Because the battle for our souls is real, we must anticipate how the adversary will test us. None of us is immune to his clever, perfectly tailored temptations. The hero of Homer’s Iliad, Achilles, had a mother, Thetis, who dipped Achilles in the waters of the River Styx so that he became invulnerable. Thetis was successful, as the story goes, except for that part of her son’s heel by which she had held him. That was his Achilles’ heel. There he was unprotected.
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It's that time again where millions watch in awe as the best athletes in the world compete in tests of strength, endurance, and skill. As one of the eagerly watched signs that the Olympics are approaching is the ceremonial journey of the Olympic Torch.
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For years now, people have been pointing out the fact that Elder Robert D. Hales wore the same tie every time he spoke in general conference. Recently, Elder Neil L. Andersen shared the heartwarming story behind this tie on Facebook:
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Church leaders gathered for the funeral of Robert D. Hales on October 6, sharing their memories and fondness of the former apostle, and even a never-before-told near-death experience.
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Every day the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs chooses one veteran to highlight and feature on their Facebook page, telling their story of service. On October 3, they honored Elder Robert D. Hales.
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Elder Robert D. Hales, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, passed away Sunday, October 1. Recently, funeral arrangements were announced for this beloved apostle who spent so much of his life in the service of the Lord.
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Thanks to Deseret News for making us aware of this video.
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Elder Robert D. Hales. A video paying tribute to Elder Hales was recently posted to his Facebook page. President Henry B. Eyring and others remember what they most admired about Elder Hales including his quick mind and adeptness at business, the love he had for his wife, and his passion for missionary work.
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On October 1, 2017, just 15 minutes after the conclusion of the Sunday morning session of general conference, Elder Robert D. Hales passed away.
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We were saddened to hear that Elder Hales, who has been a member of the Quorum of the Twelve since 1994, passed away today at age 85. As we celebrate his life of service, we also remember some of the valuable lessons he taught us over the years.
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As a young Mormon boy growing up in a heavily wooded area of Long Island, Elder Robert D. Hales learned the names of the apostles.
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On August 24, his 85th birthday, Elder Robert D. Hales shared a beautiful video on Facebook, sharing this message:
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Despite numerous health challenges over the years, Elder Robert D. Hales has done much for the Church through his calling as an apostle. And to honor his sacrifices, Elder Hales was awarded the President's Award as a "Pioneer of Progress" by the Days of '47 committee.
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With so much darkness and negativity pressing around us on a daily basis, sometimes we all need a reminder of how much light really does surround and fill our lives as members of Jesus Christ's Church.
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As Latter-day Saints, we learn a lot about our Savior, Jesus Christ. We learn about His teachings, His Church on the earth today, and His life.
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How can we keep our prayers from becoming rote? How can we pray with more sincerity, like our Savior did while in the Garden of Gethsemane? Elder Robert D. Hales shared the perfect counsel recently on Facebook:
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No matter our struggles and the challenges we are facing at this moment, Elder Robert D. Hales recently shared two messages that will provide hope and an eternal perspective. On Facebook, he wrote:
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Trials rarely come with a warning sign, though it would be nice if they did. And when these trials hit us, sometimes they test the strength of our testimony.
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The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve are always busy traveling and visiting members around the world. And this year more than ever we've enjoyed seeing the photos of their travels they have shared with us on Facebook! Here are some of our favorites from the year:
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We thank all the brave men and women who have served in militaries around the world to protect their countries.
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Recently, Elder Robert D. Hales addressed on Facebook a frustration many Latter-day Saints have experienced: that moment when you feel like Heavenly Father is not hearing or answering your prayers.
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This month, Elder Robert D. Hales posted a very interesting anecdote to his Facebook page. In it, he told about a priesthood leader and a teacher who said to him, “If you want my counsel, be prepared to take it.”
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Robert D. Hales serves as an apostle in the Quorum of the Twelve for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But did you know that he also used to play baseball and fly fighter jets? In this biography of Robert D. Hales, read about his promptings from the spirit, faithfulness in serving callings, and the lessons he has learned in his life.
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1. He grew up on Long Island, New York, 20 miles away from the nearest LDS chapel. His father once took him to the Sacred Grove where they prayed and made personal commitments to the Lord. Later, his father painted him a picture of the Sacred Grove, which Elder Hales still has hanging in his office.
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Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sometimes feel as if they know everything about their church leaders. And why not? With General Conference addresses twice every year and dozens more devotionals and speeches scattered in between, church members hear their share of their leaders’ personal experiences. But members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles have little-known hobbies and hidden talents some members might not know about. Here are a few.
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See just how much time these men have given in service of the Church! Their appearances may have changed over the years, but the selfless leadership and inspired messages of these men are timeless.
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The Church News and Events website posted the following regarding Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles today: Many members and friends of the Church have expressed concern for and interest in Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Elder Hales suffered health challenges earlier this year that affected his mobility and endurance. As a result, he was not able to speak in the April 2011 general conference. His presence at the October general conference is an indication of the improvement he has made since the problems arose.
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With the commemoration of 75 years of the Church Welfare Plan, this video is a perfect example of provident living. Learn principles of avoiding debt, discerning between needs and wants, and living close to God in order to be provident providers both spiritually and temporally. The video's an oldie, but a goodie.
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