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Daniel Peterson: How Recent Findings on Beekeeping in Ancient America Relate to the Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon mentions bees or beekeeping but only twice. The first reference, in 2 Nephi 17:18, occurs in a quotation from the Old World prophet Isaiah. The second, however, concerns the Book of Mormon’s own early Jaredites: "And they did also carry with them deseret, which, by interpretation, is a honey bee; and thus they did carry with them swarms of bees” (Ether 2:3).

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White dress shirts: What the Church has actually said

By Aubrey Zalewski

Why are white shirts and ties an expected standard for Latter-day Saint men?

Lesson Helps

FHE: Simplicity

By Shauna Gibby

Conference Talk

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Why Is Jesus Called "the Word" in John 1? (+ More Insights for Your "Come, Follow Me" Study)

By LDS Living

In order to aid you and your family as you study John 1 this week, here are a few insights from gospel scholars that provide more depth and context to the Gospel of John.

Feature Stories

The pluck and luck of the Irish Saints: A brief history of the Church in Ireland

By Fred E. Woods

On an island divided by political and religious borders, about 8,000 plucky Irish Latter-day Saints have discovered a way to find unity through the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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What It Feels Like When a Spirit Leaves Its Body + Other Insights on Death and the Spirit World

By Duane S. Crowther

In 1981, a Gallup poll reported, “Nearly one-third of all Americans—or about 47 million people—have had what they call a religious or mystical experience. Of this group, about 15 million report an otherworldly feeling of union with a divine being. They describe such things as special communications from deceased people or divine beings, visions of unusual lights, and out-of-body experiences.”1

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4 Prophetic and Beautiful Dreams from Joseph Smith's Parents

By Mary Jane Woodger, Ken Alford, and Craig Manscill

Dreams given to members of Joseph Smith’s family helped prepare them for the challenges and trials that they would face in coming years. An anticipation of the gospel was planted in their hearts by inspired dreams which made the Restoration that much more precious to them. When young Joseph shared his visions and revelations, his family members were ready to believe and sustain him.

12 Days of Christmas to Christ

By Erin Jones

Four calling birds? A partridge in a pear tree? No one is sure exactly what the twelve gifts in the “The Twelve Days of Christmas” represent, but there have been several theories. One interesting claim is that the song was written to help young Catholics learn their faith. In this interpretation, each Christmas gift represents something connected to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Looking at the song this way helps families focus on the true meaning of Christmas. We've taken this tradition and added a little bit of an LDS spin to it.

Virtual choir to allow singers to sing in the tabernacle—without leaving home

By Kim Egginton

Robin Solman lived in Salt Lake City for most of her life but never had the opportunity to perform in the Tabernacle; few singers do. Now Robin lives in a tiny little town in Australia. The 2006 census lists its population at 186—a far cry from Salt Lake City in every way.

From the Church

Flooding in Laie, Hawaii, impacts BYU–Hawaii and Polynesian Cultural Center

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Torrential rainfall moved through the state of Hawaii on March 8–9, 2021, causing flooding across much of Windward and North Shore Oahu, including the town of Laie, home to the Polynesian Cultural Center, Brigham Young University–Hawaii and the Laie Hawaii Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.