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‘American Idol’ winner Iam Tongi shares the full story of his faith—and it will bring hope to any grieving heart

American Idol winner Iam Tongi’s musical talent is truly impressive, but it is the person he’s become through his challenges who equally deserves the spotlight.

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New Testament Lesson 6: They Straightaway Left Their Nets

By Ted L. Gibbons

Luke 4:14-32; 5; 6:12-16; Matthew 10

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 18: "Establish a House of God"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Over the past several years I have witnessed the dedication of several temples. I suspect that many of you have also. Our wonder and awe were renewed at what is happening in the world. When my oldest child was 4, he could name by sight every temple built in this dispensation, including the Nauvoo and Kirtland Temples. Now there are probably less than five people in the Church who could accomplish such a feat. I have a painting in my office that shows 55 temples in one frame! I think that painting included all the temples in the world when a junior in high school painted it to pay for his mission. And we are not done yet. Brigham Young expressed an interesting insight about this in a talk given many years ago.

Latter-day Saint Life

How Saints in Africa Prepared for the Priesthood Revelation Years Before It Happened

By E. Dale LeBaron

Editor’s note: This article was originally published to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the revelation declaring that all worthy males, regardless of race, may receive the priesthood. We are sharing it again to mark the 40th anniversary and to celebrate the continuing growth of the Church in Africa.

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 24: "Be Not Deceived, But Continue in Steadfastness"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Consider the following phrases:

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New Testament Lesson 23: As I Have Loved You, Love One Another

By Ted L. Gibbons

Luke 22:1-38; John 13-15

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New Testament Lesson 23: "As I Have Loved You, Love One Another"

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION: Nephi wrote of the Lord in his remarkable psalm of praise and awe, “He hath filled me with his love even unto the consuming of my flesh” (2 Nephi 4:21). Nephi had just written “O wretched man that I am” and “My heart sorroweth because of my flesh” (2 Nephi 4:17) and “my soul grieveth because of mine iniquities, and I am encompassed about because of the temptations and the sins which do so easily beset me” (2 Nephi 4:18). But even so he was secure in the witness he had of the Lord’s improbable and immeasurable love. Paul wrote:

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New Testament Lesson 26: To This End Was I Born

By Ted L. Gibbons

Matt. 26:47-27:66; Mark 14:43-15:39; Luke 22:47-23:56; John 18-19

Latter-day Saint Life

4 Parables from President Packer That Help Answer Tough Questions About Mormon Beliefs

By Boyd K. Packer

Although we all miss Elder Boyd K. Packer, his humor and wisdom live on in the many stories and parables he told throughout his life and service as a general authority. The following parables, taken from his book Memorable Stories and Parables, will help you an answer everyday questions and defend your faith in difficult situations.

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Book of Mormon Lesson 8: "Oh How Great the Goodness of Our God"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Notice the language of Jacob, who had been called of God, and ordained after the manner of [the Lord’s] holy order, ". . . having been consecrated by [his] brother Nephi . . ." (2 Nephi 6:2). He addressed the people of Nephi over a period of a couple of days (see 2 Nephi 9:54). 2 Nephi 6-10 is a record of that sermon, but this was not his only sermon. He said, “ye know that I have spoken unto you exceedingly many things" (2 Nephi 6:2). Notice also that in these verses, Jacob will speak concerning things which are, and which are to come” (2 Nephi 6:4). Jacob tells us why he is delivering this message.