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Praise to the Man

The speaker shares a brief personal experience about diminished eyesight. He told an eye doctor he couldn't see the teleprompter, and she replied that his eyes were old and not going to change. He resolves to do the best he can.
My eyes arenโ€™t what they used to be. I went and saw the eye doctor, and I said, โ€œI canโ€™t see the teleprompter.โ€
And she said, โ€œWell, your eyes are old. Theyโ€™re not going to change.โ€
So, Iโ€™ll do the best I can.
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๐Ÿ‘ค General Authorities (Modern) ๐Ÿ‘ค Other
Disabilities Health

The Winning Choice

Nathan wins a race and qualifies for the provincial track meet in British Columbia. When he learns the meet is on Sunday, he decides to decline participating to keep the Sabbath day holy. He informs his coach and feels peace that he made the right choice.
On your mark, get set, go!
And the winner is โ€ฆ
โ€ฆ Nathan!
You get to go to the Provincial Track Meet! Youโ€™ll race against the fastest kids in British Columbia.
No way! I canโ€™t wait.
Later that week โ€ฆ
Your coach just sent over the schedule for the meet.
Oh no โ€ฆ the meet is on Sunday!
Should I go? What if this is my only chance? I might not make it again next year.
Sorry, Coach. I donโ€™t do races on Sunday. I want to keep the Sabbath day holy.
Iโ€™m glad I put Christ first. I know I made the right choice.
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๐Ÿ‘ค Youth ๐Ÿ‘ค Other
Children Jesus Christ Obedience Sabbath Day Sacrifice

Elder Neil L. Andersen

As a 16-year-old at the Student Burgesses in Williamsburg, Virginia, Neil Andersen was challenged about his faith. He silently prayed for help and felt guided by the Spirit to respond. His explanations earned the delegatesโ€™ respect, teaching him that the Lord blesses faithful efforts to defend the gospel.
One February evening in 1968, Neil Andersen found himself the center of attention. He had been selected as a high school junior to represent Idaho in the Student Burgesses, a gathering of students from 37 countries and each of the 50 states in the United States. Students came together in Williamsburg, Virginia, to discuss challenges facing democracy.
This was the first time 16-year-old Neil, raised on a small farm in Pocatello, Idaho, had ever flown on an airplane, traveled so far from home, or been among so many bright and sophisticated young people.
As evening discussions turned to subjects around the world, Neilโ€™s membership in the Church became evident. Some of the delegates began to challenge his beliefs. Young Neil had never before been asked such pointed questions regarding his faith.
โ€œI remember praying in my mind that I would say the words that needed to be spoken,โ€ he recalls. โ€œWhat followed was a little miracle for me. I told them more than I knew. I felt the power of the Lord as He guided me through sensitive explanations and the sharing of my deep convictions. I could feel the Spirit of the Lord as I spoke. At the conclusion they expressed their appreciation and quietly acknowledged their respect for what I believed.
โ€œI learned that there is a power and influence in this sacred work beyond ourselves and that it is worth defending. I understood that as we are true and faithful, โ€˜ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh [us] a reason of the hope that is in [us]โ€™ (1 Peter 3:15), the Lord will bless us beyond our own abilities.โ€
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๐Ÿ‘ค Youth
Courage Education Faith Holy Ghost Prayer Testimony Young Men

Loving Our Enemies

After a family home evening lesson on loving enemies, a child noticed a school bully without a lunch. The child offered his extra sandwich and other food, which the boy accepted. The bully stopped being mean, and the child's parents expressed pride in his brave, Spirit-led kindness.
My mom gave a family home evening lesson on loving our enemies. She taught me and my brothers and sisters what it means to love those who โ€œdespitefully use you, and persecute youโ€ (Matt. 5:44).
I remembered that lesson the next day at school when I noticed that a bigger boy who was always trying to bully or tease me didnโ€™t have a lunch. My sister had helped me pack a huge lunch the night before, and I had two sandwiches. So I took my extra sandwich and some other things in my lunch and offered them to the boy. I was happy that he took the extra food, and he seemed glad that I had offered it to him. He is not mean to me anymore, and I am much happier at school.
I am glad that I listened to the family home evening lesson. My mom and dad are, too. They said that they are proud of me for listening to the Spirit and doing a kind and brave thing even though it seemed a little scary.
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๐Ÿ‘ค Parents ๐Ÿ‘ค Children
Bible Charity Children Courage Family Home Evening Holy Ghost Kindness Love Parenting Service Teaching the Gospel

