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Message to My Kids: Mom Comes First

Deseret News - This won't come as a surprise to my kids, but now they have it in writing. In fact, next time it comes up, maybe I'll just send a link and a wink. Oakli, Jadi, Kason and Koleson, I love you. I love you more than you know, maybe more than you'll ever know. Each of you is talented, kind, funny and imperfect. All four of you are works-in-progress, just like your flawed folks. And you bring me and your mother more happiness than we can articulate. But never forget: Mom comes first. ...

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Missionaries Pray, Walk, Knock, and Accept Rejection

Rapid City Journal - At 6:30 a.m., as Mitch Holman and Andrew Johnson roll out of their twin beds in an inexpensive Rapid City apartment, they know it may be another day in which someone yells at them, “Get off my porch!” Holman, 20, and Johnson, 18, are two of 30 missionaries in Rapid City area who’ve spent recent months in their 2-year missions proselytizing in behalf of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You’ve seen them, probably had them knock on your front door. They are as neat and clean-cut as Marine honor guards, and they start each day as only the...

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Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson 6: Jesus Christ, Our Savior and Redeemer

Kelly Merrill - Image from lds.org. Jesus Christ is the focus around which our religion centers. This lesson can only look at the highlights of what he means to us and the lives we lead. As you study this lesson think about where you stand in relation to what you know about Jesus Christ. Blessings are only given because we live the truths that we know. If we do not live up to our level of knowledge then we are depriving ourselves of blessings, both here and in eternity. So take some time to reflect as you study the lesson. We Have Been Redeemed...

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FamilySearch Accomplishments in 2014 and What to Expect Next

Utah Valley 360 - [Family history work] has recently hit its stride in homes and families around the Church. “Everything we’re doing focuses on three broad goals,” said Paul Nauta, FamilySearch public affairs manager. “We want to help more Church members find their ancestors, help them take those names to the temple and encourage them to teach others how to do the same. We want Church members to feel confident in their experiences and to share them with others.” Recent analytics show that FamilySearch.org, the Church’s online family history tool, saw approximately 263,459 visits per day during 2014. Those visits resulted in 7.2 million page...

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LDS Runner Finds Healing Through Grief after Paralyzing Fall

Deseret News - In March 2012, Brittany Fisher, then a student and cross-country runner at Utah State University, fell approximately 50 feet while rappelling and was paralyzed from the waist down. Today, she is a college graduate living in Midvale, Utah, and a cross-country sit skier whose inspiring perspective on life is born not only of her characteristic optimism but also her newfound appreciation for grief. She has learned that grief is not a sign of weakness but rather an indicator of strength. ...

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Young Men Present Bishop with Priceless Gift

LDS Church News - A few months ago, two dozen teachers and priests from the Cedar Hills 9th Ward, Cedar Hills Utah West Stake, began asking one another what they could give their bishop for Christmas. There were several appropriate options. They could pool their money and buy Bishop J. Spencer Fluhman a new book. Maybe they could present him with tickets to an upcoming ballgame. Or perhaps a new tie would be a practical gift. In the end, the boys opted for another, less traditional gift. They decided they would work together and earn their Duty To God certificates from their respective priesthood offices...

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Young LDS Violinist with Brain Tumor Unites Thousands in Faith, Prayer

Danielle Beckstrom - Nine-year-old Sophie Fellows was in the middle her holiday violin concert in Vermont, when suddenly, her head began to throb. The next day, December 6, doctors told her family the unthinkable—Sophie had a tumor the size of a plum at the base of her brain. Horrible possibilities of cancer, chemotherapy, and permanent brain damage concerned Sophie’s parents, Chad and Aimee.  How could their little girl endure so much? The mass would require two 7 ½ hour surgeries to remove and months of painstaking and grueling recovery.  But, even in the midst of this all too real nightmare, the Fellows felt a...

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4 Ways to Help Your Teen Go to Seminary (and Be Happy About It)

Jason Harwood - Remember the good ol’ days? It was one of your favorite classes in high school. With the object lessons, the Tom Trails slide shows, the songs, and the touch of spirituality that added to every day. But now, it seems like your teenager hasn’t yet grasped how fun and important seminary can be and simply doesn’t want to go. Is there anything that you can do? Here are a few things you might try. Fast and pray, first. Before we rush into all the great ways you can persuade your children to attend seminary, don’t forget to get help from your...

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SPONSORED: Get Tickets for BYU Winterfest

BYU Winterfest - Experience the wonder and splendor of music and dance as six world-renowned BYU performing groups bring their internationally showcased performances to Salt Lake City this January and February. Over the course of several weekends, shows that have won critical acclaim in several countries will be available in the LDS Conference Center Theatre for only $10 per ticket. The BYU Winterfest 2015 provides entertainment for audiences of all ages. Ring in the New Year with a celebration of the arts with this year’s performances! Get tickets here! Winterfest will include concerts from: International Folk Dance Ensemble Saturday, January 24 at 2:00 pm...

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Dave Says: What to Do When Your Child Gets Divorced

Dave Ramsey - Dear Dave, My son is in his thirties and has been married for seven years to a girl from a wealthy family. Her parents provided them with a lot of financial support over the years, but now they’re getting divorced and he has come to us for the money to make this happen. On top of all this, when we ask him why he doesn’t have the money he tells us it’s none of our business. We don’t like his attitude, but we’re not sure what to do.  Dee Dear Dee,  This is a grown man we’re talking about, and if...