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When we are tempted to be overcome by the terror of the last days, may we remember the faith of past prophets—and of God—in us.

"He understands me. He loves me. He reaches me," Elder Jeffrey R. Holland shares in a powerful new video. "I can't explain how that happens. I just know that it does."

While President of BYU, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland gave a devotional entitled, “Of Souls, Symbols, and Sacraments.” Within this address, he talks about the sanctity of physical intimacy. More specifically, he tells Latter-day Saints three reasons why sexual purity is so crucial to our salvation: it affects our souls, it is a sacred symbol, and it is a sacrament.

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For those wondering if they can make it through a trial, for those wondering if they can stay in the Church, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland has the perfect quote from Joseph Smith and inspiring counsel for you.

Speaking to faculty at Brigham Young University at the outset of a new academic semester, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, who formerly served as the school’s 9th president, began by thanking those employed by the school for all of the good they do.

Recently, Brad Wilcox wrote a post on Time Out for Women about what prophets and apostles have said about having a sense of humor. In addition, he shared this hilarious story:

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland is a beloved apostle. Here are 12 of Elder Holland quotes that teach us great truths.

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