Arms of Safety

As a bishop, the speaker counseled a young single adult man who had sinned and restricted him from the sacrament for a time. After regular meetings and repentance, the bishop authorized him to partake again. Watching him worthily receive the sacrament, the bishop felt the Atonementโ€™s healing and the encircling arms of mercy bring peace and forgiveness.
While serving as a bishop, I witnessed the blessings of the Atonement in the lives of Church members who committed serious transgressions. As a judge in Israel I listened to their confessions and, when needed, placed restrictions upon them, such as not partaking of the sacrament for a time.
A young single adult in our ward was dating a young woman. They allowed their affections to get out of control. He came to me for counsel and help. Based on what was confessed and the impressions of the Spirit to me, among other things, he was not permitted to partake of the sacrament for a time. We met regularly to ensure that repentance had happened, and, after an appropriate time, I authorized him to again partake of the sacrament.
As I sat on the stand in that sacrament meeting, my eyes were drawn to him as he now partook of the sacrament worthily. I witnessed arms of mercy, love, and safety encircling him as the healing of the Atonement warmed his soul and lifted his load, resulting in the promised forgiveness, peace, and happiness.
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๐Ÿ‘ค Church Leaders (Local) ๐Ÿ‘ค Young Adults
Atonement of Jesus Christ Bishop Chastity Dating and Courtship Forgiveness Happiness Holy Ghost Love Mercy Ministering Peace Priesthood Repentance Sacrament Sacrament Meeting Sin Temptation

Are Mormons Christians?

In Sarahโ€™s school class, a classmate repeated his father's claim that Mormons worship idols. Sarah identified herself as a Mormon and stated they do not worship idols. Despite her correction, many classmates still believed the falsehood.
A good example of this kind of misrepresentation took place when the subject of the Latter-day Saint pioneers came up in my daughter Sarahโ€™s school classroom a few years ago. One of her classmates said, โ€œMy daddy says Mormons are people who live in Utah and worship idols.โ€ Sarah quickly answered back, โ€œWell, Iโ€™m a Mormon, and we donโ€™t worship idols.โ€ But many of her classmates never did believe her, largely because they had already accepted the misrepresentation.
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๐Ÿ‘ค Children ๐Ÿ‘ค Parents ๐Ÿ‘ค Church Members (General)
Children Judging Others Racial and Cultural Prejudice

Every Young Man Should Aspire to Fill a Mission

Quoting from a letter, the speakerโ€™s grandson serving in Australia testified he had never been so thrilled, excited, and happy. The speaker noted the grandson had been highly accomplished in school and athletics beforehand. The contrast underscored the superior joy found in missionary work.
One of my grandsons filled a mission in Australia. I copied a paragraph from one of his letters: โ€œThings are really tremendous down hereโ€”I can honestly say I have never been so thrilled and excited and happy in all my life! The Lord is really blessing me.โ€ Such a testimony is more meaningful when you realize that before he went on his mission he was the junior high school boy of the month; was student body president of his junior high school; was selected as Mr. Football and as best athlete in his class at the high school; was captain of the football and basketball team; and was a member of a championship all-Church basketball team.
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๐Ÿ‘ค Missionaries ๐Ÿ‘ค Youth
Family Happiness Missionary Work Testimony Young Men

FYI:For Your Information

Fourteen-year-old Karen Sessions of Ogden, Utah adapted the Pillsbury trademark to design a new company flag. Her work won a cash prize and a trip for her entire family. She is a Latter-day Saint youth in the North Ogden Utah Stake.
The Pillsbury Company has a new company flag designed by 14-year-old Karen Sessions of Ogden, Utah. Karen adapted the Pillsbury trademark in designing the flag. She won a cash prize and a trip for her entire family.
Karen is a member of the North Ogden 12th Ward, North Ogden Utah Stake.
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๐Ÿ‘ค Youth
Children Family Young Women

What Would You Do?

