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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.
Hundreds of teens in Southern California go to LDS prom
Velvet ropes and bright lights lined the red carpet that was rolled out for 870 students from 16 stakes of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, all celebrating the 7th annual LDS prom... Read more »
Book Review: 'Second Chances' shows how lost love can be found again
Melanie Jacobson's fifth romantic novel titled "Second Chances" shows how a love once thought to have been lost forever can be found again — perhaps when you least expect it to be. Read more »
Pope Francis leads pep rally at Vatican, meets with German Chancellor Merkel
Pope Francis toured St. Peter's Square to greet tens of thousands of people attending a rally of prayer, music and speeches Saturday, and he embraced the brother of a Pakistani politician who was... Read more »
Book review: 'Joseph: A Stalwart Witness' is a realistic book
"Joseph: A Stalwart Witness" by Cecilia Jensen is a historical novel based in New England during the Second Great Awakening. It is a unique book that captures the life of Joseph Smith in an... Read more »
Southern Virginia to host 17th annual education conference June 7-8
The 17th Annual Southern Virginia University Education Conference will be Friday and Saturday, June 7-8, on the university's campus in Buena Vista, Va. Read more »
Ask Angela: Do women just want to be friends?
I'm not interested, want to just go on "friend dates"? Read more »
Tips for getting — and keeping — your genealogy organized
When it comes to genealogy, getting — and staying — organized is a hugely important part of the work. Here are some tips for getting organized. Read more »
A firsthand perspective: Reflecting on the life and legacy of Frances Monson
Sister Monson was a very private woman. She was kind, gentle and compassionate. She found people in need and helped them, but never wanted credit. Read more »
Egyptians targeted with blasphemy charges
The pale, young Christian woman sat handcuffed in the courtroom, accused of insulting Islam while teaching history of religions to fourth-graders. A team of Islamist lawyers with long beards sang... Read more »
Members recall Sister Monson's quiet devotion
Though she rarely addressed the church herself, members say they admired Sister Monson's quiet devotion to her faith and her unfailing dedication to her husband. Read more »
ValueSpeak: The anonymous intimacy of the Internet
People are good, and most of them will choose to do good things, even in tough situations. Except online. Read more »
Community of Christ recommends marriage, ordination for same-sex couples
Last month, the Community of Christ’s USA National Conference made the recommendation to allow the sacrament of marriage available to same-sex couples, as well as ordination to the church's... Read more »
Bombs targeting Sunnis kill at least 76 in Iraq
Bombs ripped through Sunni areas in Baghdad and surrounding areas Friday, killing at least 76 people in the deadliest day in Iraq in more than eight months. The major spike in sectarian bloodshed... Read more »
#WonderfulWoman: Twitter users share tributes to Sister Frances B. Monson
As news of Sister Frances B. Monson's death spreads, members of the LDS Church are taking to social media, and particularly Twitter, to express their love. 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 »
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 »
Mormon Parenting: It takes a whole ward to raise a child
As we look back on any successes we may have had in raising our children, one humbling thought is always crystal clear: We could not have done it without our LDS Church ward. Read more »
And the winners of the 2012 Whitney Awards are ....
Camron Wright’s “The Rent Collector” took home the 2012 Whitney Award for Best Novel of the Year. Authors Lael Littke and Carol Lynch Williams received the Lifetime Achievement... Read more »
LDS Church submits temporary Provo MTC plans to city
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has submitted to Provo City officials its plans for creating a new, temporary extension of its missionary training facilities in Provo. Read more »
Life of prayer: Attitudes and beliefs about prayer evolve in old age
A recent study shows that the frequency, understanding and expectations of prayer evolve and mature not just between youth and old age, but also during the later years of life. Read more »
LDS Church is smart to reach out to 'Book of Mormon' musical audiences, priest says
Episcopal priest and author Danielle Tumminio says the LDS Church is doing something really smart in cultivating relationships with people who see "The Book of Mormon" musical. Read more »
LDS Meridian Idaho Temple artist's rendering released
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released an artist’s rendering of the Meridian Idaho Temple on May 14. Read more »
Hundreds watch as Angel Moroni statue placed on LDS temple in Phoenix
Hundreds of people, including dozens of families, braved triple-digit temperatures in the Valley of the Sun Wednesday to watch as construction crews placed a golden statue of the Angel Moroni on... Read more »
U.S. government's faith-based initiative moves ahead while dodging controversy
The Obama administration has broadened the focus of a faith-based office from simply getting government money into the hands of faith-based partners to enlisting local religious groups in informing... Read more »
Mormon NFL safety Eric Weddle: Balancing football and faith
Although he is away from his LDS ward for many Sundays each year, San Diego Chargers safety Eric Weddle strives to stay true to this faith and values. 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 »
'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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
'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 »
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 »
Life of prayer: Attitudes and beliefs about prayer evolve in old age
A recent study shows that the frequency, understanding and expectations of prayer evolve and mature not just between youth and old age, but also during the later years of life. 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 »
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 »
Community of Christ recommends marriage, ordination for same-sex couples
Last month, the Community of Christ’s USA National Conference made the recommendation to allow the sacrament of marriage available to same-sex couples, as well as ordination to the church's... Read more »
Hundreds of teens in Southern California go to LDS prom
Velvet ropes and bright lights lined the red carpet that was rolled out for 870 students from 16 stakes of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, all celebrating the 7th annual LDS prom... 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 »
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 »
A firsthand perspective: Reflecting on the life and legacy of Frances Monson
Sister Monson was a very private woman. She was kind, gentle and compassionate. She found people in need and helped them, but never wanted credit. Read more »
Mormon NFL safety Eric Weddle: Balancing football and faith
Although he is away from his LDS ward for many Sundays each year, San Diego Chargers safety Eric Weddle strives to stay true to this faith and values. Read more »
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 »
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