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The LDS Race Car Driver Who Set More Records Than Any Other Racer

Abbie Armstrong - David Abbot "Ab" Jenkins, also known as the father of salt flat racing, has proven to be one of the most influential race car drivers in history—and not just because he shattered several records and set several more. The son of Welsh immigrants, Jenkins was born in Spanish Fork, Utah, on January 25, 1883. He originally worked as a building contractor, but in 1925, he began racing Studebakers against Union Pacific trains, beating them by larger and larger margins. In 1932, he decided that the Bonneville Salt Flats, near Salt Lake City, Utah, was the perfect place to continue to improve...

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NY Post: This Mormon Spent His Weekend Helping to Free Sex Trafficking Victims

New York Post - While in the temple, Tim Ballard, then a CIA agent who helped fight human trafficking, felt conflicted. As a government agent, Ballard could only work cases if a U.S. citizen was involved, and his frustration grew as a lack of resources forced him to leave innocent victims from other countries behind. He went to the temple to receive inspiration, and there he heard these words: “Find the lost children.” “I knew exactly what that meant," he told LDS Living . "I was to find those kids who were out of our jurisdictional reach by starting a private, nonprofit organization. ► You'll also...

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Church Calls Paris Temple, San Diego Visitors' Center Directors

LDS.org - With the dedication of the Paris France Temple coming up this May, the Church has called a few new visitors' center directors to get ready for this event. Two new visitors’ center directors and their wives have been called. They will begin their service later this year. Paris Temple Visitors’ Center William George Woods, 66, and Renee Haumont Woods, seven children, Stratland Ward, Gilbert Arizona Williams Field Stake: Paris Temple Visitors’ Center. Elder and Sister Woods recently served at the San Diego Mormon Battalion Historic Site. Brother Woods is a former president of the Louisiana Baton Rouge Mission, bishop, high councilor,...

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First Presidency Calls 8 New Mission Presidents to Serve in Philippines, U.S., and More

LDS.org - From Oregon to Brazil and the Philippines to Nevada, learn more about these eight newly called mission presidents and their wives. Eight new mission presidents and their wives have been called by the First Presidency. They will begin their service in July. Philippines Tacloban Mission Eduardo Mendoza Argana, 53, and Ma Cecilia Monasterial Sacabon Argana, four children, Muntinlupa 1st Ward, Las Piñas Philippines Stake: Philippines Tacloban Mission, succeeding President Wayne E. Maurer and Sister Tracy Maurer. Brother Argana serves in a stake presidency and is a former bishop, stake Young Men presidency counselor, ward Young Men president, ward mission leader, and...

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8 Lessons About Mormon Life I've Learned As a Convert

Juliet Miller - I was baptized 10 years ago. During these 10 years, my journey has not been easy. But being baptized has made it easier. The gospel, the Church, and my membership in the Church have truly enriched my life. What follows is a bit of a memoir, a bit of a confession, and a bit of a celebration of the eight most important things I’ve learned in my 10 years as a Latter-day Saint convert.  1. Don’t base your self-worth on whether or not you live up to the “good-Mormon” image. I used to be a really, really good Mormon. I felt...

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LDS Blogger's "Genius" Cleaning Tip Goes Viral (+ How It Can Make Your Life a Whole Lot Easier)

LDS Living Staff - LDS Blogger Jill Nystul gained a lot of attention recently for her simple cleaning tip , one the Daily Mail called genius. The concoction—a combination of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide—is one she typically uses for most cleaning jobs. She recently used it to experiment with her grimy, rusted baking sheets and found it doesn't require any hard work.  "Normally when cleaning with this dynamic duo, I make a paste of the two and just start scrubbing. Today I decided to add an extra ingredient. Time . I didn’t feel like actually doing much scrubbing… but I had TIME to see...

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Funny "Beauty and the Beast" Parody Shows What Dating Is Really Like in Singles Wards

LDS Living - The men in the 26th Ward in Provo, Utah, did something unexpected to show the women in their ward that they appreciate them: they created an ingenious Disney parody. On the heels of their hilarious Inside Out parody that received over 300,000 views, the men were at it again with this Beauty and the Beast parody that shows many of the pitfalls of YSA dating. At the end of the video, the Elder's Quorum shared this touching note: "Sisters of the 26th Ward, You get rid of the Beast in us and help us become real men. Thanks for all you do."...

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LDS Man Receives Purple Heart After Being Japanese POW During Bataan Death March

Deseret News - When Royce Fuhriman arrived home from World War II, he weighed only 95 pounds, an incredible contrast when compared to the 150 pounds he weighed when he left to serve as an 18-year-old. No doubt the war took a toll on Fuhriman, but he was never one to make a fuss about his service. "He never talked about the war, but as I grew up learning about the war and realizing what he went through, he's been my hero all my life," his daughter Patricia Eckman said. Army Staff Sgt. Royce Fuhriman never asked for any recognition. After quietly returning home from...

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Elder Renlund Meets with Royal Family in Tonga, Shares Experience

Newsroom - “Her Majesty was very gracious and very welcoming and respectful to the Church. She is an impressive woman who cares deeply for the people of Tonga," Elder Hallstrom said after he, his wife, Elder and Sister Renlund, and Elder and Sister Haleck visited with Their Royal Majesties Queen Nanasipau’u, Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala and his wife Princess Sinaitakala Tukuʻaho, and Prince Ata. His Royal Majesty Prince Ata became a convert to the LDS Church in 2015. At a special conference in Nuku’alofa on Sunday 19 February, Elder Renlund spoke about a meeting with Latter-day Saint leaders and Her Royal Majesty, Queen Nanasipau’u, and...

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LDS Stay-at-Home Mom Turns Hobby into Multi-Million Dollar Business

Millo - The following story was republished with permission from  millo.co . Courtney Brown has always been a hard worker. At her very first job, she worked at little girls’ birthday parties where she learned from her boss, a female entrepreneur, that anything was possible with determination and hard work. Learn more about how Courtney went from being a stay-at-home mom to owning a multi-million dollar business in the podcast below: But Courtney soon found herself on a fast-track to marriage and motherhood, which meant her plans of going to law school were quickly dimmed. After several years of miscarriages, Courtney and her...