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20 Mormon Comics That Will Get You Laughing

LDS Living Staff - “The only way to get through life is to laugh your way through it. You either have to laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh. Crying gives me a headache," Sister Marjorie Hinckley told a writer with the Liahona .  "If we can’t laugh at life, we are in big trouble." In order to help you laugh a little more today, here are these 20 hilarious comics from Kevin Beckstrom that all Mormons will love. Kevin Beckstrom began his cartooning career at age 16, when he sold his first cartoon to the New Era , and his work has appeared there...

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LDS, World Renowned Scientist: I See No Contradictions Between the Gospel & Science

LDS Living - The idea for this article came from another article appearing in Southwest: The Magazine , entitled "Flying Foxes, Caribbean Monkeys, a Tiny Laboratory in a Wyoming Cabin, and a Young Mormon Missionary Who Became a Samoan Chief Before Pursuing one of Life's Greatest Medical Mysteries," by Jay Heinrichs. As one of the most prominent ethnobotanists in the world, Dr. Paul Alan Cox studies how indigenous people use elements of nature as medicine—not just to document facts or study history, but to make connections that will benefit modern medicine and science. Although he grew up with a reverence and love for nature,...

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Why Singing Primary Songs at Bedtime Might Not Be Such a Good Idea

Meridian Magazine - Here's one hilarious backfire of singing Primary songs at bedtime that this LDS dad didn't expect. From the time she was a newborn until she was too big to cradle, my daughter Kate was serenaded every night by her dad (that’s me) singing “I Am a Child of God.” We sang this song so much that it became a part of my own nightly routine. If she ever fell asleep (on the couch, in a chair, at the table, etc.) before we tackled the bedtime routine, I still sang that song to her while I carried her into her bed. This...

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5 Famous People Who Are Speaking Out Against Pornography

Deseret News - “This whole thing with pornography twisted my mind up. I needed to find a right way to talk to my wife,” Terry Crews admitted, speaking out against pornography in the hopes to help others. He's only one of many celebrities who are joining the fight against pornography. Elizabeth Smart recently revealed in a video the way pornography made her " living hell even worse. " Drummer for the Neon Trees and Latter-day Saint Elaine Bradley also spoke out about why she wore an anti-pornography shirt on "Late Night with Seth Meyers." Here are just a few more famous people from all...

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LDS Author Reunited With Stanger He Helped at a Gas Station. Her Reaction Will Make Your Day

Katie Lambert - LDS author Jason F. Wright was stopped at a 7-Eleven after running some errands in Strasburg, Virginia, when Anita Hughes walked into the store and shouted, "Does anyone know how to get to Ohio?!" That one question started a story that captured the attention of people from all over the country. Wright, who was impressed by Hughes' spunk, offered to help her. As they talked, Wright found out Hughes was from the Cleveland area and was on a solo road trip to see a gospel singer when she became lost. Within a short time, the two became friends and they even...

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When Johnny Carson Praised LDS Dating Standards & FHE While He Hosted Donny & Marie

Danielle B. Wagner - A 14-year-old, nearly 15-year-old, Marie Osmond told Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show that she would love to date, but she follows her family's rule not to date until 16. That's when Donny jumps in: "That's a family rule, and that's also a rule set by our Church." "I think that's a good rule. I really do," Johnny Carson replies. ► You'll also like:  Donny Osmond's Advice for When You Struggle with Your Faith Not only does it make you appreciate the opportunity more when it comes, as Marie notes, but Carson continues, "I'm really not sure anyone is really ready...

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Video: 2 Words That Kept an LDS Husband Going After Waking Up from a Coma & Learning His Wife Was Dead

LDS Living - An LDS husband, Nathan, woke up from a coma in the hospital to find his femur broken as well as both arms and both wrists. It had been three weeks since he had been in a head-on car accident. It had also been three weeks since his wife had died instantly on impact in a wreck he had caused. Learn more about how this husband found peace, courage, forgiveness, and a new life after the accident in this touching video created by Stiry.com . ...

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First Official Photos Inside the First Temple in Connecticut

Danielle B. Wagner - The Constitution State will see an exciting event this weekend as the open house for the first temple in Connecticut begins September 30 and will run through October 22, with the dedication scheduled for November 20. (For reservations, visit  templeopenhouse.lds.org .) Take a look at these stunning first photos from inside the Hartford Connecticut Temple from Mormon Newsroom , or learn more about this house of the Lord, soon to be the 155th temple worldwide, here. The Hartford Connecticut Temple. The entry to the Hartford Connecticut Temple. The baptistry in the Hartford Connecticut Temple. The bride's room in the Hartford Connecticut Temple....

