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Church Releases Joseph Smith Journals from His Campaign for U.S. Presidency

The Church Historian’s Press today announced the release of the latest volume of The Joseph Smith Papers, which features the final installment of the journals of Joseph Smith, the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Journals, Volume 3: May 1843–June 1844 “captures the complexity of Joseph Smith’s life and provides a framework for understanding the events of the final year of the prophet’s life, unmatched by any other single contemporaneous source,” said volume coeditor Alex D. Smith.

Famous Latter-day Saints

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.

Ministering to a loved one who is incarcerated and more hopeful messages from the ‘Liahona’ this month

By Danielle Christensen

The February 2021 issue of the Liahona provides many messages of hope focused on the topic of incarceration.

Lesson Helps

Come, Follow Me" July 22–28: "The Lord Had Called Us for to Preach the Gospel

By LDS Living

This week’s readings: Acts 16–21

Lesson Helps

Lesson 2: Teach by the Spirit, Part 1

By Kelly Merrill

This article is intended to help readers better utilize the new Teaching in the Savior's Way manual that was recently released.

Latter-day Saint Life

Counsel from Elder Holland Every Returned Missionary Needs to Hear

By Katharine Lyon

For many returned missionaries, coming home can be one of the hardest parts of serving a mission. After 18 months or 2 years of finding, teaching, and serving others full-time, it can be disorienting to return to a life filled with school, work, and dating.

Latter-day Saint Life

"I'm Going to Finish This": NBC Features LDS Ironman Mom in New Documentary

By Katie Lambert

Six miles left and Heather Jenson could barely breathe.

From the Church

The 10 Biggest Church Announcements from 2014

By LDS Living

In October, the Church released a transparent video explaining the sacred nature of temple garments by comparing them to religious clothing worn by people of other religions. The video generated a lot of public interest, drawing the attention of major news outlets such as the Washington Post and USA Today and becoming explosive on social media where it generated a lot of positive feedback.

Fun

10 Things People Ask Google About "The Mormons" (And the Answers)

By Collin Bishop

Remember the days before Google? Before we carried one of the world's most powerful tools–the internet–in our front pocket?

Latter-day Saint Life

Dysfunctional Families are Forever

By Zandra Vranes

Dear Diary,