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What a Short Flight Taught Me About the Furnace of Affliction

I sat in awe the whole flight--watching, listening. This girl's father, ever so patient and calm, reassured his daughter every few minutes by answering her question with, “yes, it’s a short flight,” over and over again. Though, there was no doubt in my mind that it had to be what felt like the longest flight ever to him. He let his wife sleep the whole flight, while he took care of his daughter, constantly reassuring her. How tiring it must have been.

Listening to what President Thomas S. Monson says at LDS general conference

Without a doubt, attending general conference is a highlight for millions of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While they gain much from all addresses delivered during conference sessions, many feel that hearing and seeing church President Thomas S. Monson is a highlight among highlights. No one living today has delivered more general conference addresses than President Monson, who became president of the church on Feb. 3, 2008. Since being called to the church's Quorum of the Twelve on Oct. 4, 1963, he has delivered 162 general conference addresses. By the end of the coming general conference, which convenes Saturday and concludes Sunday, he will have addressed 166 sessions of conference.

68: True Beauty

Stories in this episode: Wendy's childhood is fraught with bullies and self-doubt until she asks God to teach her what her parents knew all along; A run-in with a trampoline right before the family reunion sends Cassidy into hiding, but she can't hide from the Spirit; When artist Melissa can't find herself in museum paintings of Heaven, she decides to take matters into her own hands.

Famous Latter-day Saints

What Famous Latter-day Saint Athletes Have Said About Their Faith

By Danielle B. Wagner

While it is impossible to mention all the Latter-day Saint athletes making a difference in the world today, here are a few examples of those who have stood for their faith and the empowering messages they've shared about our Savior Jesus Christ and His gospel.

D&C Lesson 9: "The Only True and Living Church"

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION:

Feature Stories

Matchmaking by a fellow Apostle, an unexpected job resignation, and a baseball cap: The story behind President and Sister Oaks’s first date

By Richard E. Turley Jr.

After they first met, President Oaks wrote in his journal, “Sharmon and I met and walked with Kristen McMain, who proved to be attractive, intelligent, faithful, and fun.”

Lesson Helps

New Testament Lesson 42: "Pure Religion"

By Ted L. Gibbons

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Latter-day Saint Life

Latter-day Saint Stranded in the Wilderness for 5 Days Reflects on the True Miracle That Saves Us All

By Alicia Soto

Over a month ago, Latter-day Saint Kaden Laga went missing in the Bitterroot Mountains of Idaho and Montana. Five days later, he safely returned home to his family, including his wife and soon-to-be son. Though Kaden is grateful for his return, he shared that being found alive wasn’t the biggest miracle from this experience.

Fun

BYU Holds "Milktoberfest" + Funny Student Reactions on Social Media

By LDS Living

Last year at Oktoberfest, nearly 6 million people consumed7.7 million liters (over 2 million gallons) of beer. Along with that, these visitors lost 600 passports, 580 wallets, 320 mobile phones, and 220 bags, according to Oktoberfest.de.

Latter-day Saint Life

Insights from President Nelson Every Parent Should Read

By Russell M. Nelson

Throughout his service in the Church, President Nelson has taught through word and example how to build a strong family. Here are a few of his teachings on the topic, excerpted from the new book Teachings of Russell M. Nelson.