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A little planning ahead of time can make General Conference a positive experience for the whole family, even if you happen to have four rowdy boys (ask me how I know!). Here are six tips on how to get the most from General Conference. Head on over to LDSBookstore.com for free printable coloring pages, general conference workbooks, crossword puzzles, and …

Bringing the family of Israel to Egypt in the midst of the famine saved their lives, but many years later when the children of Israel had grown to a size that Pharaoh found threatening, he made the Israelites slaves to Egypt. God had made promises to Abraham and renewed them through Isaac and Jacob (Israel). His deliverance of the children …

After enduring slavery, false accusation, imprisonment, and many years of waiting and probably wondering, Joseph became second in command to Pharaoh and was placed exactly in a position to save the lives of countless people, including his own family. Without his trial and suffering, he could not have become such an instrument in God’s hands—who can make all things for …

Joseph of old was sold into slavery by his own brothers. He lived in a foreign land away from his family, was accused of sins he never committed and sent to prison. He must have, at times, felt forsaken. Still, he trusted in the Lord and endured well and the Lord remained with Joseph through all of his afflictions. Featued …

In his most desolate circumstances, Jacob still had life-changing revelatory experiences. This FHE lesson helps us understand how to recognize God is with us wherever we are. Featued art by J. Ken Spencer Scripture Genesis 28:16 And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not. Hymn Nearer, My God, to Thee …

Rebekah showed remarkable kindness to the servant of Abraham and her willingness to serve helped her achieve the plan God had for her. This FHE lesson helps us understand the importance of kindness and how it can transform lives. Featued art by Dilleen Marsh Scripture Genesis 24:20 And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again …

The Abrahamic Covenant is in full effect today as it was in Abraham’s time. What role do we play in that covenant? What blessings come from it? How can we take the blessings we have received and use them to bless all nations of the earth as we are directed? Consider how living up to our covenants helps to prepare …

Just as Noah was given special instructions for the people of his day, our prophet receives instruction from the Lord on our behalf as well. Noah taught that our commitment to following the prophet’s revelation actually increases our ability to receive personal revelation. Scripture Moses 8:23-24 And it came to pass that Noah continued his preaching unto the people, saying: Hearken, …

The Lord has told us through His prophet that among the most important work we can be engaged in is the work of gathering scattered Israel. We come from different families, backgrounds, races, ethnicities, nations, and ideologies. But to become Zion, we must be of one heart and one mind. This lesson explores how we can be more of a …

Enoch was still young and felt insecure when he was called to be a prophet. This lesson discusses what God can make of us when we give our best, though imperfect, offerings to Him. Scripture Moses 6:31-32 And when Enoch had heard these words, he bowed himself to the earth, before the Lord, and spake before the Lord, saying: Why is it that …