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“My favorite moment was President Monson talking about when he was a boy and he took the matches and caught the grass on fire. Love his eye rolling.”

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Pornography: Why It's Crucial to Respond with Love and Know the Difference Between Addiction and Habit

By Jason S. Carroll, Chelom Leavitt, Dean M. Busby, Laura M. Padilla-Walker

While the following excerpt addresses understanding children and their motivations for pornography use, many of these principles apply to other loved ones. For more resources, videos, and tools for individuals, spouses, and families, visit the Church's website ChurchofJesusChrist.org/addressing-pornography.

The Black Woman Who Served an Unprecedented Church Mission to Help Reduce Segregation, Prejudice in the Church

By Margaret Blair Young

Martha Ann Jane Stevens Perkins Howell stood with dignity and determination as an African-American member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between the slave years and the beginning of the Civil Rights movement in the United States. Through her example of seeking education, demonstrating a firm commitment to morality, and readily offering her friendship, she raised her family to be Latter-day Saints even under race-based disadvantages, and she herself rose to some prominence when she accompanied her second husband on an unprecedented mission for the Church. Although most of her posterity left the faith, all were affected for good by Martha Ann’s strength in her beliefs.

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What JFK, Abraham Lincoln + 9 other US presidents had to say about Latter-day Saints

By Katie Lambert

Latter-day Saints have left a profound mark on history, and their influence has been felt around the world.

How 2 black Latter-day Saints honor their fathers and forebearers through their commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ

We often speak, as Latter-day Saints, of pioneers. But do we appreciate the faithfulness and sacrifice of those who have come before us in our own families? And do we appreciate the faith of those around us?

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July 2016 Home Teaching Message: "True to the Faith of Our Forefathers"

By LDS Living

John Linford was 43 when he and his wife, Maria, and three of their sons made the decision to leave their home in Gravely, England, to journey thousands of miles to join the Saints in the valley of the Great Salt Lake. They left behind their fourth son, who was serving a mission, sold their belongings, and took passage in Liverpool aboard the ship Thornton.

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Powerful Insights into Prayer from the Prophets & Apostles

In celebration of National Prayer Day, here is a collection of powerful thoughts and principles shared by our beloved prophets and apostles.

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New Testament Lesson 25: "Not My Will, But Thine, Be Done"

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION: I wrote the following about an experience in 1980 during a visit to the Holy Land:

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7 things that still need to happen before the world ends

By Robert L. Millet

"While we certainly desire to be fully prepared for His coming, we should not allow ourselves to get caught up in the newest spiritual fad. So what are some things that must take place before Christ begins to reign on planet earth?"

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How Understanding Words’ Meanings Can Unlock the Book of Revelation’s Treasures

By Eric D. Richards

Scripture study can be a bit daunting because of the use of symbolism. Yet a careful and specific study of the words found in scripture and their origins will unlock a treasure and lead to a meaningful understanding of how we can better interpret messages from the word of God. The Book of Revelation, in particular, holds many treasures, but though it can be captivating—it is also a bit bewildering.