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Jennifer Reeder: Emma Smith—Giving All That Is Required

A thread of complexity is woven throughout the life of Emma Smith. Her love for her husband, the Prophet Joseph Smith, was enduring despite her struggles to understand his participation in polygamy. Her family was the most important thing to her, yet she suffered familial losses over and over again. She gave her all for the gospel of Jesus Christ but chose not to go west with the Saints. Many have asked, “Did Emma fall short?" This week, we talk with Jennifer Reeder, the author of the new biography, “First: The Life and Faith of Emma Smith," about why the answer to that question is no—Emma gave all that was asked of her.

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Latter-day Saint woman hit by car in Costco parking lot recalls ‘earthly angels’ who saved her

Heather was leaving Costco when a driver accidentally hit the gas rather than the brake, pinning her between two cars—but the miracles that followed, both big and small, are remarkable.

Let it be

I brought the postcard of this painting home from the Musee D’Orsay. It sits on the shelf above my desk and my heart pings a little every time I look at it. According to my rusty college French, the title translates to something like The Disciples Peter and John Rush to the Tomb on the Morning of the Resurrection. Look at those faces, their simultaneous hope and anxiety. Rushing but almost reluctant. Their thoughts jump from the canvas: Please let it be.

From the Church

Church Releases Rendering for What the Pocatello Idaho Temple Will Look Like

An artist rendering of the Pocatello Idaho Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was released today, Thursday, September 6, 2018.

Alma 36–38: Deliver

The story behind Clara McMaster writing the Primary song “Teach Me to Walk in the Light” is a lesson in persistence and faith. And the song we sing now reminds us to ask about what we are teaching and how it is being taught. Alma 36–38 is about what Alma the Younger taught his sons and then asked his sons to teach the people. Whoever you teach this week, remind them to walk in the light of God’s love.

Worker Seriously Injured Falling from Washington D.C. Temple Scaffolding

By LDS Living

A worker at the Washington D.C. Temple was seriously injured after falling off scaffolding at 9 a.m. this morning, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service spokesman Pete Piringer.

Latter-day Saint Life

How Losing My Son Taught Me It's Smart to Start Something Stupid

By Richie Norton

A decision had to be made. The impossible decision.

Fun

Huff Post: 6 Things You Shouldn't Say to Big Families

Mormons are known for their big families and getting stares for their "Mormon van" full of kidlets. In fact, we can boast some of the biggest families in the U.S. So it's pretty easy for those within our culture to sympathize with an article like this. Have you had similar experiences?

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Watch: The Mind-Blowing Hip Hop Routine That Landed the Cougarettes 2nd in the World

By Danielle B. Wagner

After becoming national champions—twice—the BYU Cougarettes are at it again, snagging a second-place finish with their hip hop routine at the 2019 International Cheer Union World Cheerleading Championships. This makes a historic first for the team, marking the first time the all-girls team has ever competed at an international level—and they showed up to deliver.