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LDS Week in Review – December 10th – 15th

If you missed some of the blogs here in LDS over the last week, come check out the week in review and get caught up. In “Shepherds of the Flock,” we read Spencer W. Kimball’s lesson on how we need to support our leaders and serve willingly in the Church. Wondering how to submit your genealogical information, now that it’s been gathered? Read “Using TempleReady” to discover the next step. If you need ideas for meaningful Christmas gifts, you might consider giving food storage. “December Preparedness Goals” gives you more information on this, as well as other ideas to put … Continue reading →

General Conference: “Mrs. Patton–The Story Continues”

In his talk “Mrs. Patton-The Story Continues” President Thomas S Monson recalls a talk that he gave in a past conference. The talk was addressed to Mrs. Patton who was the mother of a childhood friend of his. Arthur enlisted in the Navy when he was fifteen years old and went to fight in World War II. While he was serving, President Monson would go and visit his mother. After serving for four years Arthur was lost at sea during a battle. He was only nineteen years old when he died. As a young man, President Monson went to comfort … Continue reading →