Russell M. Nelson

August 08, 2025 12:15 PM MDT
A group of people gathered as the prophet’s car went past.
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July 15, 2025 10:24 AM MDT
President Nelson has shared specific blessings we can receive from temple worship. Here are just a few.
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July 09, 2025 12:37 PM MDT
While we often focus on scary “signs of the times” like wars and earthquakes, we can find comfort in the many hopeful signs of the Savior’s return.
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June 23, 2025 01:54 PM MDT
This framework helps remind us that God is always reaching out to us.
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June 09, 2025 01:51 PM MDT
Pres. Nelson just dedicated the Syracuse Utah Temple. Read more about his past dedications.
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May 01, 2025 10:37 AM MDT
The prophet’s most recent talk clarifies how virtue helps prepare us for the Second Coming.
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April 07, 2025 02:42 PM MDT
President Nelson has now announced 200 temples during his 7 years as the prophet.
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March 24, 2025 01:55 PM MDT
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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March 03, 2025 03:38 PM MST
Do you remember these words? The prophet has used them to teach important, uplifting principles.
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Plus, see newly released photos of the interior of the temple.
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January 22, 2025 02:12 PM MST
Read 15 promises President Nelson had made about regular temple attendance.
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January 21, 2025 01:40 PM MST
Here are some of the invitations Pres. Nelson has extended over the last seven years.
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January 15, 2025 01:55 PM MST
Take a walk down memory lane with this chronological list compiled by Church News.
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January 01, 2025 06:00 AM MST
If you are setting goals or resolutions for the new year, President Russell M. Nelson has some advice that may help you.
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December 23, 2024 09:51 AM MST
You don’t want to miss the joy in President Nelson’s face as he plays.
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November 21, 2024 02:00 PM MST
Pondering President Nelson’s statement has helped me come to two important realizations.
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November 20, 2024 01:57 PM MST
Do you remember these 10 prophetic invitations?
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November 13, 2024 03:58 PM MST
Answering this simple question may just be the key to true satisfaction and eternal joy.
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November 11, 2024 03:02 PM MST
Here are 10 of our favorite snapshots from the historic dedication last weekend.
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October 22, 2024 01:51 PM MDT
Did you catch these direct (and powerful) promises made by President Nelson, Elder Andersen, President Eyring, and Elder Stevenson?
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“I call upon you to talk of Christ, testify of Christ, have faith in Christ and rejoice in Christ!” —President Russell M. Nelson
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September 26, 2024 02:08 PM MDT
Last conference, our prophet encouraged us to study a special chapter. We’ve created a guide to help you do just that before conference next week!
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September 25, 2024 03:37 PM MDT
Do you remember these encouraging questions from President Nelson?
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September 10, 2024 01:37 PM MDT
“Our family has become very large, but he has always focused on us as individuals.” —Ashlyn Owens, President Nelson’s great-granddaughter
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September 06, 2024 01:27 PM MDT
The personal stories President Nelson's youngest daughter and son shared about their dad are just about the sweetest we’ve ever heard. Here are a few of our favorites.
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September 06, 2024 09:25 AM MDT
Did you know President Russell M. Nelson played the bugle in elementary school? Read these 100 facts about his inspiring life.
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August 23, 2024 02:43 PM MDT
Sister Sharon Eubank recently shared an experience she had firsthand with President Russell M. Nelson that taught her about listening and trust.
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August 13, 2024 07:53 AM MDT
The invitation in the Doctrine and Covenants to “doubt not, fear not” can sometimes be easier said than done.
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August 05, 2024 10:02 AM MDT
Throughout Friday and Saturday, thousands of young adults in Utah lined up to sign a massive birthday card for President Russell M. Nelson.
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This is the first time the Church has released a “Teachings” manual about a living prophet. Here's where you can read it:
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June 24, 2024 11:57 AM MDT
Time and again, President Nelson has experienced the power of the Book of Mormon when sharing this passage with guests around the globe.
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June 18, 2024 10:34 AM MDT
President Nelson invited us to “spread the love of Jesus Christ throughout the world” for his 100th birthday. Here are a few ideas of how you can:
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June 04, 2024 10:56 AM MDT
In less than 100 days, President Russell M. Nelson will celebrate his 100th birthday. This is the gift he’s asking for this year.
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April 29, 2024 07:00 AM MDT
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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April 22, 2024 10:40 AM MDT
Latter-day Saints knew Elder Ronald A. Rasband and his wife, Sister Melanie Rasband, were coming. But then another special visitor walked into the room.
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April 16, 2024 10:21 AM MDT
After this general conference, I feel more motivated than ever to improve and strengthen my marriage relationship.
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April 15, 2024 09:57 AM MDT
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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This brings the worldwide total to 350 houses of the Lord.
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April 06, 2024 03:14 PM MDT
We are so grateful for President Nelson, and we look forward to hearing his message this weekend!
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April 04, 2024 11:39 AM MDT
“You may see some of us during general conference speak while sitting down, or pre-record our message to be shared at the appropriate time, or even require a little assistance getting to and from our seats in the conference center.”
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March 18, 2024 01:52 PM MDT
The worldwide devotional celebrating the anniversary of the Relief Society became a celebration of the power, influence, and blessings of women.
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February 14, 2024 12:13 PM MST
On Valentine’s Day in 2024, President Russell M. Nelson shared some inspiring thoughts about love:
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The devotional will include messages from Church leaders and music performed by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.
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“The Savior’s infinite and perfect love moved Him to atone for all of God’s children. That gift—the Atonement of Jesus Christ—allows all of His other gifts to be ours.”
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November 10, 2023 08:51 AM MST
President Russell M. Nelson has reported that he is slowly returning to work in person, thanking those who have prayed for his recovery.
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November 28, 2017 05:50 PM MST
Through the ages, God has made covenants with His children. His covenants occur throughout the entire plan of salvation and are therefore part of the fulness of His gospel. For example, God promised to send a Savior for His children, asking in turn for their obedience to His law.
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November 17, 2017 06:29 PM MST
"I encourage each person, regardless of age, to continue to learn," President Nelson said to the audience gathered for the installment of the first BYU-Pathway Worldwide president. "Pursue whatever path will be most valuable to you and your family. You will be blessed as you do this. You will grow academically, professionally and spiritually as you seek to enhance your education."
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Fun
November 08, 2017 09:41 AM MST
One of the most beautiful things about the Church is how it brings people together from different backgrounds, and the pasts of the Brethren leading the Church today are no different. Find out what unique jobs some general authorities have held before they were called to serve.
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October 28, 2017 01:10 PM MDT
The following is excerpted from President Nelson's book The Gateway We Call Death.
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October 23, 2017 08:14 PM MDT
In 1971, the then-president of the Quorum of the Twelve, Spencer W. Kimball, shared with President Russell M. Nelson that he was experiencing chest pain. After performing a selective coronary arteriogram on October 9, 1971, President Nelson found President Kimball was suffering from severe aortic valve disease. President Nelson then met with President Kimball, explaining that because of the nature of the disease, surgery was a very risky option but would correct President Kimball's heart. The following is an excerpt from Russell M. Nelson: Father, Surgeon, Apostle and details the miracle that followed.
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October 21, 2017 03:06 PM MDT
In his book The Gateway We Call Death, President Russell M. Nelson shares profound insights about understanding and coping with that inevitable event of passing from this life to the next. The following excerpts from his book tell precious truths and inspiring stories that may help us “no longer feel that death is always that foe to be feared” but instead a “potential friend to be understood.” [1]
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