At a party, friends start telling stories and jokes that feel wrong. The recommended approach is to change the subject or propose a fun game instead.
5 You are at a party and your friends begin to tell stories and jokes that give you a bad feeling. What would you do?
Listen and laugh with your friends so theyโ€™ll think you like their stories.
Change the subject or think of a game that would be fun to play.
Tell them youโ€™re going to leave the room and that if they keep telling those kinds of stories, youโ€™ll call your parents to come and get you.
If you have chosen the following answers, 1. c, 2. a, 3. b, 4. c, 5. b, you have strong convictions, know how to stand up for what you believe is right without hurting the feelings of others, and can be a good missionary by your example.
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๐Ÿ‘ค Children ๐Ÿ‘ค Friends ๐Ÿ‘ค Parents
Agency and Accountability Courage Friendship Missionary Work Temptation

Conference Excerpts

Elder Bruce R. McConkie shares that he often preached sermons to himself while walking in various settings to keep his mind on righteous things. He adds that these private sermons were better than those he delivered to congregations.
To enable us to keep our minds centered on righteousness, we should consciously elect to ponder the truths of salvation in our hearts. Brother Packer yesterday pleaded with eloquence that we sing the songs of Zion in order to center our thoughts on wholesome things. I would like to add that we can alsoโ€”after we have had the opening songsโ€”call on ourselves to preach a sermon. I have preached many sermons walking along congested city streets, or tramping desert trails, or in lonely places, thus centering my mind on the Lordโ€™s affairs and the things of righteousness; and I might say they have been better sermons than I have ever preached to congregations.
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๐Ÿ‘ค General Authorities (Modern)
Faith Music Teaching the Gospel Testimony

President Gordon Bitner Hinckley

Young Gordon once used a bad word. His mother washed his mouth with soap, and he never used that word again.
Young Gordon was a good boy, but he wasnโ€™t perfect. Once his mother washed his mouth with soap for using a bad wordโ€”a word he never used again.
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๐Ÿ‘ค General Authorities (Modern) ๐Ÿ‘ค Parents ๐Ÿ‘ค Children
Children Obedience Parenting

Christmas Memories of Apostles

As a 12-year-old deacon during World War II in Vernal, Utah, Dallin H. Oaks helped his bishop deliver scarce citrus-filled Christmas baskets to widows. The last basket was for his own mother, and he realized she was a widow following his father's passing. That experience shaped his understanding of eternal families and deepened his gratitude for temple marriage.
Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
โ€œAs a 12-year-old deacon, I was pleased to accompany the bishop to deliver Christmas baskets to the widows of our ward in Vernal, Utah. The backseat of his car was filled with baskets of grapefruit and oranges. This was during World War II, when grapefruit and oranges were scarce, so they were quite a treat. He waited in the car while I took a basket to each door and said, โ€˜The bishop asked me to give you this Christmas basket from the ward.โ€™
โ€œWhen we had delivered all the baskets but one, the bishop drove me home. There he handed me the last basket and said, โ€˜This is for your mother.โ€™ Before I could reply, he drove away. [Dallin H. Oaks was 7 when his father passed away in June 1940.]
โ€œI stood in front of our house, snowflakes falling on my face, holding the basket and wondering. We had been delivering baskets to widows, but I had never thought of my mother as a widow. I had never heard her refer to herself as a widow. I wondered why anyone would think my mother was a widow.
โ€œThat Christmas experience was formative in my understanding of the eternal family and in my appreciation for the faith of my mother. She always taught us that we had a father and she had a husband and that we would always be a family because of their temple marriage. โ€ฆ
โ€œI am grateful for temple marriage and for the assurance that we can be together as an eternal family.โ€4
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๐Ÿ‘ค General Authorities (Modern) ๐Ÿ‘ค Church Leaders (Local) ๐Ÿ‘ค Children ๐Ÿ‘ค Parents
Apostle Bishop Charity Christmas Death Family Gratitude Grief Marriage Ministering Sealing Temples Young Men

