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  • Message from President Thomas S. Monson

    It has been five years since I became President of the Church. At this time I feel it appropriate to review those five years and to look to the future.
    Published: Friday, Feb. 1, 2013

  • Calgary Alberta Temple: Dedication day

    According to the calendar, it was still fall when President Thomas S. Monson arrived Oct. 28 to dedicate the Calgary Alberta Temple. However, as he arrived at the temple in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, he found a scene that looked more like winter, one fit for a Christmas card showing snow blanketing trees and temple grounds.
    Published: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012

  • Messages of inspiration from President Thomas S. Monson

    As we ponder the events that can befall all of us — even sickness, accident, death and a host of lesser challenges — we can say, with Job of old, "Man is born unto trouble" (Job 5:7).
    Published: Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012

  • Seminar for mission presidents: Prophet and patriarch

    Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve marked the 168th anniversary of the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith by speaking of the remarkable missionary companionship that existed between the two brothers.
    Published: Saturday, July 7, 2012

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Certificates helped preserve order

Published: Saturday, May 22, 1993

As the membership of the Church began to grow, it became essential for leaders to keep order by knowing who was a baptized member in good standing and who was not. The Lord accomplished this in a...