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Christmas at Temple Square

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:52:19 +0000

Every year The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrates Christmas in Salt Lake City, Utah by decorating Temple Square with an amazing lighted display. The lights are first lit the Friday following Thanksgiving and "Christmas on Temple Square" will begin.

Christmas events (see the Church calendar) are performed almost every day of the season, including the musical production Savior of the World, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert, and the First Presidency Christmas Devotional.

The devotional is usually held the first Sunday in December and will be broadcast from the Conference Center (free tickets are required) to church buildings world wide. All are welcome to come and enjoy the devotional in Temple Square or watch the broadcast from a local Stake Center.

If you've never seen the lights on Temple Square they're well worth the trip. Come celebrate with us Christmas and the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!

See these other great Christmas resources.

Photos: Public Domain GNUFDL; Copyright Leon7 & Brian Davis

Christmas at Temple Square originally appeared on About.com Latter-day Saints on Monday, November 23rd, 2009 at 16:52:19.

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FAQ: What is Modern Revelation?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:12:36 +0000

Find out in this FAQ what it means to have modern revelation, including what forms revelation comes in, who can receive revelation, and for whom they can receive it.

Does God speak to us now? How can you know what is true? Find out now!

FAQ: What is Modern Revelation? originally appeared on About.com Latter-day Saints on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 06:12:36.

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Gospel Principles Manual Updated

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:38:13 +0000

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has updated the Gospel Principles manual which will be used in the usual Gospel Principles Sunday School class, but is also available for use with the Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society curriculum.

I really love the new pictures that have been added to the manual and, unlike the old manual, these pictures are in color! The new Gospel Principles manual is also available in audio format.

Gospel Principles Manual Updated originally appeared on About.com Latter-day Saints on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 10:38:13.

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Virtual Tour of an LDS Meetinghouse

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:55:21 +0000

Have you ever been inside an LDS Church building? If not have you wondered what it looks like on the inside and what we do there? Well now you can see for yourself, from the comfort of your computer chair, with this amazing interactive tour of a meetinghouse created by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

It's great to see what an average LDS church meetinghouse looks like, but it's even better to come and worship with us! Visitors are always welcome, and joining us for our Sunday sacrament meeting is one of the best ways to learn what we really believe- not just what you hear about us. Find out what to expect when attending our church services, including that we don't ask for donations or pass a plate to the congregation.

I love being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ! Just one of the amazing things about the Church is that we're a lay ministry, which means all services, meetings, organizations, activities, and functions are accomplished through the volunteer efforts of local members. So find your closest Church unit and join us this Sunday.

Virtual Tour of an LDS Meetinghouse originally appeared on About.com Latter-day Saints on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 08:55:21.

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Joseph Smith Quotes

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:06:09 +0000

These quotes from Joseph Smith, first prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, start when he was seeking for wisdom at 14 years of age and end before his martyrdom at age 38.

Joseph Smith was an amazing man- I know he was a prophet of God and restored the gospel of Jesus Christ in these the latter-days. From this list of quotes by Joseph Smith, I especially like the second to last quote on the fundamental principles of our religion.

Joseph Smith Quotes originally appeared on About.com Latter-day Saints on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 10:06:09.

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The Holy Bible

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:38:55 +0000

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has an excellent new topic page about The Holy Bible which answers questions such as:

Do Mormons believe in the Bible?
What is the relationship between the Bible and the Book of Mormon?
How can the Bible help me and my family?

Starting next January, Sunday School classes around the world will begin to study the Old Testament. I'm very excited about this and have already begun my study by reading the Books of Moses and Abraham in The Pearl of Great Price, which is what led me to create a chart of the Lineage of Adam (also see the Lineage of Abraham).

I love the Holy Bible and know it is the word of God, given to us through His prophets. Learn how you can get a free Bible and start studying it today! You can also visit The Book of Mormon topic page for excellent videos and resources.

The Holy Bible originally appeared on About.com Latter-day Saints on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 11:38:55.

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Christ Visits Ancient America Video

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:08:41 +0000

At JosephSmith.com you can watch a short 3 1/2 minute video presentation, "Christ in Ancient America" showing a time-line of the history of The Book of Mormon. The video begins when the prophet Lehi fled Jerusalem and ends with Joseph Smith, who saw God the Father and Jesus Christ and translated this ancient American history from a set of gold plates.

If the story of Joseph Smith, his visions, revelations, and translations seem extraordinary that's because they are! What would you be willing to give to know the truth about God, what He looks like, what He wants from us, and how to find out? All it takes is a humble heart and open mind. Start learning now!

Christ Visits Ancient America Video originally appeared on About.com Latter-day Saints on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 08:08:41.

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Lineage of Adam

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:44:36 +0000

Did you know that Adam lived 930 years? While studying the lineage of Adam down to Joseph I wondered if Adam, because he lived so long, was alive at the time of the flood and if so was he taken to heaven with Enoch's city of Zion?

See this article and the spreadsheet I made to discover the answers to these questions. In doing so I also discovered some other amazing things, including how many years had passed, since the beginning of time, until the flood.

Also see this chart with the Lineage of Abraham and Israel.

Lineage of Adam originally appeared on About.com Latter-day Saints on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 06:44:36.

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Wanted: Photos of LDS Temples at Christmas

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:42:06 +0000

I'm looking for photographs of LDS temples at Christmas time. The grounds around the Salt Lake Temple are beautifully decorated each year, but what about other temples? Are the grounds of the temple near you also decorated in Christmas lights? If you have any pictures, and would be willing to share them with us, please email me. Note: You will need to own the copyright of any pictures you send. Thank you!

Wanted: Photos of LDS Temples at Christmas originally appeared on About.com Latter-day Saints on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 08:42:06.

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Witness of The Book of Mormon

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:38:53 +0000

I love The Book of Mormon! Last November I began reading it again from cover to cover and recently finished it (just under a year) on October 9th. Although I've read The Book of Mormon many times, this time I specifically focused my study by using a scripture journal. While studying each chapter I would write down my thoughts, impressions, and questions. I often wrote out specific words, phrases, and even entire verses that touched me.

Frequently I used the other scripture study helps (footnotes, Index, Bible Dictionary, etc.) to read related scriptures from the other books of scripture. Using these scripture study techniques greatly increased my learning and enjoyment of the scriptures.

Through the power of the Holy Ghost I know The Book of Mormon is true.

You can share your witness of The Book of Mormon at the Book of Mormon Witness website, or learn how you can get a free Book of Mormon.

Witness of The Book of Mormon originally appeared on About.com Latter-day Saints on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 11:38:53.

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