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44: "Rend That Veil of Unbelief" (Ether 1–5)

Imagine an entire nation formed by a single prayer. That’s how the book of Ether begins, and it only picks up the pace from there. Barges built after the manner of Noah, stones touched by God, sea creatures threatening to dash boats to pieces—there’s no doubt Ether 1–5 is one fast-paced adventure. But it’s also chock-full of spiritual moments that teach us what it means to pray with faith and rely on the Lord, which are lessons we need today more than ever. So grab your scriptures and let’s dig into some of the most incredible moments in scripture.

Fun

LDS Brothers' Waffle Truck Wins 2nd Place on Food Network Show

MR says: How do you mix waffles with international cuisine? Three brother's from Utah showed America how it's done when their waffle truck competed on the Food Network show, "The Great Food Truck Race." Congratulations to these three brothers from Utah. For more about Waffle Love, click here.

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5 ways women are already given priesthood authority & officiate in priesthood ordinances in the Church

By Wendy Ulrich

Both men and women can be given priesthood authority, exercise priesthood power, perform priesthood ordinances, and more.

Lesson Helps

April 2017 Visiting Teaching Message: "Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood"

By LDS Living

As sisters in the gospel, it is important to remember that all of the blessings of the priesthood apply to us as well. Help those you visit teach to see how they can be worthy to receive the blessings that come through the priesthood.

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4 Ways Mormons Get the Priesthood Wrong

When I was ordained an Elder I remember being taught this truth by Elder Bruce R. McConkie: “We are his agents; we represent him; we are expected to do and say what he would do and say if he personally were ministering among men at this time.” It struck me, I need to prepare and be worthy at any minute to act and stand in the place of the Savior.

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Having vs. Holding the Priesthood

In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints we use two phrases interchangeably that can be confusing to even the most seasoned member of the Church. We refer to someone “having” the priesthood, and we refer to someone “holding” the priesthood. We don’t usually think of these two things as being different from each other, but for the purpose of this article I would like to make a subtle distinction between the two that might help in clarifying the issue of where women stand in relation to the priesthood that only men are ordained to.

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Resources to Help Women Follow President Nelson's Counsel and Learn About Their Priesthood Power

By LDS Living Staff

"Several months ago, at the end of a temple endowment session, I said to my wife, 'I hope the sisters understand the spiritual treasures that are theirs in the temple,'" President Russell M. Nelson said during the women's session of general conference. "Every woman and every man who makes covenants with God and keeps those covenants, and who participates worthily in priesthood ordinances, has direct access to the power of God. Those who are endowed in the house of the Lord receive a gift of God’s priesthood power by virtue of their covenant, along with a gift of knowledge to know how to draw upon that power."

From the Church

President Nelson Announces Major Changes to Adult Priesthood Quorums

During the priesthood session of general conference, President Nelson announced major changes to the organization of adult priesthood quorums.

First Chapter of New Gerald Lund Book "Only the Brave"

By Gerald N. Lund

"One of the things I most enjoy in writing fiction, particularly historical fiction, the creation of characters who become like actual people to me," writes beloved author Gerald Lund in the preface of his new book, "Only the Brave". "...I have come to learn that the characters should--perhaps even must--take on lives of their own if they are to be worth caring about."

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What Church Leaders Have Recently Said About Women and the Priesthood

By LDS Living

Recently the Ensign shared a beautiful article byBarbara Morgan Gardiner about connecting daughters of God to His priesthood power. This article has been shared by several apostles on Facebook, along with messages about the power of women and how they access priesthood power in their lives.