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7 things that still need to happen before the world ends

"While we certainly desire to be fully prepared for His coming, we should not allow ourselves to get caught up in the newest spiritual fad. So what are some things that must take place before Christ begins to reign on planet earth?"

Watch: Richard Thomas narrates ‘Christmas Day in the Morning’ with the Tabernacle Choir

By LDS Living

As part of the 2019 Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert, Richard Thomas, an Emmy Award-winning actor, presented the story Christmas Day in the Morning. And in case you weren’t one of the people who able to experience the magical performance live, the Tabernacle Choir has released a video of the adaptation.

From the Church

Church Addresses Book of Mormon Geography in New Topics Article

By LDS Living Staff

Since the translation of the Book of Mormon, members of the Church and critics alike have speculated about the geography of the events detailed within its pages. Where did the Nephites and Lamanites land on the American continents? Where did they live, thrive, and battle in a generations-long war that ended in the genocide of the Nephites? Often these debates lead to more than speculation and can cause contention among members of the Church.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Sacrament: Why Do We Take the Bread Before the Water?

By Alicia Soto

The sacrament is an ordinance that we, as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, can partake of every week. We take the bread and the water to remember our Savior and to renew the covenants we made with God at baptism. While the doctrine may be clear as to why we take it, does the order of partaking of the sacrament bread and water really matter?

View Winning Artwork from International LDS Youth

By Kaela Worthen Gardner

In Doctrine and Covenants 115:4-6, the Lord calls to action all the people of His Church, inviting them to “arise and shine forth” so that their “light may be a standard for the nations.” He asks them to join together to support one another and become a “refuge from the storm.”

Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson Lesson 7: Joseph Smith, an Instrument in the Hands of the Lord

By Kelly Merrill

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Latter-day Saint Life

When President Nelson Shared the Importance of Every Part of the Church's Name

By LDS Living

Recently, President Russell M. Nelson released a statement urging Latter-day Saints to be more conscientious of how we refer to the Lord's Church. "The Lord has impressed upon my mind the importance of the name He has revealed for His Church, even The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We have work before us to bring ourselves in harmony with His will," he said.

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The Story Behind the Dog That Saved the Washington D.C. Temple

By Danielle B. Wagner

Soaring above the forests surrounding the capital of the United States, the Washington D.C. Temple stands out not only because of its stunning construction but also because of its unique history. At 288 feet, the Washington D.C. Temple is the tallest temple in the Church, the first temple built in the eastern United States, the only temple outside of Utah to have six ordinance rooms, and one of only a few temples to feature an angel Moroni statue holding the gold plates.

Latter-day Saint Life

Human Sacrifice + 4 More Evidences of the Ancient Authenticity of the Pearl of Great Price

By Pearl of Great Price Central

The Book of Abraham is believed by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be “an inspired translation of the writings of Abraham. Joseph Smith began the translation in 1835 after obtaining some Egyptian papyri. The translation was published serially in the Times and Seasons beginning March 1, 1842, at Nauvoo, Illinois” (Pearl of Great Price Introduction).

Good, better, best and the parable of the Great Supper

As we dawn a new year and prioritize between good, better and best, consider the parable of the Great Supper in Luke 14:16-24. The Savior teaches an invaluable lesson about the destructive consequences of allowing worldly excuses to annul the things that matter most. In the parable, a certain man hosts "a great supper" and bids his guests to attend, saying through his servant, "Come; for all things are now ready" (Luke 14:17). But one by one, the diners who had committed to the feast make excuses, including awaiting a land inspection, caring for oxen, busy with domestic life, etc.