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President Nelson’s Legacy: Gathering Israel through Christ

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As prophet from 2018–2025, President Russell M. Nelson spoke again and again of the great work of gathering Israel on both sides of the veil. He taught that revelation, temples, repentance, and discipleship all converge in one grand purpose: binding God’s children to Jesus Christ through sacred covenants.

In truth, President Nelson testified that gathering Israel is the most important work on earth today, because it is how we prepare individuals and families to meet the Savior with joy. The increased number of temples built, the changes in how youth serve in the temple and the church and the focus on ‘gathering’ all lead to this end. [Read more…] about President Nelson’s Legacy: Gathering Israel through Christ

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 109-110 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Building the Kingdom in Diapers and Day Jobs

by Autumn Dickson

The Saints have built the Kirtland temple. This week we read about the dedication event, including the revealed prayer from the Lord, and we read about the Lord restoring priesthood keys within the temple. Here is one of the verses from the prayer that was revealed to Joseph Smith. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 109-110 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

Book Review: “In the Hands of the Lord: The Life of Dallin H. Oaks”

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This book review was originally published here on December 12, 2021. It is being reposted now to help people get to know President Oaks better. It also contains information about the origin of the Proclamation on the Family, which is currently having its 30th anniversary celebrated.

Available from the FAIR Bookstore

This biography of Dallin H. Oaks was written by Richard E. Turley, Jr., who has been associated with Oaks throughout most of his (Turley’s) professional life. Turley has served as the Director of the Church History Department (originally selected to work for the department by Oaks), Assistant Church Historian, and Director of Public Affairs. He has previously written or co-written several other books, including Victims: The LDS Church and the Mark Hoffman Case and Massacre at Mountain Meadows: An American Tragedy.

The Beginning of Dallin H. Oak’s Life

Dallin Harris Oaks was born August 12, 1932 in Provo, Utah. “Harris” comes from his mom’s side of the family, who was descended from a brother of Martin Harris. He grew up in Provo; Twin Falls, Idaho; Payson (where he stayed with his grandparents at times due to the death of his father when he was 7); and Vernal. As a child, he came close to dying several, beginning with his birth, with miraculous preservation of his life occurring each time. [Read more…] about Book Review: “In the Hands of the Lord: The Life of Dallin H. Oaks”

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 109-110 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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Your Body as a Temple: Surprising Lessons from the Kirtland Temple

by Autumn Dickson

We have been asked to liken the scriptures unto ourselves. Oftentimes, I look at this from the perspective of studying the people who lived at the time of the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants. As I study the events surrounding the revelations, I am able to learn so much more about what the Lord is trying to teach. I am able to relate, if not in situation than in feeling, to these Saints and the Lord’s words answer me just as it answered them. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 109-110 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Preparing for General Conference

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Evidence That God Still Speaks

Every six months, millions gather to hear messages from prophets, apostles, and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. To some, this is just another conference; to believers, it is a sacred witness that God still speaks today.

Critics often claim that revelation ceased with the Bible, that modern prophets are unnecessary, or that faith is irrelevant in our time. General Conference provides a powerful answer to each of these doubts – it is continuing revelation in real time. [Read more…] about Preparing for General Conference

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 106-108 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Priesthood Privilege

by Autumn Dickson

Disclaimer. I want to talk about the priesthood this week, but the more I dive into it, the more I realize that I know hardly anything about it. There is so much; it’s rather overwhelming. I have done my research. I have tried very hard to understand, but it’s also important to note that I’m imperfect. If I have made any mistakes about principles surrounding the priesthood or even policies, I apologize. Please feel free to correct; I’d much rather learn truth in comparison to standing in ignorance. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 106-108 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 106-108 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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What are Priesthood Keys?

by Autumn Dickson

The Lord restored the priesthood to mankind some time ago, and yet, He did not reveal the structure in which He wanted everything to be organized. There were many who had received callings and knew their responsibilities, but putting it together in a structural whole would serve to provide organization so that the Lord’s house could be a house of order.

One of the organizational tools for the Lord’s priesthood is that of keys. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 106-108 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Participate to Prepare for Christ’s Return

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Participate to Prepare for Christ’s Return

Elder Steven D. Shumway, “Participate to Prepare for Christ’s Return”

In his April 2025 General Conference address, Elder Steven D. Shumway taught that callings and participation in God’s work are sacred opportunities to prepare ourselves and others to meet the Savior. As he explained, “When we say yes to serving, we are saying yes to Jesus Christ. And when we say yes to Christ, we are saying yes to the most abundant life possible.”

But some struggle with callings. “Why does the Church keep piling on assignments? Aren’t callings just burdens?” Elder Shumway’s message provides an answer: service in God’s kingdom isn’t busywork—it is consecrated discipleship that transforms us into the kind of people who can meet the Savior with joy. [Read more…] about Participate to Prepare for Christ’s Return

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 102-105 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Prevail Against Mine Enemies

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The Saints were driven from their homes and living as refugees in Clay County, Missouri. Joseph Smith and other church leaders received letters with news regarding what had happened. Besides the letters, Joseph also received a revelation from the Lord with this declaration: [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 102-105 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Did the Lord Fail?

by Autumn Dickson

To give a bit of content for what we’re reading about this week, the Saints have been driven from their homes in Missouri, and Joseph Smith received a revelation that talked about gathering a group of Saints to go and win back their homes. After marching towards Jackson County, the camp was actually disbanded. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 102-105 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson