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What Was the Council of Fifty? 5 Things Mormons Need to Know
By LDS Living
Historians have long known of the existence of the Council of Fifty and the minutes of its meetings. Until recently, though, the minutes had never been made available for historical research. Because of their inaccessibility—and because historians knew that they were made during a critical and controversial era of Mormon history—a mystique grew surrounding the records. What did they contain? Why had they been withheld? Here are five insights from these important documents that every Mormon should understand about the Council of Fifty, as adapted from the new book The Council of Fifty: What the Records Reveal about Mormon History.
Latter-day Saint Life
ABC News Australia Shares LDS Beliefs, Sets Record Straight on Common Misconception About Mormons
By Danielle B. Wagner
With the opening of The Book of Mormon musical in Australia, the LDS Church launched a campaign featuring clever ads in city centers, prime-time TV commercials, and aseries of videos with Australian Latter-day Saints testifying of the power of the real Book of Mormon, including LDS rugby star Will Hopoate.
Tony Finau Honors His Mother for the Sacrifices She Made to Help His Dreams Come True
By Morgan Pearson
In celebration of Mother’s Day, Latter-day Saint golfer Tony Finau shared a tender animated video that captures the true essence of a mother’s love. Sharing a true story from his life, Finau honors his mother, Ravena Finau, for the sacrifices she made to help him achieve success.
Latter-day Saint Life
How Brigham Young Ministered to a Woman Run Over by a Wagon + More Faith-Filled Stories from a Pioneer Family
By Lois Thompson Bartholomew
On June 1, 1801, Brigham Young was born in Whittingham, Widdham County, Vermont. At the same time, approximately 900 miles southwest of Whittingham, four-year-old Elisha Hurd Groves was growing up on a farm in Madison, Kentucky. No one could guess at the time the succession of events that would bring these two men together as they fled their homes and journeyed halfway across the country.
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Feature Stories
Why do pandemics come and what is God’s role in them? Church historians discuss the topic
By Matthew J. Grow and Matthew C. Godfrey
Pandemics perplex. Long after the anxiety has receded, the suffering has subsided, and the dead have been buried, troubling questions remain. Epidemic disease often seems to strike indiscriminately, taking the young and the old, the healthy and the vulnerable, men and women, the righteous and the wicked.
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18 powerful quotes on temple worship during the pandemic from the Phase 3 announcement
By LDS Living
On Monday, December 7, the Church announced that some temples would soon begin Phase 3. Included in the announcement were three videos from Elders Dale G. Renlund, David A. Bednar, and Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The videos shared powerful teachings about loving one’s neighbor, the blessings of temple worship, and adapting to pandemic circumstances. President Russell M. Nelson also posted about the announcement on Facebook promising miracles to those who make sacrifices and worship in His temples.
Latter-day Saint Life
What is the Meaning of Life? Start with These 10 Quotes
In a world where material wealth, fleeting fame, self-obsession, and instant gratification rule the airways and threaten our peace, it can be difficult to determine the real meaning of life. Lehi, a Book of Mormon prophet, taught his son the purpose of this life. Said he, “Men are, that they might have joy” (2 Nephi 2:25). But what is joy and where can we find it? Joy is not temporary pleasure or the absence of pain. Rather, joy is a deep sense of peace and happiness that comes when we understand elements of God’s plan for the destiny of His children.
From the Church
Church Explains Involvement in Prop 8 + Current LGBT Stance
Why is religious freedom such an important issue right now?
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Latter-day Saint Life
‘Lord of the Rings’ actor Sean Astin announced as RootsTech keynote speaker
By Haley Lundberg
“The Lord of the Rings,” “The Goonies,” and “Rudy” actor Sean Astin will be taking the stage at RootsTech 2023 and discussing what it means to choose unity within family.
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Latter-day Saint Life
Latter-day Saint Gladys Knight receives the National Medal of Arts in Washington, DC
By Haley Lundberg
The awards keep coming for the 78-year-old Empress of Soul.