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The Lord didn’t give a lower law of consecration—Q&A with Steve Harper on this important doctrine

We may think we’re excused from living the law of consecration. But a former general editor of Saints doesn’t believe that’s the case.

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Countdown to Conference: Ignite your momentum by following President Nelson’s counsel

In the most recent general conference, President Russell M. Nelson spoke about the importance of maintaining spiritual momentum. This calendar of activities will help you and your family follow his counsel over the next four weeks.

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When Elder Rasband discovered how missionaries are assigned, and what it taught him about the Savior

By Elder Ronald A. Rasband

“Every missionary called in this Church … is called by revelation from the Lord God Almighty through one of these, His servants.”

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The Tender Final Moments Between Two LDS Business Legends

By Jon Huntsman Sr. (excerpted from "Behind the Drive: 99 Inspiring Stories from the Life of an American Entrepreneur")

Larry Miller was well known for his philanthropy and generosity. This excerpt from the book Behind the Drive: 99 Inspiring Stories from the Life of an American Entrepreneur details Larry's friendship with Jon Hunstman Sr.

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The questions President Nelson’s grandfather asked a visitor from the spirit world, and their surprising answers

By Katie Lambert

As Latter-day Saints, we are taught that we can have eternal life even after passing through death. Though there are a few things we know about life after death, there are still many things we don’t know.

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8 Ways to Prevent Awkward Silences When You Teach

By Juliet Miller

If you follow these eight tips, there's no need to fear. As a seminary teacher, these are my go-to methods that work for me when teaching the gospel. My experience is in teaching youth and adults, but most of the techniques can be adapted to teach primary classes and will work in more structured settings like Institute and seminary or in regular Sunday meetings.

Behind the Scenes with Vocal Point

By Kaela Worthen Gardner

Balancing school, NBC's 'Sing-Off,' and more

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7 Ways We Can Better Love and Welcome God's LGBTQ Children

By Christy Kane PsyD, CMHC

The older I get the more I realize life is an interesting journey. It is a journey that will consistently and constantly teach us if we are willing and open to learn in the areas of unconditional love and acceptance. When I was at Ricks College a long time ago, I met and fell in love with an amazing individual, Ivan. We dated until he left on his mission. Then we dated after he returned from his mission and before I left on my mission. After the missions we lost contact with each other. He went to Utah State and I went to Brigham Young University.

A Switch in the Way We Think That Can Help Us Get Rid of Harmful Comparisons and Perfection Anxiety

By Kiersten Lortz excerpted from "Possibilities: Partnering with God to Become Your Best Self"

A woman’s art of comparison is unlike any other in this world and certainly far from that of the world to come. We are so good at comparing ourselves to others that we completely miss the mark in recognizing our individual worth. In so doing, we leave ourselves feeling incompetent and discouraged.

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Brad Wilcox: 8 Things the Atonement Is Not

By Brad Wilcox

All my life I thought Big Ben was a famous clock tower in London. I was absolutely sure of it and had even taught that fact to others. Then I went to London and found out that Big Ben is actually the nickname of the largest bell inside the tower, which is now called the Elizabeth Tower in honor of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. And if we are going to get picky, it’s not even officially in London, but rather in Westminster. In that moment, the bell and the tower had not changed, but my understanding certainly did.