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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.

What a missionary assignment to the United Nations has taught Sister Carol McConkie about the value of women

By Lindsey Williams

You may recognize Sister Carol McConkie from her service in a previous Young Women General Presidency, but her latest assignment has given her new perspective into the role and influence of women.

Find the Christmas spirit with this Utah-produced film 'The Santa Box'

By LDS Living

Editor's note: The following press release does not represent an LDS Living endorsement of the film. Parents are advised to use their own discretion based on what they deem appropriate for their children to watch.

From the Church

Mesa Arizona Temple renovations complete; open house begins this week

By Haley Lundberg

94 years after it was first dedicated and more than three years of renovation work, the Mesa Arizona Temple is reopening to the public.

Temple Worship

When the name you ‘take’ to the temple becomes a real person

By Michelle Wilson

I understand more deeply now that these are not “names” we “take” to the temple but people we come to the temple to be with.

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.

A Simple Tool for Teaching Your Family about Jacob 5

By Jeff Redmond

The following article is brought to you by Gospel Day by Day, a community designed to help parents lead home-centered gospel learning. You can find Gospel Day by Day on Instagram here.

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This definition of a virtuous woman will remind you of your worth

By Tamara Uzelac Hall

Being a ‘virtuous woman’ is less about chastity, modesty, or a completed to-do list and more about our covenant relationship with God.

Latter-day Saint Life

Do What She Needs: The Amazing Change from Visiting to Ministering

By Michelle Wilson

Visiting teaching. In years past, these two words spoken in any Relief Society gathering a evoked a myriad of conflicting emotions. Joy. Guilt. Gratitude. Annoyance. Peace. Guilt. Excitement. Frustration. Love. Guilt. Some loved the watchcare program set forth nearly two hundred years ago. Others, not so much. And most, whether you love it or not, have carried some guilt associated with it. Because that’s what we women do. When we don’t live up to the expectations of ourselves or others, we feel guilty. But now no more. No more guilt, and as of April 1st, 2018, no more visiting teaching.

Latter-day Saint Life

What have been the biggest changes to missionary service in the last 10 years?

By Haley Lundberg

Since the unprecedented age change requirement for missionaries in October 2012, what other significant changes have taken place? The full list might surprise you.