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18 powerful quotes on temple worship during the pandemic from the Phase 3 announcement

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.

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Watch: 3 Apostles Share the Same Message—Simplify

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In this interesting video created by Mormon Life Hacker, three general conference talks from our apostles President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Elder Dallin H. Oaks, and Elder M. Russell Ballard share powerful messages of how we can simplify our life to focus on what is most important.

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What Happens When a Baptist Preacher Becomes a Mormon Teacher?

MR says: What a fascinating story of conversion! Here are five things we can learn from Wain Myers journey from a Baptist preacher to a Mormon teacher.

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How I Overcame Sexual Intimacy Problems as an LDS Newlywed

By Author’s Name Withheld

I’ll be the first person to admit: I got married young. I was engaged at 18, early in my second semester of my freshman year at college, and married by 19. I was also the first of my siblings to be married and the first of my friends. In fact, the first wedding I ever attended as an adult was my own.

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FHE: Valuing Women

By Shauna Gibby

For more information on this topic read “Love Her Mother,” by Elaine S. Dalton, Ensign, Nov. 2011, 77.

The LDS Church in Russia

By Charles Cranney

Joseph Smith and Pushkin, Russia’s beloved poet and the founder of Russian literature, were contemporaries. Pushkin published his first poem at age 15. Not long after, Joseph Smith had the First Vision in his 15th year. Pushkin’s novel in verse, Eugene Onegin, was serialized between 1825 and 1832. The Book of Mormon was published in 1830. Both men are revered to this day. Each died in their late 30s by an angry bullet.

What led President Joseph F. Smith to study the spirit world, what he learned, and what we know about his work there now

By Dennis B. Horne

Editor’s note: The following excerpt comes from a book about special witnesses of Jesus Christ. You can read this chapter in its entirety at truthwillprevail.xyz as well as other chapters as they are posted. This excerpt is republished here with permission.

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Despite Criticism, Here's Why President Nelson's Social Media Challenge Is a Good Thing

My initial reaction to hearing about the social media fast was reluctant. Social media is a large part of my job, and I knew it would be impractical and difficult to stay away from it for 10 days. I soon realized that the reason I felt this was the negative commentary also appearing on my social media feeds. I hadn’t even had a chance to listen to the talk myself, yet I was allowing others to determine its effect on me. So I decided to participate — if not for the sake of obedience, then for my own sanity and mental health.

D&C Lesson 37: "We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Introduction: Over the past 50 years, it has been a great joy for me to listen to the words of the Lord’s servants.

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Former Missionary Jailed in Venezuela Barred from Hospital, Family Says

Our thoughts and prayers are with Joshua Holt and his family.