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Annie Schmidt's Mom Shares How Annie United Others, Even Through Her Death

After weeks of searching for Annie Schmidt, daughter of Piano Guys musician Jon Schmidt, who went missing while on a hike in Oregon, her remains were discovered on Nov. 11.

Latter-day Saint Life

Apostles and Church Leaders Share How They Prepare Their Conference Talks + What It's Like Speaking at Conference

By Danielle B. Wagner

When the prophets, apostles, and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints congregate every six months to speak to the world, members and nonmembers are invited to tune in and hear their inspired counsel. With so many ears to hear, hearts to listen, and minds to enlighten, Church leaders turn to the Spirit.

Jennifer Reeder: Emma Smith—Giving All That Is Required

A thread of complexity is woven throughout the life of Emma Smith. Her love for her husband, the Prophet Joseph Smith, was enduring despite her struggles to understand his participation in polygamy. Her family was the most important thing to her, yet she suffered familial losses over and over again. She gave her all for the gospel of Jesus Christ but chose not to go west with the Saints. Many have asked, “Did Emma fall short?" This week, we talk with Jennifer Reeder, the author of the new biography, “First: The Life and Faith of Emma Smith," about why the answer to that question is no—Emma gave all that was asked of her.

What President Ballard recommends ‘if your life is void of quiet time’ + other messages from Church leaders this week

By Valerie Russell

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

From the Church

Elder Bednar’s remarkable story of how 1 temple stayed open nonstop for 3 days and other messages from Church leaders this week

By Danielle Christensen

Editor’s note: “This week from the pulpit” highlights recent messages from General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church. This story has been updated throughout the week.

Elder Soares emphasized to Brisbane Saints the importance of heeding President Nelson's most recent teachings

Editor’s note: “This week from the pulpit” highlights recent messages from General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church. This story has been updated throughout the week. Find summaries of remarks below or use the menu to jump to a specific section.

Latter-day Saint Life

Why Are Mormons Obsessed with Near-Death Experiences?

What lies beyond the grave?

What President Eyring and other Church leaders said at interfaith events this week + 2 devotionals you don’t want to miss

By Valerie Russell

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

Alma 13-16: Rest

Read this powerful request from Alma: “I wish from the inmost part of my heart, and with great anxiety even unto pain, that you would hearken unto my words…” (Alma 13:27). He said this while preaching with Amulek to the people of Ammonihah, but what would follow applies just as much to us today. This week’s Come, Follow Me reading in Alma 13–16 tells us what these important words are and how they can lead us to our ultimate goal of God’s rest.

Stories of Faith

Adopted Ethiopian twins reunite with birth family, a miracle two decades in the making

By Leah Haynes, Church News

In 2004, a woman prayed that her newborn twins would find a loving home. On the other side of the world, an Arizona couple felt called to adopt.