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‘Our ultimate quest in life’: New video shares President Nelson’s advice on enduring personal trials
Danielle Christensen
- A new video released by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shares a powerful reminder from President Russell M. Nelson about enduring life’s trials. “Life’s personal trials stretch far beyond this pandemic. Future trials could result from an accident, a natural disaster, or an unexpected personal heartache. How can we endure such trials? The Lord has told us that ‘if ye are prepared ye shall not fear’ ( D&C 38:30 ),” he says. The prophet states that spiritual preparation is just as important as physical preparation, and that our ultimate goal is to be prepared to meet the Savior...
5 Things You Might Not Have Known About Plural Marriage
Casey Griffiths
- This article originally ran on LDS Living in 2017 and is being shared again for the 130th anniversary of the day Official Declaration 1 was written. Throughout the history of the Church, the practice of plural marriage has been viewed at different times with defensiveness, derision, or outright bewilderment. However, recent works produced by scholars working on the Joseph Smith Papers Project, and independent researchers such as Brian and Laura Hales, Kathryn Daynes, and others have helped bring to light some vital facts that help us better understand the nature of this practice. Here are five things you might not have...
Why studying the women in Christ’s life can help us ‘Hear Him’
Valerie Russell
- As we harness the right tools, studying the scriptures can draw us to Jesus Christ. That is the hope of Daniel Smith, producer of the “Messages of Christ” YouTube channel . On his most recent project, the Women and Jesus video series , he is joined by Heather Ruth Pack. She provides a woman’s perspective and helps by writing and editing each video script. Together, their love for the scriptures shines through as they prayerfully tell the stories of the women who interacted with the Savior thousands of years ago. Visualizing the Scriptures Understanding the scriptures can sometimes feel daunting and...
'The Family: A Proclamation to the World': 25 years of prophetic implications and worldwide impact
Valerie Russell
- September 23, 1995, was a historic and unforgettable date in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Exactly 25 years ago, President Gordon B. Hinckley revealed “ The Family: A Proclamation to the World .” A Deseret News article written by Hal Boyd and Alan Hawkins highlights the proclamation’s significance as not only thoughtful, but also prophetic. Boyd and Hawkins specify many of the concerning trends regarding families that have occurred over the past 25 years. ► You may also like: 25 years ago, the family proclamation was issued. Here's how 1 BYU professor says Latter-day Saints...
Young Men and Young Women General Presidencies share lessons from the Salt Lake Temple renovation
Jannalee Sandau
- Temporary front doors, exposed foundations, and removed stonework may change the appearance of the Salt Lake Temple, but the lessons we can learn from it are as powerful as ever. In a recently released video on Facebook, join the Young Women and Young Men General Presidencies for a closer look at some of the exterior renovation features and some inspiring messages for youth—and all of us—about looking to the temple. Watch the video below: ...
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5 Things You Might Not Have Known About Plural Marriage
Casey Griffiths
- This article originally ran on LDS Living in 2017 and is being shared again for the 130th anniversary of the day Official Declaration 1 was written. Throughout the history of the Church, the practice of plural marriage has been viewed at different times with defensiveness, derision, or outright bewilderment. However, recent works produced by scholars working on the Joseph Smith Papers Project, and independent researchers such as Brian and Laura Hales, Kathryn Daynes, and others have helped bring to light some vital facts that help us better understand the nature of this practice. Here are five things you might not have...
Why studying the women in Christ’s life can help us ‘Hear Him’
Valerie Russell
- As we harness the right tools, studying the scriptures can draw us to Jesus Christ. That is the hope of Daniel Smith, producer of the “Messages of Christ” YouTube channel . On his most recent project, the Women and Jesus video series , he is joined by Heather Ruth Pack. She provides a woman’s perspective and helps by writing and editing each video script. Together, their love for the scriptures shines through as they prayerfully tell the stories of the women who interacted with the Savior thousands of years ago. Visualizing the Scriptures Understanding the scriptures can sometimes feel daunting and...
4 little-discussed temple symbols and their meanings
Donald W. Parry, adapted from "175 Temple Symbols and Their Meanings"
- Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the September/October 2020 issue of LDS Living magazine. Regarding the symbolism of the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson taught us that “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...
