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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 21: "Looking Forth for the Great Day of the Lord to Come"

A Chicago editor bragged that he could edit the entire New Testament into one paragraph. This is his offering: “He was born. He lived. He died. He’s coming back, and he’s not very happy.” Of course, He is coming back, and however far away that remarkable day might be, it closer now than it was yesterday. The purpose of this lesson is to give some instruction in recognizing the signs of His coming, and to give encouragement about being prepared when it happens, for, as Elder Maxwell said,

A Black Latter-day Saint’s thoughts on race, Priesthood, and the Church’s essay

By Devan Mitchell

Editor's Note: This is an opinion piece published in 2017 and represents the thoughts and experiences of one black Latter-day Saint. Read the Church's 2013 essay "Race and the Priesthood" to learn more.

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How One Early-Returned Missionary Continues His Service In Spite of Physical and Emotional Challenges

By Lucy Stevenson

It was a regular Sunday morning in October 2015 as 19-year-old Jacob Pinkston sat with his family waiting for sacrament meeting to start. As the meeting began, his mom, Christine, leaned over to him and asked excitedly, “Do you know who’s on the stand?”

Just Asking: Ardeth Kapp

By LDS Living

One on one with the educator and former Young Women general president.

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7 things that still need to happen before the world ends

By Robert L. Millet

"While we certainly desire to be fully prepared for His coming, we should not allow ourselves to get caught up in the newest spiritual fad. So what are some things that must take place before Christ begins to reign on planet earth?"

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Countdown to Conference: Follow President Nelson’s invitation to study covenant Israel with this free, daily study guide

By Lindsey Williams

In the Sunday morning session of the October 2020 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson issued a challenge:

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How a WWII pilot saved 90 men by following an unexpected spiritual prompting

By Danielle B. Wagner

During WWII, one American bomber pilot single-handedly saved the lives of 90 men by listening to the promptings of the Spirit. That pilot was my grandfather, Ronald S Beckstrom.

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9 Touching Ways Ward Members Embraced My Family and Sons with Autism

By Tamara K. Anderson

Our son is 20 years old and hasn't been baptized—there is a "not accountable" on his church records. Nathan has autism and is minimally verbal. We have another son who is high-functioning on the autism spectrum, and he is now a priest and helps bless the sacrament.

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Youth Theme Insight: 4 Reminders of How Much Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ Love You

By Michelle Wilson

Jesus loves you.

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How to Conquer Your "Favorite Sins" For Good

By Robert Reynolds

We each have our own “favorite sins” that, for some reason, we can’t seem to shake. So when we lose hope and feel like change is impossible, how do we conquer the weaknesses that hold us back?