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18 famous people who starred in Latter-day Saint movies and TV shows

Did you know many Academy Award–winning actors and Hollywood stars have appeared in Latter-day Saint–themed movies? Check out this fun list to find out more about the actors and the roles they played.

12 Years Later, Chris Williams Reflects on What Forgiving the Drunk Driver Who Hit His Family Taught Him

Today’s #LightTheWorld prompt, “Pray for someone for whom you have had negative feelings lately,” may seem simple, but forgiveness can feel very difficult, and praying for those people who have hurt us is even more difficult. In Matthew 5, Jesus didn’t only teach His disciples to forgive but to “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you” (Matthew 5:44).

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RM Planning to Build School of Music to Help Those in Sierra Leone

By Phillip Price

Luke Despain believes that music has power—the kind of power with the “potential to change mood, to shift an atmosphere.” To inspire the youth and people of West Africa for good, he plans to support them by helping raise funds to bring a school of music to the community of Makeni, the largest city in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone, West Africa.

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Animals and the afterlife: Do all dogs go to heaven?

By Kelsey Berteaux

I remember the first time I went to put a dog down. Her name was Maggie. She was a beautiful, black Great Dane with a love for life and eating socks. But she was only 4 (barely middle-aged) when Wobbler syndrome necessitated we take her to the vet.

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Latter-day Saint Therapist: 6 Ways Blended Families Can Thrive

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

For daily gospel-based relationship insights, join Jonathan’s Facebook group. To submit a question click here or schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation here.

Sweetest moments from the Friend to Friend, an apostle speaks to young adults in French, and more ministering to the youth this week

This week, many Church leaders shared messages specifically targeted toward the youth and young adults of the Church—but their messages are hopeful, timely reminders for us all. Here is a look at the special events and devotionals that were held for the young people of the Church in the past seven days.

Podcasts

Latter-day Saint MLB mental skills coach shares 5 principles for developing a resilient mentality

Justin Su’a coaches major league baseball players on cultivating mental skills to utilize on the diamond, but on this week’s episode of All In, Su’a shares ways to strengthen your mentality, specifically as it relates to faith.

Truly 'unforgettable': 12 ways April 2020 general conference was historic

By Lindsey Williams

Editor's note: This story was originally published by LDS Living in April 2020 and is being shared again in anticipation of October 2020 general conference. Here's how you can watch.

“Amateurs Compete, Professionals Create”: How to Use Your Ability to Create to Recognize Your Personal Strengths

By Greyson Gurley

Do you ever find yourself constantly competing or comparing yourself to someone else?

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‘He was born to play this role’: Director of ‘The Chosen’ discusses the process of casting the role of the Savior

By LDS Living

The Chosen is the first multi-series TV show about the life of Christ. Bible stories are portrayed through the eyes of those who spent time with Jesus during their mortal lives. The show’s writer and director, Dallas Jenkins, said of the project, “None of this matters if it doesn't compel you back to scripture. Not only so you can experience Jesus the way his followers did but also so you can change and grow the way they did."