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Why I Stay: New Instagram account highlights why people choose to stay in their faith

People from all backgrounds and religions are choosing to stay in their faith, and this new account on Instagram is a space for them to share why.

Book of Mormon 365 - March

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‘Wrestling’ for answers: 5 people from the scriptures who asked difficult questions

By Taylor Halverson

Sometimes I feel that I’m the only one who seems to struggle to get answers to prayers. Then, of course, I get corrected by the scriptures. We are not alone in our struggle. Five individuals in scripture, people like you and me, have also wrestled for answers. These are their stories.

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How to Conquer Your "Favorite Sins" For Good

By Robert Reynolds

We each have our own “favorite sins” that, for some reason, we can’t seem to shake. So when we lose hope and feel like change is impossible, how do we conquer the weaknesses that hold us back?

Watch: Why a Latter-Day Saint Institute Teacher Decided to Go to a Bible Belt Divinity School

By LDS Living

What if you could sit down and talk one-on-one with someone who studied anti-religious rhetoric at a Bible Belt divinity school? That is precisely the opportunity Gospel Day by Day and LDS Living are offering in their new series titled “One on One.” Last week, the series released its first of three videos featuring Jared Halverson, an Institute of Religion teacher who is currently completing a doctorate in American religious history from Vanderbilt University, focusing on anti-religious rhetoric.

3: “Come and Partake of the Fruit” (Jan. 13–Jan. 19)

Have you ever had a dream so vivid you felt like it was real? A dream so impactful you even wondered if maybe it was revelation from God? In this week’s Sunday on Monday study group, we’ll be studying Lehi’s revelatory dream in 1 Nephi 8–10 and learning how to distinguish between inspiration and indigestion.

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52: The Matchless Gift of God’s Divine Son (Christmas)

Merry Christmas! What better way to celebrate the birth of our Savior than by studying “The Living Christ?” In this document, apostles and prophets testify that Jesus is the Christ and that He lives. By studying their words, can find our own witness of the matchless love and infinite grace the Savior has for us. So grab your markers and a copy of “The Living Christ,” and let’s dig into this week’s lesson.(Find the new "Let's Dig In" journal here.)

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When You're Overwhelmed at Church: 4 Crucial Tips

By Kelsey Berteaux

“I just need a break.” Or at least, that’s what I tell myself. “I’m just tired. I’ve been so busy. I’ve got a lot going on right now. I just need a few weeks to ease off, refresh, and then I’ll come back.” Or so I say.

Feature Stories

From heroin addict to scholar: Latter-day Saint Ginny Burton shares how faith was vital in her recovery, success

By Danielle Christensen

A former heroin addict, Ginny Burton is now a college graduate and a Truman Scholar. She’s also a Latter-day Saint.

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How Finding the Restored Gospel Helped One Atheist Find Herself and Her Faith

By Haley Kumar-Allen

In November 2016, I joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was the best, and I mean the best, decision I have ever made in my life.