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Sister Oaks Addresses the Difficulties Many Women (Single and Married) Experience on Mother's Day

It was the morning of our fourth Memorial Day as a married couple, and I was excited to spend time away with my husband and some dear friends. As one of them approached our front door, she looked dejected. The good time we had been anticipating seemed in jeopardy, and I was concerned for my friend. I asked, “What’s wrong? You seem so sad.” She answered, “My darling single sister just called. She is dreading this holiday. She will be alone and is thinking of ways she can stay busy.”

Especially for Latter-day Saint Missionaries: How to Transition to Post-Mission Life

By Sunny Morton

Every month, about 2,800 LDS missionaries come home. The returning missionary or couple appears at the airport, at the front door, or in the chapel. Loved ones and old friends offer joyful congratulations and comment on changes they see: a brighter glow of faith, a more confident demeanor, a deeper tan, or a newly acquired accent.

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The surprising thing Elder Bednar told a man in a hardware store that reveals how Christ works in our lives

By David A. Bednar

As we seek to find the one, to serve and minister people individually, we will become more Christlike.

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How BYU Vocal Point helped one fan find the gospel of Jesus Christ

By Gabrielle Shiozawa

Whenever Gerry Schlette had an especially difficult day teaching respiratory therapy classes at Union County College in Cranford, New Jersey, he would go into his office, close the door, pull the blinds down, and listen to BYU’s Vocal Point.

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11 Self-Help Books Especially for Latter-day Saints

By LDS Living

The winds of life can be tumultuous and hard to weather a lot of the time. Here are some inspiring and helpful books to help you organize your life and in doing so draw closer to the Lord.

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Why Do Some Children Die and What Will Happen to Them in the Resurrection? Comforting Answers for Loved Ones

By Robert L. Millet and Joseph Fielding McConkie

Little children shall live! What more perfect evidence of an omniscient and all-loving God than the doctrine which proclaims that little children who die are heirs of celestial glory! From these no blessing shall be withheld and from such no opportunities will be denied. The testimony of the Book of Mormon and the latter-day oracles is certain and clear: children who die before the time of accountability shall come forth in the resurrection of the just and go on to enjoy all of the privileges associated with eternal life and the family unit.

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8 Boy Scout Requirements That Also Count Toward Duty to God (+ How Both Programs Help Prepare for Priesthood Service)

By Phillip Price

For young men in the Church, there is a lot expected from them at a very early age. From priesthood responsibilities to merit badges, there are a lot of opportunities for them to learn and grow both physically and spiritually. But sometimes it can seem overwhelming—even for those helping them! To ease the burden, here are 8 requirements for Boy Scouts that also count for Duty to God.

Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley Lesson 11: "Home—the Basis of a Righteous Life"

By Kelly Merrill

One of the great dangers of our present society is the adoption of the belief that all things in life are optional. Life, and the way we live life can be based, and indeed should be based on personal opinion and convenience.

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What ‘moon being turned to blood’ and ‘stars falling from heaven’ really mean for us in the last days

By Richard L. Judd

Famines, pestilences, earthquakes, tribulations, hailstorms, scourges, sickness, commotion, killing, iniquity, blood—these are just some of the calamities prophesied about in the scriptures. But if we “have taken the Holy Spirit for [our] guide,” we will be prepared and need not fear.

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How Being Hit by Lightning Led Mormon Mitch Davis to Create Disney's "The Other Side of Heaven"

By Jannalee Sandau

Working at Disney sounded great. Until LDS producer Mitch Davis found himself working 70-80 hour weeks and never seeing his family. He knew things had to change. And it took a literal bolt of inspiration to get him back on track.