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Sister Frances J. Monson's legacy of love celebrated during funeral services
The life and legacy of Frances J. Monson was celebrated during funeral services Thursday.
Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. asked a federal appeals court for an exemption from part of the federal health care law.
For the past 100 years, the LDS Church has enjoyed a strong relationship with Boy Scouts of America.
Picturing history: Naples-Russell Mound No. 8
During the summer of 1834, Zion's Camp reached the Illinois River in western Illinois. Because the river was too deep to walk through, the members of the camp ferried across in boats, which took... Read more »
Eric Weddle: A miraculous birth
Five months into her pregnancy, doctors told Debbie Weddle there was a good chance she would lose her her child. Read more »
Michelle King: From foster care to forever family, on 'Mormon Times TV'
This week on "Mormon Times TV" — the challenges and blessings of foster care, forgiving a tremendous loss, grandparenting while serving a mission, the new Provo City Center Utah Temple on... Read more »
New Harmony: The mainstreaming of Mormonism
I remember, as a missionary in Bolivia, picking up a newspaper one morning and reading the word “Mormon” on the front page. I was stunned. Read more »
Spiritual leaders use Facebook, YouTube, hashtags to spread messages (+video)
Religious messages come through different mediums, and they are gaining greater traction in the social media arena. Read more »
Ten Commandments come down in Oklahoma school district
For the second time in as many months, a local school district has ordered the removal of Ten Commandments displays from a public school. Read more »
Jerusalem family tattoos pilgrims for centuries
Orthodox Christians visiting the Holy Land often return home with more than just spiritual memories. Many drop by a centuries-old tattoo parlor in Jerusalem's Old City, inking themselves with a... Read more »
Utahn, castaway Dawn Meehan reflects on 'Survivor: Caramoan'
Utahn Dawn Meehan said she accomplished what she set out to do on the 26th season of “Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites.” Read more »
What's new: Elder Scott teaches '21 Principles' in new book
In his new book, Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles offers 21 principles aimed at helping people understand how to be guided by the Spirit. Read more »
Wright Words: An open letter from a dad to Abercrombie & Fitch CEO, Mike Jeffries
Let’s be clear: I’m a capitalist and a free-market guy. I support your right to run your business however you’d like and to exercise your freedom of speech, whether I agree with... Read more »
Wives of LDS Church's First Presidency honored by children (+videos)
On Mother's Day, "Mormon Times TV" honored the wives of the LDS Church's First Presidency, telling stories and sharing important lessons they've learned from these three women. Read more »
Philippine midterm vote ends with less violence
Less violence than usual and expected glitches in voting machines marked Monday's congressional and local elections in the Philippines, which will gauge popular support for the president's... Read more »
Inspired question, 'Book of Mormon' musical leads to former California mayor's conversion
Richard Marcus was disappointed when the book he bought titled "The Book of Mormon," turned out to be the script of the hit broadway musical. But when he met the sister missionaries who brought him... Read more »
Attacks on Sunni mosques fuel fears in Iraq
A sharp rise in attacks on Sunni holy sites in Iraq is feeding fears that the country could spiral into a new round of sectarian violence similar to the bloodletting that brought Iraq to its knees... Read more »
Heather B. Moore: Finding the strength to continue mothering
As a young mother, the only quiet time I had from my children was when I buckled them into their car seats, closed the van door, and walked around the van to the driver’s seat. Read more »
Praying for loved ones changes behavior
Close friends and romantic partners who pray for each other's well-being can lead to stronger relationships of cooperation and forgiveness, a study by researchers at Brigham Young University and... Read more »
Marianne Kraczek: Starting a family at the Yale School of Drama against all odds
Marianne Kraczek shares the struggle she and her husband had when they wanted to start a family while he was in graduate school. Read more »
Mitchell Jones' mother shares lessons learned from son's life, death
Natalie Jones said she believes there is no greater opportunity to serve God than to raise his children. Read more »
Sarah Eden: The Kmart incident
Some moments in motherhood pass without notice. Some warrant celebration. But a select few go down in history, moments of infamy that warrant inclusion in the family folklore. My daughter was 4... Read more »
Mayor of Rome 'impressed' during Rome LDS Temple tour
Rome Mayor Gianni Alemanno visited the construction site for the LDS Church's Rome Italy Temple recently. According to published reports, the mayor “was impressed with the church’s high... Read more »
Texas high school cheerleaders win Bible-banners case
A Texas judge has ruled that Kountze High School cheerleaders aren't violating the Constitution by displaying banners with biblical verses at football games. Read more »
New Harmony: Desert church digs for Living Water
I was motoring down the freeway through California’s high desert when, from the corner of my eye, I glimpsed a tiny cross in the wasteland, attached to a steeple. The church looked like a... Read more »
Defending the Faith: Line upon line, the Lord has gradually expanded our vision of his work — and ours
From biblical times into our own, God has gently, and by degrees, led his people to understand more fully his own universal love and concern, and to put it into meaningful practice. 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 »
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 »
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 »
'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 »
Courage and valor: A bizarre order for a WWII Navy doctor in the Pacific
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 »
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 »
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 »
'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 »
BYU newscast wins national award from the Society of Professional Journalists
Broadcast journalism students at BYU beat out 56 other schools to win the "Best All-Around Television Newscast" award given at the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards. Read more »
Courage and valor: 'The Mormon boy didn't need a drink'
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 »
Ask Angela: He's engaged, but we still talk late at night
He's engaged to another girl, but he's still calling me late at night. What gives? 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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