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Church Releases 2018 Easter Video, and It May Look a Little Familiar

LDS Living Staff - The Church has released the 2018 Easter video, and it's one you may have seen before. "Because of Him," the Church's 2014 Easter video, is back again this year, and its message is just as powerful as ever. The video, which currently has more than 5.7 million views, was originally published by mormon.org to help with missionary efforts and included the hashtag #BecauseofHim.  This year, the video is intended "as an invitation to ponder what has happened because of the Savior and to apply that knowledge in one’s own life," according to the Deseret News .  Watch this powerful reminder of...

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14 Cute and Unique CTR Rings Kids Will Love Wearing

LDS Living Staff - Dragonfly CTR Ring This fun dragonfly design features blue gems for extra sparkle. Learn More CTR Silicone Ring These silicone CTR rings are perfect for active kids. Learn More Flutter CTR Ring This cute ring will be a lasting reminder of faith. Learn More Pink Mini CTR Ring Starting at ring size 2.5, this ring is perfect for tiny fingers. Learn More Blue Mini CTR Ring This classic ring is a sturdier version of the standard green shield ring. Learn More Tabloid CTR Ring This cool ring is comfortable to wear and fun to read. Learn More Cursive CTR Ring This popular ring...

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Hilarious GIFs That Sum Up When You Start Teaching Primary vs. When You End

Danielle B. Wagner - It was no surprise when my husband and I attended our first family ward together as a young newlywed couple that we immediately landed in Primary. That seems to be the lot of many couples in our situation. Being the youngest in my family, however, it was quite the shock getting thrust into a room full of 5-year-old boys and having the responsibility of teaching them all about their eternal identity, their relationship to the Savior, and the plan of salvation. Even more surprising were the comments and unexpected complications that came with the calling. Don't get me wrong, it's been an...

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12 Hilarious Descriptions of Church Basketball in 3 Words or Less

LDS Living Staff - Church basketball—there are so many feelings surrounding those words. And don't we know it? We received dozens of responses when we asked you to describe Church basketball in three words, and in some cases, three words just weren't enough. So if your Mormon March Madness bracket isn't working out the way you hoped, here's something else from Mormon culture that will make your day.  1. Many broken bones 2. Granny shot pro From @meaganfern30  3. Where's my husband? From @sandiegolys  4. Madness! From marthadpgutierrez 5. Basically the NBA From mormonmafia_beck 6. Take over the gym From nitasmile2 7. Lots of screams/cheers From elaine_brletich 8. The Mormon hunger...

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How an Unanswered Childhood Prayer Strengthened Me as My Mother Was Dying

Wendy Ulrich, excerpted from "Let God Love You" - When I was about 5 years old, someone gave me a small, iridescent butterfly pin with hinged wings that formed a tiny clasp. I loved how it held securely to my shirt so it would never get lost. I loved that even with my small fingers I could make its wings move, like the wings of a real butterfly. I still remember how much it delighted me. One summer evening in the backyard, I started spinning in a circle with the butterfly in my outstretched hand, then releasing it into the air to let it fly. (And if you’re having trouble...

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From Disneyland's Castle to the Salt Lake Temple: A Marriage Proposal to a Mormon Storyboard Artist

Deseret News - Well played, Brent Wallwork, well played. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. That may be the best word to describe the marriage proposal from Brent Wallwork to his fiance, self-proclaimed Mary Poppins enthusiast Heather Dixon. Dixon anticipated a fun day at Disneyland with her boyfriend Brent Wallwork as the two enjoyed the park dressed up as Mary Poppins and Bert. What she didn't anticipate was a "practically perfect" proposal, Dixon said. ► You'll also like:  7 LDS Marriage Proposals You Have to See to Believe Lead image from Deseret News ...

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The Miracles That Kept This Latter-day Saint Missionary Alive After the Brussels Bombings

Katie Lambert - Disclaimer: The details included in this story and in Mason Wells's book about his injuries and experiences may be graphic to some readers. Read at your own discretion. "I'm dead." The thought glanced across Mason Wells's mind as he took in the destruction all around him. Black smoke permeated the air, creating the ethereal illusion he was standing alone among the wreckage.  Then the smoke parted. He was not alone. Around him lay the crumpled, blackened forms of other victims.   Wells's body quickly dragged him into reality, excruciating pain flaring to full intensity while adrenaline flooded his veins, letting him know...

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Why Scriptures Sometimes Contradict Each Other and What to Do When That Happens

Terryl and Fiona Givens, excerpted from "The Crucible of Doubt" - How do we react when someone uses the scriptures as a weapon? And how do we overcome the contradictions we find in the scriptures? Read on for powerful insights from LDS scholars Fiona and Terryl Givens. The Use and Abuse of Scriptures The root of the word canon suggests a standard of measurement. A canon represents a rule or guide that is authoritative, especially in matters of spiritual life. Church laws and statutes are part of “canon law,” and by “the canon” we understand a set of holy books. The original meaning of authoritative rule or teaching persists in the equivalent...

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LDS Mom Featured on "People," "Inside Edition" Gives Birth to Quintuplets

Katie Lambert - Thanks to  Good 4 Utah   for making us aware of this story . Moving to from St. George, Utah, to Phoenix, Arizona. Seven weeks of hospital bedrest. Physical therapy. Nearly going into premature labor—the past weeks have not been easy for Jamie Scott as she navigated the challenges of her quintuplet pregnancy.  Fortunately, the LDS mom and her husband, Skyler Scott, welcomed five new members into their family—Lily, Logan, Lincoln, Violet, and Daisy—yesterday morning just after the 29-week mark of Jamie's pregnancy. A pregnancy that almost never happened.  ► You'll also like:  Inside Edition Features LDS Mom Pregnant with Quintuplets...

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A Powerful Reminder for When Someone Misbehaves at Church

Marion D. Hanks, excerpted from "Pure Love" - Marion D. Hanks recounts a story of a man who accosted him one day on Temple Square. In answer to Elder Hanks's inquiry of the problem, the man told his story: At age 19, he had been ejected from [an LDS meetinghouse] by a bishop's counselor who had been summoned because of the boy's troublemaking in class. One thing that had been said, this man remembered for nearly 60 years. As he was thrown out, someone objected. The answer that came from the counselor who had the task in hand was: "Ah, let him go. He is just one kid!" He...