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How Elder Holland Blessed My Family 24 Years After My Dad Died At Christmas Time

As my father’s colon cancer was killing him during the 1994 Christmas season, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles unexpectedly visited my parents’ home in Bountiful, Utah, and gave him a blessing before he died.

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10 Easy Activities to Celebrate Preach My Gospel’s 10th Anniversary

This month marks the 10th anniversary of the release of Preach My Gospel to missionaries. Since that time all members have been encouraged to read and study the missionary manual. In honor of the anniversary, I selected 10 of the best self-improvement activities for 10 years of Preach My Gospel.

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The Story Behind the Worldwide Fast Facebook Group

By now, you have likely heard about the “Worldwide Fast April 10” Facebook group that has inspired hundreds of thousands to accept President Russell M. Nelson’s invitation to fast on Good Friday. But did you know the group was started by a Latter-day Saint missionary?

Rose Datoc Dall: Seeing Yourself in the Story of Salvation

Rose Datoc Dall found comfort in the story of salvation taught within the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as a young woman. She began painting religious art and observed through her artistic success how God prevails in our lives. In the new book she shepherded me, Expressions of Jesus, Rose invites others to not only see Christ more clearly, but to see themselves in His story. In this interview, she shares how art can become a form of testimony, how creative expression deepens faith, and why she hopes everyone—artist or not—can find their reflection in the Savior’s life and love.

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Here’s One Mormon Who Will Be Playing in the Super Bowl (& How His Mom Helped Him Get There)

By Phillip Price

Kyle Van Noy, a Mormon and outside linebacker for the New England Patriots, will be playing in this Sunday’s Super Bowl LI. In aninterview with KSL a few years ago, Van Noy shared how his mother influenced him to achieve greatness in his football career.

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Church Announces Change to Sunday Meeting Schedule, Focuses on Home Gospel Study

By LDS Living Staff

During the Saturday morning session of the 188th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Church announced changes to weekly Church meetings, including that church meetings will now be two hours instead of three.

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4,000 lbs of Candy, 35,000 lbs of Toys: The Incredible Response of Saints After a Christmas Devotional

In 1998, while Temple Square and the Conference Center twinkled with thousands of holiday lights, President Gordon B. Hinckley stood up to share a touching story with members of the Church across the world during the First Presidency Christmas Devotional.

Eva Witesman: What May Be Keeping You From Accessing Your Spiritual Gifts

In a 2017 BYU Devotional address, Eva Witesman testified, “Latter-day Saint women are courageous, particularly when they have been emboldened by the knowledge that Heavenly Father has a plan for each of us and that He will qualify us to do the work that lies before us. … We will seek every good gift in the service of our God. All we ask is that others not stand in our way as we pursue the Lord’s errand.” On today’s episode, we talk with Eva about the importance of understanding our individual spiritual gifts as we seek to contribute to the world at large.

From the Church

Elder and Sister Bednar’s touching, hopeful remarks during their first-ever visit to Jordan

By Emily Linder

The Bednars may have been in a new place with a new culture, but their testimonies of finding hope through Jesus Christ serve as an important and powerful message for every country on earth.