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Old Testament Lesson 12: "Fruitful in the Land of My Affliction"

The story of Joseph makes me think about what it really means to be free. During the early years of Joseph’s life, while he was experiencing the viciousness of murderous brothers and the solitude of slavery and the pain of imprisonment, his brothers were (1) committing murder (Genesis 34), (2) committing immoral acts (Genesis 35, 38), (3) plotting murder (Genesis 37), and (4) lying to their father (Genesis 37). Which of all the sons of Jacob was most free? There are some lessons to be learned here. Part of the answer to this question comes as we consider who bows to whom and who sits on a throne and who lives with decades of guilt and remorse.

Teachings of Howard W. Hunter Lesson 24: "Following the Example of Jesus Christ"

By Kelly Merrill

The take-away from this lesson are the points and principles that will help us live as the Savior lived. Living as the Savior lived is a tall order, but one that is achievable on many levels. As you read through this lesson, look at the number of examples of Christlike behavior President Hunter felt were important.

By Michael Ash

For those familiar with Masonry and Mormonism, there are some obvious similarities between the rituals conducted in Masonic Lodges and LDS temples. The critics claim that Joseph Smith created the LDS temple endowment by simply borrowing what he had learned from Free Masonry. Latter-day Saints might ask, “What is the true relationship between Mormonism and Masonry?”

From the Church

7 Big Changes Announced in This General Conference

By LDS Living Staff

The April 2018 general conference was unforgettable, with big Church announcements, powerful testimonies of our Savior, uplifting messages, Easter, and April Fools' Day all combining to make a historic weekend.

7 Announcements and Updates from April 2019 General Conference

By LDS Living

Find out more about the eight temples announced, a historic general authority call, the Church's new temple website, and more!

The Covenantal Significance of Sustaining Church Leaders

By Taylor Halverson

The following has been republished with permission from taylorhalverson.com.

6 moments you don't want to miss from Sunday's celebration of the 150th anniversary of Young Women

By Morgan Pearson

Sunday evening, girls old and young around the globe gathered together to celebrate 150 years of Young Women during a special Face to Face event. The night began with a prayer offered in Norway and ended with a prayer given in front of the construction site of the Bangkok Thailand Temple—appropriate bookends to a night celebrating an organization that has reached women worldwide. But in between the prayers, there were also many inspirational moments.

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Feature Stories

In their own tongue: New technology brings the Book of Mormon to people who lack written language

By Howard Collett

How can the Book of Mormon be brought to people who can’t read or who have no written language at all?

Feature Stories

I’m a Pioneer: The significance of a dream in the life of one Indigenous man’s journey of faith

By Harry L. Michael

Harry’s search resulted in being baptized and confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on July 5, 1971, at the age of 56.

Latter-day Saint Life

After Losing 10 Children, One Woman Finds Hope in the LDS Church and Walks 9 Hours to Get There

By Katharine Lyon

As the mission president of the Zambia Lusaka Mission from 2013–2016, Leif Erickson and his wife, Linda, had the incredible opportunity to observe the faith and optimism of the Zambian Saints up close. “Just like anywhere else in the world, there are setbacks and struggles,” Erickson says, “but the goodness of these Saints and the strength of their faith and reliance on the Lord inspires us.”