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Chapter 4: Missionary Work and the Spirit

Some critics argue that Biblical scholars have created the historical Jesus in their own image. A small number of scholars believe the gospel accounts are so mythical in nature that nothing, including the very existence of Jesus, can be determined from them.

LDS Artist Shares How Painting Heavenly Mother Changed Her Perspective of Motherhood

By LDS Living

Talented artist and mother Caitlin Connolly has a unique style of art that beautifully illustrates her testimony of the gospel. We recently sat down with her to find out how she balances being a mother and an artist, what inspires her paintings, and how her art and spirituality are connected.

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LDS Victim of Child Abuse Shares Beautiful, Brutally Honest Testimony of Coming to Love, Trust Her Father in Heaven

By Author’s Name Withheld

From age five through fifteen, I was subjected to extreme abuse at the hands of my stepfather. I struggled for years with feelings of great unworthiness. I was quite inactive and bitter as a Church member. My heart became quite hardened. I suppose you could say I was spiritually bruised and broken. I couldn’t bring myself to pray to someone in heaven who was supposed to be my father. I rejected priesthood blessings because even the touch of worthy priesthood holders was a threat. I got so lost in my deep, dark place that I got to thinking that life would be better off without me.

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The Missionary Who Sang on Buses to Share Gospel and How He Became an Award-Winning Artist

LDS singer/songwriter Nathan Pacheco, who has toured the world with renowned artist Yanni, wasn't always sure he was going to pursue a career in music. In fact, if it weren't for a talk by Elder Holland, Pacheco might not have released any of his albums, let alone his newest album of religious songs, Higher.

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What My Favorite President Nelson Moment Taught Me About Sustaining Church Leaders

By LDS Living Staff

In the October 2007 general conference, Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin stood at the pulpit delivering an exquisite talk on charity. Despite his powerful words, Elder Wirthlin began to shake during his delivery, and that's when a beautiful example of charity accompanied Elder Wirthlin's talk. President Russell M. Nelson, then Elder Nelson, stood behind Elder Wirthlin and gently placed his hand on his arm, letting Elder Wirthlin know he was there for him, willing to support him if need be.

Brother Brad Wilcox: Three things you need to know about patriarchal blessings

By Brad Wilcox

There are no restrictions on preparing for patriarchal blessings and helping others prepare. Here are three ideas that can help.

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13 surprising facts about ‘The Work and the Glory’ and Gerald Lund you may never have heard before

By Kurt Manwaring

When the first volume of The Work and the Glory series was published in 1990, readers instantly fell in love with the Steed family and their adventures in 1800s Palmyra.

Robert Millet: How the Constant Companionship of the Spirit Works

After nearly 40 years of teaching religion, Robert Millet still had some questions regarding the Holy Ghost. For example, how does our doctrine regarding the Holy Ghost differentiate The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from other religions? Or what does the right to constant companionship of the Spirit really look like? It was this curiosity that led him to begin researching and eventually writing his latest book, “The Holy Spirit." On today’s episode, he shares the unique insights he found along the way.

President Jeffrey R. Holland shakes a young man's hand.

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Pres. Holland on one of the ‘most important’ things youth can be doing

By Maddie Tolk

“I’m too old to be playing games with you or telling jokes,” President Holland said of his testimony. “This is the truth.”