First Presidency Message
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Treasure of Eternal Value
President Thomas S. Monson
President Monson offers three pieces of a “treasure map” that can guide us to eternal happiness.
Visiting Teaching Message
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Marriage between a Man and a Woman Is Ordained of God
Feature Articles
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New First Presidency Called
An introduction to the 16th President of the Church and his counselors.
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Elder Quentin L. Cook: A Willing Heart and Mind
A brief biography about this member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called in October 2007.
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Finding Answers from Conference
Ideas on ways to increase your learning from general conference.
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Help and Hope in Washington, D.C.
For these students just outside of the U.S. capital city, test scores, grades, motivation, and hope are on the rise.
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Daddy Sunday
This monthly tradition with my children has given us an opportunity to talk openly about their concerns, accomplishments, and feelings.
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The Joy of Nurturing Children
The experiences of three women show that the spiritual rewards of motherhood are available to all women.
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By Divine Design
“The Family: A Proclamation to the World” celebrated in art and photography.
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Remember Who You Are
At the point when I was about to give up, I realized what my mother’s words meant.
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Your Divine Heritage
The Lord has provided us with scriptures and prophets to help us resist the pulls of the world.
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My Journal, My Testimony
Seven ways keeping a journal has blessed my life.
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In the Path of the Tornado
As I sat in the Nauvoo Temple waiting for the dedication to begin, I realized that the temple and I had both been battered by tornadoes. I also realized I had been given a chance to make something new and beautiful of my life.
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Sacred Words
Even with all the potency of medical science, Annie’s life was cradled in her Heavenly Father’s hands.
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Ethel and Edna
Relief Society was for old women—or so I thought.
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The Healing Power of Hymns
The hymns of the gospel can bring solace to our lives.
Departments
Lessons from the Book of Mormon
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The Lord’s Pattern for Peace
Elder Christoffel Golden Jr.
We can find peace regardless of our surroundings.
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Latter-day Saint Voices
God’s children find forgiveness, love, and comfort in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Random Sampler
Budgeting, remembering ancestors, sharing cultural traditions, preparing visual aids, and making conference a part of family home evening.
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