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'The Mormon Glow'? Study Found that People Really Can Identify Mormons in a Crowd

The Daily Universe - Researchers from Canada have proven that something is different about Mormons, and even those who do not subscribe to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can see it. A study done by psychology professor Nicholas Rule, of Toronto University, shows that Mormons and non-Mormons alike can identify Mormons based on no more than their skin quality. The 2010 study was conducted while Rule was a graduate student studying at Tufts University and was published in the Public Library of Science Journal. The study was prompted by a comment Rule received from a colleague who said he believed Mormons could...

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Former Addicts Offer Hope for Recovering from Pornography

The Daily Universe - Overcoming an addiction to pornography sometimes feels like shooting spitballs at an armored tank. For those willing to do whatever it takes, the chances of making a full recovery are optimistic. Former BYU student Reed Davis was once addicted to pornography but through great effort was able to break the habit. Davis now produces a string of YouTube videos geared toward sharing his experiences, the steps he took and the resolutions he had to make in order to defeat porn. His goal with these videos is to help people make the necessary changes and commitments before it’s too late. “Many people...

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LDS Mom Shares with Thousands How You Can Make up to $15/hour by Couponing & Deal Surfing

Mormon Hub - In five and a half years, Freebies 2 Deals, a website that provides daily deals and money-saving tips on hundreds of products, has gone from a family blog with several deals a week to reaching hundreds of thousands of people each month. The person behind the site is Melea Politis Johnson: a mother, Utah native, and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She says it all began as a simple way to save money after having her first child and choosing to stay home. "It was a total accident, the whole thing I feel like was very...

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Why the Mormon Style of Doing Things Is the 'Collage'

Deseret News - I had the chance to see several of Robert Rauschenberg’s multimillion-dollar collages not long ago. Rauschenberg himself called the things “combines.” He’d take a variety of objects — string, newspaper, old photos, paint — and combine them to make startling new creations. To many people, Rauschenberg’s work looks like a hodge-podge. But as I’ve studied his work, I can see the art. In fact, I've decided he could easily be one of us. For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, organizing and creating are often one and the same. ...

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4 Unexpected Blessings of Unemployment

Tracie Snowder - Aggieland Mormons - I grew up with a father who worked in the fickle world of pharmaceutical sales. We went through several periods where my father didn’t have a job, and those moments of anxiety and uncertainty were the most devastating times for me. I vowed I would never be in the same position when I had kids. Fast forward many years. My husband graduated with a master's in business administration from a top MBA program in December of 2014. We weren’t too worried when he didn’t have a job upon graduation. Over the last three years, roughly 95 percent of the MBA candidates...

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Elder Scott Released from Hospital, Elder Perry Still Conducting Church Business

LDS Living - Last Friday Elder Richard G. Scott, age 86, was hospitalized for gastrointestinal bleeding . After the bleeding was brought under control, the Church reported he was "resting comfortably." Today, Elder Scott was released from the hospital, according to a new update from the Church . "Elder Richard G. Scott, who was recently hospitalized with gastrointestinal bleeding, has been released from the hospital this afternoon and is recuperating at home." Word also came that Elder L. Tom Perry, who was diagnosed with thyroid cancer last week after being taking to the hospital with breathing difficulties, is also resting at home. However, the...

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Church Helps Fight Effects of Child Abuse: 'It's the Highest Priority at the Church'

Deseret News - The LDS Church donated $100,000 to the Avenues Children's Justice Center after nearly a dozen church leaders toured the Salt Lake City home on Tuesday. Sister Rosemary M. Wixom, the church's Primary general president, presented the check to the center, which provides a child-friendly atmosphere for children as investigators interview them regarding alleged abuse. The center also provides referrals for support services for both children and their parents or guardians. "Yesterday I knew next to nothing about this facility," Sister Wixom said. "Today I have a passion for it." ...

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8 Things to Teach Your Child Before Baptism

Utah Valley 360 - Baptism is the first ordinance in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Children of record are eligible for baptism when they turn 8 years old, but parents and Church leaders should help them prepare for this important milestone before the child is baptized. Here are eight things to teach your child before he or she turns 8 years old. 1. The baptismal covenant Children should understand the covenant associated with the ordinance of baptism. That covenant is defined in the sacrament prayers, recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 20:77-79. Simply stated, people who make the baptismal covenant promise to remember...

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Why We Need To Give To The Homeless

Whatsoever Is Good - I remember several years ago being on a date in Salt Lake City. We passed by a homeless man who asked for money. After the encounter, we had a conversation about the homeless, and some of the things we said sounded like this: “They are like that because they got involved in drugs.” “They should get a job. And if they can’t get a job, that’s their fault. They shouldn’t have done drugs.” “The Church has programs for people like this. I’ve already taken care of it with my fast offerings. He should go see a bishop and get food from...