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Did you know that the inspiration for Magnify came from a scripture in Luke chapter 1 verse 46? Living as joyful and wholehearted followers of Jesus isn’t easy. We need the influence of each other to help us muster our courage. And that’s what you’ll find in the Magnify community: encouragement, strength, and inspiration to live differently and to make a difference as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Latter-day Saint Life

‘That’s my dad!’: The voice one baby boomer hopes to hear in the 1950 Census

By Jason F. Wright

Read about the heartwarming reasons why this son has been anxiously awaiting the release of the 1950 Census records.

Latter-day Saint Life

A Peek Inside the Making of the Book of Mormon Videos

By Jannalee Sandau

Brother fighting brother. Incredible miracles. Trials, faith, love, hate. Not only does the Book of Mormon have all the needed elements for an epic story but it also calls to our spirit and draws us closer to our Savior Jesus Christ as we read it. Now we can share those same messages of faith with our families in a new format with the release of a series of Church-produced Book of Mormon videos.

Latter-day Saint Life

Why We Shouldn't Ask the Same People to Help at Church and in Callings All the Time

By Greg Trimble

There is a saying that has gone around for years: “If you want something to get done, give it to a busy person.” I believe that saying to be true, but I also think that saying is cruel. It assumes that since a person is working hard, being responsible, and accomplishing many things, that they can easily handle “just one more thing.” But as the world continues to heap more and more on people's shoulders, it's going to get harder and harder for busy people to cope with the excessive demands.

Lesson Helps

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

By Ted L. Gibbons

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.

Huff Post Sheds Positive Light on LGBT & Mormon Relationship

I (Tracy) was flying from North Carolina into Utah to co-host "Living Room Conversations" between gay people like me and Mormons, with a friend from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jacob Hess. We had recently collaborated on a workshop at the National Coalition of Dialogue and Deliberation exploring how to work with diverging "sacred convictions" in relation to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues. Since then, Jacob and I had developed an unlikely friendship.

What the Church Changes for 11-Year-Olds and More Mean for 2019 and Beyond

How do the new changes announced by the First Presidency impact Primary classes, ordinations, temple attendance, camps, dances, ministering, and more? The Deseret News addressed these topics in a recent article.

Where Were the Rest of the Twelve Apostles when Joseph and Hyrum Were Martyred?

Joseph and Hyrum were in the jail at Carthage, Illinois, in June 1844. It was different this time. This time, they had come to their deaths, and the brothers knew it.

Feature Stories

Michael Jordan’s ‘Flu Game’ and the ‘golden’ ticket that helped one Latter-day Saint feel God’s love

By Morgan Pearson

On June 11, 1997, Michael Jordan played his celebrated “flu game” as three Nike execs and a grieving teenager watched from the upper bowl.

Latter-day Saint Life

"My Life Without the Book of Mormon Would Likely Be Over" Members Share Powerful Responses to President Nelson's Questions on Facebook

By Katie Lambert

Editor's note: The following responses have been edited for length and clarity. Names were not included to respect the privacy of those who responded.