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[Mike Lee @BasedMikeLee]

As a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I’m a Christian

As Latter-day Saints, we believe that:

• Jesus Christ is the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:35)

• He is the Creator and God of the Old Testament and the Savior of the New Testament (John 1:1-3)

• He lived a sinless life, took upon Himself the sins of all mankind, and atoned for us through His suffering and death (1 Peter 2:22, Alma 7:11-12)

• He rose on the third day, ensuring our resurrection and offering eternal life through faith in Him (1 Corinthians 15:20-22)

• He is the only way to salvation (Acts 4:12)

We worship Jesus Christ, follow His teachings, and take upon His name through baptism and weekly sacrament

The Book of Mormon, alongside the Bible, testifies of His divinity and mission

As our Church’s name declares, Jesus Christ is at the heart of our religion

He is the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2)

If that doesn’t make us Christians, I don’t know what does

You may define Christianity differently, and that’s your right

If you do, that doesn’t change my faith in Jesus Christ

Nor does it diminish my respect for your sacred beliefs

Not for a moment

[David A. Bednar @BednarDavidA]

"He is not here: for he is risen” (Matthew 28:6). #GreaterLove

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[Russell M. Nelson @NelsonRussellM]

My dear friends, I have always found so much joy in the beautiful Christmas hymns that testify of Jesus Christ’s sacred birth and divine mission.

Whether your voice is young or old, we can all join the angels who sang rejoicing on that “silent night” so long ago, even as we look forward to the day He will come again.

I love you all and wish you “heavenly peace,” not only at Christmas but every day as we strive to walk the path of discipleship.

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[Church News @the_churchnews]

President @NelsonRussellM announced 17 more temples:
Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico
Santa Ana, El Salvador
Medellín, Colombia
Santiago, Dominican Republic
Puerto Montt, Chile
Dublin, Ireland
Milan, Italy
Abuja, Nigeria
Kampala, Uganda
Maputo, Mozambique
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Queen Creek, Arizona
El Paso, Texas
Huntsville, Alabama
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Summit, New Jersey
Price, Utah

[Russell M. Nelson @NelsonRussellM]

I am soon approaching my 100th birthday. One of the places where the Savior used the number 100 in the scriptures was the parable of the lost sheep. Though 99 of his flock were safely by his side, the shepherd went in search of the 1 who was lost.

At age 99, I have no need of physical gifts. But one spiritual offering that would brighten my life is for each of us to reach out to “the one” in our lives who may be feeling lost or alone.

Over the coming months I invite you to consider prayerfully: who do you know who may be discouraged? Who might you need to reconcile with or ask for forgiveness? Has one name been on your mind lately, though you haven’t quite known why? As you bring these questions to the Lord, He will inspire you to know how you can reach out and lift one who needs help.

What a beautiful example the Savior has shown us – that through each of us ministering to just one within our reach, we can spread the love of Jesus Christ throughout the world. #99plus1

[Robert Irvine @RobertIrvine]

A new year is upon us & while I've always believed we can make positive change at any time of our choosing, there is nothing like turning the calendar to help us find new motivation & purpose. No matter how big your goals, remember the words I live by: Nothing is Impossible. 💪

[Russell M. Nelson @NelsonRussellM]

Years ago, Sister Nelson and I visited Machu Picchu high in the mountains of Perú. We marveled at what we experienced.

While we marvel at the accomplishments of men and women, all of that pales when compared with the creations and works of our loving Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ.

On this—my 100th New Year’s Day—I both marvel and rejoice at the miracle of the birth of Jesus Christ, His life, His ministry, His mission, and more.

I marvel at the miracles required for the Prophet Joseph Smith to translate and publish the Book of Mormon, and I rejoice at the Restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

I marvel at the faith of devoted Latter-day Saints around the world and rejoice that I have been blessed to meet countless individuals who have made my life so much richer.

I marvel at our Heavenly Father’s plan of happiness and rejoice that families truly can be together forever.

May we strive this new year to marvel and rejoice at the privileges and opportunities our Father in Heaven and our Redeemer Jesus Christ provide.

[Salt Lake City Airport @slcairport]

All indications are pointing to an on-time arrival @slcairport. Happy Holidays! 🎅

[Jeffrey R. Holland @HollandJeffreyR]

Unless we see all the meaning and joy of Christmas—the whole of Christ’s life, His profound mission, the end as well as the beginning—then Christmas will be just another day off work with food and fun and festivities.

The true meaning—the unique, joyous meaning—of the birth of Jesus Christ was not confined to those first hours in Bethlehem but would be realized in the life He would lead and in His death, in His triumphant atoning sacrifice, and in His prison-bursting Resurrection. These are the realities that make Christmas joyful.

This year, let us remember the greatest gift ever given: the Atonement and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.

[Dale G. Renlund @DaleGRenlund]

At the end of November, I participated in the “Festival of Lights” Lighting Ceremony at the Washington, D.C. Temple Visitors Center. Ambassadors, diplomats, and government officials from many countries and territories and other invited guests attended. A wonderful choir sang, bringing the Christmas spirit to the ceremonies.

Before I spoke, the choir conductor asked all the children to come forward so that they could join in singing, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” This triggered a thought related to my last name that I shared with the assembled guests.

Up until the late 1800’s, the Swedish-speaking population in northern Finland used patronymics. This meant that if a man named Åke named his son Lars, the son would be known as Lars Åkesson. If Lars named his son Jakob, Jakob would be known as Jakob Larsson. Because the government discouraged this practice, my paternal grandfather chose the last name Renlund. My grandfather’s brother chose the name Strömberg. Surprisingly, my father lived among many Strömbergs for much of his youth without knowing that they were his cousins.

Ren in Swedish means reindeer. Lund means grove. My last name means reindeer grove. So, I guess I could be considered the “reindeer-Apostle.” At Christmas, this is not a bad designation.

After the lighting ceremony, a woman from the Embassy of Iceland seemed excited to talk to me. In Iceland, patronymics continues to be used by some. Her father’s first name is Hrein. Hrein in Icelandic means reindeer, the same as ren in Swedish. Her last name is therefore Hreinsdóttur or reindeer’s daughter. The only other person with that last name is her sister.

As the “reindeer Apostle,” I am grateful to celebrate the birth of our Savior this Christmas season and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

[Jeffrey R. Holland @HollandJeffreyR]

I feel immense personal gratitude for the privilege of rededicating the historic St. George Utah Temple today at the invitation of President Russell M. Nelson. I consider this one of the sweetest and most rewarding assignments I have had in my years as a General Authority for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

This marvelous edifice holds a special place in my heart. Five generations of my family—including my parents and Pat and I—were married for eternity in this temple. Furthermore, I was baptized here at age eight and endowed here at age 19. I couldn’t love any other spiritual home more than I love this one.

Pat was so thrilled when this project was undertaken and even more thrilled when we got the assignment to participate in its rededication. But even though she has gone ahead on her own spiritual journey, I believe she was surely allowed back for this event. I am confident many in the congregation today had loved ones attending from the spirit world.

We love and cherish our dedicated temples and the essential, exalting ordinances that are performed there. We thank heaven that more of them are being built, giving each of us greater access to them. Temples of the Lord are truly the holiest, most sacred structures in the kingdom of God.