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8 GIFs That Perfectly Capture How We Feel About Conference

LDS Living Staff - For many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, general conference weekend is one of the most exciting and inspiring times of the year. Every April and October, Church leaders gather in Salt Lake City, Utah, and address the worldwide Church on matters involving faith, change, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Here are eight GIFs that perfectly explain our conference experience. 1. When you finally manage to get a ticket to a session of general conference Long before general conference arrives, you begin searching for tickets to attend a session of conference. This is more difficult in...

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How Do Apostles Prepare Their Conference Talks?

Katharine Lyon - Inspired by an article from Mormon Channel . When the prophets, apostles, and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints congregate every six months to speak to the world, members and nonmembers are invited to tune in and hear their inspired counsel. With so many ears to hear, hearts to listen, and minds to enlighten, Church leaders turn to the Spirit for revelation regarding their topics. In 2011, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland described the process of choosing, preparing, and sharing topics in general conference. "Perhaps you already know (but if you don't you should) that with rare exception,...

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What It's Like Taking the Sacrament in Space: Insights from an LDS Astronaut

Danielle B. Wagner - For the first Mormon who ventured into outer space, the experience left a remarkable spiritual impact. As a small boy, Don Lind and his sisters loved to climb trees in his neighborhood in Midvale, Utah, shaking the branches and pretending they were in a spacecraft hurtling through the universe. At that time, space travel was a feat only dreamed up in comic books and science fiction. It wasn’t until over 20 years later that the first men entered space in 1961. After hearing the news, Lind—then a Navy pilot and Doctor of physics—knew he had found his calling. But it would...

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President Nelson Shares 2 "Built-in Handicaps" We All Experience in Marriage & How to Overcome Them

LDS Living Staff - In LDS culture, we tend to fixate on marriage as the epitome of everything. While our focus on forever families can bring everlasting happiness, sometimes we forget to mention in our talks or during Sunday School the real, nitty-gritty, everyday challenges that come with marriage, children, family differences, divorce, etc. But in a recent Facebook post, President Russell M. Nelson tackled the source of many of these problems that arise in marriage, as well as sharing a way we can overcome our frustrations: Mortal misunderstandings can make mischief in a marriage. In fact, each marriage starts with two built-in handicaps. It...

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Church Members Help Build Gurdwara for Sikhs & Renovate Baptist Church

Katie Lambert - Church members on two continents formed new ties with their communities as they worked to improve places of worship for Sikh and Baptist members.  In  Northampton, England, 50 Church members worked with local members of the Sikh religion to clear land for a  Gurdwara, or Sikh place of worship. Members cleared the overgrowth on the land, painted the front fence, and assisted in clearing out the shell of the building for the Gurdwara, according to  mormonnewsroom.org.uk . Image from mormonnewsroom.org.uk Michael Ellis, the member of parliament for the  Northampton North constituency, visited the site on Sept. 10, while Church members and...

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LDS Mom Shares Harrowing Account of Man Breaking into Her Home When She Was Alone with Her Young Daughters

Deseret News - What a terrifying experience. We are so grateful the family is safe. Chelsea Eddington was watching a movie with two of her daughters Friday when a loud bang inside the house disrupted their routine day. "I really just thought it was a shelf that had fallen off of my wall," Eddington said. She went downstairs to check out what happened and was confronted by the worst possible explanation for the noise: Someone was inside her house. "I must have looked kind of frightened because he just told me, 'I'm not here to hurt you,'" Eddington said. "He didn't have a shirt,...

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"San Francisco Chronicle" Shares Conversion Story of Stanford Football Player to LDS Faith

San Francisco Chronicle - Learn how these Stanford football players act as missionaries through their examples, hard work, and openness about their faith. A key chain changed Lane Veach’s life. The Stanford linebacker was walking down a hallway in his dorm two years ago when the then-freshman was stopped by teammate Brandon Fanaika. “Are you Mormon?” Fanaika asked, pointing to Veach’s Brigham Young University key chain. BYU is owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a religion also known as LDS or Mormonism. Veach explained he was not, but his LDS girlfriend was a cheerleader at BYU. Fanaika, who had...

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Video: Architectural Details of the Philadelphia Temple That Will Make You See It in a Whole New Way

LDS Living Staff - On September 18, President Henry B. Eyring dedicated the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple. His prayer reflected the unique place this temple serves in our Church and in history: "We are profoundly grateful for the Constitution of the United States and for the Bill of Rights. These are the guarantors of our independence and our liberty. "We pray for this nation of which we are part. Preserve the freedom of the people now and for generations to come. May these blessings rest upon its citizens without restraint or hindrance of any kind. Bless those who lead, and inspire them in their endeavors that...

