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Watch a video tribute to Sister Frances B. Monson

This past Mother's Day, Sister Frances B. Monson was honored as a mother on "Mormon Times TV."

Michael McLean is thrilled to be creating again with 'Threads'

"Threads,” a new musical by Michael McLean, is premiering this weekend with performances in Vernal (Friday, May 10, at the Uintah High School auditorium) and Salt Lake City (Saturday, May 11,... Read more »

May 9, 2013

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Mormon from Utah wins personal immunity on 'Survivor: Caramoan' (+video)

Wednesday’s episode of “Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites” was one of highs and lows for Utahn Dawn Meehan. She got to see her husband, David, on Day 35 and she won... Read more »

May 9, 2013

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NBA Hall of Famer Karl Malone meets Mormon missionaries

The Hall of Famer, two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, Olympian and Utah's favorite "Mailman" was tagged in a photo with four LDS missionaries on Twitter Wendesday night. Read more »

May 9, 2013

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Minnesota House prepares to vote on gay marriage

A gay Minnesota lawmaker leading the push to legalize same-sex weddings in the state told colleagues Thursday that gay couples "contribute to the same Minnesota system as everyone else" and deserve... Read more »

May 9, 2013

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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 »

May 9, 2013

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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 »

May 9, 2013

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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 »

May 9, 2013

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What's new: 'One Drop at a Time: A Message for Women' by Elder M. Russell Ballard

Elder M. Russell Ballard of the LDS Church’s Quorum of the Twelve is the author of the recently released book “One Drop at a Time: A Message for Women" in which he encourages women to... Read more »

May 9, 2013

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Rachel Hixon: Is a mom's sacrifice worth it?

When the teenage years hit, the sacrifice factor quadrupled instead of easing as I once thought. The physical demands turned from late night feedings to late night waiting. From wiping bums to... Read more »

May 9, 2013

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Michelle Lehnardt: No one can take me down; I'm the queen

Even the most novice chess player recognizes the most powerful piece in the game — the elegant, versatile queen. She moves powerfully across the board, influencing the moves of every other... Read more »

May 9, 2013

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Keely Knudsen: 'Now is the winter of our discontent, made glorious summer'

Keely Knudsen shares her experience in having a child with spina bifida and her spiritual, emotional and physical struggles in this essay from "Choosing Motherhood." Read more »

May 9, 2013

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Orem mother known for kind heart dies during childbirth

What was supposed to be a day of joy turned into a day of grieving for a Utah County family. Katrina Lawrence, the mother of five, died during childbirth Monday. Read more »

May 8, 2013

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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 »

May 8, 2013

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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 »

May 8, 2013

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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 »

May 8, 2013

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Michelle King: LDS First Presidency wives on 'Mormon Times TV'

On our special "Mormon Times TV" Mother's Day show, you'll get to know the wives of the LDS First Presidency. One child from each of the three families will tell us what makes Sisters Frances... Read more »

May 8, 2013

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New book helps mothers find peace without 'falling to pieces'

With some humor, some "from the trenches" insight and some quotes and tips from LDS general authorities and others, a first-time author and mother of three provides ways to find and apply mothering... Read more »

May 8, 2013

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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 »

May 8, 2013

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Angel Moroni statue placed on Ogden LDS Temple spire

The ongoing renovation of the LDS Church's 41-year-old Ogden Temple reached a milestone Tuesday morning when a 14-foot, 800-pound, gold leaf-covered version of the church's iconic Angel Moroni... Read more »

May 7, 2013

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New video: Life doesn't come with a manual; it comes with a mother

In honor of Mother's Day on May 12, a non-denominational video highlighting the important role mothers play is being shared on family- and faith-based websites, including LDS.org. Read more »

May 7, 2013

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Biden urges faith leaders to make gun control a moral issue

Vice President Joe Biden urged religious leaders Monday to continue pressing Congress to pass gun control legislation and to explain the issue in moral terms to their congregations. Read more »

May 7, 2013

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Elizabeth Smart speaks at human trafficking forum, emphasizes teaching children that they matter

During a human trafficking forum on Wednesday, May 1, Salt Lake native Elizabeth Smart spoke candidly about her nine months in captivity after being kidnapped in 2002 and the importance of... Read more »

May 7, 2013

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Book review: '100 Favorite Verses for Women' shares scriptural insights

"100 Favorite Verses for Women" by Shauna Humphreys is a collection of scripture-based devotional essays written to women. Read more »

May 7, 2013

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