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Lessons Learned about Mindfulness from the Savior and Joseph Smith

Does it ever feel like you have a “laundry list” of things you have to do for church?

Fun

The Funniest Tweets from General Conference Weekend

We've enjoyed a marvelous general conference weekend with many uplifting messages and exciting adjustments. In order to carry the joy and memories of this weekend into our lives moving forward, here's a look at the best Twitter reactions from the October 2019 general conference.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Times Angels Rescued Prophets and Apostles in the Latter Days

By Brad Richins

As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we have a plethora of resources to help us in times of need or struggle. The scriptures, prayer, words of modern-day prophets and apostles, Church leaders, family, temple worship, priesthood blessings, and, most importantly, Jesus Christ are all assets that provide divine assistance and strength.

How did Joseph Smith know Emma was ‘the right person’? Richard Turley and Jennifer Reeder discuss

As far as historians know, Emma Smith never kept a journal. While this can be challenging in some respects, that doesn’t keep historians from knowing a lot about the Prophet’s wife.

D&C Lesson 4: “Remember the New Covenant, even the Book of Mormon"

By Ted L. Gibbons

JS—H 1:27-65; D&C 3,5,10,17; 20:5-15; 84:54-62

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How a Note from This Man's Deceased Son Led to a Profound Vision of the Spirit World

By Cameron C. Taylor

Author's Note: I served as a full-time missionary in the Hawai‘i Honolulu Mission from 1994 to 1996. Manu Nāpela is a fictional character; however, the principles and stories he shares are true. Manu represents the wisdom and experiences of several people. The other names, places, and accounts throughout my book are factual and are from my missionary journals and memories. I [Cameron Taylor] had this dream on December 25, 2014. The details of the dream and interpretation of the dream have not been changed or adapted other than having the dream told by the character Manu.

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How One Early-Returned Missionary Continues His Service In Spite of Physical and Emotional Challenges

By Lucy Stevenson

It was a regular Sunday morning in October 2015 as 19-year-old Jacob Pinkston sat with his family waiting for sacrament meeting to start. As the meeting began, his mom, Christine, leaned over to him and asked excitedly, “Do you know who’s on the stand?”

Lesson Helps

Old Testament Lesson 23: "The Lord Be Between Me and Thee Forever"

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION: Zoram, we are told, was a “true friend” to Nephi (see 2 Nephi 1:30), as was Amulek to Alma. Hyrum was a true friend and brother to Joseph

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Replacing Myth with Truth: A Better Way to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography

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

For more resources, videos, and tools to help you speak to your children about pornography, visit the Church's website ChurchofJesusChrist.org/addressing-pornography.

Sustainably Raised Chicken In Species-Appropriate Free-Range Husbandry

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What backyard chickens can teach us about grace and charity

By Emily Belle Freeman

“This parable makes a lot more sense when it’s about chickens,” I told Greg. “Now let’s put it back into the words of Jesus.”