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"He Was Surrounded and Born Up by Angels": Apostles Give Touching Tribute to President Monson at His Funeral

To a full Conference Center, President Thomas S. Monson's daughter, Ann M. Dibb, and three apostles—President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, President Henry B. Eyring, and President Russell M. Nelson—spoke of this remarkable man and his "legacy of love and service" during his funeral on January 12.

Seminary Program to Change Its Study Schedule and Curriculum in 2020

The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have announced a change to the course of study schedule and curriculum for students in the seminary program.

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How a 3-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Became Mormon

By LDS Living Staff

Ambrose Gaines IV, better known by his friends as "Rowdy," was one of the world’s fastest swimmers in the 1980s.

5 Teachings from the Apocrypha Latter-day Saints Can Learn From

By Jared Ludlow

Laura Harris Hales of LDS Perspectives Podcast recently interviewed Jared Ludlow on Exploring the Apocrypha from a Latter-day Saint Perspective, a new book that introduces to a Latter-day Saint audience what the Apocrypha is and how it was treated in the early Church by Joseph Smith and others. It also gives a book-by-book overview of the contents of the Apocrypha and what a Latter-day Saint reader might glean from it. While the Apocrypha is mentioned in Doctrine and Covenants 91 when Joseph Smith asked whether he should translate it as part of his Bible translation project (the JST), it is usually not read by members because Joseph Smith received a “no” answer, and subsequently, it never became part of the scriptural canon.

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The Dreams, Revelations Lucy and Joseph Smith Sr. Had Before the First Vision

The following is an excerpt from theChurch's new groundbreaking history, Saints: The Standard of Truth. Read it for free through the Gospel Library app and at saints.lds.org or buy a hard copy to own at Deseret Book. Get more insights into Church history with theSaints podcast.

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13 Stunning Temple Spires from Around the World

By Kaitlyn Rowbotham

Temples are some of the most beautiful buildings in the world. But temples are more than just buildings. President Thomas S. Monson said, "Temples are more than stone and mortar. They are filled with faith and fasting. They are built of trials and testimonies. They are sanctified by sacrifice and service." Each temple has its own unique design and decorations, designed to reflect the city they are built in. Here are 13 beautiful temple spires from temples around the world.

Three LDS women take Sundance by storm with Jane Austen-themed film

By Kaela Worthen Gardner

Jerusha Hess was already a big fan of Shannon Hale’s work when they first met.

Latter-day Saint 13-Year-Old Helps Light the World at Local Animal Shelter

By Jason F. Wright

Kensley Dalton has always wanted to #lighttheworld. This Christmas season, the eighth-grader and Beehive president hopes families in Shenandoah County, Virginia, will join her.

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How Christlike poise can bring peace and confidence to your life

By Sarah Collins

Poise might not be something we think to actively seek in our modern world—but it’s a powerful principle that will make us better, stronger, and more courageous.

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Mormon Athlete and Mom Hurdles Towards European Championship

By Carly M. Springer

Swedish-born Mormon track star Fatima Dedrickson had it all—four years of competition with BYU under her belt, a temple marriage, and a baby on the way. But after her son, Noah, was born in 2013, Dedrickson felt that continuing in sports wouldn't be an option. But thanks to a supportive husband, a lot of faith, and a passion for the sport, Dedrickson overcame her concerns and was back on the track within a month of becoming a mother.