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Listen to the Hymn “And behold, there shall a new star arise, such an one as ye never have beheld; and this also shall be a sign unto you. And behold this is not all, there shall be many signs and wonders in heaven. And it shall come to pass that ye shall all be amazed, and wonder, insomuch that ye shall fall to the earth.” Helaman 14:5–7   Composer: Lorin Farrar Wheelwright Year of Compositi...

Jeni Brockbank lives with her six children in Northern Utah. She delights in applying the gospel of Jesus Christ to everyday life, loves to floating on lazy rivers, snuggling her children, and having long lunches with amazing friends. Jeni loves the color red because it reminds her that she is individually important to her Heavenly Father. Buy the Book The post 811 Jeni Brockbank – Healing I...

The new batch of hymns for the LDS church in “Hymns for Home and Church” offers a rich blend of traditional favorites, newly composed pieces, and beloved classics, enhancing the spiritual and worship experience. Here are the highlights of the selected hymns **Come Thou Fountain of Every Blessing** – A cherished Christian hymn from 1758, greatly requested for its return. It has be...

Show your love for the show on Patreon! Check out Hear Hymn Two women called to Primary General Advisory Council Helana Food Share receives $1.3 million donation from the church Why is Helena the capital of Montana? Why is Fillmore no longer the capital of Utah? Church responds to major flooding in Brazil Church to hold virtual devotional for individuals working overseas Boy Scouts changing name t...

Title and Number: “Amazing Grace,” Number to be assigned in the upcoming LDS hymnbook. First Line or Chorus: “Amazing grace! How sweet the sound / That saved a wretch like me!” Historical Context: “Amazing Grace,” one of the most recognized hymns globally, was penned by John Newton in 1772. Newton, a former slave trader who became an Anglican clergyman, wrote th...

Roy A. Clouser is Emeritus Prof of Philosophy and Religion at The College of New Jersey. His BA in philosophy was from Gordon College (summa cum laude), and his BD in theology (summa cum laude) was from the Reformed Episcopal Seminary. He began graduate school at Harvard in the History and Philosophy of Religion, where most of his work was with Paul Tillich. After only one year, his advisor warned...

Temple Dedications Urdaneta Philippines Temple – #190 Dedicated April 28, 2024 by Dallin Oaks Dedicatory Prayer 3rd Temple in Philippines – 13.5 years from announcement  Church News Podcast & Article about their 2 years living in the Philippines All 3 first presidency have dedicated a temple this year.  Temple Open House Beings Salta Argentina Temple Media day on April 29th  Open h...

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Overview Title: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Key Lines: “Come, Thou Fount of every blessing; Tune my heart to sing Thy grace.” Historical Context: This hymn was not in the original LDS hymnbook compiled by Emma Smith but has been included in various Christian hymnals since its creation. Written by Robert Robinson in 1758, it has a profound histor...

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New Hymnbook Speculation: We only have confirmation of the Hymn “ Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing ” as it was announced as being one of the first 12 hymns that will be coming to the Gospel Library in May 2024   Known Hymns: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing   Speculated Hymns: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing   Analysis of Hymns that were sung at teh 2024 April General Conference...

Ken Williams Ken is the author of several books, including  21 Days to Success through Networking , 21 Days to Success with LinkedIn , Marriage Advice to my Daughter ,   It’s a Conspiracy , his less-than-helpful grammar book, Irregardless ,  and  Surviv ing the Boss from Hell . He is especially proud of his short book, The Chocolate Cake Phenomenon ,  which teaches that chocolate cake is spi...

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Temple Dedications  Red Cliffs Utah Temple – #189 (#17 in Utah) Dedicated on March 24th by Henry B Erying His Great-grandfather, Henry Eyring settled in the region Dedicatory Prayer  Open house was visited by 200,000 people (population of the county) 20 Stakes assigned to the Temple District (east of I-15) City with the oldest and newest temple (for 5 weeks) St George the 4th city with 2 ded...

If you would like to donate to her family with costs associated with her illness and passing, visit their GO FUNDME . With her unique mix of humor and candor, empathy and idealism, Inouye draws upon her academic training in Chinese history and religious studies, her rich cultural heritage, her experiences raising a family in an international setting, her tangle with cancer, and her resilient faith...

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David B. Ostler has lived and served on four continents as a bishop, stake president, mission president, and director of a Church historical site and visitors' center. He wrote Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question and Healing Our Divides: Answering the Savior’s Call to Become Peacemakers. He is a retired business executive who managed domestic and international businesses focused on...

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Even in the Darkest Hour: Lament As a Path to God For many of us, faith and hard work are often seen as the keys to overcoming challenges. But what does it look like to stay faithful when “more faith” and “more work” do not make things better? What does one say when one cannot express praise? How do we maintain connection to God from within our pain? In Even in the Darkest Hour : Lament As a Path...

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“Escape from Germany,” is the true recounting of a miraculous yet unsung WWII event, releasing in theaters April, 2024. Hitler’s army was rapidly closing borders in August of 1939 while eighty-five American missionaries were serving their church inside Germany. As the German military preparations escalated, word came to speedily move those LDS missionaries to safety in adjacent countries. Ta...

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New Temples April 2024 350 Temple OAC (A(nounced/Operation/Construction) Doubled the number of temples in 8 years 177 OAC 8 years ago Big cities that get more than 1-Brisbane, Houston   Uturoa, French Polynesia 2nd in French Polynesia Papeete Tahiti in 83 30,000 Latter-day Saints in nearly 100 congregations in French Polynesia.  Serving 2 stakes Chihuahua, Mexico 25th in Mexico 3rd in the sta...

Scott Christopher is a veteran film, television, stage, and voice actor as well as an author, speaker, corporate trainer and lifelong humorist. Scott is currently the host of the exciting new series, “A Marvelous Work,” on the Scripture Central YouTube channel. He is the father of five, grandfather of two, and husband to one. They live in an empty nest in the Nashville area. A Marvelous Work on Yo...