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Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley Lesson 25: "Move Forward with Faith"

Faith, as a principle of power, is one of the most amazing parts of our relationship with God. He is able to measure the amount of faith a person has, and based on that amount or quality, He is able to bring to pass events that can only be described as miracles.

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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The Spiritual Themes in the Art of James C. Christensen

By Jamie Armstrong

Beloved LDS artist James C. Christensen passed away on January 8, 2017, after an ongoing battle with cancer. For more than 35 years he delighted the world with his whimsical yet spiritually profound art. Here is a look back at what he had to say about his art, as well as a gallery of some of our favorite paintings.

Feature Stories

Matchmaking by a fellow Apostle, an unexpected job resignation, and a baseball cap: The story behind President and Sister Oaks’s first date

By Richard E. Turley Jr.

After they first met, President Oaks wrote in his journal, “Sharmon and I met and walked with Kristen McMain, who proved to be attractive, intelligent, faithful, and fun.”

SOM Transcript - S6E26

43: “Perfect That Which Is Lacking in Your Faith” (1 and 2 Thessalonians)

The Thessalonian Saints were known as examples “to all that believe” and news of their faith spread to cities abroad (1 Thessalonians 1:7). But Paul knew that faithfulness in the past is not sufficient for spiritual survival in the future, and he was wary of the influence of false teachers. In today’s discussion of Thessalonians, we get to read Paul’s specific messages for these Saints. Messages that can help us continue to “perfect that which is lacking in [our] faith” and to “increase more and more” in love.

From the Church

Church Announces 2017 Mutual Theme

By Danielle B. Wagner

In the spring of 1820, a young man read a scripture that would forever change his life and the life of millions across the world.

From the Church

Why Being Broken Is a Gift

What raw but powerful insights into why we suffer and how that shows us God loves us.

Latter-day Saint Life

Church Releases 2017 Mutual Song & CD

By LDS Living Staff

In the spring of 1820, a young man read a scripture that would forever change his life and the lives of millions across the world.

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