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50: “Holiness unto the Lord” (Haggai, Zechariah)

Have you ever heard someone use the phrase “the apple of my eye”? Did you (or they) know they were quoting the prophet Zechariah? We may be approaching the end of our Old Testament study for the year, but we still have a lot to learn. The books of Haggai and Zechariah are full of wisdom regarding temples, repentance, and the sweet reminder that God’s children are always the apple of His eye. These two prophets taught their people the same truth we like to say at the end of every podcast episode: you are God’s favorite.

2: “Be It unto Me according to Thy Word”

What is your approach to a new year? Are you a “new year, new you” kind of person, or do you usually find yourself in survival mode, just trying to keep things together? Either way, we’ve been there. But what if we tweaked that New Year’s mantra and said, “new year, knew you”? What if this year we all focused on learning just how well God knows us? A goal like that has the potential for lasting change in everyone’s lives. So on this week’s episode, we’ll study the first chapter of Matthew and Luke and learn that God knows us so well that He even sent the Savior to “guide our feet into the way of peace” (Luke 1:79)—and we think that is a path we all want to walk in 2023.

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5 Book of Mormon Word Puzzles Your Family Will Love

By Maryalice Wallis and Charlotte Lindstrom

These original puzzles are crafted to enhance your study of the Book of Mormon, whether for personal study, missionary preparation, seminary education, or just plain fun.

2 Spiritual Experiences President Nelson Had While Serving in the Korean War

By Danielle B. Wagner, LDS Living Staff

In honor of Veterans Day, we would like to share two spiritual experiences President Nelson had while serving as a surgeon during the Korean War.

Latter-day Saint Life

Kate Lee Shares Journey to Finding Confidence, Becoming an Artist

By LDS Living

Mother and artist Kate Lee is one of the newest faces at Deseret Book. Her unique watercolor artwork is a beautiful display of her testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and her love of family. We recently asked Lee about the inspiration behind her work and why she loves it.

Latter-day Saint Life

My First Experience with Religious Freedom

By Steven T. Collis, author of "Deep Conviction: True Stories of Ordinary Americans Fighting for Freedom to Live Their Beliefs"

Twenty-five years ago, without really knowing it, I had my first experience with religious freedom. Looking back, this shouldn’t surprise me, given the religious uniqueness of my hometown: mostly Catholic, a strong contingent of atheists, and a smattering of other faiths. But as a senior in high school, when I began to explore my own spirituality in an overt way, exposing myself to both ridicule and opposition, religious liberty was a friend and constant companion for which I am only now beginning to show proper gratitude and reverence.

Feature Stories

How to let religion benefit, not damage, your mental health

By Daniel K Judd

When we understand the relationship between Christ's grace and our own good works, religion can positively influence our lives.

Latter-day Saint Life

Instant Family of 8: How God Answered the Prayers of a Foster Child and Childless Couple

By Ashli Kristine Hansen

All Brittany wanted was someone to fight for her and her five siblings.

4: “We Have Found the Messiah” (John 1)

Do you know what your first spoken word was? How about the first spoken word of a child in your life? Whatever it was, there’s something powerful and exciting about those earliest moments when we first learned to communicate. This week as we study John, Chapter 1, we’re going to learn about the importance of a word. And not just any word—the Word. So let’s accept this invitation from the Savior to come and see the power of that Word and begin to understand Him in a whole new light.

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10 Christmas Novels to Read this Holiday

By LDS Living

One of the best things about winter is curling up with a blanket and cup of hot chocolate while reading. These novels are the perfect stories to get you in the spirit of Christmas. From authors like Michael McLean and Richard Paul Evans, you won't want to miss these 10 sweet holiday stories.