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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“As great as a podcast you might [listen to is], ... the real magic is one person, the scriptures, and the influence of the Holy Ghost.” President Mark L. Pace
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The moments in my life where the scriptures have come alive the most are in casual conversations with roommates or family. That’s when the application happens.
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As a young newlywed, I expected to serve in Primary. To my surprise, I was called to teach Gospel Doctrine. This advice from President Pace has been a lifesaver.
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I am still going to open that manual week after week. But this is no longer about finishing. It’s about feeling.
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We might look at others as a preeminent gospel scholar or master scriptorian, but each of us is our own expert in gospel learning and scripture study.
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When we study and understand the miracles of Jesus on a more personal level, we can see miracles in our own lives, and the lives of others, more clearly and often.
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We can all agree that studying general conference messages after the broadcast ends is important, so how can we make it happen?
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“For me personally, my study has focused on the doctrines and principles, the invitations to act, and the promised blessings taught in the messages.”
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While the structure of a new school year can bring order, it can also bring a different kind of busyness that can make family and personal scripture study a bigger challenge. Here’s how to overcome it.
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The way small details of 3 Nephi were interpreted in the latest Book of Mormon videos helped me see these sacred verses in a more personal way.
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Many of us would like to know when the Second Coming is going to happen. After all, it is the latter days, so we know the event is closer than it ever has been before. But when will it actually take place?
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The General Conference Addresses, Journal Edition has everything you need to study effectively and joyfully.
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As I’ve started practicing meditation in my life, I’ve noticed an increase in the peace and calm I feel. Here are some of the takeaways I’ve found about how meditation can enhance our relationship with the Savior.
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"Latter-day Saint writers, including general Church leaders, have not written or spoken of the doctrine of calling and election very often, not because it is a forbidden subject, but rather a sensitive one"
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Whether you’re a teacher preparing next week’s lesson or a ward member anxiously engaged in gaining more from your study this year, these books are great additions to your personal or family scripture study.
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Understanding these Hebrew words may bring some unexpected insights into your New Testament study next year.
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Even though Latter-day Saints don’t believe the scriptures are infallible, that doesn’t mean their source isn’t perfect.
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Courses are taught by experts in their fields and range from how to improve your scripture study to overcoming doubts to talking to your kids about tough topics like pornography.
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Sometimes we need a hand when studying the scriptures. Here are some Book of Mormon study guides your whole family can benefit from.
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“There has never been a better time for us to search—not skim, not skip, not avoid—but really search Isaiah.”
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Author Taylor Ricks has often relied on unnamed scripture heroes and their examples during her darkest hours. But she’s found that unsung heroes aren’t just in the pages of scripture—they are in our wards and neighborhoods, too.
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In 2021, we will start a new year of Come, Follow Me in the Doctrine and Covenants. Whether your children are young or grown, make sure your family has everything you need to dive a little deeper and to learn a little more in your daily study.
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“If he got paid a million dollars, it would have only worked out to about 50 cents an hour,” a member of Richard C. Galbraith’s family said about Richard’s work on the Scripture Citation Index.
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A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Emily Belle Freeman and David Butler’s ‘Don't Miss This’
This story appeared in the November/December 2020 issue of LDS Living magazine.
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Brett Phillips had every reason to feel the weight of the world as he stepped up to the plate on Saturday night. Down by one, bottom of the ninth in Game 4 of the World Series with a chance to tie or win the game, he knew he was not the guy the Tampa Bay Rays wanted at bat. Phillips found his way onto the Rays’ roster for his defense and pinch running rather than his batting, and after going hitless in two previous at-bats during the team’s playoff rounds, it was without a doubt the most significant moment of the young player’s career. As the New York Times put it, “There was no logical reason for Phillips to succeed, yet he swore he was confident.”
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On this week’s episode of This is the Gospel, three storytellers share why honesty plays a pivotal role in spiritual progression. Among these guests is Claire, who hid behind a “good girl” image to keep her shoplifting a secret from her family for as long as she could. But when her shoplifting became out of control and she started using drugs later in life, Claire found herself feeling hollow and desperate for change. Read what happened next when she asked an officer for a copy of the Book of Mormon while in jail.
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