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48: He “Has Sealed His Mission and His Works with His Own Blood” (Doctrine and Covenants 135–136)

Few things could have been more discouraging for the early Saints than the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith. But although it was a somber time in Church history, the Saints showed remarkable perseverance and faith in the Lord. This week we dig into Doctrine and Covenants 135–136 to put the martyrdom in context as well as look at thoughts from early Saints that will help us see how we too can persevere through our darkest moments.

Latter-day Saint Life

4 Latter-day Saint quotes to inspire your faith

During uncertain and turbulent times in our lives, we all could use a big dose of heavenly wisdom and inspiration.

Bekki Hood

Bekki Hood grew up in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, until she moved to Arizona for her education. Because of her love for writing, teaching, and helping others, she earned a master’s degree in English at Brigham Young University and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at Idaho State University. She currently works as a counselor in Layton, Utah, and she teaches introductory writing courses at BYU. She loves visiting her family, spending time with friends, and crashing her parents’ vacations.

Taylor Cotterell

Taylor is married to Courtnie and he's thankful every day she agreed to marry him. They met while they were both at BYU in the same ward and have been married for almost 20 years. Taylor used to have hobbies and now he has five amazing kids who take up any spare time he used to have. He is an executive recruiter by profession and loves the work he's able to do. When he does get away, he loves traveling, watching sports, attending movies, eating chocolate, and Courtnie has helped him find a love for musicals. His testimony of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and His gospel have been the guideposts in his life and he's so grateful that God is willing to be involved in his and his family members' lives.

Unnamed Women of the New Testament: Certain Women

Linda K. Burton, then Relief Society General President, shared the following quote from Daughters in My Kingdom during general conference: “The New Testament includes accounts of [certain] women, named and unnamed, who exercised faith in Jesus Christ [and in His Atonement], learned and lived His teachings, and testified of His ministry, miracles, and majesty. These women became exemplary disciples and important witnesses in the work of salvation.” In this special episode, we discuss the certain women mentioned in Luke 8:2–3 and how they were certain in their testimonies of Christ and in their ministering to Christ.

Tava Udall

Tava Udall was born in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho to John and Valleda Woodhall who had immigrated from England. While in High School she was introduced to the gospel through friends. She later met Kent Udall on a blind date and was baptized and married. She is the mother to three children who are the joys of her life. She has served in various callings in Relief Society, Young Women, Primary and currently served as the Stake Relief Society President of the Mesa Kimball East Stake, Mesa Arizona. She loves to serve and loves music and is an accomplished pianist. She loves to create musical events. She has found that 'Music' is the universal language and is the conduit to the Spirit, which she loves to share. Tava loves golf, road biking and digital scrapbooking.

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Focusing on the Joy from General Conference Weekend

We’re just coming off a spiritual high from General Conference weekend. And sometimes, despite our best efforts, this weekend isn’t always the relaxing, sit-in-front-of-the-TV and let-the-rays-from-heaven-pour-upon-you kind of weekend. There’s fitting in Saturday’s errands and activities, getting family members together, learning to bake rolls as good as Grandma's once were, and trying to take notes and ponder on all the words of wisdom you receive. In short, it's sometimes exhausting! But here at Magnify, we’re focusing on the joyful messages we heard and reflecting on the glimmers that came through.

Carrie K. Snider

Carrie K. Snider is a Phoenix-based writer. She grew up on a dairy farm and graduated with a degree in journalism from BYU. She has reported for the Deseret News, EastIdahoNews.com, Good News Utah, and others. Several of her articles have received Praiseworthy Awards from LDSPMA. Carrie enjoys hiking, swimming, and watching musicals with her husband and four kids.

Famous Latter-day Saints

The Unexpected Call at 4 a.m. That Led the "Tattooed Mormon" to Join the Church

By Kaela Worthen Gardner

Al Fox (now Al Fox Carraway) wasn’t looking for religion. In fact, when the missionaries tracted in to her while she was living in New York, she told them she would let them teach her only if they brought her a steak dinner, sure they wouldn’t follow through and she wouldn’t have to see them again.