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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.
The public is invited to attend the funeral, although there will be no public viewing.
Al Fox has become widely known for spreading her message of faith and hope online.
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 »
Book review: 'Onward Alone' shares a collection of heroines
Caroline Prohosky has created a masterpiece with her recent book and accompanying DVD, "Onward Alone: Women Left Behind by the Mormon Battalion." The tender stories will make the reader cry while... Read more »
Religious leaders call for compassion, reform on immigration
Leaders from various Salt Lake City religious organizations met for a special service on the subject of immigration Saturday night. Read more »
U.S. Census records from 1790-1940 are available for researchers
A census is a government-sponsored enumeration of the population in a particular area and contains a variety of information — names, heads of household (or all household members), ages,... Read more »
Ask Angela: Happy Mother's Day, not to me
I don't have children yet, and seeing yours, just makes me more upset. 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 »
Book review: 'Mattie' is delightful read set at time of Mexican Revolution
A sweeping historial novel, "Mattie" takes to you the time of the Mexican Revolution and early Mormon colonies. Read more »
On becoming a transition person: Lessons from Opa
Twelve-year-old Vienna-born Kurt Hirschmann was dismayed when his parents told him they could no longer afford him. Even World War II couldn't stop him from creating a better life for his small... Read more »
Vai's View: A tribute to Mom
My dear mother, Ruby Sikahema, passed away peacefully in her sleep last month after a long battle with diabetes. Her funeral was held in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 13. The following are my... Read more »
Mormons become 'real people' for 'Book of Mormon' musical cast touring upstate New York
Mormons became "real people" for the cast of a touring company of the Broadway musical, “The Book of Mormon,” after touring LDS Church historical sites during a break from performances... 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 »
Utah native, LDS Kansas City Royals pitcher Jeremy Guthrie out-pitches Freddy Garcia in Baltimore return
Jeremy Guthrie received a warm reception from the crowd at Camden Yards when he took the mound Thursday for the first time here since he was traded away before last season. 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 »
Flood brings home admonition to 'Love thy neighbor'
Neighbors, community members, friends, family and strangers came together to show the true meaning of the commandment to "Love thy neighbor" as a wall of water, mud and boulders from a breached... Read more »
LDS Church honored for donating 1 million pounds of food to hunger relief
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was recognized Thursday for donating more than 1 million pounds of food to Feeding America, one of the country’s leading nonprofit... 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 »
Soldier says she faced harassment over Muslim name
A U.S. Army sergeant whose family name led other soldiers mistakenly assume she is a Muslim says she was the target of taunts and discrimination for years. Read more »
Pope Francis to nuns: Don't be old maids
Pope Francis has told nuns from around the world that they must be spiritual mothers and not "old maids." Read more »
Jihadist aim? To expel U.S. from Mideast
In the wake of the terrible terrorist bombing in Boston, there has been a great deal of discussion in the news about Islamic extremism; much of it is unfortunately ill-informed. Read more »
Unlikely NY scribe handwrites good book in 4 years
Phillip Patterson went further than just merely reading the entire Bible. He has written by hand every word. It took the retired interior designer four years to copy some 788,000 words. The... Read more »
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'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 »
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 »
'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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Mission Daze: Perfect body?
One of the missionaries' investigators uses LDS Church doctrine to get out of a diet. Read more »
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