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Simon Cowell Says He's Not Sure LDS Evie Clair Will Perform in "America's Got Talent" Finals

Danielle B. Wagner - Evie Clair, whose father passed away last Thursday from cancer, has been sharing her family's story with the nation during her time on America's Got Talent . Recently, she even testified on Facebook that "families are forever" after posting an emotional photo of the funeral. Evie Clair's courage throughout her time on America's Got Talent has moved and inspired many, including judge Simon Cowell, who recently said in an interview with Extra that he is unsure if Evie will return to sing during the finals. "We reached out to the family and said, 'Look it's your choice whether you want to...

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Mormon Killed in August Terrorist Attack on First Wedding Anniversary

LDS Church News - What a sweet testimony from this father: “As the father of Jared, I can identify with some of the fathers we read about in the scriptures,” Dan Tucker wrote in an email to the Church News . “Adam, Noah, Isaac, Lehi, among others, had a lot of heartache to deal with. But the father I can most identify with is Joseph the carpenter. Even though he wasn’t the real father of Jesus, he provided for Him all his life. . . . I can only begin to identify with the heartache that Joseph and Mary must have felt during the last few...

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LDS Teen on "America's Got Talent" Testifies "Families Are Forever" After Father's Funeral

Danielle B. Wagner - Directly after her live performance for the semifinals on America's Got Talent , 13-year-old Evie Clair received heartbreaking news: her father, Amos Abplanalp, was placed on life support. After the results show for America's Got Talent, where Evie learned she would continue on to the finals, America's Got Talent  made arrangements for the family to return home immediately so Evie could be with her father. He passed away on Thursday afternoon. ► You'll also like:  Simon Cowell Says He's Not Sure LDS Evie Clair Will Perform in "America's Got Talent" Finals Amos Abplanalp, who had been battling stage 4 colon cancer, discovered he...

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7 Books That Will Help You Better Understand the Temple

LDS Living Staff - House of Glory: Finding Personal Meaning in the Temple by S. Michael Wilcox In this book full of insight and depth, S. Michael Wilcox identifies the blessing that temple work brings to our everyday lives. He discusses the temple as a house of learning where we can understand the most powerful principles of the gospel and receive inspiration for our families and ourselves. This book teaches how the temple is a house of refuge where we can escape the trials and troubles of the world.  Learn More Temple Worship: 20 Truths That Will Bless Your Life by Andrew C. Skinner In...

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What My Muslim Friends Taught Me About Prayer: Surprising Insights from a Mormon

Dr. Taylor Halverson - I’ve spent a lot of time in the Middle East. The Middle East is one of the most fascinating though deeply misunderstood regions of the world. Every time I’m in the region I learn something new about people, culture, history, civilization, language, food, or religion.  On a trip to the region a few years ago, I learned a surprising lesson about prayer. The lesson was surprising for several reasons. First, I’ve been a praying Christian for all my life. What else is there to learn about prayer? Second, prayer is so simple, at least in its formulaic steps: address the Father,...

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What Mormons Know and Believe About Guardian Angels

Kelsey Berteaux - Touching stories of angelic emissaries are commonly recounted in LDS meetinghouses. Since we believe in a God who is anxiously engaged in our lives, it’s a heart-warming thought to think that heavenly messengers can intervene for good on our behalf. But are there such things as “guardian angels”? Donald W. Parry, author of Angels: Agents of Light, Love, and Power , says there just might be angels among us. While “ministering” angels are mentioned 37 times in the standard works, the term “guardian angel” is conspicuously missing. Not absent, however, are stories of angels protecting prophets and acting in a guardian-like...

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Watch: Woman Sings Elegant, Gorgeous Cover of "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing"

LDS Living - Hanna Zenger recently posted a beautiful cover of “Come Thou Font of Every Blessing,” with Ethan Davis accompanying on the piano, on Facebook. Check it out: Lead imagine a screenshot from video ...

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Touching Church Music Video Shows "What Family Means to Me"

Kaeley Scruggs - In a new music video featured on the Mutual Album and shared by the Ensign and The Friend , singer Jaeden Vaifanua released a heartwarming song about what family means to her. Vaifanua knows family is more than “wedding bells” and “mortgage loans,” “It’s so much more than just the basic things. It’s all that happens in between.” Vaifanua says she started writing “What Family Means to Me” by writing down stuff about her family. The Friend , shared the music video on Facebook and asked their readers, “What does family mean to YOU?” Some responses included: “There’s a lot of stuff in...

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Watch: 3 Epic Book of Mormon Stories Told Through LEGO Stop Motion

LDS Living Staff - Thanks to Mormon Life Hacker for making us aware of these videos. Did you know there are quite a few Book of Mormon stories on YouTube all told through LEGOs? You've got to hand it to these YouTubers for finding creative ways to combine their hobbies with their beliefs and spread the gospel. While there are too many videos to include in just one article, check out these three epic LEGO videos of Book of Mormon stories. ► You'll also like: 27 Brilliant and Fun Mormon LEGO Creations  If you are a LEGO fan, check out these fun temple brick sets that your...

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Mormon Couple Shares Raw, Emotional Video About Their Miscarriage on YouTube

LDS Living Staff - Ellie and Jared are a couple of regular Mormons. They're married with two kids, but what isn't so typical about them is they document their daily life and share it on YouTube.  The couple joined YouTube on 2011 and started sharing snippets from their everyday life. One part of their life the couple is very open about is their challenges with infertility. Although the couple has two sons, they have had miscarriages and difficulties having children. They also openly discuss their feelings and how it's okay to be honest and feel sadness. "Especially when it comes to raw emotions it's very...