During a recent devotional, Elder Bednar was asked about the power of temple covenants.
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More than a description of an “ordinary diaper and receiving blanket,” this clothing detail suggests several profound truths about Christ.
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“I had misinterpreted what Church leaders meant when they taught that ‘every covenant with God is an opportunity to draw closer to Him.’”
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Peter’s experience walking on water can help us conceptualize how to access God's power from the temple.
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Kelly’s husband started hallucinating the day after their mission ended. She has since learned there is one thing dementia can’t take away.
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A former religion teacher shares how to give a spiritual and engaging baptism talk.
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Pres. Nelson just dedicated the Syracuse Utah Temple. Read more about his past dedications.
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At age 21, Allison was disowned by her father. Then, only two years later, she was stranded by her first husband in an unfamiliar country.
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“After reading the book myself, I feel a deeper love and appreciation for temple endowment sessions.”
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Discover (or deepen) your love for temple worship by looking through this new lens.
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In Joseph Smith’s time, “after all we can do” had a slightly different meaning than how we often interpret the phrase today.
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“During Ruth’s first hospitalization, I felt crushed and found it difficult to pray,” Elder Renlund said.
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A story is a gift; it connects us to our past while lighting the way to our future.
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If partaking of the sacrament doesn’t culminate in feelings of joy, try taking Elder Kearon’s advice.
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This love story from the Old Testament has a very encouraging message for us today.
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These four symbols helped me reframe my view of the endowment ceremony.
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While we sometimes forget the true meaning of this word, saying it intentionally draws spiritual strength into our lives.
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Even during trials, we can find joy in the here and now because of this truth.
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The homes we read about in ancient scripture are full of inspiration for today. Here are four stories with beautifully modern takeaways.
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Lately, I’ve come to see wearing garments as a very deliberate choice I make—a choice that is becoming ever more meaningful to me.
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The war chapters give hope that through covenant relationships with Jesus Christ, lives can be turned—no matter how bleak things may look now.
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Expanding our understanding of the covenant path allows us to support our families with more hope and joy.
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I’ve often wondered what kind of power comes from temple garments. Looking back, my mom’s habit of writing notes was teaching me all along.
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Applying three ideas to our temple worship can expand our personal understanding of sacred things, bring us closer to Christ, and turn the temple into what author Melinda Brown calls, “our happiness project.”
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Our relationship with Christ can transform our capacity to listen. Learning to listen well can deepen our spiritual rootedness with God and our loved ones.
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What did President Oaks notice as a theme throughout general conference?
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We know we are the spirit children of Heavenly Father, so how is it that we can also be the children of Christ? The answer is wonderfully ennobling.
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These 10 moments from the Book of Mormon reveal beautiful insights about temple covenants.
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The temple recommend questions and statement on wearing the temple garment have been updated to help leaders and members better understand the importance of wearing the temple garment.
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It would be hard to overstate the lasting impact the decision to attend the temple once a week has had on our marriage and on my life.
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While working on her uniquely formatted, celiac-friendly cookbook, Kate learned that we don’t need to wait for ‘major revelation’ to follow our passion.
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Have you ever heard of Three Sisters Planting? Here’s what it has taught me about generational love, respect, and unity.
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“When I chose to let that light guide me, my darkness became navigable—even joyful at times.”
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Kerry Muhlestein once met Harrison Ford and joked with him about the nickname.
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"Some might feel embarrassed or unworthy because they have searching questions regarding the gospel, but they needn’t feel that way. Asking questions isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a precursor of growth.” —Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf
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I’ve often found comfort in the imagery of the Savior being connected to me. But there is a very important element of a yoke that I did not grasp until recently.
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A Yale psychologist explains the original intent of the motto ‘you only live once’—and it is far from the definition most of us know.
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Like the light and lines of Gothic architecture, the covenants I make inside the temple point my soul toward the Savior.
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We have been taught to stay on the covenant path—but this can feel daunting if you don’t fully understand what that path is or if you’re even on it.
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What many people may not fully realize is that the coronation of King Charles was largely a religious ceremony that’s rich with scriptural symbolism.
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As part of the interview, Pearson shared what she has learned from talking with other Latter-day Saints about their own faith and testimonies on the “All In” podcast.
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Sharing appropriate details can help prepare those entering the temple for the first time, so they are not surprised by what takes place.
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“Perhaps the longest-lived celebration of gratitude and thanksgiving is Passover. What’s the origin of Passover and what’s its connection to modern day Thanksgiving and our covenants with God?”
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“Mostly by accident, I’ve found three different messages President Nelson has given in the past six months in which he taught about this special Hebrew word.”
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There is more to the Abrahamic Covenant than most people think. Read on to find out three things you probably didn't know about some of the greatest blessings promised to those of the covenant.
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I love words. Like, seriously love them. You know the person who starts off their sacrament meeting talk by saying, “Webster’s defines ‘prayer’ as…”? That’s me. I’m that guy. I read the dictionary for fun, you guys.
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Happiness and peace in this life and in the world to come depend upon remembering the Savior and covenants with Him daily.
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This week's FHE lesson topic comes from the Come, Follow Me reading in Matthew 3, Mark 1, and Luke 3. Check out this week's Come, Follow Me study ideas on LDS Living for additional resources and suggestions.
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As we begin gearing up for general conference, we will be highlighting past conference talks to help us review, remember, and grow closer to the Spirit so that we can better recognize the Lord's voice and direction this coming October. The following is a small portion of a talk given by President Russell M. Nelson in April 1995. (Read the full talk here.)
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Each temple is a house of learning. There we are taught in the Master’s way. His way differs from modes of others. His way is ancient and rich with symbolism. We can learn much by pondering the reality for which each symbol stands. Teachings of the temple are beautifully simple and simply beautiful. They are understood by the humble, yet they can excite the intellect of the brightest minds.
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In the scriptures and in modern life we occasionally encounter people whose commitment to principle is so remarkable that they cannot be coerced, frightened, or bribed into doing something they believe is wrong. For example:
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