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President Ballard speaks on the power of light in an ever-darkening world and other recent messages from Church leaders

Editor’s note: “This week from the Pulpit” highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

‘Because God wanted it, He made it happen’: How God intervened to help the first Persian-speaking missionary join the Church and serve a mission

In her native country, Roohina Arya’s desire to follow Jesus Christ meant risking her life to learn about Christianity. Simply desiring to believe meant subjecting herself to physical abuse. So, upon arriving in the United States and discovering the gospel of Jesus Christ, Arya wanted to be baptized. But the missionaries told her that because she was in the United States with a visitor visa and might have to return to homeland, it would not be safe for her to be baptized.

From the Church

Here is the 2020 statistical report released at April 2021 general conference

By Lindsey Williams

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Ask a Latter-day Saint Therapist: How Can I Get My Children to Respect Me?

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

Editor's Note: The views, information, or opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author. Readers should consider each unique situation. This content is not meant to be a substitute for individual, professional advice.

From the Church

See Inside the Rio de Janeiro Brazil Temple

By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Editor's note: The article below was first published February 12, 2020. On March 18, the Church announced that the open house and dedication of the Rio de Janeiro Brazil Temple are postponed until large public gatherings are deemed safe. See this announcement on the Brazil Newsroom.

Fun

Latter-day Saint Movie Review: What Families Need to Know Before Seeing Pixar's "Onward"

By Dallin Curtis

What’s Onward About?

Surviving Social Distancing: 10 LDS Living Staff Picks to Boost Positivity and Inspiration

By LDS Living

It has been quite a year so far! We know that many of us are experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety during this time of uncertainty and isolation. Because of that, the staff at LDS Living shared some favorite Deseret Book picks that have brought them peace and inspiration lately. We hope that they can do the same for you.

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8 products to help you revisit the messages and themes of April general conference

By Haley Lundberg

With new temples announced and messages of hope, kindness, inclusion, and strong foundations, we are excited to study the important topics discussed during general conference and refocus our personal lives and actions. Here are just a few of the themes we picked up on alongside some great resources to help further your personal studies of the topics covered.

Latter-day Saint Life

How the Lord Reminded a Widow that the Veil Is Thin

By Gerald N. Lund

Editor's note: We’ve all heard it said, “Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.” But in his 2010 release, Divine Signatures, Elder Gerald N. Lund wrote that “sometimes, the Lord sends His blessings in such a highly unusual, dramatic, or precisely timed manner, that it might be likened to a 'divine signature.'”

Fun

Looking for more Christ-centered Easter traditions? Here are 10 products to help you get started

Searching for candy and eggs left behind by a magical rabbit, is a fun tradition enjoyed by many families. But many of us are also looking for ways to keep Christ at the focus of our family's Easter celebrations. Here are 10 of our favorite resources to help you do just that.