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Manual 1; Excerpt from "More Diligent and Concerned at Home," by David A. Bednar

Sister Eubank Quotes Joseph Smith at UN Conference in Geneva

While speaking at The Second Global Summit on Religion, Peace and Security in Geneva, Sister Sharon Eubank quoted Joseph Smith as she discussed how to help protect against religious scapegoating and harmful generalizations.

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2 Prisoners of War Who Attempted Escape in Order to Become Baptized Members of the Church

I met a former German soldier, Joseph F. Beuchert of Heidelberg, who was a young man when he was conscripted into the German army. He spent four years as a prisoner of war, an experience filled with physical deprivation. In hindsight, he came to regard one of the POW camps as a gateway to an abundant and fulfilling life. In that camp, he found one of his greatest blessings: knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Temple Presidency Asks for Prayers for Texas Temple as Grounds Flood During Hurricane Harvey (+ Photos)

By Danielle B. Wagner

As Hurricane Harvey descends on Texas and the estimate of those who will need disaster assistance reaches nearly half a million, Friends of Houston Texas South Stake posted updates about the Houston Texas Temple on their Facebook page, including this letter from the temple presidency:

Lesson Helps

Gospel Principles Lesson 39: The Law of Chastity

Supplement from "Guardians of Virtue" by Elaine S. Dalton

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Mormon Tabernacle Choir Announces Christmas Guest Artist + Where You Can Get Tickets

To add a little more magic to this holiday season on Temple Square, Broadway's Cinderella will join the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for their annual Christmas concert.

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When Joseph Smith Was Arrested 6 Times in One Day

By LDS Living Staff

Many Mormons know about Joseph Smith's imprisonment in Liberty Jail during the cold winter months of December 1838 to April 1839. From that dark and bitter experience have come some of the most poetic and touching lines of scripture. Who could forget in Doctrine and Covenants 121 when the despairing prophet finally hears:

From the Church

Church Responds: Boy Scouts May Allow Gay Leaders

Photo from Mormon Newsroom

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‘Lord of the Rings’ actor Sean Astin announced as RootsTech keynote speaker

By Haley Lundberg

“The Lord of the Rings,” “The Goonies,” and “Rudy” actor Sean Astin will be taking the stage at RootsTech 2023 and discussing what it means to choose unity within family.

Editor’s Note

The Gift of Story

By Danielle Christensen

Atop an aquarium crowned by mermaids is a magnificent metal book. Its golden pages have fallen open, as though the last person to read them was suddenly transported into a world of adventure.