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Tornado relief spurs LDS Church, Layton's Christian Life Center to action
For people of faith the devastating storms in America's Midwest this week have prompted compassionate action.
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As a young mother trying to juggle four toddlers on a church pew, the Sabbath was anything but restful.
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 »
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 »
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 »
Defending the Faith: The first missions to England were daring and inspired
In sending his most loyal associates overseas during times of acute crisis at home, Joseph Smith acted with daring faith, and his trust in the Lord was rewarded with spectacular success. Read more »
Elder Oaks promotes strengthening the free exercise of religion
Religious teachings and religious organizations are vital to a free society and deserve its special legal protection, Elder Dallin H. Oaks affirmed in a speech May 16 upon receiving the Becket Fund... Read more »
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 »
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 »
Juveniles confess to setting fire at Mormon chapel in Magna
An LDS meetinghouse in Magna was damaged by a fire set by three juveniles who broke into the building late Sunday. Read more »
Mormon Tabernacle Choir joining forces with renowned Deutsche Grammophon for new album
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir has joined forces with Europe’s leading classical music recording studio, Deutsche Grammophon, to produce a new album. 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 »
LDS missionary from Sweden suffers aneurysm, dies
Elder Jeffrey Rogil Guerra Alfaro, 22, from Lidingo, Sweden, serving in the Utah Provo Mission, died after suffering an aneurysm while jogging with his missionary companion. Read more »
LDS missionary 'stable' following hit-and-run accident in San Antonio
Elder Michael Garver, a 19-year-old LDS missionary from Tooele, Utah, is in "stable" condition following serious injuries sustained earlier this month as a result of a hit-and-run accident in San... 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 »
Utahn in final three, but it's Cochran who wins 'Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites' (+video)
Utahn and Favorite Dawn Meehan was one of the final three castaways who lasted all 39 days on “Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites.” But it was Harvard Law School graduate... 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 »
Mission Daze: Loveseat
Elder Van Dyke and his companion share their disdain for loveseats. Read more »
Paul Cardall produces soundtrack for 'Ephraim's Rescue' (+video)
Paul Cardall has composed and produced a soundtrack for T.C. Christensen's new film "Ephraim's Rescue." The CD also features additional music by Steven Sharp Nelson, Aaron Ashton and Dallyn Vail... Read more »
LDS Mongolian opera star sings with Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Buted Altangerel has sung in leading roles at the largest opera houses in Mongolia, but her biggest dream was to one day sing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Now, that dream has come true. 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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Mission Daze: Perfect body?
One of the missionaries' investigators uses LDS Church doctrine to get out of a diet. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Elder Oaks promotes strengthening the free exercise of religion
Religious teachings and religious organizations are vital to a free society and deserve its special legal protection, Elder Dallin H. Oaks affirmed in a speech May 16 upon receiving the Becket Fund... 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 »
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