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{LDSL Blog} Best of: Stories of the Week, September 29-October 5

You might have missed what went on the last week, but we've put together our list of the week's most popular stories so you don't miss a beat. For September 29 through October 5, 2012, these are LDS Living’s top hits:

24: "That Which Cometh from Above Is Sacred" (Doctrine and Covenants 63)

If trying to follow along with what's happening in Doctrine and Covenants 63 has ever left you feeling like you're on a challenging hike without a map, all is not lost! This week’s guest is an excellent guide as we navigate these intriguing verses. In fact, there’s very few people who would know more about what was going on in the lives of the Saints and the prophet Joseph Smith at this time than her. So grab your scriptures, and maybe a compass, and let’s dig into to this week’s lesson of Doctrine and Covenants 63.

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First Missionaries from Brussels Attack Return to the United States

We are so excited to hear these Elders are back home safe!

Feature Stories

Led to the Savior: How Sister Aburto found healing from both sides of the veil after tragedy

By Lindsey Williams

Sister Aburto lost her brother in an earthquake as a child, went through a painful divorce with her first husband, and didn’t get to say goodbye to her father before he died by suicide.

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Video Shows Flood Waters Receding from Houston Temple

By Masa Yoshi

The flood waters that breached the Houston Texas Temple earlier this week, flooding the baptistry, a marriage waiting room, dressing rooms, kitchen, and laundry, have begun receding. Though the extent of the damage to the temple is yet to be assessed, this beautiful video from Masa Yoshi shows the waters receding from the temple:

Jews can learn a lot from Mormons, editor says

Whether or not Mitt Romney becomes president of the United States, the editor of The Jewish Week in New York says there is a lot Jews can learn from the Mormons. "For the most part, (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) takes a decidedly, and admirably low-key approach to negativity in the media and elsewhere, focusing on its mission," wrote Gary Rosenblatt, The Jewish Week editor and publisher. "And in that, and other ways, there is much the American Jewish establishment can learn from the Mormons."

Testimony: No Greater Gift

An 8-year-old boy, Brandon, decided to bear his testimony during the first fast and testimony meeting after his baptism. His grandmother related:

Compassion Is for Everyone with Cali Black

Compassion is a call to action. It helps us reach beyond comfort zones, friend circles, and ward boundaries to serve and love like Jesus would. As we’ve been studying peacemaking, one important part of that pursuit is that peacemaking takes work. It requires action on our part.

15: “Filled with Love towards God and All Men” (April 13–April 19)

Have you ever wondered what general conference might have been like for people in the Book of Mormon? In this week's Sunday on Monday study group, we get to draw comparisons between the messages taught in King Benjamin’s address, and the messages we “gathered” to receive at General Conference. We will dig into powerful truths of the Atonement of Jesus Christ taught in Mosiah 1-3 that apply to us, no matter when, or where, we come listen to a prophet’s voice.

SOM Transcript - S5E30