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Why One Man Waited 25 Years to Receive the Priesthood + How He Changed a Community

When Harry Bailey Jr. learned from his bishop he could finally hold the priesthood after waiting a quarter of a century for the opportunity, he had his temple clothes already pressed and ready. “He told me once that if he could strip off his skin to hold the priesthood, he would,” Johanna Brutinell said. Learn more about how this amazing Latter-day Saint ministered to his community and remained faithful, despite racism and priesthood restrictions.

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Touching advice and stories apostles have shared about fatherhood

Here are a few select stories and quotes—sweet, funny, and poignant—from and about the current Church leaders on fatherhood.

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Elder and Sister Renlund on the Imperative Commandment We Don't Often Realize Is a Commandment

By Ruth L. Renlund

The following is an excerpt from The Melchizedek Priesthood. While Elder and Sister Renlund are addressing priesthood holders in this passage, the council is true and imperative for every member of the Church.

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President Packer’s Parable: Priesthood Keys

With all the questions regarding marriage and priesthood lately, we should not be surprised to see that the Church has given us insight on such things so many years prior to things coming to a head, as they seem to be doing in the USA now.

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As Our Parents Age: 10 Ways to Make Each Moment Count

By Rachelle J. Christensen

The following article originally ran on LDS Living in 2015.

Why Do We Have Both Scouting & Duty to God?

MR says: Between Boy Scouts, Duty to God, and Priesthood Quorums, young men have a lot on their plate. But, all of these programs work together to build stronger faith and moral values.

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The Purpose of the New Aaronic Priesthood Theme and How It Unites Young Men Worldwide

By Church News

The words of the Aaronic Priesthood quorum theme can help us understand and remember who we are and why we are here and help us walk the covenant path. The words can also help us understand that each day is part of the journey of improving as we strive to do better and be better than ever before. For truly, we are sons of a Father in Heaven who knows and loves us.

Gary Player and Amanda Player Hall: Gratitude for the Gospel

Gary Player is one of the greatest golfers to ever play the game; he is known around the world as “The Black Knight.” His love for the sport is obvious, but it's clear there is one thing he loves more: His family. He and his wife, Vivienne, who passed away last year, are the parents of six kids. Gary and Vivienne’s story, which includes falling in love as teenagers and 65 years of marriage on earth, has set a powerful example for all who know them. But what does he have to do with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? You’ll have to listen to this week’s episode to find out.

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Rare Footage Shows First Presidency, Church Leaders in the Early 1900s

Along with President Joseph F. Smith, who was prophet at the time, many apostles who would later become prophets are caught on this rare black-and-white footage taken at the April general conference in 1910. Learn more about their lives and their service in the Church by watching this video posted on United Latter-day Saints Facebook page:

Mormon Tabernacle Choir retracing steps of early ancestors

Paul McGuire thought his fourth tour with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir would be similar to his previous trips. That was before the 47-year-old Provo resident learned he would be returning to the place where a distant relative helped build an early settlement of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.