In a world where trust in authority figures is often broken, how do we teach our children to trust God’s living prophet? Here is one idea.
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In 2004, a woman prayed that her newborn twins would find a loving home. On the other side of the world, an Arizona couple felt called to adopt.
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Krissy Miller felt the unusual urge to pray before a hike one day, a decision that would end up saving a life.
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While we sometimes forget the true meaning of this word, saying it intentionally draws spiritual strength into our lives.
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With the right mindset, you really can learn to thrive in difficulty—and avoid doubt and shame along the way.
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We couldn’t contact my son while he was overseas with the Marine Corps. I was so worried until God whispered this truth to me.
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Try these powerful ideas to nurture more feelings of love and unity within your family.
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Even during trials, we can find joy in the here and now because of this truth.
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“You have unique missions and roles to perform in life and will be given unique guidance to fulfill them.”
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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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Sheri Dew recently shared two things that have helped her recognize answers to prayer more clearly.
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Did you know you can add names to your temple’s prayer roll online? Here’s how.
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Bite-sized efforts to be spiritually nourished can add up to a fulfilling relationship with God.
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“After my lung transplant surgery, I had a spiritual experience that showed me that God really does carry us through our darkest hours.”
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The Spirit can help us learn to choose thoughts of faith and hope, a practice that can transform our lives.
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I don’t have perfect answers to all my questions about prayer. But I’ve found a way to worry about them far less—and have far more meaningful prayers.
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Where do the dedicatory prayers come from? Is it the same prayer each time? What do temple dedicatory prayers say? Answers to common questions.
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Lament—which is different than murmuring—is just as crucial to a covenant relationship with God as faith, praise, and gratitude.
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We love Enos for his heartfelt prayers. Here are a few details about how he prays you may’ve not noticed but that can help you in life.
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“I was steeped in the positive-mindset mentality … so, when sadness and grief came—and they did—I harbored a sense of shame for these feelings.”
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These five long-distance relationship tips have completely changed my perspective on feeling God’s love.
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When nothing else makes sense and you are confused by what you hear, start there. Start with knowing God loves you.
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Much like the moments before a live television broadcast, the success of an in-the-moment prayer largely depends on our preparation. If we've done our part, when we say, “Here we go,” the Holy Ghost can say, “Here I come.”
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Not only can anyone pray, but we can pray anytime, anywhere, and about anything.
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A power outage at the MTC becomes a miraculous moment.
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Read all of the times President Nelson has specifically mentioned praying for all of us in the past few general conferences.
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81-year-old Fran Anderson isn’t one to back down from a challenge.
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Latter-day Saints in Maui who have been displaced are focusing on hope moving forward. Watch this footage from a Church leader's recent visit to the island.
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“To pray is to practice remembering God. The more frequently you forget, the more chances you’ll have to remember, and the more you remember, the deeper your prayer will go.”
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Marcia heard her grandmother constantly pray for her children, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends—and that example changed her life.
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See the surprising results of a new survey investigating how, where, and when Americans pray.
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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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80 years ago, a small plane carrying Latter-day Saint Joseph Tippets and 5 others crashed in the harsh Alaska wilderness. The tiny group of survivors spent the next 29 days in the dead of winter fighting for their lives.
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The story behind Pres. Nelson’s interaction with a little girl after the first session of conference
Many noticed the beginning of an exchange between President and Sister Nelson and a young girl following the first session of general conference; few knew it was an answer to a child's prayer.
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For about 20 years Emily Robison Adams felt like she had not been getting answers from God on direct questions. So when God was silent again about whether the Book of Mormon was true, she became worried.
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“I was sad; the house was so beautiful, and I wanted it so badly. I was also confused. After a few days of pondering, I realized what I was missing.”
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if you’re feeling a bit down about the weekend slipping away, here are some ideas to help you beat those Sabbath blues and make the day more of a delight.
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Most of the time, stories from the scriptures bring me peace and strength. But every now and then, I grapple with them and what they mean in my life.
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Praying initially felt like a cheap way out: a way to feel like I was doing something without really doing anything. But President Nelson taught me otherwise.
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When was the last time you knelt down, breathed deep, and then begged God to make something stop or go away or change?
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Just hours after Russia announced its military invasion in Ukraine, news crews at CNN captured a breathtaking and heartbreaking moment.
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Soccer is Olivia Moultrie’s life. But two things are more important to her than the game she loves: faith and family.
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This article is part of a series called “12 Days of Christmas: A daily study guide to bring the Savior into the season.” See the full list of days in the study guide and learn more about how it’s formatted here.
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What ‘Toy Story 4’ can teach us about the love of God when depression may prevent us from feeling it
On an episode of All In, psychologist David Morgan spoke of depression and the importance of understanding our identity.
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On December 7, 2016, Elder D. Todd Christofferson paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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In a move that shocked the college football coaching world, Latter-day Saint Bronco Mendenhall has announced he is resigning from his role as head coach of the University of Virginia football team.
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Last weekend, the BYU Cougars found common ground with their opponents, the Virginia Cavaliers, but the connection between the teams might not be as obvious as you might initially assume.
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In this week's episode of This Is the Gospel, Brett, a defense and prosecution attorney, shares that he is used to hearing the many terrible crimes a person can commit. But on one occasion in the courtroom, he hears 13 pages of heinous crimes his client has committed, and he can't help but feel sick to his stomach. In fact, Brett feels so terrible, he isn’t sure he can stay in the courtroom. But at that moment, he offers a prayer that changes how he sees his client—and future clients—forever.
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In this week's episode of This Is the Gospel, Sue faces the grim possibility that her husband will not recover from a vital but dangerous surgery. And to add to her worries, COVID strikes, leaving her without in-person contact to her ailing parents who are in a nursing home in Pennsylvania. But right when it all seems too much to bear, a phone call from Sue's daughter reminds her of her power to call upon heaven to help her family.
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In this week's episode of This Is the Gospel, Jeff says he only knew three things about his grandfather George growing up. One, he was born in the former Yugoslavia in a country that is now called Montenegro. Two, George was raised in Worland, Wyoming. Three, he had changed his last name from Mijušković to Marks. That was all. Any other attempt to get any information regarding family history from his grandfather led to a command to, "Shish." But after a chance encounter on a humanitarian aid trip to Haiti, Jeff slowly began finding breadcrumbs that led to his Mijušković line. And so after a killer deal on airfare, Jeff found himself in his family's homeland armed with a letter written in Montenegrin and an unquenchable desire to discover his own family history.
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Before President Russell M. Nelson’s challenge to turn social media into our own gratitude journals, there were dozens of lists online of things to be grateful for in the year 2020. Since his invitation, millions of ideas have been added by those using #GiveThanks. But there are a few spiritual things that I think we have become more grateful for this year, as we have either relied on them more or had to do without them. Everyone’s list will look a little different depending on personal circumstances, but here are a few things that I think many of us have come to appreciate more than ever this year (in no particular order).
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