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5 prophets and the weaknesses that made them strong

Most of us were raised on stories of the prophets of God. And just as they had strengths that we can learn from, it is also important to remember that every prophet had weaknesses that we can learn from, too.

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‘Where are the Brown angels, Dad?’ How a child’s question sparked the idea for this tender children’s book

By Lindsey Williams

At ages 4 and 7, siblings Ari and Geo Bonner notice who is depicted in the images around them. They are excited to see their favorite superheroes and princesses. They are proud to point out people they recognize in books and movies. And, sometimes, they are confused when they don’t see people who look like them.

What Helaman 5:12 teaches us about relationships and 3 other insights from this week’s ‘Come, Follow Me’

By Morgan Pearson

Editor's note: “Resources to follow Him” curates study resources, teachings, and thoughts to deepen your study of this week's Come, Follow Me.

From one Latter-day Saint family to another: Utah Jazz to be sold for $1.6 billion

By Morgan Pearson

This morning, in a deal that shocked the sports world, the Miller family agreed to sell the Utah Jazz to Qualtrics founder and CEO Ryan Smith for $1.6 billion. Smith already has experience working with the Jazz, as he co-founded “5 For the Fight,” the non-profit organization that sponsors the patch on the Jazz uniforms and encourages everyone to give just $5 in the fight against cancer.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Fascinating Things You Didn't Know About Lehi's Family

By Katie Lambert

First and Second Nephi, the first two books of the Book of Mormon, record the history of one of Latter-day Saints' most well-known families: the Nephites and the Lamanites.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Conversation This Marriage Counselor Had with Her Future Son-in-Law About Sexual Intimacy (+ What All Mormons Can Learn from It)

By Christy Kane PsyD, CMHC

For the past 15 years, I have been involved in counseling individuals, couples, and families. In each of these settings, my life has been greatly blessed as I have marveled at the capacity of the immortal spirit to heal, develop, change, grow, and lead. During this time, I have observed several reoccurring themes that have been expressed by both individuals and couples. One critical reoccurring theme I wish to talk about is the topic of sexual intimacy.

The Creation of One "Beautifully Consecrated Soul": How One Man Merges the Titles of Disciple and Scholar

By Greyson Gurley

It can be easy for us to separate versions of ourselves, depending with whose company we are in or the place we are inhabiting. This seems to be true, even more so, regarding the different ways we present ourselves in places of worship and academia, respectively.

Podcasts

Worried your child may leave the church someday? One Latter-day Saint psychologist offers some advice

By Greyson Gurley

For many Latter-day Saint parents, one of their greatest desires is to raise their children in the gospel. However, we all have agency and the gift of discernment.

Living Prophets Lesson 3: John Taylor

By Rebecca K. Irvine

Defender of the Faith