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The Power of Stillness by Hess, Skarda, Anderson, and Mansfield

In a church that teaches us to “always abound in good works,” it might feel a little unusual to also have a commandment to “be still.”  We're a people who love to do! And yet, woven deeply into our faith is a divine invitation to stillness.

53: The Heavens Are Open

Stories in this episode: In the early days of his firefighting career, Steve enters a burning home to save a life and is forced to choose between protocol and following the Spirit; Heidi anguishes over her efforts to help create a documentary about Joseph Smith’s life until she receives a special witness from God; Alone in the rainforests of Madagascar, Elizabeth finds herself in dire need of heavenly power to call down a miracle.

Sheri Dew: Lessons Learned From (Literally) Following the Prophet

Sheri Dew has written books about three presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this week’s episode, she shares stories and observations from a lifetime of documenting and witnessing the lives of living prophets.

50: Christmas (December 21–27)

We did it! We made it through the entire Book of Mormon for this year’s Come, Follow Me study. To celebrate, we asked some of our study group guests and listeners to share their ultimate takeaways. So grab your headphones and let’s spend this Christmas reflecting on what we learned this year from the Book of Mormon.

75: Letting the Light In

During a grueling, marathon recording of the concert film Lamb of God, cellist Nicole does what no musician working long hours ever wants to do. She asks composer and conductor Rob Gardner if they can record her difficult solo—again. In this song, called “Gethsemane," Nicole's cello represents the Savior. Rerecording pushes Nicole to her physical and emotional limits, but it is there that she not only finds the ability to depict Christ through the cello, but also learns about the Savior's ability to heal the darkness in her life.

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One Powerful Promise or Invitation from Every Talk Given During the April 2019 General Conference

By Kensie Smith

As we prepare for general conference, here are meaningful messages from last conference that can help us review and come closer to the Spirit. Here is one invitation or promise given by each of the speakers during the April 2019 general conference that might lead you to take action, inspire you to be still and listen, help you prepare for another meaningful conference this weekend, and draw you closer to Christ.

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LDS Psychologist: 3 Scriptural Principles for a Successful Marriage

By Dr. David T. Morgan

My wife and I recently celebrated our 27th wedding anniversary. It has been a wonderful 27 years. It has also been a difficult 27 years. I’ve had to put up with some things; she’s had to put up with a lot more. All successful marriages are a composite of happy and sad experiences. The key is being able to get through the difficult times.

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Elder Holland's New Year's Advice, "The Best Is Yet to Come"

The following is an excerpt from a talk given by Elder Holland at a BYU devotional in 2009 entitled "The Best Is Yet to Come."

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Watch: The little-known story behind Pres. Ballard’s landmark book ‘Our Search for Happiness’

By Emily Linder

You will love this sweet and inspiring video. President Ballard’s legacy will live on for generations.

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.)