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Elder Bednar Gives Direction for Members & Missionaries

The hastening of the Lord’s work requires His followers continuously to learn, to change and “to press forward with faith in the Savior.”

Defending the Faith: Christianity influenced much by unknown theologian Philo

A rough contemporary of Jesus, Philo of Alexandria had enormous influence on the development of religious thought not only among his fellow Jews, but in Christianity and Islam as well. Yet he's little known, except among specialists. Philo Judaeus, as he's sometimes called, received a superb education in Greek literature and philosophy and rose to prominence in the large Jewish community of ancient Alexandria. He dedicated his life to the service and defense of Judaism. Indeed, in A.D. 40 he was chosen to lead a Jewish delegation to Rome, where he appealed to the emperor Caligula to intervene on behalf of Egyptian Jews who were being persecuted by their Gentile neighbors and leaders.

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How I Found God When I Felt Abandoned By Him

Struggling with feeling lost spiritually, Richard turned to the bishop of his young single adult ward for counseling and a priesthood blessing. In the blessing, Richard was told: “Remember your mission, and fight for the testimony you had as a missionary. Your Father in Heaven knows you.”

Church Gives Behind the Scenes Look at Its Worldwide Humanitarian Efforts

Drs. George Bennett and Lyle Archibald, retired physicians who serve with numerous other medical professionals, trek to developing countries several times each year to provide training for local ministers of health and medical personnel. The pair volunteer their time and skills as a part of LDS Charities, the humanitarian arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Elder Holland impressed by uniformity of Mormons' devotion during his travels

After traveling to the Middle East and three European nations from February 20 through March 4, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve summed up his trip by saying that the uniformity of faithful devotion he found among Latter-day Saints of diverse cultures and nations was more striking than the differences in their languages and geographies. Elder Holland’s travels took him to the United Arab Emirates where he dedicated the Abu Dhabi Stake Center, the first building constructed by the Church in the Middle East, and on to the Netherlands, England, and Germany.

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#MormonByChoice: Photographer’s Campaign Encourages Members to Share Testimonies Online

MR says: What a great example of finding ways to share your faith and help strengthen others after loss and heartache.

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10 Mission Opportunities for Seniors

The types of missionary experiences available to seniors are as diverse as the people who fill them. Options exist both at home and abroad, in the field and at Church headquarters, for long periods of time or for a few hours a week. If the options seem overwhelming, here’s a simple list of 10 mission opportunities for seniors. Learn more about these opportunities by visiting LDS.org.

LDS Bishop Building Bridges with Jewish Community

Over the past 25 years, Mark Paredes has worked as a national outreach director for the American Jewish Congress, a regional director for the Zionist Organization of America, an attaché at the Israeli consulate in Los Angeles, and a State Department diplomat at the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv. He speaks fluent Hebrew, blogs for the Los Angeles Jewish Journal, and has lectured in synagogues across America. But despite this résumé, Paredes isn’t Jewish. He’s a Mormon bishop.

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Dispelling 5 More Myths about Mormons

Last August, I wrote a post titled “Dispelling 5 Myths about Mormons.” This week, I address 5 more myths about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Elder Perry's Challenge from a Church Training Video that Was Filmed Days Before His Death

The annual Seminar for New Mission Presidents has been a gathering of many unforgettable talks and teachings. Prophets and apostles have used the event to teach gospel truths essential to missionary work and beyond.