Get excited for a new year of study with these amazing scriptures.
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The blessings of studying the Old Testament are there, but sometimes they only come through a wrestle.
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“The more we know these prophecies, the more we can step forward with courage and strength and do hard things and help gather Israel.”
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“To memorize a scripture is to forge a new friendship.”
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The latest wave of updates to the General Handbook includes an adjustment to a portion about editions and translations of the Holy Bible.
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“We sometimes talk about hearing a voice,” Elder Renlund writes. “But that may not be the way you sense the Holy Ghost.”
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“Let’s face it. You don’t have time for everything,” he says. “None of us do.”
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When you read between the lines of the stories you know well, new thoughts and bits of knowledge may shine through.
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Twenty-five section introductions of Doctrine and Covenants were adjusted.
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“The perfection idea will hold us back and actually invite failure,” says Shannon Foster. “There is no perfection. This is a mortal world.”
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Here are a few ways to press forward when life isn’t looking the way you hoped and prayed it would.
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“Scripture study has the power to change families.”
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Shannon Foster knows what it’s like to struggle with scripture study—and she’s found a solution.
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“Life-changing revelation is not reserved for prophets,” Dale G. Renlund writes in his new book.
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Additional resources will be available in the January issue of the “For the Strength of Youth” magazine.
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Vain imaginations are thoughts that are untrue and potentially damaging.
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What would you add to this list?
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Here are a few encouraging verses to save for when you need a pick-me-up.
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Here are five things missionaries do that can heighten the impact of your scripture study.
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These questions will help you learn as much as possible.
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In a recent podcast with the Church News, scholar Rosalynde Welch shared an approach for studying the Doctrine and Covenants that will not only help us interpret tricky scripture but also come to know the Savior.
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The Apostle says this is one of the best ways to maintain hope.
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These tips can help transform scripture study from a chore into a cherished family tradition.
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The cure for when the gospel feels like a checklist.
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Alisi’s story is a compelling example of how the Book of Mormon changes lives.
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To better understand how religion impacts mental health, a BYU professor set up a yearslong study.
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This list of creative ideas will breathe new life into your gospel study.
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One young woman wrote, “When I reflect back on the years I spent living at home and how we spent our Sundays, I can distinctly remember power hour.”
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This verse is one of the best hidden gems in the Bible.
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If it feels like you’re just going through the motions in your spiritual habits, read this.
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This is also the most compelling question I’ve been asked at church lately.
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Sheri Dew recently shared two things that have helped her recognize answers to prayer more clearly.
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Alma's son Corianton pursued a harlot and had significant concerns about the gospel. What can we learn from what Alma chose to say to him?
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Elder Andersen reassured new missionaries by sharing a scripture exercise you could easily try with your family.
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Did you know Alma chapters 30–35 were originally one chapter? Reading the text as one block reveals an important question (and inspiring answer).
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Encourage a missionary during a difficult transfer or season with these comforting scriptures.
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With this helpful study technique from Jared Halverson, we can find answers from God in the scriptures to even our most difficult—and modern—problems.
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If, when you open your scriptures, you find yourself just reading words on a page and not gaining lightning bolts of revelation, you’re not alone.
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This week’s Come, Follow Me chapters (and other verses in the Book of Mormon) offer important insights into why we need a church.
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Sometimes when you come across a very familiar verse, it can be easy to just gloss it over because you know it so well.
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Our challenge today is not a lack of access, but a lack of attention.
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We all strive to listen to the Spirit during general conference and find the messages meant for us. But for Latter-day Saints like Levi and Jovany, the truly transformative experiences come later.
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In his April 2023 general conference address, Elder Gary E. Stevenson challenged us to rethink the way we celebrate Easter by asking this question: “How do we model the teaching and celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Easter story, with the same balance, fulness, and rich religious tradition of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Christmas story?”
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Even if it seems that an interaction with a loved one or stranger doesn’t matter, we shouldn’t be disheartened.
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I think we all want to love Isaiah, but it can be challenging. Here is one confusing verse that, once unraveled, has beautiful application to life.
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Recently, Elder Neil L. Andersen wrote an articleabout the remarkable life of our new apostle, Elder Ulisses Soares. In the article, which will be published in the October Ensign, Elder Soares's daughter Lethicia says, “When Jesus called His Apostles, He didn’t pick the most knowledgeable Pharisees, He picked fishermen. My father and mother are like that. They totally trust the Lord, and He uses them to fulfill His works because He knows they are selfless, willing to work hard, and humble enough to accept correction.” Elder Dale G. Renlund adds, “Elder Soares is an exuberant, committed, devoted disciple of Jesus Christ. I don’t know anyone who feels more keenly that he’s on the Lord’s errand. If he’s asked to do something, he does it with all his might.”
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While on an undercover mission to save children from human traffickers, Tim Ballard and other agents with Operation Underground Railroad found themselves surrounded by armed, hostile men ready to attack. That's when Ballard felt prompted to turn to the scriptures.
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From presidents and popes to rappers and authors, the Book of Mormon has come into the hands of some incredible public figures.
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On the day that I defended my doctoral dissertation, I went to the Mesa Arizona Temple to express gratitude for the divine help I had felt throughout my academic journey. I was also interested in mapping out what would be next for my life. I had accepted a position to teach at Brigham Young University and was anticipating a move to Utah. I felt like it was a new beginning. I sensed that my life had a clean slate of sorts. Further, I had the words of the previous general conference resonating in my mind and heart. In particular, the teachings of Elder Dallin H. Oaks were profoundly penetrating my heart:
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When it comes to making big decisions, finding answers to questions, or searching for solutions, we know that seeking revelation is vital. But sometimes as we are pondering and seeking, we find that instead we are overthinking and worrying. Our fears and anxieties dominate our thoughts, and worries spiral to the point that we are unable to receive the heavenly direction we need.
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Throughout the Book of Mormon there are groups of people who are called after the name of their leaders or ancestors. Learn about these 16 identified groups, how they got the name they did, and what they are known for doing in their scriptural accounts. How many do you recognize?
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