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A Knock on the Door That Changed the Life of a Recovering Alcoholic and Inactive Latter-day Saint

It’s not a movie plot, though it sure sounds like one. During World War II, John “Clele” Fletcher was told he’d never pass the physical and fulfill his deep desire to join the fight. Still, that didn’t stop him from trying.

From the Church

Church Updates Statement, Says Second Missionary Made Sexual Abuse Allegation Against Former MTC President

On March 23, the Church updated its statement about a former Church mission president who committed sexual assault:

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (July 11-17)

By LDS Living

Russell M. Nelson is president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He was set apart (an official appointment) to this calling by President Thomas S. Monson Wednesday, July 15, 2015. As president of the Twelve, he is referred to as President Russell M. Nelson and succeeds the late President Boyd K. Packer, who died July 3, 2015. It is the Church's practice that the senior member by date of assignment to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles becomes quorum president.

Elder Soares seeks to inspire Seminary and Institute leaders by asking Sister Soares to share her conversion story

Sometimes service in the Church can feel that it is without fruits but service comes to mean more when you see the difference it has made in the lives of real people, especially people you love. On Tuesday afternoon, Seminary and Institute (S&I) teachers, employees and volunteers, in 150 countries joined together virtually for an annual training broadcast, and Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shared his greatest reminder of the influence of the S&I programs of the Church: His wife.

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From India to Cedar City: The lesser-known story of this brave woman in the Willie handcart company

By Jannalee Sandau

A Latter-day Saint History video briefly highlights how one member of the Willie handcart company was from India. Here is a little bit more about her in celebration of Pioneer Day.

Tuning In

What an ancient tool for mourning can teach us about the Savior’s Atonement

Podcast host Tammy showed her guests a tear jar—an ancient tool used during times of mourning—and described the symbolism of what it can teach us about the Savior.

From the Church

Elder Holland speaks to law society on faith and religious freedom on faith and religious freedom

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve addressed the J. Reuben Clark Law Society in Washington, D.C., on February 15 as part of the organization’s annual conference. The event marked the 25th anniversary of the JRCLS—a nondenominational group that encourages attorneys to parlay personal religious conviction into meaningful public service and professional excellence. “I had the good fortune to be part of the founding of the [Clark] law society during my presidential years at BYU and the creation of its first chapter here in Washington, D.C.,” Elder Holland said during his remarks. “This a particularly sweet moment for me, coming back to the maternity ward where this baby was born and noting what a dazzling 25-year-old that child has become.”

Latter-day Saint Life

President Nelson Shares What the Book of Mormon Is Not

“There are some things the Book of Mormon is not,” President Nelson told the new mission presidents and their wives gathered for the 2016 Seminar for New Mission Presidents.

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10 Cool Missionary Facts to Share with Non-member Friends

Missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serve all around the world, preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to all who will listen. Elder Jeffery R. Holland has stated, "Every truth that a missionary...teaches is only an appendage to the central message of all time--that Jesus is the Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, the Holy Messiah, the Promised One, the Savior and Redeemer of the World."