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How 2 black Latter-day Saints honor their fathers and forebearers through their commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ

We often speak, as Latter-day Saints, of pioneers. But do we appreciate the faithfulness and sacrifice of those who have come before us in our own families? And do we appreciate the faith of those around us?

Feature Stories

While helping a man through addiction, here’s what 1 bishop learned about charity

By Robert L. Millet

“The impression that weighed upon my soul was that God would be far less troubled by Richard’s ‘thorn in the flesh’ than He would be of our sins against charity.”

Latter-day Saint Life

Pornography: Why It's Crucial to Respond with Love and Know the Difference Between Addiction and Habit

By Jason S. Carroll, Chelom Leavitt, Dean M. Busby, Laura M. Padilla-Walker

While the following excerpt addresses understanding children and their motivations for pornography use, many of these principles apply to other loved ones. For more resources, videos, and tools for individuals, spouses, and families, visit the Church's website ChurchofJesusChrist.org/addressing-pornography.

Help for Life Challenges

If you’re worried about mistakes you made as a parent, read this conference quote

By Michelle Wilson

I’ve learned that the Savior’s Atonement isn’t solely about healing my wounds, but it’s about healing wounds I may have caused.

Latter-day Saint Life

Prime Minister Impressed with LDS Classic "Jesus the Christ," Reads It Twice

Elder D. Todd Christofferson recently returned from a historic trip to the Pacific. While visiting the Solomon Islands (the first apostle to do so since 1987) he met with Prime Minister Sogavare, who told Elder Christofferson he had read James E. Talmage's Church classic Jesus the Christ and had been so impressed, he read it a second time. Learn more about this incredible visit below:

Famous Latter-day Saints

Poll: Which Superstar Would You Want to See Perform with the Tabernacle Choir?

By LDS Living

Sting, Angela Lansbury, James Taylor, Natalie Cole, John Denver, Yo-Yo Ma, Gladys Knight, David Archuleta. There's no doubt the Tabernacle Choir on Temple Square has performed with quite a few celebrities and world-renowned musicians.

Fun

President Faust Quoted on "Criminal Minds" (+ Other Surprising Pop Culture References to Prophets)

By LDS Living Staff

In a TV drama fraught with graphic violence that follows a group of FBI profilers as they dive into the twisted psyches of criminals, it's a little unexpected to hear an uplifting quote from one of the Lord's chosen apostles. But that's what viewers of the popular CBS show Criminal Minds experienced when they watched a story about a serial killer and her son.

The Black Woman Who Served an Unprecedented Church Mission to Help Reduce Segregation, Prejudice in the Church

By Margaret Blair Young

Martha Ann Jane Stevens Perkins Howell stood with dignity and determination as an African-American member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between the slave years and the beginning of the Civil Rights movement in the United States. Through her example of seeking education, demonstrating a firm commitment to morality, and readily offering her friendship, she raised her family to be Latter-day Saints even under race-based disadvantages, and she herself rose to some prominence when she accompanied her second husband on an unprecedented mission for the Church. Although most of her posterity left the faith, all were affected for good by Martha Ann’s strength in her beliefs.

38: “A Marvellous Work and a Wonder” (Isaiah 13–14; 24–30; 35)

If you've listened to past episodes of this podcast, you've probably heard the phrase "Jesus is coming." That's because we love to talk about the Second Coming and look forward to it with anticipation. Let's be honest, though—the events of the Second Coming, specifically those mentioned in Isaiah 13–35, can be a little frightening. But after today's discussion, you might not find them as scary as you thought. In fact, you might even be excited about that great and important day.

10: "The Rise of the Church of Christ" (Doctrine and Covenants 20–22)

Do you remember a day in your life that was simply the greatest? A day that was so perfect, you will always remember it? Well April 6, 1830—the day the Church was organized in the last dispensation—was unforgettable for early Latter-day Saints. This week as we study Doctrine and Covenants 20–22, we’ll discover important truths about the organization of the Church and how it blesses our lives today.