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Ancestry.com Helps Family of Dead Boy Find Man Posing as Him

KSL - From people discovering birth parents  to finding unexpected relatives to learning their ethnic makeup , ancestry.com is using family history to reveal many incredible things. Here's just one example. A Pennsylvania man who assumed the identity of a baby who died in Texas in 1972 was arrested on charges of Social Security fraud and aggravated identity theft after the child's aunt discovered the ruse through Ancestry.com, federal authorities said. Jon Vincent, 44, was arrested in Lansdale, near Philadelphia, on Monday. A federal magistrate on Wednesday ordered him to appear for an arraignment May 2. Prosecutors said Vincent stole Nathan Laskoski's identity...

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Calee Reed Performs the Most Powerful and Beautiful "This Is the Christ"

LDS Living Staff - LDS artist Calee Reed decided to bear her testimony through song this Easter season. Singing "This Is the Christ" by President James E. Faust and Jan Pinborough, she adds her powerful voice to an already powerful witness of our Savior. On Facebook, she wrote, "Here it is! Happy Easter! This is one of my favorite songs about the Savior. The lyrics are so humbling and inspiring—such beautiful reminders of the incredible love that Jesus Christ has for each of us." For more beautiful music from Calee Reed, check out Waiting Place. Full of praise and rejoicing, this album showcases track after track of...

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Church Video: "It Is Only Through Being Grateful That I Can Live My Life to the Fullest"

LDS Living Staff - Jon Louis, a college student living in New Orleans, Louisiana, has found peace in his life through being grateful. His father passed away in the line of duty as a fireman when Louis was very young, but even though he has lived most his life without a father, Louis is grateful for the example his father set for him. Even though he experienced hardship, Louis decided to be grateful for the many things he does have. Peace is found in his life because he chooses to live with a focus on how God has been good to him. “Jesus Christ gave...

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Church Video: After Toddler Dies of Brain Cancer, Family Creates Superhero Race to Help Others

LDS Living Staff - When the Burnett’s son, Keith, was 3 years old, he was diagnosed with brain cancer and lived only for another 19 months before passing away. “When he passed, I couldn’t just sit still, because it just hurt, I needed to keep busy, I needed something to do,” says Darcee Burnett While running one day, Darcee felt she could start a race to raise funds for children’s cancer research. The Burnett family created the half-marathon and 5K race and uniquely themed it “hero up” because of how their son identified with superheroes. Since creating the event, they have seen many people from...

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Watch: Angel Moroni Returns to the Top of Idaho Falls Temple

LDS Living Staff - After being closed for two years for extensive renovation, the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple is getting ready for an open house set to begin April 22 and a rededication scheduled for June 4. As part of the renovation process, the 13-foot statue atop the temple was taken down to receive a coat of new gold paint on April 5, but on April 12, Moroni soared back to its perch atop the 153-foot temple. Check out this live video of the event from East Idaho News. Images from East Idaho News ...

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Most Adorable Photos: LDS Couple Recreates Wedding Photos on 50th Anniversary

Danielle B. Wagner - It's not often that a couple can relive the excitement of their wedding day, especially after 50 years of marriage.  But, on March 17, 2017, Dawn and Jack Yates did just that as they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, arriving at the Salt Lake Temple, Jack dressed in a white tux and Dawn wearing her original wedding dress. "They looked so in love!" photographer Heather Lovell says. "I got a little teary-eyed behind my camera just a couple of times. I can only hope and pray to be where they are in 50 years! This couple was inspiring and increased my...

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LDS 4-Year-Old Claire Ryann Sings "Beautiful Savior" in Amazing Easter Video

LDS Living Staff - Not only does Claire Ryann get millions of hits on her YouTube videos and land spots on shows with Ellen DeGeneres and Steve Harvey , she also has a beautiful testimony she shares through music. Check out this incredible video of Claire Ryann singing "Beautiful Savior." And check out her Easter video from last year, "Gethsemane." ...

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Watch: After Getting Put in the Friend Zone, LDS Man Plans Most Epic Proposal

LDS Living Staff - For their second date, Daniel asked Ashlyn if she would rather go for a ride on a Razor ATV or fly in an airplane. Ashlyn, not wanting to hurt Daniel's feelings by leading him on and going on a more elaborate date like this, suggested he take someone else. He shared that he liked her honesty and suggested they just go as friends. She accepted. Soon thereafter, Daniel's witty persistence got him through the friend zone and she began to like him. Here is their beautiful story from how Daniel was friend zoned to how they became engaged: ...

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Hank Smith: Why Easter Is and Should Be the Most Important Holiday

Hank R. Smith, excerpted from "His Majesty and Mission" - The following is an excerpt from a talk given at a BYU Easter Conference. To learn more about this year's BYU Easter Conference held on Friday, April 14, click here . Each spring, the Lord teaches us that life and warmth follow the fall and the winter. The “fortunate fall” of man brought about spiritual and physical death (Daniel K Judd, The Fortunate Fall: Understanding the Blessings and Burdens of Adversity ). These deaths, crucial to the Lord’s plan of salvation, were meant to be overcome. With the budding of the trees and flowers, God teaches us each year that life...

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The Thing I Love Most About Mormons

Greg Trimble - Though we might annoy, insult, or anger each other on occasion, there's no doubt that when times are tough, Mormons are willing to serve, they stick together, and they will be there to support you through anything. For all that might be said about Mormon culture and any of its associated foibles and weaknesses, there is one thing that I will always love about “those Mormons.” The attribute of Mormon’s that I love so much is something that has gotten them, as a people, through some of the most troubling times any group of people has ever faced. It’s gotten them...