To Grow Up unto the Lord

In the same ward, a young mother served as a visiting teaching mentor to two African sisters. She modeled loving watchcare, helping them adjust to a new country and religion, and brought cheerful support with each visit. Over time, they prepared messages together, gave service, and became united Relief Society sisters.
This ward is composed of members of many ages, from a variety of countries, all with varying economic circumstances and Church experience. A number of those with the most Church experience are busy graduate-student couples with demanding schedules and young families.
What I saw was a young mother serving as a visiting teaching mentor to newer converts in the ward. While her husband cared for their baby, she enthusiastically modeled loving watchcare to two African sisters. This watchcare involved teaching these sisters not only how to function in a new country but also how to adapt to their new religion.
Through her example she taught these African sisters how the Lord would have us serve each other. The words of the Apostle Paul tenderly describe what I saw in this visiting teaching mentorโ€™s actions toward these new converts: โ€œWe were gentle among you, โ€ฆ being affectionately desirous of you, โ€ฆ willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.โ€ With each visit, the young mentor brought good cheer, a gentle helping hand, and the visiting teaching message.
In time, together the sisters prepared the visiting teaching message to share in other sistersโ€™ homes. Assessing needs, giving on-the-spot service as they went, they became true Relief Society sisters committed to lifting, comforting, and encouraging one another. I doubt I will ever hear the phrase โ€œhearts knit together in unity and in loveโ€ that I wonโ€™t think of those three happy, loving women demonstrating through their determined service to others what it means โ€œto grow up unto the Lord.โ€
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๐Ÿ‘ค Parents ๐Ÿ‘ค Church Members (General)
Charity Conversion Diversity and Unity in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Love Ministering Relief Society Service Teaching the Gospel Unity Women in the Church

10 Stories to Inspire Christlike Service and Light the World

A woman gives her sister-in-law a homemade Christmas tree skirt. She receives a beautiful tree skirt in return, reminding her of the Saviorโ€™s ability to redeem.
A woman is reminded of the Saviorโ€™s ability to redeem us when she gifts her sister-in-law a homemade Christmas tree skirt and receives a beautiful tree skirt in return.
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๐Ÿ‘ค Other
Atonement of Jesus Christ Christmas Family Jesus Christ Kindness

Following Jesus Together

Fang had a classmate who was scared to go to school. Fang arrived early every day to wait so the classmate wouldnโ€™t be alone. Serving others made Fang feel happy while following Jesus.
One of my classmates was scared about going to school. I came early every day to wait for him so he wouldnโ€™t be alone. Helping others makes me feel happy because Iโ€™m following Jesus.
Fang Z., age 6, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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๐Ÿ‘ค Children ๐Ÿ‘ค Friends
Children Friendship Happiness Jesus Christ Kindness Service

Parent-Child Interviews

A father sensed his daughter found formal interviews boring, so he invited her for a root beer float at Dairy Queen and asked questions informally during the drive. She opened up freely without realizing it was an interview. Weeks later, when he asked for another interview, she humorously asked, 'Wet or dry?' showing she had noticed the difference.
Several years ago, I approached one of my daughters and said, โ€œMy dear, itโ€™s time for an interview.โ€ Her response was less than enthusiastic, and I determined within my own mind that I was boring her terribly. So instead of subjecting her to a formal conversation, I invited her into the car and drove to the Dairy Queen where we both enjoyed a root beer float. All the way to and from the store, I asked questions, and she freely responded. She didnโ€™t even realize that she was being interviewedโ€”or at least that is what I thought. A few weeks later, I announced once again that I wanted to interview her. This time she promptly asked, โ€œWet or dry?โ€
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๐Ÿ‘ค Parents ๐Ÿ‘ค Children
Children Family Parenting

