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This FHE lesson on heaven answers the question, where do we go when we die?  Scripture Alma 40:11 Now, concerning the state of the soul between death and the resurrection—Behold, it has been made known unto me by an angel, that the spirits of all men, as soon as they are departed from this mortal body, yea, the spirits of all men, whether …

In today’s troubled world, many people wonder how they can remain safe in an active shooter situation. Members of the Church have especially asked this question since a man was murdered in an LDS meetinghouse Sunday by a gunman. The Church does not provide official public training or information in their handbooks and manuals about emergencies involving active shooters. However, …

The world is a scary place. If you have spent any amount of time on the internet, you know the online world is even worse. With a rise in cyberbullying and heated comment threads, many members of the Church wonder how they can boldly stand up for their beliefs while respecting differences and avoiding contention. The answer is found in …

This Pioneer Day FHE Lesson helps us honor the heritage of faith the pioneers left us while learning how to take on hard journeys in our own lives with zeal.  Scripture Doctrine & Covenants 127:17 Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see …

Every love story is beautiful and now LDSWedding.com is looking for your submissions. The website, which strives to provide extensive resources for LDS brides and grooms, recently launched a new portion of their site dedicated to highlighting real stories. A different couple is featured every Friday, and the interview goes over a couple’s love story, wedding planning, and reception. You …

As followers of Jesus Christ, we seek to glorify Him in every way. One principle that helps us glorify Christ through our thoughts, actions, and appearance is modesty. Through the decades, modesty has slowly become focused on style and clothing. While definitely an aspect of modesty, there is much more to it than the clothes we wear. We need to …

This FHE lesson on faith teaches about how faith leads to action and what we can do to exercise our faith in Jesus Christ.  Scripture Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hymn True to the Faith | Hymn #254 1. Shall the youth of Zion falter In defending truth and right? While the enemy assaileth, Shall we …

Wedding season is upon us and this wedding season is extra special because my baby sister is soon to be married and helping her plan for that day has me thinking back on my own pre-wedding feelings and thoughts. My husband and I will be at three years by the time her wedding bells ring, and though that hardly makes …

I have had dozens of missionaries ask me for advice on how they can use Facebook effectively. I’ve even had members of Mission Presidencies ask me about tips for harnessing the power of social media for missionary work.  When Elder S. Gifford Nielsen came to my mission he charged us to become “franchise owners” in our areas. He explained that means …

This FHE lesson on obedience shows us how keeping the commandments increases our personal liberty.  Scripture D&C 130:21 And when we obtain any blessing from God, it is by obedience to that law upon which it is predicated. Hymn The Still Small Voice | Children’s Songbook, pg. 106 1. Do what is right; the day-dawn is breaking, Hailing a future of freedom and light. …