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"It All Makes Sense Now": Alex Boyé Shares How the Tabernacle Choir Changed His Career

LDS Living Staff - Former lead singer for the band Awesome and an artist with more than 200 million views on his YouTube channel, Alex Boyé has a flair and style as a musician that is difficult to rival. But he says he was prepared for his recent successes because of one special role.  After an incredible Pioneer Day concert performance with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra, Boyé shared in a special interview how his former membership with the choir changed his career. "It wouldn't have happened had I not been in the choir," he says in a video interview. "I think of all...

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Accusations Connecting BYU Professor to Illegal Artifacts from Hobby Lobby Appear Unsubstantiated

The Daily Universe - It appears accusations connecting a BYU professor with illegally obtained artifacts owned by Hobby Lobby have little proof to support them. BYU religion associate professor Lincoln Blumell was recently accused of working with illegally obtained artifacts owned by Hobby Lobby. According to Blumell, he does not work with the type of artifacts he is accused of handling, and the claims appear unsubstantiated by anonymous sources. The  Salt Lake Tribune  reported it received a letter from an anonymous group of “scholars of archaeology” asking Brigham Young University to look into Lincoln Blumell’s involvement with Hobby Lobby’s illegally  obtained  cuneiform clay tablets, saying...

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How Personal Progress Helped Me Overcome Pornography

LDS.org - What a powerful story of one woman's experience overcoming addiction with the help of family members, Church leaders, gospel principles, and the Savior.  When I was 10 years old, I was exposed to  pornography . After that, I became heavily involved in it for two years. When I was 12, my mother decided to have a  family  home evening on the law of chastity. I realized during this family home evening that I had a problem and that it was unhealthy and wrong. I told my mother about it, and she helped me get rid of the pornographic materials I had....

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President Monson Shares What He Wants for His 90th Birthday

Deseret News - We love and sustain our prophet, Thomas S. Monson! Days shy of his 90th birthday, President Thomas S. Monson sits in the living room of his downtown Salt Lake City condominium and receives visitors. His counselors in the First Presidency, President Henry B. Eyring and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, spend a few minutes with the Church leader — as they do on a regular basis — and wish him a happy birthday. Surrounding the trio are reminders of the nine decades of President Monson’s life. A photograph of President Monson and the late Sister Frances Monson leaving general conference hangs on...

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Romney Calls on Trump to Apologize Over Charlottesville Comments

KSL - "This is a defining moment for President Trump. But much more than that, it is a moment that will define America in the hearts of our children. They are watching, our soldiers are watching, the world is watching," Mitt Romney said on Friday. Former presidential hopeful Mitt Romney called on President Donald Trump to apologize for comments made after racially-charged violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. In a Friday post to Facebook, Romney said what Trump "communicated caused racists to rejoice, minorities to weep, and the vast heart of America to mourn." He called on Trump to also "state forcefully and unequivocally that...

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FHE: Lessons from Finding Nemo

Carly M. Springer - Here are some gospel lessons we can learn from the movie  Finding Nemo— a classic the whole family can enjoy! Thought: "When sore trials come upon us, it's time to deepen our faith in God, to work hard, and to serve others. Then He will heal our broken hearts. He will bestow upon us personal peace and comfort. Those great gifts will not be destroyed, even by death." (Russell M. Nelson, " Jesus Christ—The Master Healer ," October 2005 general conference) Song: " Press Forward, Saints ," Hymns , #81 Scripture: "Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ,...

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Elder Holland Speaks on Importance of Chiasmus in Book of Mormon, Gives Unforgettable Testimony

Deseret News - What a powerful testimony from an apostle of the Lord: "Nevertheless, the reality of those plates — the substance of them, if you will — and the evidence that comes from them in the form of the Book of Mormon is at the heart, at the very center, of the hope and testimony and conviction of this work that is unshakably within me forever." Fifty years ago, an LDS Church missionary serving in Germany discovered in the Book of Mormon a literary technique known as chiasmus, a device evident in early Semitic writings such as the Holy Bible. This week, 50...

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Seven Mormons Killed in Sierra Leone Mudslide

Deseret News - What tragic news. Please join us in praying for the families of those who have lost so much. Seven Latter-day Saints are numbered among the hundreds who were killed in a massive mudslide in this West African nation. More than 330 people died in Monday’s disaster in a rain-soaked sector on the outskirts of the capital city. Almost five acres of hillside collapsed, covering homes in a community that stretched across more than nine acres, according to a CNN report. No missionaries were injured and all are accounted for, said Bruce Muir, the Church’s humanitarian response director. No Church properties were...