Take a first look at the Cobán Guatemala and the Okinawa Japan Temples
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- The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the dates of groundbreaking ceremonies for the Cobán Guatemala Temple and the Okinawa Japan Temple. Elder Brian K. Taylor, Central America Area president, will preside at the Cobán Guatemala Temple groundbreaking in November 2020. The Cobán Guatemala Temple will be built on a 5.4-acre site adjacent to 4a. Avenida 4-48 Zona 8, Barrio Bella Vista, in Cobán, Guatemala. The temple will be a single-story building of approximately 8,800 square feet. A meetinghouse and temple patron housing will also be built on the site. President Russell M. Nelson...
This mission leader was a part of the NASA team that put a rover on Mars this year, but she missed it to serve the Lord
Morgan Jones
- John and Michelle Wright Amos are both converts to the Church. Michelle was raised Baptist but was one of 13 members of her family baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on January 21, 1979, according to the New Orleans Advocate . She would later introduce her classmate, John Amos, to the Church by asking him to attend an activity with her. John had been raised Catholic but was interested in learning more. He spent his senior year at Southern University learning about the Church and by the end of that year felt he had received a witness...
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5 Things You Might Not Have Known About Plural Marriage
Casey Griffiths
- This article originally ran on LDS Living in 2017 and is being shared again for the 130th anniversary of the day Official Declaration 1 was written. Throughout the history of the Church, the practice of plural marriage has been viewed at different times with defensiveness, derision, or outright bewilderment. However, recent works produced by scholars working on the Joseph Smith Papers Project, and independent researchers such as Brian and Laura Hales, Kathryn Daynes, and others have helped bring to light some vital facts that help us better understand the nature of this practice. Here are five things you might not have...
Why studying the women in Christ’s life can help us ‘Hear Him’
Valerie Russell
- As we harness the right tools, studying the scriptures can draw us to Jesus Christ. That is the hope of Daniel Smith, producer of the “Messages of Christ” YouTube channel . On his most recent project, the Women and Jesus video series , he is joined by Heather Ruth Pack. She provides a woman’s perspective and helps by writing and editing each video script. Together, their love for the scriptures shines through as they prayerfully tell the stories of the women who interacted with the Savior thousands of years ago. Visualizing the Scriptures Understanding the scriptures can sometimes feel daunting and...
'The Family: A Proclamation to the World': 25 years of prophetic implications and worldwide impact
Valerie Russell
- September 23, 1995, was a historic and unforgettable date in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Exactly 25 years ago, President Gordon B. Hinckley revealed “ The Family: A Proclamation to the World .” A Deseret News article written by Hal Boyd and Alan Hawkins highlights the proclamation’s significance as not only thoughtful, but also prophetic. Boyd and Hawkins specify many of the concerning trends regarding families that have occurred over the past 25 years. ► You may also like: 25 years ago, the family proclamation was issued. Here's how 1 BYU professor says Latter-day Saints...
Young Men and Young Women General Presidencies share lessons from the Salt Lake Temple renovation
Jannalee Sandau
- Temporary front doors, exposed foundations, and removed stonework may change the appearance of the Salt Lake Temple, but the lessons we can learn from it are as powerful as ever. In a recently released video on Facebook, join the Young Women and Young Men General Presidencies for a closer look at some of the exterior renovation features and some inspiring messages for youth—and all of us—about looking to the temple. Watch the video below: ...
‘Our ultimate quest in life’: New video shares President Nelson’s advice on enduring personal trials
Danielle Christensen
- A new video released by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shares a powerful reminder from President Russell M. Nelson about enduring life’s trials. “Life’s personal trials stretch far beyond this pandemic. Future trials could result from an accident, a natural disaster, or an unexpected personal heartache. How can we endure such trials? The Lord has told us that ‘if ye are prepared ye shall not fear’ ( D&C 38:30 ),” he says. The prophet states that spiritual preparation is just as important as physical preparation, and that our ultimate goal is to be prepared to meet the Savior...
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