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Keeping your mission language current

Deseret News - One of the things that scares the daylights out of senior missionaries is opening the envelope from Salt Lake City that contains the line: “You are hereby called to the (fill-in-the-blank) mission." The gasps and awes burst forth until they realize they will either have to learn a new language or brush up on the one they learned many years ago in the field. Elder Lynn Snow, who served in Chile in the 1960s when it was just one mission, said, “At first I was elated at the call, and then the reality spread over me like thick cream on strawberries....

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Friday Minute: Gratitude after the fire

Deseret News - When fire destroyed their Arizona home just weeks before Thanksgiving, gratitude was not Russ and Bekki Webb’s first emotion. The date was Nov. 9, 2011. The Webbs and their four young children were out of town, serving others. That decision saved their lives. ...

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'Unitards' Official Movie Trailer

YouTube - A lot of readers have expressed concern over the film's title and message. Scott Featherstone (who produced the film) has publicly apologized on Facebook for the misunderstanding. You can read it here . ...

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SPONSORED: Thrifty Seeker Web site offers deals on boutique gifts and more

LDS Living - Are you getting sick of the same daily deals on the same websites every week? If so, then it’s time to check out Thrifty Seeker! Thriftyseeker.com is not just another “Daily Deal” site; it has so much more to offer. ThriftySeeker.com offers amazing deals on the most beautiful handmade items, boutique unique gifts, and more. In addition to the handcrafted items, there is home decor, clothing, jewelry and beauty products - the list could go on and on. Thrifty Seeker prides itself on finding the most unique deals around.   In addition to the amazing discounts on changing deals, Thrify Seeker...

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Even Mormon Democrats like Romney, poll shows

Salt Lake Tribune - Almost all Mormon Republicans (94 percent) have a favorable view of their fellow believer, Mitt Romney, but so do a surprising 62 percent of LDS Democrats. Shared religion doesn’t always trump partisan politics, though. Just ask Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. The Mormon Democrat from Nevada is viewed unfavorably by more than half of LDS registered voters and fails to crack 50 percent even among fellow party members of his faith. ...

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Elder Steven E. Snow called as Church Historian

News.lds.org - The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently announced the call of Elder Steven E. Snow of the Presidency of the Seventy as Church Historian and Recorder, a role previously filled by Elder Marlin K. Jensen of the Seventy. ...

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Huntsman condemns anti-Mormon ad, denies his involvement

Salt Lake Tribune - Presidential candidate Jon Huntsman is condemning a YouTube video purporting to come from his campaign that attacks rival Mitt Romney for his belief in the LDS Church and the faith’s previous ban on blacks holding Mormon priesthood. ...

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What 2012 means to Mormons

Washington Post - Every Mormon I know has been watching Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign with close interest because of the kinship we feel with him. And, for his part, Romney has used Mormon social and business networks to enlist bundlers, donors, and volunteers. Those networks may play a role in key campaign states like Nevada. But it would be a mistake to believe that all Mormons plan to vote for Romney this fall. Some Mormon conservatives feel strongly about Ron Paul’s economic message, and a substantial minority of us-about 15 to 20 percent--are Democrats and will vote for Barack Obama this November. ...

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"On Faith" Blog: Mormons in the Mainstream

Newsroom - On the “On Faith” blog today, Michael Otterson comments on the study on Mormons released today by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life: Over the years we’ve learned quite a bit from opinion polls about how Americans view Mormons. Clearly, there is a big knowledge gap about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, complicated by a lot of erroneous assumptions. ...

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Mormons confident US ready to elect first LDS president, survey shows

Fox News - America could be standing on the precipice of the "Mormon Moment," according to a new survey that says most members of the religion believe the country is ready to elect a Mormon president. The just-released Pew Survey, "Mormons in America," overall shows a mixed bag of ideas and feelings Mormons have about how the general public sees them. Sixty-two percent of Mormons surveyed say the American people are uninformed about Mormonism. And nearly half (46 percent) say they face discrimination. ...