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8 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame That Belong to Mormons

Jamie Armstrong - Did you know that 8 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame belong to Mormons? Read on to learn about these talented Latter-day Saints! 1. Laraine Day Publicity photo of Laraine Day from MGM Studios LDS actress Laraine Day played roles opposite of Hollywood’s most iconic leading men, including Cary Grant, Gary Cooper, John Wayne, Ronald Reagan, and Kirk Douglas. She starred in nearly 50 films and was the first Mormon actress to earn a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which she received in 1960. Day got her start when her family moved from Utah to California. She made...

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The Last Time a Mormon Called Me the N-Word Was April 2017: Speaking to the Pain of a Black Mormon Woman

Zandra Vranes - What a powerful article. Tuesday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statement, the first in its history to specifically condemn white supremacy, and boldly declared that it is “morally wrong and sinful.” When I read those words joy filled my soul. Until that moment, I don’t think I truly realized how desperately I’d been longing for words from church leaders that spoke to the pain that its members of color face every day. I pray that yesterday is just the beginning of what is yet to come. The last time the N-word was hurled at me was...

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LDS Soldier and Hero Killed in Afghanistan

Danielle B. Wagner - Latter-day Saint and Special Forces soldier Aaron Butler was killed in action in Afghanistan on August 16, 2017, after entering a booby-trapped building. While Butler and his 12-member team were clearing a building, an explosion went off, killing Butler and injuring 11 other members of the National Guard. A four-time high school state wrestling champion, a Special Forces Green Beret, and a returned missionary who served in Ghana from 2009 to 2011, Butler always dreamed of serving his country. “Aaron was absolutely fearless, selfless, courageous and relentless,” his father, Randy Butler, told the San Juan Record . After Aaron Butler's death, his family...

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10 Tips to Help Make the Most of Your Scripture Study

Alysa Kleinman from Millennial Morms - Sometimes it can be difficult to find time to read our scriptures everday. Here are some tips to help improve your daily scripture study or to help you establish a more permanent pattern of studying everyday. It’s nearly midnight. You’re struggling to keep your eyes open, but remember it’s time for scripture study. You open up to your current chapter in 2nd Nephi and remember you are in the Isaiah chapters. After struggling through a few verses about butter and honey and some king named Uzziah, you collapse into a deep, much-needed sleep. Sound familiar? I have experienced many nights where...

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LDS Comedian to Be Featured on Netflix Original Stand-Up Comedy Show (+ Videos of His Most Hilarious Clean Comedy)

Danielle B. Wagner - After being named one of  Rolling Stone’s  "Five Comics to Watch," LDS comedian Ryan Hamilton will be featured on a Netflix’s original stand-up comedy special on August 29, performing a one-hour routine called “Happy Face." Hamilton is known for his clean sense of humor and has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ,  Conan ,  The Late Late Show ,  Last Comic Standing , Comedy Central, and Showtime. He has won awards for his comedy at The Great American Comedy Festival and Sierra Mist’s America’s Next Great Comic Search and even opened for the legendary comedian, Jerry Seinfeld.  Check out some highlights of...

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Crucial Things to Understand About Millennial Mormons for Church Leaders and Members of the Church

Ryan Gottfredson from Leading LDS - "While generational research focuses on the averages/generalities associated with different generations, there is great variation across Millennials." About six months ago, as part of ward conference, my ward held a special ward council, with stake leaders also participating. The primary topic we discussed was what the ward could do to better support young adults and youth. As the discussion progressed, I made two observations. First, I observed a large age gap between those in the meeting and the demographic group being discussed. Most of the individuals in the meeting were from the Baby Boomer generation (born between 1946 and 1964), a...

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The Marriage Advice President Monson Received on His Wedding Day in the Temple That Will Strengthen Your Relationships

Danielle B. Wagner - On  October 7, 1948, President Thomas S. Monson looked across an altar in a sealing room in the Salt Lake Temple at Frances Beverly Johnson, the woman who became his eternal companion and earthly companion for nearly 65 years. During the marriage ceremony, the sealer, Benjamin Bowring, told the newlywed couple: “May I offer you newlyweds a formula which will ensure that any disagreement you may have will last no longer than one day? Every night kneel by the side of your bed. One night, Brother Monson, you offer the prayer, aloud, on bended knee. The next night you, Sister Monson, offer the...

