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5 Big Changes in Relief Society During Linda K. Burton's Presidency

Sister Linda K. Burton became the 16th Relief Society General President on March 31, 2012. Over the past five years, Sister Burton and her counselors—Sister Carole M. Stephens, first counselor, and Sister Linda S. Reeves, second counselor—have served during many significant changes in the Relief Society. Here are just a few significant moments:

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This week’s ‘Come, Follow Me’ nugget: What Revelation 1–5 teaches us about becoming our best selves

By Haley Lundberg

One of the topics I appreciated the most—especially given our special focus on Christ this time of year—was a discussion on the dozens of varied names for the Savior we find in the Book of Revelation.

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5 Challenges President Monson Gave Us at Conference

By Katharine Lyon

In the October 2016 general conference, President Thomas S. Monson stood at the pulpit to share brief but enlightening messages with the world. As the prophet and leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the challenges he extends to members are relevant and important for us to follow.

Helaman 7–12: Ponder

The following quote from Sheri Dew’s book Prophets See Around Corners gives insight into this week’s discussion on prophets: “Prophets are an extraordinary gift to those who believe. But those of us who have sung and talked about prophets throughout our lives may be at risk of becoming numb to how remarkable this blessing actually is.” This check-in is especially important for those who have lived their whole lives knowing about prophets. And Helaman 7–12 offers additional guidance on their importance in our lives.

This Latter-day Saint just made the top 24 on ‘American Idol’

Latter-day Saint Liahona Olayan received some tough feedback from Katy Perry during the duet episode of American Idol. Perry said Liahona’s disappointment over her brother leaving the show was “sabotaging” Liahona’s own chance for success. But this week, Perry had a very different message.

Thomas Wirthlin McConkie: How Meditation And Being Still Helps Us Know God

Despite being born into a family with strong Latter-day Saint roots, Thomas McConkie stopped attending church at the age of 13. However, a spiritual journey, which spanned nearly two decades and included becoming proficient in Buddhist meditation, brought him back to an unlikely destination: The faith of his youth.

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Young Women Lesson 15: The Melchizedek Priesthood

Manual 1; Excerpt from "The Priesthood - a Sacred Gift," by President Thomas S. Monson

15: “Stand Still, and See the Salvation of the Lord” (Exodus 14–17)

When you were younger, what made you feel afraid? Was it the dark? Monsters under the bed? Spiders? Maybe some of your little kid worries remain (is anyone really not scared of spiders?), but likely you’ve matured out of most of them. There is one fear, however, that seems to stick with most of us—the fear of the unknown. The children of Israel in Moses’ day knew this unsettling feeling all too well, especially after they left Egypt. As we study Exodus 14–17, we’ll learn what the children of Israel found to be the antidote for fear, even in the face of uncertainty.