problem: 3 Empowering Ways to Heal

By Lili De Hoyos Anderson and Christian B. Anderson

Note: While the following article uses the example of a husband who struggles with pornography and a wife who is seeking healing, it is important to note many wives also struggle with pornography and the following principles can be applied to husbands seeking to heal after discovering their spouse uses pornography. It is also important to note that each relationship and situation is unique and should be handled with individual consideration. Find further resources for those who use pornography and their loved ones at ChurchofJesusChrist.org/addressing-pornography.

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Powerful stories of military service from the First Presidency

By Danielle B. Wagner

Many of our prophets and apostles have served in their respective country's military, including each member of our First Presidency. Here are powerful spiritual lessons these prophets and apostles learned during their military service.

Finding peace when expectations don't meet reality

By John Hilton III

The June pick for LDS Living Book Club is The Founder of Our Peaceby John Hilton III. Follow the LDS Living Book Club Instagram for more insights with the author.

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Did Brigham Young leave empty shafts for elevators in the Salt Lake Temple? How to identify assumptions in Church history

By Keith A. Erekson

Here are some insights from Church History Library Director Keith Erekson on a few common Church history myths and how to avoid deception.

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Women Endowed with Priesthood Power: Relief Society General Presidency Answers 4 Crucial Questions

By Danielle B. Wagner

More than 5,000 questions were submitted to the general Relief Society, Young Women, and Primary presidencies by women around the world in preparation for the upcoming Sister-to-Sister Event on Friday, May 3. While many will be answered during this event and more will be discussed by Church leaders in councils to help provide better clarity and understanding, one was answered by the general Relief Society presidency at BYU Women’s Conference. The question read:

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Latter-day Saint Psychologist: Why You Might Still Struggle with Anxiety (or Other Mental Health Issues) Despite Your Best Efforts

By Dr. David T. Morgan

I recently experienced a couple of events that taught me about why some trials persist even though we are working hard to defeat them. Before I tell you about that, I need to provide some background. First, you should know we currently have two children at BYU-Idaho in Rexburg. Second, you should know that we live in Vancouver, Washington, which is about 700 miles from there. Third, I should tell you that I enjoy indoor cycling, which is a specific type of stationary bike—some know it as spinning. Please bear with me while I explain how these things are related.

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11 Feel-Good Christmas Novels Perfect for the Holiday Season

By LDS Living

Not only does the Christmas season bring gifts, family, and lots of good food but for many it brings colder weather and cozy days at home. Settle in with a cup of hot chocolate and one of these great Christmas novels and truly appreciate the Christmas season.

Church handbook update: Prejudice, policies for members with disabilities, and more topics included

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

Another batch of updates was published today, December 18, 2020, to the Church’s General Handbook for leaders and members. Six more chapters have been rewritten, and sections of 11 other chapters were added or revised. The text is available to the public in English online and in the Gospel Library app. Versions in other languages will follow in coming months.

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Steven Harper: Starting right—how an assumption led to apostasy

By Steven C. Harper

How did classical theism’s assumption that God is immaterial obtain its hold on Christianity, and how did the radical, restored truth, revealed through the Prophet Joseph Smith, challenge this theism?