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Elder Uchtdorf issues a ‘call for heroes!’

Editor's note: "This week from the pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church.

Latter-day Saint Life

Why President Monson Gave His First Priesthood Blessing in Front of 120 Sailors

By Heidi S. Swinton

The following is excerpted from President Thomas S. Monson's biography, To the Rescue, and illustrates a few moments from his military service in WWII.

Lesson Helps

Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 19: "The Plan of Salvation"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Hugh Nibley gave an interesting insight into the plan of salvation as he reported and commented on a gospel conversation between the Apostle Peter and Clement, one of the early Christians:

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Ways to Understand God's Time That Will Help You Better Manage Your Own

The success of people’s mortal experience depends in large part on how they use their time, said Bishop Gérald Caussé, Presiding Bishop of the Church, during a Brigham Young University–Idaho campus devotional held in the BYU–Idaho Center on May 10.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Watch: Marie Osmond's "Boring" Confession Surprises Stephen Colbert on the "Late Show"

By LDS Living

Marie Osmond appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday, September 16, and even beat the host in a race to see who could list all of their siblings' names in order. The two talked about Donny and Marie's award-winning Las Vegas show, which has been running 11 years. When the show wraps up this November, Marie will have performed more shows on the Strip than Elvis and Celine Dion combined. "We have been very blessed," Marie says of the show and the numerous awards it has received.

SOM Transcript - S6E38

Lesson Helps

New Testament Lesson 2: My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord

By Ted L. Gibbons

Matt. 1; Luke 1

From the Church

#LightTheWorld Campaign Aids Local Charities: Find Out How Your Efforts Benefited Those in Need

By Greyson Gurley

Many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participated in last year’s Church fundraiser, #LightTheWorld, to provide aid to those in need. Through the “Giving Machines” and donations, Latter-day Saints distributed more than $6.3 million dollars to different charities around the globe.

Star Wars: Darth Vader vs. The Mormon

Why polygamy isn’t as black and white as it seems, according to Latter-day Saint historian Brittany Chapman Nash

Polygamy can sometimes feel like a taboo topic among Latter-day Saints. Some might feel obligated to defend the religious practice and others might feel that they have to accept it. So how do we deepen our understanding of this part of Church history—and more importantly, those who lived it?