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Latter-day Saint Movie Guy Review: What Parents Need to Know About "Christopher Robin" Before Seeing It with Their Family

By Michael Stanley

Author’s note: 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.

In case you missed it: Top LDS Living articles from this week

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Here’s a snapshot of what you may have missed on LDS Living this week. You can also subscribe to the LDS Living newsletter for daily inspiration right to your inbox.

In case you missed it: Top LDS Living articles from this week

By LDS Living

Here’s a snapshot of what you may have missed on LDS Living this week. You can also subscribe to the LDS Living newsletter for daily inspiration right to your inbox.

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Latter-day Saint therapist: 7 principles amazing fathers practice

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

"In both my personal and professional opinion, my dad got this fatherhood thing pretty much figured out. Allow me to share seven fatherhood lessons that I learned from him (along with a few of my own thoughts)."

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When Your Spouse Is Unfaithful: 5 Steps to Help You Find Healing

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

There may be nothing so devastating to a marriage as infidelity. The eradicated trust, the deep wounds of betrayal, and the feelings of shame create a perfect storm, wreaking havoc from which many never come back. If this is your current situation, know that through the pain there is hope.

9 Gospel-Based Resources to Help Battle Depression

By LDS Living

Depression is a difficult reality for many people. Maybe you experience it yourself or you know someone who does. Whatever the case may be, we've gathered an assortment of resources with the hope that one or more will be useful to you or those around you who could benefit from further understanding on this important topic.

What's Playing and All You Need to Know About the 2019 LDS Film Festival

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

It started in 2001 as a means to promote and support the blossoming “Mormon Cinema” (now Latter-day Saint Cinema) movement. It expanded in the intervening years to include other wholesome films. Now in its 19th year, the LDS Film Festival is back with a new director, a more refined focus, and a fantastic lineup.

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Why Opposition Hits with the Most Force When We Are Closest to Greatness and God

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

"The nearer a person approaches the Lord, a greater power will be manifested by the adversary to prevent the accomplishment of His purposes." —Joseph Smith

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How We Are Getting This Iconic Scripture Story All Wrong + Why It's Important for Us to Take a Closer Look

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

For far too long people of faith have seen the destruction of Sodom as merely a cautionary tale against immorality, particularly in terms of homosexual relationships. Not only does this mindset create an “us-vs-them” mentality towards LGBTQ persons, it causes us to miss the true lesson: the sins of Sodom were many, and we all have need to repent of them.

13 Powerful Books Written by Latter-day Saint Women

By LDS Living

Including the inspiring accounts of women leaders in the church as well as the real life, raw experiences of women facing illness, loss, and loneliness these 13 books remind all women just how strong and important they are no matter the storms they face in their lives.