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As New York Governor Andrew Cuomo faces increasing casualties and cases due to the COVID-19 virus, he made a statement in a press conference about how his state can get through the stay-at-home orders. “The goal for me: socially distanced, but spiritually connected,” he said. “How do you achieve socially distanced, but spiritually connected? I don’t have the answer, but …

With President Nelson’s invitation to #HearHim, we decided to compile some of our very favorite paintings and images of the First Vision. Each one is a powerful reminder of the Lord’s ability to hear our prayers and send strength and peace in times of difficulty. With the events currently happening in the world, we felt we could all use a …

With all of the events that happened within just 24 hours yesterday, many of us more than likely woke up with some anxiety today. There is a great deal of unknown ahead of us in the coming weeks, and many individuals have become anticipating the worst. However, it’s important in these times to remember who is at the helm. We …

This past Wednesday, President Russell M. Nelson released a new video in preparation for the bicentennial anniversary of the First Vision, which will be the focal point and emphasis of this spring’s General Conference. You can view our full coverage of the video here on LDS Daily. In the video, President Nelson discusses the significance of the statement “Hear Him” …

On this day in 1833, the Prophet Joseph Smith received a revelation that would become later become Doctrine and Covenants Section 89. Section 89 contains the Lord’s desire for us to take care of our physical and spiritual bodies and provides us with the Word of Wisdom to help in achieving this goal. The Word of Wisdom is the Lord’s …

Nephi, a Book of Mormon prophet, delighted in the words of Isaiah and did “liken his words unto my people.” When we liken the scriptures unto ourselves, we are able to access more of Christ’s power as we study His word. But how do we do it? These five tips are easy to implement in your scripture study and can …

On February 14, 2018, Latter-day Saint teen Alaina Petty was killed during the tragic school shooting at Marjory Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. On the second anniversary of her death, her missionary brother shared his testimony on social media. Elder Patrick Petty, currently serving as a missionary in Illinois, wrote, “2 years ago we lost 17 beautiful people. It …

In a unique video, Elder Justin Weidauer, serving in Palo Alto, California, shares the challenges and blessing of growing up deaf. He felt less than those around him. But through the gospel, he gained a deep testimony that we are all equal in the sight of God. “He really does love me and everyone else, no matter how they are,” …

This past Wednesday, Utah Senator and 2008 and 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney announced he would vote to convict President Donald Trump during his impeachment trial. Though President Trump was acquitted yesterday evening, Senator Romney’s vote to convict the President has caused a stir throughout the political world, especially among those from his own party. However, no matter our …

This article was adapted from John Hilton III from here. The Bible Dictionary teaches that the Atonement of Jesus Christ isn’t just a single event. It took place in the premortal life, as well as through “His divine Sonship, His sinless life, the shedding of His blood in the garden of Gethsemane, His death on the cross and subsequent bodily …