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Teachings of Howard W. Hunter Lesson 7: "Continuous Revelation through Living Prophets"

One of the main points I have taken away from this lesson is the privilege that is ours to have living prophets. As you look at some of the quotes from the lesson, try to see your life and what it would be like without a living prophet available in it to make a difference. Where would we really be without continuous revelation?

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The Myth of Attraction

By Alisa Snell

Before movies and magazines proliferated our society, one’s perception of attraction was limited to the real people one knew in the community. Thus, average people were often seen as beautiful in a variety of ways and the occasionally striking beauties were allowed to be seen as less so as they aged. This allowed for realistic expectations that did not associate exceptional beauty as the defining quality that makes someone lovable. Relationships were based on more common and realistic expectations.

D&C Lesson 20: "The Kingdoms of Glory"

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION: The revelation in D&C 76, which we often call The Vision, seems to be a series of six visions. They are:

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Helping Teens Understand How Chastity Leads to Greater Happiness as an Adult

By Kyle N. Weir

Identity formation in the teen years can be complex, yet surprisingly simple. The main objective of identity development is simple and straightforward: youth develop a clear sense of self and the role they play in the larger world around them. Youth need to know who they are and how they fit into the “bigger picture.”

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Why obsessing over the Second Coming can be problematic

By Robert L. Millet

While as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints we are taught to prepare for the second coming of Jesus Christ, we don't have to anxiously obsess over it.

Where were you on 9/11?

Five years ago, I stood at Ground Zero in New York City. While attending the Memorial Museum, the magnitude of the calamity enveloped me. There are walls of postcards with thousands of written accounts from people all over the world. My personal story seems trite compared to others. Nonetheless, I believe that each individual’s experience on Sept. 11, 2001 serves as an eye-witness against the evil targeted at America.My morning began as usual, watching the news while getting ready for work. The breaking bulletin of airplanes crashing into New York City’s Twin Towers was mind-boggling. I had to force myself to get ready for teaching preschool. I remember looking deeply into the mirror while applying my make-up. The black eyeliner upon my eyes suddenly seemed symbolic of the darkness our nation was facing.

Humor: Helping returning Mormon missionaries go forth

Upon completing my LDS Church mission to Uruguay in 1975, I sat down with the mission president for an exit interview. Although my time was up, he said I was still a missionary.The president cautioned me regarding the difficult transition some missionaries experienced upon returning to "civilian" life. It would take time to readjust.

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President Uchtdorf Visits Houston Temple, Shares Message of Hope for All After Visiting Victims of Hurricane Harvey

By LDS Living

With so much destruction left in the wake of Hurricane Harvey in the Houston, Texas, area, many feel a sense of overwhelming loss as they begin to rebuild their lives.

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FHE: General Conference

By Shauna Gibby

Conference Talk:

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Listening the Way We Want to be Listened to

My 10 year-old son loves Legos. He loves building new Lego creations with every piece having some well-planned (although imagined) function. He loves to share in detail how his new Lego model works. So, after recently trying to show me a new Lego creation, he said in complete exasperation “Dad, it’s like you’re listening but you’re not really listening!”