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Conference Counsel: Understanding the true meaning of worship

When I think of the word ‘worship,’ I think of treating something with god-like reverence. I think we’ve all heard the phrase, “worship the ground” someone walks on. It means that there is a god-like reverence for someone, so much so that even the ground they walk on is worthy of ...

Church of Jesus Christ adds 11 songs to new hymnbook

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday the addition of 11 songs to its new hymnbook, “Hymns—For Home and Church.” The hymns will be available on the Music Library, Gospel Library and Sacred Music app by Friday and are composed in English, Spanish, Portuguese ...

Conference Counsel: Restoration is preparation for the Second Coming

In his talk during the April general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles discussed the message of the restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ. As I studied and reflected on the talk, not only did my ...

Latter-day Saints turn to yoga for its physical and spiritual benefits

SALT LAKE CITY — Wendy Cullum lay flat on her back completely relaxed in “shavasana” or “corpse pose,” a common closing position in a yoga class. She and several other members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were finishing up a 90-minute session in the sanctuary ...

Conference Counsel: Repentance a gift meant to help us progress

President Jeffrey R. Holland, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, once spoke of becoming perfect. “My brothers and sisters, except for Jesus, there have been no flawless performances on this earthly journey we are ...

Conference Counsel: Development doesn’t diminish sanctity of life

A couple weeks ago, one of my sons brought home a caterpillar kit. It included a cylindrical container, with the caterpillar inside and nutrients for it on the bottom. Over the next several days, we watched as it moved around, gorged on the nutrients, climbed up to the underside of the cap, ...