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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.

{Lifestyle} Let Go of the Cookie Cutter Christmas

By Connie Sokol

Only a few days to go and we’re awash with “Now 80% Off!” “Hurry—Shop Today!” and the most dreaded, “Are you ready for Christmas?” Relax. What hasn’t been done so far probably wasn’t that crucial. And what remains that is vital can be done more happily with a few of the following ideas.

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Mormon Movie Guy Review: What Parents Need to Know About "Wonder Woman" Before Seeing It with Their Family

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

Author’s note: I review movies for artistry, content, and moral messages. I give each film a letter grade for artistry; this is not necessarily a moral endorsement of the film. I break down content as best as I can to help readers make their own decisions. I share moral messages in case parents (and others) want to use cinema as a springboard for Gospel discussion.

“If That’s Not Prophetic, I Don’t Know What Is”: Philadelphia 76ers CEO on President Nelson and Christ-Centered Homes

By Lindsey Williams

For two decades, Lisa O’Neil raised her daughters in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a part-member family, until her husband, Scott O’Neil, joined the Church.

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7 Life-Changing Pieces of Advice for Those Who Cannot Feel God's Love for Them

By LDS Living

In his April 2012 general conference talk, Elder Jeffery R. Holland said, "however late you think you are, however many chances you think you have missed, however many mistakes you feel you have made or talents you think you don’t have, or however far from home and family and God you feel you have traveled, I testify that you have not traveled beyond the reach of divine love."

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Meet the ‘Swedish Osmond’ who will host the Church’s European Easter concert

By Haley Lundberg

When Louis Herrey was just 17 years old, he and his two brothers skyrocketed to international fame when they won the Eurovision Song Contest 1984.

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An Analogy That Shows There Is Only Way to Combat Criticism to the Book of Mormon

By LDS Living

Is the Book of Mormon man-made or God-given? That's a question that has plagued historians, archaeologists, DNA researchers, and religious leaders for years.

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5 Words Every Woman Needs to Stop Saying Right Now

This post, though written by a sister not of our faith, highlights something that all of us should remember. Who's judgements do we care the most about? Our Heavenly Father's or our peers?