Over time, Church leaders and members advanced many theories to explain the priesthood and temple restrictions. None of these explanations is accepted today as the official doctrine of the Church.
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A letter sent to Church members announced that the latest book in the Teachings of Presidents of the Church series is available now and includes the teachings of President Thomas S. Monson.
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The app now features Verse of the Day & Quote of the Day cards on the Home screen that encourage users to “make time for the Lord in your life — each and every day” as President Nelson has encouraged us to do.
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A few simple words directed at your Amazon or Google smart speaker will, beginning July 22, 2020, bring scripture, music, general conference talks, and other important content from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints into your home.
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When it comes to personal study, lesson preparation, or writing talks on a given subject, the Gospel Topics section allows users to quickly access an abundance of resources on any given topic.
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The Church has recently updated multiple Gospel Topics and added new ones to its website.
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We all love hidden Easter eggs in video games or apps, particularly when they relate to our faith. Take, for instance, the moment when a Latter-day Saint discovered a LEGO replica of a famous painting of Joseph Smith in LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean.
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Instructions for priesthood blessings and ordinances are now available on the Gospel Library app.
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The Church recently announced a new section on the Gospel Library app created just for young adults.
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Al Fox Carraway recently uploaded a video with Todd Reynolds, the designer of the Gospel Library app, to share five tips for enhancing your scripture study through the app. In the video, they address frequently asked questions and share quick tricks that will help improve your scripture study experience.
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It can be kind of nerve-racking to present a Sunday school, Relief Society, Priesthood, Young Men, or Young Women lesson.
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For many Latter-day Saints, the Gospel Library app has become an indispensable way to access LDS scriptures, videos, and inspiring content on the go, at church, or at home. With so much gospel content right at your fingertips, what better way to enhance your study of the scriptures than to download an app that lets you annotate, make notes, and access LDS content any moment you might have some downtime.
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MR says: The existence of Heavenly Parents is foundational to our religion. See what the Church has said about one vital part of that unit, our Heavenly Mother.
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MR says: After the Church released two new Gospel Topics essays focusing on the sensitive topics of women and the priesthood and our Heavenly Mother, many people from all backgrounds have begun commenting on the Church's stand on women being ordained to the priesthood.
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The Church recently released two new Gospel Topics Essays that address the reality of our Heavenly Mother as well as the role of women within the Church.
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MR says: See what interesting insights were added to the Church's in-depth essay which explores the role of race and the priesthood in our Church History.
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