Faith
Courage and valor: A bizarre order for a WWII Navy doctor in the Pacific
Lt. Cmdr. E. Wayne Stratford of Portland, Ore., was senior medical officer aboard the USS Lubbock.
Birth control coverage up for federal appeal
In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. asked a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer... Read more »
LDS Church responds to Boy Scouts of America's policy vote
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statement responding to the Boy Scouts of America vote on its membership policy. Read more »
Sister Frances J. Monson's legacy of love celebrated during funeral services
SALT LAKE CITY — The life and legacy of Frances J. Monson — "a legacy of humility, service, faithfulness and love," according to her daughter, Ann M. Dibb — was celebrated... Read more »
Boy Scouts of America to make membership decision today, live updates
More than 1,400 Scout leaders have gathered in Grapevine, Texas, today to finalize the Boy Scouts of America decision regarding its ban on the participation of openly gay members. The announcement... Read more »
'Hollywood goes to Mormon country': BYU animation program featured in The New York Times
Two weeks ago, the BYU Center for Animation won the program's 12th Student Emmy in the past 10 years. Thursday morning, The New York Times featured the students and the unique program BYU has found... Read more »
Live streaming: Frances J. Monson funeral
Funeral services for Sister Frances J. Monson will be held today at noon in the Salt Lake Tabernacle and broadcast live here. Read more »
KUED review: 'Brigham Street' a glimpse of fabled history of state's most prestigious address
“Brigham Street: Salt Lake City’s Grand Boulevard” is a glimpse into the fabled history of what is now known as South Temple, the most prestigious address since the city was first... Read more »
Courage and valor: A father's prayer for a son in Germany
Editor's note: This is an excerpt from "Saints at War: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Valor, published by Cedar Fort this month, which includes stories shared about members of The Church of Jesus... Read more »
Duce's Wild: Sunday School is where two or three witnesses confirm truth
From my experience, teenagers are more likely to teach each other well when they don’t have to stand alone. Read more »
LDS veterans share inspiring stories of courage, valor
In this latest book of the "Saints at War" series, Mormon veterans of various wars share experiences of divine protection, fulfillment of priesthood blessings and other miracles that occurred while... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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. Read more »
'Tattooed Mormon' Al Fox shares her conversion story in new video
Al Fox, otherwise known as the “Tattooed Mormon,” has become widely known for spreading her message of faith and hope online and by sharing her own journey of finding God. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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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Sister Frances J. Monson's legacy of love celebrated during funeral services
SALT LAKE CITY — The life and legacy of Frances J. Monson — "a legacy of humility, service, faithfulness and love," according to her daughter, Ann M. Dibb — was... Read more »
LDS Church responds to Boy Scouts of America's policy vote
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statement responding to the Boy Scouts of America vote on its membership policy. Read more »
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 »
Live streaming: Frances J. Monson funeral
Funeral services for Sister Frances J. Monson will be held today at noon in the Salt Lake Tabernacle and broadcast live here. Read more »
Defending the Faith: A case for the traditional view of marriage
In "What is Marriage? Man and Woman: A Defense," Sherif Girgis, Ryan Anderson and Robert George methodically and lucidly argue for marriage as a permanent union between a man and a woman, appealing... Read more »
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 »
'Hollywood goes to Mormon country': BYU animation program featured in The New York Times
Two weeks ago, the BYU Center for Animation won the program's 12th Student Emmy in the past 10 years. Thursday morning, The New York Times featured the students and the unique program BYU has found... Read more »
Boy Scouts of America to make membership decision today, live updates
More than 1,400 Scout leaders have gathered in Grapevine, Texas, today to finalize the Boy Scouts of America decision regarding its ban on the participation of openly gay members. The announcement... Read more »
'Tattooed Mormon' Al Fox shares her conversion story in new video
Al Fox, otherwise known as the “Tattooed Mormon,” has become widely known for spreading her message of faith and hope online and by sharing her own journey of finding God. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Frances Monson, wife of LDS prophet, passes away
Frances Beverly Johnson Monson, 85, wife of LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson, for more than 64 years, died early Friday morning in a Salt Lake City hospital surrounded by family. Read more »
Watch a video tribute to Sister Frances J. Monson
This past Mother's Day, Sister Frances J. Monson was honored as a mother on "Mormon Times TV." Daughter, Sister Ann Dibb tells stories about her mother, and lessons she learned. Read more »
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 »
LDS veterans share inspiring stories of courage, valor
In this latest book of the "Saints at War" series, Mormon veterans of various wars share experiences of divine protection, fulfillment of priesthood blessings and other miracles that occurred while... Read more »
Mormon Parenting: Don’t call gay unions ‘marriage’
Marriage means a committed union between a man and a woman, with the likelihood or at least the possibility of procreation. Marriage has always meant that, and it has always been the glue that... Read more »
KUED review: 'Brigham Street' a glimpse of fabled history of state's most prestigious address
“Brigham Street: Salt Lake City’s Grand Boulevard” is a glimpse into the fabled history of what is now known as South Temple, the most prestigious address since the city was first... Read more »
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. Read more »
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 »
Courage and valor: A father's prayer for a son in Germany
Editor's note: This is an excerpt from "Saints at War: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Valor, published by Cedar Fort this month, which includes stories shared about members of The Church of Jesus... Read more »
'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 »
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 »
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 »
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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