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Video: Elder Jeffrey R. Holland shares his testimony, says pandemic is a time to draw closer to God

“My plea every morning of my life is, how can I convey what I know to be more true than anything on the face of this earth?” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said in a new Church News video.
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Latest temple updates: 2 in South America to reopen, but COVID-19 conditions ‘pause’ or downgrade 15 in US, Canada, Mexico, England and Australia

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President Nelson is ‘humbled, grateful’ by response to #GiveThanks and invites all to #LightTheWorld

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Elder and Sister Christofferson ask missionaries, ‘What is one aspect of the Restoration that you are grateful for?’
By Scott Taylor
In a worldwide missionary devotional streamed on Thanksgiving Day, Elder D. Todd Christofferson and his wife, Sister Kathy Christofferson, look at the Restoration and its blessings through the lens of gratitude.
Members
BYU’s Mark Pope talks gratitude in 2020, becoming a ‘missionary dad’ and coaching Cougars
By Jason Swensen
Despite historic challenges, 2020 has taught BYU basketball coach Mark Pope lifelong lessons on gratitude, perseverance and appreciating each moment.
Members
‘Mad Dog’ Mark Madsen holds court on Shaq, P-day hoop battles and coaching UVU Wolverines
By Jason Swensen
Utah Valley University basketball coach Mark Madsen stepped away from the game to serve a mission — but remained a "missionary" long after his release.
Leaders & Ministry
The story behind President Nelson’s global prayer of gratitude and invitation to #GiveThanks
By Sydney Walker
The video message President Russell M. Nelson shared with the world to #GiveThanks was not one that came by chance. “It is one that came from heaven.”
Living Faith
Scott Taylor: Turning #GiveThanks notes into a page in my personal journal of gratitude
By Scott Taylor
President Russell M. Nelson's recent invitation to #GiveThanks is motivating Church News managing editor Scott Taylor to again write in his personal gratitude journal.
History Revisited
A historical perspective on President Nelson’s #GiveThanks invitation and other messages on gratitude
By Sydney Walker
Church leaders in the past have issued invitations to the world. “But there has been no invitation quite like the one that President Nelson gave,” Richard Turley Jr. said.
Podcast
Episode 6: Sarah Jane Weaver interviews historian Richard E. Turley Jr. on President Nelson’s #GiveThanks invitation
By Sarah Jane Weaver
In Episode 6 of the Church News podcast, Richard E. Turley Jr. gives a historical perspective on President Russell M. Nelson's #GiveThanks message and other prophetic invitations.
Living Faith
Church leaders respond to President Nelson’s invitation to #GiveThanks
By Megan McKellar and Sydney Walker
Since Friday, President Russell M. Nelson, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and other Church leaders have posted on social media using #GiveThanks. Here are quotes from their posts.
Temples
Ground broken for fifth temple in Texas— one considered a miracle by local members
By Rachel Sterzer Gibson
A small, socially distanced groundbreaking ceremony was held for the McAllen Texas Temple on Saturday, Nov. 21, presided over by Elder Art Rascon, an Area Seventy.
Leaders & Ministry
President Nelson invites us to #GiveThanks. Read his full message on the ‘healing power of gratitude’
By Sarah Jane Weaver
"No matter our situation, showing gratitude for our privileges is a fast-acting and long-lasting spiritual prescription," President Russell M. Nelson said.