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Elder Holland Offers Dedicatory Prayer for Sculpture Garden Showing the Life of Christ

Deseret News - After noting the talents and faith of the artist, Angela Johnson, who created the figures for the sculpture gardens now at Thanksgiving Point's Ashton Gardens in Lehi, Utah, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said in a dedicatory prayer: "I pronounce a blessing that this will remain a pristine acreage of beauty and inspiration, that neither the forces of nature nor the hand of man will mar or deface or otherwise damage or defame the art or the garden or the spirit that is created and the sanctity we feel here. Furthermore, I bless all those who may come here of whatever faith...

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15 Famous People Who Have Spoken in the Tabernacle

Jannalee Rosner - From U.S. presidents to inspirational figures, the Salt Lake Tabernacle has hosted a variety of famous speakers over the years. Here are just a few. 1. John F. Kennedy On September 26, 1963, President John F. Kennedy arrived in Salt Lake City and gave a historic speech in the Tabernacle on Temple Square as the President of the United States. Though he had also spoken in that historic building three years earlier as a presidential candidate, referencing Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, and LDS scripture, during his 1963 visit, the president spoke powerfully of creating a united nation and a united world....

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Mormon Tabernacle Choir Announces Huge Change to Christmas Ticket "Lottery"

Collin Bishop - In an email addressed to fans who requested Christmas tickets in previous years, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir announced this year's tickets will be on a first-come, first-served basis. If you've ever received tickets to see the choir's Christmas concert, you'll notice the enormous change from how they've sent tickets in years past. Since tickets are completely free and demand is incredibly high every year, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has previously given tickets on a random selection basis—meaning no matter who you are, what timezone you live in, or when you register for eligibility, you supposedly had the same chance to get...

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5 John Bytheway Video Clips Your Kids Need to See

LDS Living Staff - 1. Basketball Standard No matter where you go, the basketball standard remains 10 feet high. It doesn’t change to accommodate your ability. In the same way, the standard works give us a fixed target to shoot for: we cannot ask the expectations to change for us, but must apply ourselves to meeting the gospel’s standards. 2. What’s in Your Backpack? In life, as in Cracker Jacks, you have to go through lots of peanuts and popcorn before you find the prize. Listening with our spiritual ears, we learn that despite our failings and trials, if we continue to sort through the...

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The LDS Convert Whose Tragic Story Was Turned Into a Movie Nominated for 5 Academy Awards

Danielle B. Wagner - Editor's Note: LDS Living is in no way endorsing this movie. We are merely discussing the fact that it tells a compelling true story about an LDS man. Nominated for three Golden Globes (Best Movie, Best Actor,  Best Supporting Actor) and five Academy Awards (Best Actor,  Best Supporting Actor,  Best Director, Best Screenplay,  Best Hair and Makeup), not many would have guessed the critically acclaimed (and R-rated) 2014 film Foxcatcher had close ties to an LDS Olympian and convert.  In fact, the movie captures one of the most tragic moments in Latter-day Saint Mark Schultz's life.  “One of the greatest, if...

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Inter-Religious Podcast: "I’d Like to Just See the Mormons Run the Country"

Danielle B. Wagner - First Things is a podcast and magazine   published by The Institute on Religion and Public Life, an "interreligious, nonpartisan research and education institute whose purpose is to advance a religiously informed public philosophy for the ordering of society." So you can imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon one of its podcast episodes where I heard podcaster  Matthew Schmitz say, "I’d like to just see the Mormons run the country, and I think a lot of Americans feel the same way.” The talk on the podcast had turned to the vice presidential candidates and their faith. During the discussion, when asked...

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Why the Way We Worship Should Be Like an Iceberg

Eric D. Huntsman - What an interesting perspective on what true worship and conversion means and how we can develop that in our own lives. Like many people, I first learned about worship from my mother. When I was a small child, she taught me about God—that He was my Heavenly Father and that He loved me. Almost as soon as I could talk, Mom taught me that I could kneel, close my eyes, and talk to Him as if He were there, and she promised that He would hear me. God seemed very real to me then, but as I grew older the world and...

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New Video Shows 120 Years of Sister Missionary Fashion in 3 Minutes

LDS Living Staff - Want a glimpse of sister missionary fashion throughout the decades? Watch this new LDS Living video as we explore classic sister missionary styles throughout the decades and celebrate the sacred work that could not have been done without these women of faith. ► You'll also like:  5 Famous Mormons Who Served Missions (& Where) Bonus: Here's a closer look at the details and props used to make our history of sister missionaries come alive. 1890s Though it's hard to know exactly what the first sister missionaries  Amanda Inez Knight and Lucy Jane Brimhall wore on a day-to-day basis as the first...

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