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Elder Renlund's Humbling, 13-Word Conversation with His Father That Changed His Life

When I was released as a stake president, I was expecting a big thank you from the presiding authorities. I had worked diligently for years and felt I deserved such thanks. The weekend came, and the presiding authorities were focused on the call of the new stake presidency. They were not focused on thanking the outgoing stake presidency. After the stake conference, I felt disappointed.

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Why Do We Feel Damaged When Others Are Blessed?

What an inspiring post that reminds us of Elder Holland's counsel:

27: "No Weapon That Is Formed against You Shall Prosper" (Doctrine and Covenants 71–75)

When a family member or friend leaves the Church, it can be a very heart-wrenching experience. It can also be difficult to know what to say or do in order to support them as they navigate life without the teachings of the gospel. This was the situation Joseph Smith faced throughout his life as close friends would sometimes leave and become antagonistic toward the Church. But in Doctrine and Covenants 71–75, we find invaluable counsel the Lord gives to Joseph Smith that can help us today as we seek to support and love those who have left the Church.

48: He “Has Sealed His Mission and His Works with His Own Blood” (Doctrine and Covenants 135–136)

Few things could have been more discouraging for the early Saints than the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith. But although it was a somber time in Church history, the Saints showed remarkable perseverance and faith in the Lord. This week we dig into Doctrine and Covenants 135–136 to put the martyrdom in context as well as look at thoughts from early Saints that will help us see how we too can persevere through our darkest moments.

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Recent BYU Grads Create Unique New Video Game

BYU alumni and Utah residents Nathan Rees and Lee J. Hinkle dropped everything in January to work full time on a video game concept almost unheard of in today’s technologically savvy world. Together they created Rogue Invader, a high-definition video game made entirely out of a combination of black and white pixels.

Latter-day Saints Help with Study on Religion and the Brain

At the push of a button, the gurney holding Auriel Peterson slides slowly into the pale blue glow of a magnetic resonance imaging machine. Soon, all that's visible are the shins of her black track pants and the chartreuse-and-white soles of her running shoes, angled like the fins of a torpedo.

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Elder Holland in Priesthood Session Answers: What Actually Counts as Home Teaching?

By Collin Bishop

Tonight, during the Priesthood session of general conference, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles gave an important address on the subject of home teaching.

Eva Witesman: 4 Ways to Avoid "Sleeping through the Restoration"

By Eva Witesman

In the priesthood session of the April 2014 general conference, then-President Dieter F. Uchtdorf posed a question to listeners that I haven’t forgotten.

3 Nephi 20–26: Rearward

The heart of the fathers will turn to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers. The spirit of Elijah is promised in every one of the standard works. Who are we remembering when our hearts are turned to those who came before us? Our study of 3 Nephi 20–26 will give an idea, and teach how the House of Israel can further our understanding of this sacred promise.