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Natural Remedies for a Good Night's Sleep

Ashley Evanson - Sleep is essential to our body's health, but one in four people have a difficult time falling asleep and staying that way. Most people don't like taking sleeping pills, so instead, try these natural remedies to help you get the best sleep you've had in years. * Use your five senses to become aware of your surroundings. Is your pillow too hard, is there an annoying buzz from the fan, or is it too hot? Little things like these can ruin your sleep, so take the time to find and fix them. * Get rid of the clutter in your bedroom....

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Destinations: Fall Foliage

Kiku Beaufort and Ashley Evanson - The best way to celebrate the autumn season is to wrap up and head outdoors to enjoy the beauty of fiery fall leaves. A trip to any one of these destinations will enhance your fall experience, immersing you in nature during this magical season. Most people think of New England as the only place to enjoy the turning leaves of fall. Although they are popular for good reason, there are other destinations just as spectacular, some that might be a little closer to home than you thought. New Hampshire This state is fully equipped for leaf peepers. New Hampshire stakes its...

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Young Men Lesson 37: Fruits and Gifts of the Spirit

LDS Living - My dear brothers, sisters, and friends all over the world, I humbly seek your understanding and the aid of our Father's Spirit as I speak to you this morning. I greatly appreciated the brief prophetic message of President Hinckley at the beginning of this conference. I testify that President Hinckley is our prophet, who richly enjoys the guidance of the Head of this Church, who is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I recently recalled a historic meeting in Jerusalem about 17 years ago. It was regarding the lease for the land on which the Brigham Young University's Jerusalem Center for...

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Young Women Lesson 37: The Word of God as a Standard

LDS Living - As Elder Ballard noted earlier in this session, various cross-currents of our times have brought increasing public attention to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Lord told the ancients this latter-day work would be "a marvellous work and a wonder,"1 and it is. But even as we invite one and all to examine closely the marvel of it, there is one thing we would not like anyone to wonder about--that is whether or not we are "Christians." By and large any controversy in this matter has swirled around two doctrinal issues--our view of the Godhead and our belief...

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Book of Mormon Lesson 37: Whosoever Will Come, Him I Will Receive

Ted Gibbons - QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Elder F. Burton Howard of the Seventy acquaints us with a strong testimony of the converting power of the Book of Mormon: Sister Celia Cruz Ayala of the Puerto Rico San Juan Mission decided to give the Book of Mormon to a friend. She wrapped it in attractive paper and set out to deliver her present. On the way, she was attacked by a bandit who stole her purse and with it the wrapped copy of the Book of Mormon. A few days later she received this letter: Mrs. Cruz: Forgive me, forgive me. You will never...

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Competing with the Big Boys

Dave Ramsey - Dear Dave, How should a new, small business that competes with larger, established companies sell their services? Anonymous Dear Anonymous, You know, it's really not that hard to beat a bigger company. If you connect with a customer professionally and at the heart level you'll win most of the time. Start out with a superior level of service, and a vastly superior team around you. Quality people are an essential component - especially with a small business. Make them part of the dream and the vision of what you're trying to accomplish. It makes all the difference in the world when...

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Pay Your Own Way

Dave Ramsey - Dear Dave, At what age do you stop paying your children's life insurance? My son is 24, and he'll be getting out of the Navy next year and starting college. My daughter is currently in college, and we're paying for her education in addition to her life insurance. Sandra Dear Sandra, I think you need to scrap the whole concept. You don't buy life insurance for kids. A small rider - just enough to cover burial costs - on your policy will do the job in the event that something tragic happens. And make sure you're using a good, term life...

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Everything Down, Nothing a Month

Dave Ramsey - Dear Dave, I'm 21 and make $45,000 a year. I've heard about your 100 percent down plan to buy a house. I'd like to know more about this and where I should put the money I'd be saving. J.P. Dear J.P., I like the way you think! But there's really no big "plan" to what I'm talking about. It's not rocket science. It's just a matter of saving like crazy and living on rice and beans for a few years so that you can save up the cash to buy your home outright. If you're looking at buying a place in...

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Mormons and Science

Ashley Evanson - Members of the Church have been at the forefront of multiple technologies for nearly a century, and you probably enjoy the fruits of their labor more often than you think. Here are some accounts of the many contributions that LDS scientists have made to modern society. Elemental Science (Chemistry and Physics) Henry Eyring Henry Eyring was one of the twentieth century's greatest chemists and researchers, receiving the highest awards in chemistry, including the Wolf Prize and the Joseph Priestly Medal. He wrote numerous books discussing his scientific findings, including how they related to the Church. One topic that particularly intrigued him...

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Movin on Up!

Dave Ramsey - Dear Dave, My wife and I bought a house last year when we were making $50,000 a year. Now, we make $120,000 a year, and we'd like to move up in house. The problem is that we still have $23,000 in other debts. What's your rule for determining when you're ready to move up? Dustin Dear Dustin, Congratulations on raising the income! You guys have really been kicking it. If it were me, I'd wait until I had the first three Baby Steps in place - start out with a $1,000 emergency fund, pay off all debt except the house and...