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An 11-Year Mission, Imprisonment + More Early Saints Endured to Spread the Gospel

The scriptures are stocked with examples of how disciples, apostles, and missionaries overcome the hardship that is accompanied with sharing the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. From Peter and John to Alma and Amulek all the way to our present day, nobody has been or will be immune to the trouble that comes along with the joy and fulfillment of preaching the good word. There is an opposition in all things, but the opposition that disciples face doesn’t have to overshadow the miracles that are wrought within the work.

Missed RootsTech? Here are 8 Quotes from Church Leaders’ Remarks to Motivate Your Family History Work

By Lindsey Williams

For 10 years, RootsTech has inspired family history connoisseurs with attendees from all over the world. The 2020 event saw nearly 30,000 attendees, according to Church Newsroom.

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Latter-day Saint Movie Review: What Families Need to Know Before Seeing Pixar's "Onward"

By Dallin Curtis

What’s Onward About?

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How the Lord Reminded a Widow that the Veil Is Thin

By Gerald N. Lund

Editor's note: We’ve all heard it said, “Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.” But in his 2010 release, Divine Signatures, Elder Gerald N. Lund wrote that “sometimes, the Lord sends His blessings in such a highly unusual, dramatic, or precisely timed manner, that it might be likened to a 'divine signature.'”

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Guest Artists Announced for President Nelson’s 95th Birthday Celebration + Where to Get Tickets

Guest artists for President Russell M. Nelson’s 95th birthday celebration, scheduled for early September, have been announced. Latter-day Saint performing artists Jenny Oaks Baker & Family Four, GENTRI, The Bonner Family, Nathan Pacheco and Donny Osmond will join The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square for the evening celebration on Friday, September 6, 2019.

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Listening at Church: Do We Dismiss What Causes Others Pain?

By Ian Calk

“If a patient comes into your office saying they are having the worst headache of their life, you send them to the hospital!” If I had a dollar for every time I heard that from my professors in chiropractic school, I probably could have graduated debt free.

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4 ways to make fasting more meaningful for your children

By Paige Blaser

The following article originally ran in April 2020 is brought to you by Gospel Day by Day, a community designed to help parents lead home-centered gospel learning. You can find Gospel Day by Day on Instagram here.

5 stories about what really matters in our interactions with individuals who have special needs

By Danielle Christensen

The June 2020 Ensign is full of stories on the topic of those with special needs and circumstances. Written from the perspectives of loved ones, teachers, and those with special needs, the articles share insights on focusing on individuals rather than their challenges and on bringing the Spirit into every situation.

Lesson Helps

FHE: Living with Differences

By Shauna Gibby

In his talk "Loving Others and Living with Differences," Elder Dallin H. Oaks counseled:

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5 things Church members need to know about Generation Z

By Lindsey Miller

Millennials are now grown, starting families, working, and settling into their lives as adults. It’s time to focus on learning about a new generation of Church members—Generation Z.