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

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.

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?

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Learn more about the 13 beautiful pieces of artwork on the Church’s Instagram last weekend

By Morgan Pearson

You may have noticed the Church’s Instagram account sharing a number of beautiful art pieces along with quotes from general conference talks over the weekend. But who were the artists featured and are any of their pieces available through Deseret Book? We wanted to know the same thing. Here’s what we found out:

Star Wars: Darth Vader vs. The Mormon

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When My 1-Year-Old Brother Was Seriously Burned & What It Taught Me About Priesthood Blessings

By Seth Adam Smith

This is the miraculous, true story of my brother David, but it’s also a story about the strength and power of family during difficult times.

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20 Things You Didn’t Know About Church History

By The Editors of the Joseph Smith Papers

Did you know that early Church leaders originally planned to have 24 temples in Jackson County, Missouri? Or that several brethren had a vision of Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father during a meeting of the School of the Prophets? Read on to learn more fascinating facts you might not have known about Church history.

17 Things People Get Wrong About Latter-day Saints

By Kelsey Berteaux

“What are you doing? You can’t use a calculator!”

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"Come, Follow Me" April 1–14: “Thou Art the Christ”

By LDS Living

This week’s readings: Matthew 16–17; Mark 9; Luke 9

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‘Together we will overcome this difficult time’: President Nelson and other Church leaders reflect on the past to find hope for the future

By Emily Linder

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