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Mormon Women and the Priesthood

I recently had the opportunity to read Sheri Dew’s book, Women and the Priesthood: What One Mormon Woman Believes. I should note that I don’t usually share book reviews on this site; we have made a deliberate decision to make this a non-commercial space. But I am making an exception for this book because I believe the doctrine of the priesthood and the doctrines that surround it are so priceless and important. I have long had a deep passion for the power of womanhood in God’s plan (hence the creation of this site!). It is my hope that sharing about her book can help someone want to do more to study and ponder “life-changing, mind-expanding eternal principles” (p. 10) that relate to and bump up against the questions that many people have about why Mormon women aren’t ordained to the priesthood.

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One Powerful Promise or Invitation from Every Talk Given During the April 2019 General Conference

By Kensie Smith

As we prepare for general conference, here are meaningful messages from last conference that can help us review and come closer to the Spirit. Here is one invitation or promise given by each of the speakers during the April 2019 general conference that might lead you to take action, inspire you to be still and listen, help you prepare for another meaningful conference this weekend, and draw you closer to Christ.

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Sister Eubank Shares How Men and Women "Draw Priesthood Power into Their Lives"

By LDS Living Staff

"In the Church, we rightly talk a lot about the priesthood, or God’s power on the earth. From conversations I’ve had with women and men over the years, there are some things we get wrong when it comes to understanding God’s power and who has access to it," Sister Sharon Eubank, first counselor in the general Relief Society presidency, recently shared on Facebook. "All men and women who make covenants and keep them have the ability to draw priesthood power into their lives. The real question isn’t 'Do you have the priesthood?' but 'What are you doing with the priesthood power you have?' The essential nature of priesthood power is to bless and improve the lives of others."

Videos

Haka Performed in Memory of LDS Player and Rugby's First Global Superstar

Latter-day Saint and legendary rugby player Jonah Lomu died recently at the age of 40 after a lengthy battle with nephrotic syndrome. Watch mourners perform the haka in his memory.

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LDS Scholar Reveals Surprising Facts About Joseph Smith's Presidential Campaign: "I Sure Wish Joseph Smith Were Running in 2016"

At the Church History Museum, Susan Easton Black gave an in-depth look into Joseph Smith's presidential campaign, something that revealed some interesting facts.

Young Men Lesson 38: Magnifying the Calling of an Aaronic Priesthood Holder

Excerpt from "Your Potential, Your Privilege," by Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Teachings of Lorenzo Snow Lesson 17: Priesthood—“for the Salvation of the Human Family”

By LDS Living

Get the full lesson "Priesthood—'for the Salvation of the Human Family'” from the Teachings of Lorenzo Snow at LDS.org.

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4 Essential Things You Should Teach Your Son Before He's a Deacon

By Collin Bishop

It's the big day you've been waiting for. You and your spouse sit proudly in the church pew. Grandparents and family have traveled miles to attend. A member of the bishopric makes a few announcements and then asks your just-turned 12-year-old son to stand.

The Mechanics of Priesthood Blessings

The first priesthood blessing I gave terrified me. How does one, exactly, pull inspiration out of the air and give a blessing? No one ever described this to me; they just said it’ll happen. But I had no idea of how the words would come to me.

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"We Are All of the Same Divine Family": Church Honors NAACP with Award for Advancing Equality and Justice in Society

Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints honored the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Saturday night for the organization’s commitment to advancing equality and justice in society.