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Elder Holland: "I Want You to Be Proud You Are a Woman"

First of all, I want you to be proud you are a woman. I want you to feel the reality of what that means, to know who you truly are. You are literally a spirit daughter of heavenly parents with a divine nature and an eternal destiny.

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Mitt Romney as a Young Missionary: How He Overcame Despair and Refuted Attacks from a Catholic Priest

By Mitt and Ann Romney

Before I went on my mission to France, I read the Book of Mormon, fasted for a day, and prayed to have God reveal to me whether it was true or false. Nothing happened. I had read in the book of Moroni that I would get an answer, and I assumed it would be clear, convincing, and probably somewhat physical. I had forgotten the earlier passages in the Book of Mormon that suggested that its truth could come instead through a more experiential, lengthy process (see Alma 32, for one example).

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The Worst Discussion This Missionary Ever Heard and the Beautiful Lesson It Taught Him

By Allan K. Burgess and Max H. Molgard

The new missionary district leader could not believe what he was hearing. He was listening to Elder Parker, who had been out for almost two years, stumble his way through the first discussion. Any missionary of worth who had been out three weeks or longer knew the first discussion, but Elder Parker didn’t. The early morning study session came to a close, and Elder Parker left with his companion.

5 stories about what really matters in our interactions with individuals who have special needs

By Danielle Christensen

The June 2020 Ensign is full of stories on the topic of those with special needs and circumstances. Written from the perspectives of loved ones, teachers, and those with special needs, the articles share insights on focusing on individuals rather than their challenges and on bringing the Spirit into every situation.

Feature Stories

Watch: ‘Encanto’ actress sings at Giving Machines kick-off in Salt Lake City

By Emily Linder

Adassa from Disney’s Encanto gave a live performance in Salt Lake City not as her character Dolores, but as a member of the Church eager to shine light into the world.

Mature woman walk alone in the part at autumn day and breathe with fresh cold air

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How to stop feeling exhausted and find spiritual rest, according to President Nelson

By President Russell M. Nelson

“Overcoming the world” sounds like hard work. But what if it were as simple as finding spiritual rest? In his latest book, President Nelson tells us what spiritual rest is and how to find it.

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LDS 16-Year-Old Creates Powerful Song About Suicide Prevention for Church's 2017 Mutual Album

By Danielle B. Wagner

After losing two friends to suicide in a matter of months in ninth grade, Justin Garvin wanted to find a way "to try to make a difference."

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When My Parents Didn't Want Me to Serve a Mission: My Difficult Decision Between Honoring My Parents and Serving

By Cameron Staley

As a child, I counted down the days until I would turn 12 and graduate from Primary. The worst part of Primary for me was the singing. I hated to sing. The only exception to this rule was when we sang: “I Hope They Call Me on a Mission.” I always knew I would be a missionary—only a few simple things stood in my way. I never imagined one of those barriers would be my parents.

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Eva Witesman: What if what we’re really missing in isolation is spiritual presence?

By Eva Witesman

The most important lesson I have learned from COVID-19 is the tangible reality of spiritual presence and the deep loneliness of spiritual absence.

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The Temple Picture That Changed a Photographer's Life (+ the Story Behind 16 Stunning LDS Photos)

By Danielle B. Wagner

As a sophomore in high school, Taylor Yardley snapped a photo that would change his future.