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Military missionaries: Mormon soldiers spread the gospel in post-war Japan

Deseret News - They wore dog tags, not name tags, and instead of white shirts and ties, they were recognizable by Army fatigues and dusty boots. As occupation troops in Japan after World War II, soldiers were tasked with evaluating the damage, beginning the rebuilding process and organizing the transport of soldiers going back home. Yet, for LDS Army servicemen like C. Elliott Richards and now President Boyd K. Packer, their military experience became more like LDS missions as they dedicated themselves to teaching and testifying to former enemies about the love of Jesus Christ. "If there is true love and understanding of our...

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It’s Curtains for the Tabernacle

Keepapitchinin - For decades, the Tabernacle on Temple Square was the largest indoor seating space in Utah. Consequently, it was used for many kinds of civic and cultural gatherings – concerts, patriotic gatherings (like the “campfires” of the Grand Army of the Republic when the 1909 national gathering was held in Salt Lake City), speeches by visiting celebrities and dignitaries. Especially after the Salt Lake Theater was torn down in 1928, the Tabernacle was the site of pageants and dramatic presentations. Speakers could stand at the same podium used by General Conference speakers, of course. Other performers, especially group performers, could be accommodated...

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Day 6: All About Christmas Food

<i>LDS Living</i> staff - There are some foods that are only served during the holidays, and if you’re like me, you dream all year of the December day when you get to eat honey-glazed ham, candy canes, and chocolate oranges. A lot of Christmas traditions revolve around food, and why not? It’s delicious!&nbsp; Fun with Fruitcake This paragon of Christmas confectionary gift giving has been around since the Middle Ages, although the tradition of making cakes that included dried fruits, honey, and nuts started in ancient times. Its longevity may be attributed to the fact that the food famously seems to never get eaten but...

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Dave Says: Pulling the Plug On A Bad Job

LDS Living - Dear Dave, My husband and I are completely debt-free. He makes about $100,000 a year with great benefits, plus we have $80,000 in savings. The problem is he hates his job. He wants to try something else, but he’s not sure where his passion lies. When is it okay to pull the plug? Sarah Dear Sarah, In a situation like this, I think you need to combine the desire to do something you love with enough wisdom that won’t leave your family in jeopardy. In other words, let’s run to something, not from something. I’d suggest that he grab some of...

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A Lion House Holiday

Kate Ensign-Lewis - *Editor’s note: This is a condensed version of the original article. To read the full version, look for it in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of LDS Living . Every corner in the Lion House, from the custom-woven carpet to the many gable windows, recalls the house’s past, when it was full of women and children and was, as it still is, a gathering place. Early Days Brigham Young was an impressive man with an impressive family when he commissioned the Lion House in 1855. His vision was to create a home of communal living that could house most of his wives...

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Dave Says: Refinance For A Lower Payment?

LDS Living - Dear Dave, How do you feel about people refinancing their homes? Is it smart to refinance a house in order to have a lower mortgage payment? Anonymous Dear Anonymous, No, it’s not. But it is smart to refinance a house to get a lower interest rate. By doing this, you pay off the home faster. Think about this. Right now, with a 15-year fixed rate mortgage and one point paid, you can get an interest rate under four percent. That’s awesome! Let’s say you have a $300,000 mortgage, and you refinance from six percent to four percent. A two percent savings...

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Come Clean

Angie Sullivan - I’m not the outdoorsy type. It’s not that I don’t love the beautiful scenery or the opportunity for peace and quiet. Obviously, that is what I love about the great outdoors. When it comes down to it, the only thing I really don’t enjoy is the dirt. When our family goes camping, my husband knows that I will be content only if we take the necessary measures to keep all of us as clean and therefore as comfortable as possible. Preparedness requires the exact same type of planning. Here are several great ideas to add to your preparedness pantry: Body wipes...

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Study finds Americans say they are more religious than they actually are

Consumer Affairs - When it comes to religion, many Americans can't put their money where their mouth is. A new University of Michigan study finds that we are much more likely to exaggerate our attendance at religious services than people in other countries. "Americans have long been viewed as exceptionally religious compared to other nations in the developed world," said Philip Brenner, a research fellow at the U-M Institute for Social Research (ISR) and the author of the study. "But this study suggests that American religiosity may be exceptional not in terms of actual behavior, but rather in terms of identity. ...

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Washington church arson caught on camera

Herald Net - Mukilteo police released surveillance video this week showing the arson that destroyed a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building here in October. You also can watch the video here. If you're on the Sirens main page, you can view the video by clicking on the headline of this post. ...