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Photo of inspiring message in Oklahoma rubble making social media rounds

Along with words of hope, a photo from the rubble has begun to circulate on social media.

Letters to family show Steven Powell still defiant behind bars

Newly released letters between Steven Powell and members of his family indicate Powell still has ill feelings toward law enforcement, Chuck Cox, the LDS Church, and indicate a desire to file a... Read more »

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USA Today takes note of LDS sister missionaries

The increase of sister missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not only noted in predominantly LDS communities, but others are starting to take notice of the change to... Read more »

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Secretary of State John Kerry says religious freedom 'is a birthright of every human being'

Secretary of State John Kerry said religious freedom "is a birthright of every human being" in unveiling the State Department's annual International Religious Freedom Report. Read more »

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Kerry: US, allies, ready to step up aid rebels

The United States and its Arab and European allies will step up their support for Syria's opposition to help them "fight for the freedom of their country" if President Bashar Assad's regime doesn't... Read more »

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Canadian Mormon missionaries remember Sister Frances J. Monson

Sister Frances J. Monson was a 31-year-old mother of two children when her husband, Thomas S. Monson, was called to preside over the Canadian Mission from 1959 to 1962. Read more »

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New Harmony: Freshen, don't destroy, the old words and ways

This new bunch of spiritual thinkers may, indeed, see the world differently, but they don’t undermine what went before. They try to expand on it. They don’t destroy our way of seeing... Read more »

22 hours ago

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Website lets members 'create' to share the gospel

Create.lds.org is a website dedicated to collecting media, such as photos, video content and music for use in church publications and by members. Media can be shared and downloaded by members of... Read more »

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In the Whirled: Is the Sabbath still relevant?

The scriptures say the Sabbath should be a day of rest. As a young mother trying to juggle four toddlers on a church pew, followed by afternoons alone with the children while my husband made... Read more »

22 hours ago

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Tornado relief spurs LDS Church, Layton's Christian Life Center to action

For people of faith from Utah to Oklahoma, the devastating storms in America's Midwest this week have prompted compassionate action and highlighted the need for vigilance and preparation. Read more »

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Wright Words: Oklahoma tornado provides opportunity to do God's work

We know that many of the victims were children, but we do not know their names, ages or whether they liked toy cars or action heroes, soccer or ballet, dolls or stuffed animals. Those tender... Read more »

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Researching Family History: Finding ancestors' names and doing temple work for them brings joy (+video)

Finding ancestors names and processing them for temple ordinance work brings lots of joy. Here are some of my family's experiences of doing research and family temple ordinance work through the years. Read more »

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Tip for living: Book is full of tips for getting children, family involved in family history

Here are some suggestions from Janet Hovorka’s book, “Zap The Grandma Gap: Connect with Your Family by Connecting Them to Their Family History,” to help bring the generation gap... Read more »

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Supreme Court to hear case on prayer in public meetings this fall

Religious leaders are curious to find out the outcome of a case the Supreme Court agreed to take up this fall. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Baby boomers turn to religious careers after finding former jobs to be lucrative but unfulfilling

Many of today's national conversations about religion center around the increasing number of young adults who say they do not belong to a faith. However, alongside the rise of the "nones" (a term... Read more »

May 20, 2013

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'We're here to serve all boys,' Utah Scout executive says

More than 40 local Scouting leaders will participate in a national meeting of the Boy Scouts of America in Texas this week, during which a vote will be taken on a new membership policy. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Woman told she would never walk, talk defies the odds with faith (+video)

Cassi Baird wasn't supposed to walk. She wasn't supposed to talk. She wasn't even supposed to be able to turn her head. But Baird continues to defy the odds and spread a message of hope. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Public invited to funeral services for Sister Frances J. Monson

Funeral services for Frances J. Monson, wife of LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson, will be held Thursday at noon in the church's Salt Lake Tabernacle. The public is invited to attend the... Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Manly blog challenges modern views of masculinity

Husband and wife duo Brett and Kate McKay created the Art of Manliness blog in 2008. Since then, they have gained a following of more than 6,000, encouraging men and families to live lives of... Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Mission Daze: Perfect body?

One of the missionaries' investigators uses LDS Church doctrine to get out of a diet. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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What's new: New film shares true story of Mormon teens who took a stand against Hitler (+video)

The true story of three LDS teens who took a stand against Hitler is dramatically and poignantly depicted in a new, heart-rending, 94-minute family film called "Resistance Movement." Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Supreme Court to weigh in on legislative prayers

The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open public meetings. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Muslim leaders in U.S. facing challenges inside and outside the faith

Muslim advocacy groups have focused their efforts on fighting Islamaphobia. But some are saying leaders should turn more attention internally to eradicating a strain of extremism that exploits the... Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Amy Donaldson: LDS boxer B.J. Flores hopes his next fight is for a title

B.J. Flores, a 33-year-old returned LDS missionary who now lives in Las Vegas, talks about his career and what's next for the cruiserweight contender. Read more »

May 19, 2013

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Hundreds of volunteers tackle service projects in Salt Lake City

Upwards of 750 members of the LDS Riverton Utah YSA Stake traveled to Salt Lake City Saturday to tackle a number of projects in an effort to help members of the Salt Lake Wells Stake. Read more »

May 19, 2013

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Reader voices: Mother promised I wouldn't be alone

Memories and promises from the past can help with the loss of a mother and bring comfort. While a woman is worrying about whether or not she was a good mom, her children are just wanting to cuddle... Read more »

May 19, 2013

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