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Miracle Happening for LDS Girl Hit by Car

Deseret News - A BYU student who suffered critical head injuries last week after being hit by a car just outside the campus boundaries is making remarkable progress. Lexi Hansen, 18, was alert and breathing on her own Tuesday, though she was still listed in critical but stable condition. She even tried to get out of her hospital bed. While she has a long road to recovery ahead, her family believes they have witnessed a miracle. ...

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Do Good Anyway

LDS Smile - In all of my various roles within the church from being an EFY counselor to Elder Quorum President, I have been asked numerous times “What’s the use?” This question is often prefaced with something along the lines of “I’ve been ________ (insert some positive action or deed, like going to church) but lately I’ve noticed _______ (insert negative event or outcome). Does this line of questioning look familiar? If not, you’re probably just being a tad bit delusional as we all have had these moments of doubts or feelings of despair. It could be something as simple as being nice to...

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The Point Beyond Standard Mormon Answers

The Mormon Nerd - What things can help us become more like Christ? What should we be doing that can bring us closer to our Heavenly Father? What are the habits that are most important to have? What do we need to be focusing on in our lives? In the end, what is it that we should be doing everyday? Guess what? All those thoughtful questions could be answered with the SMAs! What’s a SMA, you ask? It’s my abbreviation for the Standard Mormon Answers, which are: Read the scriptures. Say your prayers. Go to church. I have been blessed with frequent opportunities to teach...

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Mormons & Hollywood: 5 More Fun Facts

Jamie Lawson - 1. The Maze Runner, a science fiction novel written by LDS author James Dashner, will be released as a movie this year. The Maze Runner is the first book in a young-adult dystopian science fiction trilogy written by Church member James Dashner. Here is a brief plot summary: When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his first name. His memory is blank. But he’s not alone. When the lift’s doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to the Glade—a large, open expanse surrounded by stone walls. Just like Thomas, the...

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BYU’s Tyler Haws Earns WCC Player of Year Honors

Salt Lake Tribune - For the fourth time in his nine-year tenure as BYU basketball coach, Dave Rose has guided a conference player of the year. Junior guard Tyler Haws received the West Coast Conference’s highest individual player honor Monday as the league released its awards and all-conference team. ...

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Haiyan Recovery: One Nail at a Time

Deseret News - On the day Typhoon Haiyan caused the water to rise in Tocloban, Analyn Esperas held her only child close. Annammer, 6, was scared; she wrapped her arms around her mother’s neck and held tight. The pair stayed inside until the wind took their roof. Then the water came. “We didn’t expect that the water would get so high,” recalled Esperas. “We didn’t have a chance to get to a higher place.” As they tried to escape, the wind and water carried them into a rice field. Esperas clung to a piece of Styrofoam; Annammer clung to her. “It was terrible,” said...

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US Military Records Aid Family History

Deseret News - Military records kept by the United States government about soldiers and sailors who served their country can be a major source of information about individuals. The four major wars of interest to genealogists are the following: American Revolution (1775-1783): Approximately one out of every 7 Americans fought in the American Revolution Civil War (1861-1865): Approximately one out of every 10 Americans fought in the Civil War World War I (1918-1919): More than 4.8 million served in World War I World War II (1942-1945): More than 16 million served in World War II Because of these statistics, it is worthwhile to investigate...

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Stanford Player Uses Mission Skills in Basketball

Deseret News - Listed at 6-foot-10 and 235 pounds, Elliott Bullock is one of the biggest players on the Stanford University men's basketball roster. Yet the redshirt junior from Salt Lake City hasn't played a minute for the Cardinal in four years. Bullock played two years at Stanford before leaving to serve a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He hasn't played a minute in the two seasons since coming back, but he wouldn't trade his mission experience for anything. The trials, experiences and lessons learned have blessed his life in multiple ways, he said. ...

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‘Mormon Messages’ at 36 Million Views and Counting

The Daily Universe - The short and simple Mormon Messages are still going strong across the globe more than five years after debuting. Rarely exceeding five minutes, these short messages created by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints address a range of topics including developing faith in Jesus Christ, the importance of families, strengthening marriage, understanding the purpose of life and finding hope. “Mormon Messages are always based on the prophetic word,” said Bill Elliott, media director for the Church’s priesthood department. “That’s the key thing; they are always inspirational, uplifting and edifying messages about our faith, from our leaders.” ...

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LDS Church Meetinghouse Dismantled for a Good Cause

Salt Lake Tribune - With everything from the crown mouldings to the heating system to five tall pine trees removed and donated, a former LDS Church meetinghouse is being demolished this week to make way for a Hope Lodge. Cancer patients who travel to Salt Lake City for care will be welcomed at the 41-suite lodge free of charge. The American Cancer Society has raised $14.8 million of its $18 million capital goal, and it will also be seeking donations for operating costs. ...