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{Lifestyle} Journal Writing 101: Creative Ways to Keep One

Ashley Bardsley - Journal writing. Probably one in 400 people do it, yet we are told by leaders of the Church it is something we should be doing. Why? Because we are a record-keeping people, of course. I mean, how fun is it to look back at journal entries after years and remember special experiences you probably would have forgotten about? I know, this doesn’t make the actual act of writing in your journal any easier. I bet we can all come up with quite a few reasons why NOT to write in a journal: too tired, takes too much time, my life isn’t...

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Church Statement: A principle-based approach to immigration

Newsroom - A recent article in the Salt Lake Tribune highlighted the fact that the Church’s Presiding Bishop, H. David Burton, attended the signing of a comprehensive set of immigration reform bills passed by the Utah legislature. The article said: “One thing is clear: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has abandoned its claims to neutrality on these bills.” This needs a clarification. While the Church does not endorse or oppose specific political parties, candidates or platforms, it has always reserved the right to address, in a nonpartisan way, issues that have significant community or moral consequences. Immigration is such an...

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Some LDS missionaries in Japan told to return home early

Salt Lake Tribune - Dozens of Mormon missionaries serving their last six weeks in areas of Japan unaffected by the earthquake got an unexpected message this week: You are going home immediately. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints decided to move more than 100 missionaries from Tokyo and Sendai into the Sapporo, Kobe, Nagoya and Fukuoka missions and needed to open up spots. Missionaries currently scheduled to arrive in Japan in April will remain at the Missionary Training Center in Provo until further notice, according to William McIntyre, president of the Kobe LDS Mission. “Although the new release date is a few weeks...

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Young Women Lesson 12: The Blessings of the Priesthood

LDS Living - Discussion Questions: How can the priesthood bless your life and the lives of others daily? When is it appropriate to ask for a priesthood blessing? Excerpt from "The Power of the Priesthood" by Boyd K. Packer: Some years ago I gave a talk entitled “What Every Elder Should Know: A Primer on Principles of Priesthood Government.” Later, when it was to be published, I changed the title to read “What Every Elder Should Know—and Every Sister as Well.” 22 I include the sisters because it is crucial for everyone to understand what is expected of the brethren. Unless we enlist the...

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Young Men Lesson 12: Repentance

LDS Living - Discussion Questions: How would you explain to a friend the principle of repentance? What does it mean to truly feel sorrow for your sins? What are some possible consequences of procrastinating repentance? (See Alma 34:32–34.) Excerpt from "Repent … That I May Heal You” by Neil L. Andersen: Years ago, I was asked to meet with a man who, long before our visit, had had a period of riotous living. As a result of his bad choices, he lost his membership in the Church. He had long since returned to the Church and was faithfully keeping the commandments, but his previous...

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Gospel Principles Lesson 32: Tithes and Offerings

LDS Living - Excerpt from "Like a Watered Garden” by Jeffrey R. Holland: May I then suggest five reasons why all of us, rich or poor, longtime member or newest convert, should faithfully pay our tithes and offerings. First, do so for the sake of your children and grandchildren, the rising generation, who could now, if we are not careful, grow up in the Church with absolutely no understanding as to how their temples, chapels, seminaries, and socials are provided. Teach your children that many of the blessings of the Church are available to them because you and they give tithes and offerings to...

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BYU Letter: Fired for swearing

The Daily Universe - The other day I was working on campus and I hit my shin pretty hard. As a reflex, I let out an expletive. Oops. Later that day my boss spoke with me and let me know someone had heard me and was so upset that they called in to complain, and as a result I was fired. Now I’m stuck with no job, rent to pay, food to buy, a car windshield to replace and other expenses tallying up. Why? Should I have cussed? Heck no. Should I have gotten fired for it? Ehh. Should someone have been so upset that...

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Emeritus LDS Church leader and political pollster dies

KSL - Richard Bitner Wirthlin, an LDS Church general authority who was Ronald Reagan's chief strategist and pollster, died Wednesday of natural causes. He was 80. Born in Salt Lake City, Wirthlin was a close adviser to Reagan for more than 20 years and directed Reagan's successful presidential campaigns in 1980 and 1984. According to a press release, Reagan once said of him, "Dick Wirthlin is the best in the business... When he speaks, I listen." Former U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese III called Wirthlin "a great man, a great friend and an invaluable counselor to President Reagan." Wirthlin chronicled his relationship with...

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Hi, I'm Irene Caso. I'm a journalist, a mother, a Spaniard and a Mormon.

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