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  The Church is literally my life!  The blessings stated below are only a handful of the blessings we receive.  Some more are:  Being able to receive a Priesthood blessing when ill, dying, before marriage, etc.  Having someone to talk to, -- a ministering sister or brother, a bishop, etc.  But also having something to do which helps the world be better -- family history, paying tithing and other offerings such as humanitarian aid.  The peace of mind that comes -- I couldn't begin to name all the blessings I feel daily, and every minute!  SO THANKFUL! ! ‘Membership has its privileges’: 38 benefits of Church membership we may not think about By  Morgan Jones   February 28, 2022 01:36 PM MST Twitter Pinterest Email Print Shutterstock Years ago, one of my roommates was on a date with the man who would become her husband when she texted me saying they had a story idea for me. They had been discussing the benefits of being a member of the Chur...

  The Privilege of Asking for Angelic Help By  Anne Hinton Pratt  · January 26, 2022 Cover image:  “Looking for something” ©Brian T. Kershisnik, 2016. Used with permission. There are times in our lives that we need more help than our natural world can offer.  At these defining moments, we can ask for angelic help, and at times receive remarkable assistance.  Angels are a critical part of the Lord’s team, which he generously employs for us in amazing ways… “I Felt the Burning of Angels” Jill Vanikiotis shared a truly remarkable experience with me, where she absolutely knew that angels helped her.  She was moving from Utah to Virginia in 2020. She was pulling a much too heavy trailer for her vehicle, which was loaded down with all her food storage and tools. She writes, “I needed a good amount of momentum built up in order to get over the three mountains in Wyoming known as the three sisters. Just as I was up to speed in my ascent over the last and bigge...

  This is a very inspirational article!  It helps you recognize things like this in your own life! When You Wonder if God is in the Details of Your Life By  Maurine Proctor  · November 13, 2020 Whenever I wonder if God is in the details of my life, I think back to a nearly unused telephone on the wall of a dark hall in a church building in Chicago. We are assured in scripture and by modern prophets that our lives themselves are a divine conversation with Him, and that far from being a distant God who lets our lives play out randomly, He is personal, aware and in the details more than we see or understand. Elder Ronald A. Rasband said, “Our lives are like a chessboard, and the Lord moves us from one place to another—if we are responsive to spiritual promptings. Looking back, we can see His hand in our lives.” Elder Neal A. Maxwell, for whom this was a theme said, “So it is, amid the vastness of His creations, God’s personal shaping influence is felt in the details of...

Watch: Elder Holland’s powerful message of hope might be just what you need in 2020 by Lindsey Williams  | Sep. 03, 2020 From the Church Makes You Think Speaking in April general conference, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland testified that “the future is going to be as miracle-filled and bountifully blessed as the past has been.” A new inspirational video released by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday morning pieces together segments of Elder Holland’s conference address into a beautiful 3-minute video. “We  can  hope, we  should  hope, even when facing the most insurmountable odds,” Elder Holland said. “So, when our backs are to the wall and, as the hymn says, ‘other helpers fail and comforts flee,’ among our most indispensable virtues will be this precious gift of hope linked inextricably to our faith in God and our charity to others.” In his message, Elder Holland spoke specifically about current events...

This is such an inspiring article, especially for mothers--who are tired!  I've been there for sure!  It does end, but not for quite awhile! Epiphany: Stunning Paradigms of Celestial Parenting By  Anne Hinton Pratt  · August 26, 2020 Cover image by  Caitlin Connolly . Anyone who has children knows that parenting is the toughest thing we ever do! Sometimes during that difficult journey of child rearing, we have epiphanies that  stop us in our tracks,   and redirect our course .  I’d like to share the striking experiences of four people… Like a Ton of Bricks Many years ago when my children were small I became very ill, and at one time I thought I might die.  As I thought about that possibility I began to freak out, thinking about my kids and what would be best for them.  I suddenly felt panicked to tell my husband, “If I die, you need to marry again!  Make sure you find someone who will to read to th...