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World & Church History Events You’ll Be Surprised Happened at the Same Time

Jannalee Rosner - From the sinking of the Titanic to the first early morning seminary classes, to various world wars, you might be surprised at what you find when you put world and church events side-by-side. Click here for  world and church history events from the 19th Century . 1901 IN THE WORLD: The First Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to Henri Dunant and Frederic Passy in a meeting of the Norwegian Parliament.   IN THE CHURCH:  Heber J. Grant, Louis A. Kelsch, Horace S. Ensign, and Alma Owen Taylor become the first missionaries to serve in Japan.  1902 IN THE WORLD: The first...

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Interactive Craft Nativity Scenes For Kids

LDS Smile - I love all the different types of nativity scenes there are out there. I have a couple fancy ones that the kids cannot touch. But I also have some fun ones that the kids love playing with. There is nothing more sweet then your child playing and loving the baby Jesus! So if you need to make a kid friendly set, here are some ideas to get you started. I love these because not only can the kids play with them, but they can also help make them. Here is a cute paper nativity that you just need to cut and...

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LDS Airman Reunited with Wife, Meets Daughter for First Time

Deseret News - When Senior Airman Christopher Burns returned home Nov. 22 from a six-month deployment to the Middle East, his unit made sure he was the first person off the plane. Like so many of the men returning home, he had a wife waiting for him on the ground, but he also had someone very important to meet for the first time: his 4-month-old daughter. Christopher and his wife, Rosalind, don’t believe that their situation is unique. They know that many other people have made and continue to make sacrifices to protect the freedoms Americans enjoy. ...

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17 Hilarious Mormon Memes from the Movie Frozen

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Evolution of the Christmas Devotional from 1984 to 2014

Utah Valley 360 - The First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional, held last Sunday, is the most recent installment in a decades-long tradition in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The devotional began as a way for Church leadership to celebrate the season with Church employees and has evolved into the worldwide broadcast. This year’s event drew thousands of viewers from around the world. Though the devotional has been held for decades, it has grown and changed notably in just the last 30 years. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of Sunday’s devotional and the one in 1984. Number of speakers 1984: 3 2014: 4 From 1994...

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Dallin H. Oaks Before He Was an Apostle

Mormon Hub - Dallin H. Oaks serves as an apostle of the Quorum of the Twelve for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He also used to be a radio announcer, a lawyer, a professor, a university president, and a Utah Supreme Court Justce. In this biography of Dallin H. Oaks, read about the stories of his life, his strong work ethic, and his amazing experiences in following spiritual promptings. Lessons and Stories from His Youth Early Trials Dallin experienced sorrow and trials at a very young age. Before he was eight years old, his father, Lloyd, was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Despite...

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5 Ways Other Religions Have Made Me a Better Latter-day Saint

Aggieland Mormons - As I reflect on the many ways my own life has been enriched through associating with people of different religious faiths, I see clearly that much of what I know about how to be a devoted Latter-day Saint comes from lessons I have learned from those outside my faith. I have been strengthened in unique ways by the virtues and values reflected in the lives of the followers of many religious faiths. Here are five simple ways other religions have touched my life and helped make me a more committed Latter-day Saint: 1. Catholicism’s Beautiful Antiquity Throughout my life, I have...

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12 Affordable LDS Stocking Stuffers

LDS Living Staff - Old Fashioned Music Grinder: Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam Put a song in every child’s pocket! These old-fashioned music grinders are reminiscent of times past. Their simple arrangements of beloved children’s melodies will add delight and whimsy to your day. Crafted of wood, the mechanical movement is fascinating to watch as small hands turn the crank. $9.99 How Do I Know If I Know?   John Bytheway suggests that we "F.E.E.L." the truthfulness of the gospel through our feelings, our experiences, the many evidences we encounter, and our logical conclusions about how a loving God interacts with His children on...

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20 Ideas for Feeding Hungry Missionaries

Jenny Spencer - You may think they want a hearty meal to fill them up, so pot roast or lasagna should do the trick, right? Wrong. Turns out missionaries get a lot of pot roast and way too much of anything that comes in a casserole dish—especially in the United States. Try these creative dinners that you and the missionaries are sure to love.    1.  Breakfast for dinner. Breakfast burritos, sausage, bacon, pancakes, puffed French toast , hash browns—the works! (This was by far the most beloved alternative dinner!)   2.  Navajo tacos and frybread. It's not that often that missionaries eat this...

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Ward Uses 'Temple Snowflakes' to Spark Family History Work

Logan Steele - It was the summer of 2013 when members of the Cambria Ward, Queen Creek North Stake, Queen Creek, Arizona, were met by an unexpected sight. On entering the church building, they were greeted by a full-sized Christmas tree standing in the foyer. Bishop Steve Slade had been considering different ways to generate interest in family history and temple work. He said his hope was to have “everybody in the ward excited about it or excited enough that they’re going to start asking questions. That, right there, will start the process.” It’s hard to know when inspiration will strike. For Bishop Slade,...