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"Washington Post" Likens LDS Temple to "Disneyland or Heaven Itself"

LDS Living Staff - With renovations set to begin in March 2018 for the Washington D.C. Temple, East Coast newspapers are already buzzing about the chance to tour the temple during the open house, which is projected to be in 2020.  As Bethesda Magazine notes, it will be the first time in 40 years people will be able to tour this iconic temple, the tallest LDS temple in the world. About the Washington D.C. Temple, the Washington Post gave this nostalgic description: "For anyone who drives around the Capital Beltway, the soaring white spires are a familiar sight—and yet a complete mystery to most. "Maryland...

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Imagine Dragons Frontman Dan Reynolds Talks About His Mormon Faith in Honest, Raw Interview

LDS Living Staff - During an in-depth interview with the Deseret News , Imagine Dragons' lead singer Dan Reynolds opened up about his LDS faith, sharing why he still considers himself a Mormon.  While talking about the upcoming LoveLoud Festival, which brings together people from LGBTQ and faith communities to show love and support for LGBTQ youth, an event the Church made a statement on yesterday , Reynolds shared: "Whenever I do interviews with press about the band, when people would bring up whether or not I was Mormon, it often made me uncomfortable. It was just an uncomfortable question for me because though I...

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6 Powerful Love Lessons from a Former LDS Mid-Single

Jessica Carter - I was a divorced mother of two in my late thirties when I first entered the LDS mid-singles scene. Those years of dating took me on quite a journey—one filled with thrilling highs, as well as countless bumps and bruises to my heart and ego. But the love lessons I learned during that time ultimately made me stronger, wiser, and happier. So here they are: my six hard-learned lessons about love. Hopefully some of my experiences can help you better navigate the mysterious dating world.  1. Be yourself. Yes, this should be obvious, but it isn’t always easy. In the mid-singles world, at least...

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3 Hilarious Videos of Sedated Mormons Talking About Missions, Pack Meeting, and Tupac

Danielle B. Wagner - Unexpected and often hilarious things can happen when people are sedated. You won't want to miss these hilarious videos of what Mormons have to say about their religion while recovering from surgeries: ...

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When Studying History Causes You to Abandon Your Faith

Daryl Austin - The Church History Department has been working incredibly hard to publish as much information as possible about the early history of our church and church leaders. Perhaps there is no other religion today trying to be as transparent with their past as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or as encouraging to its members to study their own personal ancestry and history. Faithful members have access to information about the early saints and early church leaders with more at hand than ever before. There is an abundance of faith-promoting stories available. Yet I continue to see an increase in...

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How Our Fear of Condoning Sin Keeps Us from Loving Others

Josh Searle - Occasionally I get a letter from a concerned parent about their child in a gay relationship or leaving their Christian faith. Often these parents are paralyzed with fear. Fear of condoning or accepting immoral behavior yet fear of losing their child to choices the parent disagrees with. Based on correspondence with these parents, I feel many in the name of “truth and righteousness” draw their swords only to find it turned into a tragic event that was avoidable.  Exercise Analogy I enjoy exercise and healthy eating. I share with family/friends the pros of a healthy lifestyle and give simple suggestions to...

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"BuzzFeed" Features Mormons' Responses to the Church's Statement Condemning White Supremacism

Jim Dalrymple II @ BuzzFeed - After the Church released a statement Tuesday that declared "members who promote or pursue a 'white culture' or white supremacy agenda are not in harmony with the teachings of the Church," many media sources have reported on the statement. Recently, BuzzFeed shared how this statement was celebrated among the majority of the LDS community. The statement was celebrated by members of the more mainstream Mormon community, many of whom have pushed back against the alt-right. Tuesday for example, Janan Graham-Russell—who has written about race and her experiences as a black Mormon—told BuzzFeed News that the Church's statement was "a step forward...

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Why God Doesn't Always Give Us Straight Answers

Maddie Wheadon - I think we've all been at a point in our lives when we just want to know what the Lord would have us do. Maddie Wheadon had such an experience, but the answer she received from the Spirit was profound, especially after the moment she tried to turn her agency over to the Lord. Earlier this summer, I had a decision I was praying about. I’d been praying about it for a while, and started to get frustrated that Heavenly Father wasn’t giving me answers. I wanted to make a decision that would be pleasing to Him and that followed His...

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President Woodruff's Bizarre Dream About Death, Snakes, and an Angel That Came True on His Mission

Wilford Woodruff, excerpted from "Leaves from My Journal" - While traveling through Arkansas, President Wilford Woodruff and the elders traveling with him decided to pay a visit to a Mormon family living in the area.  However, before they arrived, President Woodruff had the following dream that proved prophetic. During the night I had the following dream: I thought an angel came to us, and told us we were commanded of the Lord to follow a certain straight path, which was pointed out to us, let it lead us wherever it might. After we had walked in it awhile we came to the door of a house, which was in the...

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