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August 2013 Sharing Time: Answered Prayers

By Shauna Gibby

Preparation:

Stories of Faith

Watch: Mother overjoyed by special surprise when her missionary comes home

By Abby Larkins

A Latter-day Saint father recently pulled off something amazing for his family.

Adjustment to "Come, Follow Me" for Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women Announced During Conference

A slight adjustment to Come, Follow Me curriculum for the Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women was announced by Brother Stephen W. Owen in the Saturday morning session of general conference.

Latter-day Saint Appointed to U.S. Treasury

A lifetime love of learning and a commitment to gospel principles have propelled Nathan Sheets to a prestigious appointment in the United States Department of the Treasury as Under Secretary for International Affairs.

Prophets Old and New

Heidi Swinton, Virginia Pearce Cowley, and Sheri Dew have spent years studying the lives and words of ancient and Latter-day prophets, but they also have many firsthand experiences interacting with living prophets, seers, and revelators. In this episode, the three close friends sit down together to share their thoughts of what makes a prophet, and how Joseph is like—or not like—other prophets. 

Feature Stories

I’m a Pioneer: First Black bishop in one South Carolina stake

By Sherry Dial

This Pioneer Day, it is our hope that we can celebrate every kind of pioneer and remember the sacrifices that have been made by so many to make The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints what it is today.

3: The Fall of Adam and Eve (Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5)

Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel—you probably think you know their stories. They are, after all, the very first mortals mentioned in the Bible. But what if we were to tell you that there’s more to these pivotal figures in the Old Testament than you may have thought? In this week’s discussion, we’ll dig into Genesis 3–4 and Moses 4–5 to uncover priceless truths we may have misunderstood about Adam and Eve and their children.

Sponsored: Addiction and Redemption: How God Saved Me from a Life of Heroin

By Jordan Hamilton, Choice House

This article is sponsored by Choice House.

Lesson Helps

Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 34: "Faith in Every Footstep"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Six houses that belonged to my ancestors still stand in Nauvoo; nice brick and frame homes, with lawns and gardens and trees and carriage houses. I can hardly imagine the stretching and commitment necessary for their owners to gather up a wagon load of non-perishable goods, sweep the floor a final time, and follow the prophet of God across the Mississippi and into the setting sun. My own home is large and lovely, with a wrought iron fence and roses and fruit trees and a garden. My children grew up here. My grandchildren identify this as the ancestral home. I wonder how I would respond if circumstances and revelation were to require an uprooting and transplanting . . .

27: "No Weapon That Is Formed against You Shall Prosper" (Doctrine and Covenants 71–75)

When a family member or friend leaves the Church, it can be a very heart-wrenching experience. It can also be difficult to know what to say or do in order to support them as they navigate life without the teachings of the gospel. This was the situation Joseph Smith faced throughout his life as close friends would sometimes leave and become antagonistic toward the Church. But in Doctrine and Covenants 71–75, we find invaluable counsel the Lord gives to Joseph Smith that can help us today as we seek to support and love those who have left the Church.