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The Black Woman Who Served an Unprecedented Church Mission to Help Reduce Segregation, Prejudice in the Church

Martha Ann Jane Stevens Perkins Howell stood with dignity and determination as an African-American member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between the slave years and the beginning of the Civil Rights movement in the United States. Through her example of seeking education, demonstrating a firm commitment to morality, and readily offering her friendship, she raised her family to be Latter-day Saints even under race-based disadvantages, and she herself rose to some prominence when she accompanied her second husband on an unprecedented mission for the Church. Although most of her posterity left the faith, all were affected for good by Martha Ann’s strength in her beliefs.

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The Funniest Tweets from General Conference Weekend

By LDS Living

We've enjoyed a marvelous general conference weekend with many uplifting messages and exciting adjustments. In order to carry the joy and memories of this weekend into our lives moving forward, here's a look at the best Twitter reactions from the October 2019 general conference.

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Elder Bruce C. Hafen: Mentoring students with empathy

By Bruce C. Hafen

This is the third part of a four-part series from Elder Bruce C. Hafen about helping those who may be dealing with questions or doubts based on Faith Is Not Blind, the book he and his wife, Marie, co-authored.This series is adapted from an address Elder Hafen gave to religious educators.

17 inspiring and funny Twitter reactions from general conference weekend

By Danielle Christensen

General conference weekend has flown by, with messages from Church leaders that include topics such as the gathering of Israel, unity, spiritual preparation, trials, COVID-19, prayer, and more. Twitter reactions varied as listeners described what they were grateful for this conference and how they were inspired by the talks that were shared. From sweet to funny to insightful, these reactions can help you remember much of what transpired during the October 2020 sessions of general conference as you reflect on your own personal experiences from the weekend.

17: “What Shall I Do to Inherit Eternal Life?” (Matthew 18; Luke 10)

Why is the sky blue? Why is the sea salty? How do birds fly? Kids always seem to be asking questions that are hard to answer—but did you know that their curiosity plays an important role in the cognitive development of their brain? Questions stimulate the mind and increase our capacity to grow. And in this week's study of Matthew 18 and Luke 10, we have an opportunity to become childlike and grow just like our young friends. So get ready to explore the spiritual questions in these chapters just like a child and discover the truths within.

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Why Did Alma Say Christ Would Be Born in Jerusalem? Surprising Evidence of the Book of Mormon

By Neal Rappleye

One of my favorite Christmas songs is “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” whose opening lines romantically capture the image of a small, quiet town where something wondrous has just happened. Every year around Christmas, families across the world reenact the story of Joseph and Mary traveling the difficult journey to Bethlehem, only to find no room in the inn (see Luke 2). The wise men, too, are remembered for first going to Jerusalem only to learn that it is Bethlehem where the Christ child is actually to be found (see Matthew 2).

26: “It Is Finished” (Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19)

The last Friday of the Savior’s life was filled with devastating, consuming sorrow that will gnaw at the souls of those who love and honor the Son of God. Of all the days since the beginning of this world’s history, this Friday is the darkest. But as Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin once beautifully reminded us, “the doom of that day did not endure. The despair did not linger.” As we study the final hours of Jesus’s life in Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, and John 19, hold in your heart that both in scripture, and in our own lives, the glory and relief of Sunday will come.

Sponsored: Let Professional Genealogists Help You Discover Your Family History

By Price Geneology

This article is sponsored by Price Geneology.

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You Are Absolutely Inspiring": Judges Praise Latter-day Saint Eliminated from "So You Think You Can Dance

By LDS Living

Latter-day Saint Ezra Sosa wiped away tears as he finished what would be one of his last performances on So You Think You Can Dance.