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18 Must-see Attractions On and Around Temple Square

Deseret News - Temple Square, a 10-acre complex owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is one of Utah's most popular tourist attractions. In 2009, Forbes ranked Temple Square the 16th most visited site in the United States, with 5 million annual visitors. As the 185th Annual General Conference of the LDS Church approaches, Temple Square is preparing for its semiannual influx in visitors. DeseretNews.com has compiled this list of 18 must-see attractions for new and seasoned visitors who will flock to Temple Square in the next two weeks. View from the Church Office Building Visitors can take in a view...

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My Path from Suicide to Salvation

The Daily Universe - Stan Andreason saw a man’s body lying in the snow while hiking Mount Timpanogos with his dog. Andreason came close and saw the blood on the man’s face and shirt. He asked the man if he was attempting suicide. The man said “yes.” The man was Spencer Donaldson, a student from Utah Valley University whose depression and addictions led him to attempt suicide. Now three years sober, Donaldson is an RM and is engaged to be married this August. Dave Donaldson, Spencer’s father, described his son’s difficulties in high school as something unbearable for him to watch. “Around 14 or 15,...

20309

Sister Missionaries Teach Restoration with Parody of 'Cups' by Anna Kendrick

LDS Smile - What a beautiful rendition! ...

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8 Easter Gifts Perfect for Any Basket

Gretel Evans - Kids These 12-piece puzzles feature fun and colorful illustrations of Christ. We like how nicely they fit into a church bag—and they're perfect for keeping your children entertained when it's time to stay quiet. Keep things mixed up by switching between all four available puzzles.        While reading the Book of Mormon with your family it can get tricky keeping different groups and individuals organized in your head. Ites helps keep identities straight as you study individually or with the family. You may even want to try out the book's matching coloring book and learning cards. Let’s admit it—this...

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What Will Be Your Personal Legacy?

Sponsored by Mormon Channel - I am a descendant of John Tanner who, in 1834, owned several farms and orchards, as well as a hotel in upstate New York. Following an impression that he was needed in Kirtland, Ohio, he sold everything and packed up his family Christmas morning to head 500 miles east to Kirtland. He arrived to find the mortgage on the temple site was due. He loaned money to the temple committee and donated liberally to the cause. There is no record of him every being repaid. Years later, in Nauvoo, he was called at the age of 66 to serve a mission....

20305

Why You Should Follow God’s Example and Say ‘No’ to Your Kids

Jason F. Wright - As you read this — no matter where you live — this scene is available in a store near you. A child looks up at Mom or Dad and asks for something they want, but almost most certainly doesn’t need. If the answer is “no,” the child often asks again in a different tone and rhythm. Like a composer, they add another instrument each time they ask. Sometimes, the begging and pleading and become so loud it’s like a symphony heard across the store, or worse, the ZIP code. We’ve all been there. We were the child, the parent or the...

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The 21 Most Significant and Innovative LDS Temples

This Week in Mormons - The numerous Mormon Temples vary wildly in terms of design, size, occupancy, and originality. For the purposes of this list, any temple – dedicated, announced, under construction – is fair game, including Mormon temples before the succession crisis that might not be in Church hands anymore, but not “Mormon” temples that were built later on by splinter groups (e.g. Kirtland is in play, but the Community of Christ’s temple in Independence is out). So without further adieu, follow along for the definitive, completely subjective list of the Top 20 Mormon Temples. 21. Laie Hawaii Temple  Dedicated 1919 by Heber J. Grant...

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7 Unbreakable Rules of Church Meetings

Leading LDS - So let’s agree that you won’t hold another meeting unless you have sufficiently outlined it as a revelatory experience. If it isn’t, cancel it; it isn’t worth holding a meeting that is anything different. In an effort to do this, let’s review the 7 Unbreakable Rules of Church Meetings Unbreakable Rules for Church Meetings 1. 60 Minute Limit (seriously) Handbook 2 (4.6) advises ward council should be 60-90 minutes in duration. This is nice encouragement for those holding 3 hour meetings (you should be ashamed), but in reality there is no meeting that needs to go longer than 60 minutes. Do...

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14 Photos of Current Temple Construction Compared Side-by-side with the Final Product

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Job Hunting? Try LDSjobs.org

LDS Media Talk - Looking for a job can be frustrating and challenging, especially if you have been out of the job market for several years. To help you be self-sufficient, the Church offers an online resource for job hunting at LDSjobs.org. You can also get personal help through email or over the phone from missionaries who are trained in helping you find a job. LDSjobs.org can help you get a job, find a better job, or get more education to improve your current job. ...