My Fathers

As a youth, she entered the Los Angeles California Temple to perform baptisms for the dead and was overwhelmed by peace, a stark contrast to her troubled home. Feeling safe and loved there, she resolved to remain worthy to return to the temple.
When our youth group was planning to do baptisms for the dead, I wondered what it would be like in my Heavenly Fatherโ€™s house. With great anticipation, I stepped inside the Los Angeles California Temple. I was overwhelmed at the feeling of peace there. Nothing could have been more opposite from my earthly home. I almost didnโ€™t dare breathe for fear the feeling would go away. But it was constant and calm.
I loved being in the temple. In His house, I did not need to be afraid. It was safe, calm, peaceful, and comforting. I wanted to live there. Heavenly Fatherโ€™s house was full of love. I was so happy. I promised myself I would be worthy to come back to His house again.
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๐Ÿ‘ค Youth ๐Ÿ‘ค Church Members (General)
Baptisms for the Dead Happiness Peace Reverence Temples Testimony

Easter Chicks Support Local Childrenโ€™s Hospice

Members of the Rochdale Ward, supported by sisters from the Ashton 1st Ward, had long supported a children's hospice by knitting Easter chicks and donating chocolate eggs for fundraising. In 2021, despite pandemic challenges, they expanded the effort by selling finished chicks to their networks. The response was overwhelming, raising ยฃ1,567, and the hospice sent a heartfelt letter of thanks.
Members of the Rochdale Ward, Ashton Stake, supported by sisters of the Ashton 1st Ward, for the last few years have adopted Francis House Childrenโ€™s Hospice as one of their reach-out community projects.
Prepandemic and during the build-up to Easter, sisters have knitted Easter chicks, into which chocolate cream eggs donated by members have been inserted. The completed Easter chicks were then donated to the hospice for them to sell as part of their ongoing fundraising activities.
Easter 2021 brought new challenges! Would the project be able to continue?
It was decided to go ahead despite the challenges, but with the added invitation to not only supply the chocolate cream eggs and knit the chicks but also to sell the finished goods to family, friends, work colleagues, and others.
The response was overwhelming and the best to date. A total of ยฃ1,567 was raised and donated. In response, the hospice sent a letter of thanks, and a certificate. One of the lines from the letter read:
โ€œA heartfelt thank you for taking part in our Easter Chick Appeal and raising an absolutely fantastic ยฃ1,567 for Francis House Childrenโ€™s Hospice through the sale of your own knitted eggs. The support means more than words can say. Iโ€™m truly grateful you took the time and energy to support us during this difficult year for our appeal.โ€
In a time of adversity and with limitations caused by COVID-19, there are still opportunities to serve others within local communities, whose needs are greater than ever before.
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๐Ÿ‘ค Church Members (General) ๐Ÿ‘ค Other
Adversity Charity Children Easter Gratitude Service

FYI:For Your Information

Three wards in Weiser, Idaho, collaborated on a patriotic musical and dance program to foster youth talents and aid missionary efforts. They secured the local football stadium and presented narrated dances spanning various eras. An appreciative audience watched 350 participants perform.
Three wards, Weiser 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, of the Weiser Idaho Stake, combined efforts in presenting a musical and dance program on a patriotic theme for their townโ€™s Fourth of July celebration. Their purpose was to give the youth an opportunity to develop their talents and provide an aid for missionary efforts in the area.
The local football stadium was reserved for the outdoor event. A brief narration describing the development of the nation tied together presentations of group dances and songs. Dances included the minuet, round dance, square dance, Charleston, swing, jitterbug, disco, and waltz.
An appreciative audience watched as the 350 participants presented the program.
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๐Ÿ‘ค Youth ๐Ÿ‘ค Church Members (General)
Missionary Work Music Service Unity

The Great Work of God

In April 1830, Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, and a few others gathered to organize The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was a simple meeting that marked the Church's return to the earth, an event portrayed as rejoiced over by heaven.
In April 1830, Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, and a handful of others gathered together to organize The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was a simple meeting. How the heavens must have rejoiced and glorified Godโ€”for on that day, the Church of Jesus Christ returned to earth!
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๐Ÿ‘ค Joseph Smith ๐Ÿ‘ค Early Saints
Joseph Smith The Restoration