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7 Mistakes Even Good Mormons Make

ScriptureSight - This is a good reminder of the mistakes we should avoid as members of the Church.  On the whole, Mormons are good people. Most of us do our best to try to live the gospel. Most of us try to be Christ-like and obedient to the Lord. Unfortunately, even the best of us tend to fall into traps of bad thinking without even being aware of it. This flawed thinking can interfere with our ability to fully live the gospel. These mistakes can keep us from experiencing the full blessings and joy that come with gospel discipleship. More often than not...

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Did Jesus Christ Live Exactly 12,048 Days?

Meridian Magazine - The exact day our Savior was born has been discussed by LDS general authorities, historians, scholars, and religious leaders, and many others for centuries. While there may be some ambiguity surrounding this topic, some scholars believe and have evidence that Jesus Christ lived exactly 12,048 days on earth.  The Book of Mormon gives exact calendar dates for the birth and the death of Jesus Christ which correspond to the length of His life being 12,048 days, exactly 33 years from Passover to Passover. This value supports His birth date of April 6, 1 BC and His death date of April 1, 33...

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From Miraculous Promptings to Bringing Back a Man from Death's Door: How One Man Helped Save the Martin Handcart Company

Ivan J. Barrett, excerpted from "Ephraim Hanks: Fearless Mormon Scout" - Ephraim "Eph" Hanks was a Mormon pioneer and well-known Mormon settler in the early Church. His experience shaping new frontiers proved invaluable, particularly to the stranded Martin Handcart Company.  After fulfilling a contract to deliver fish from Utah Lake to the Salt Lake Market in October 1856, he had the following extraordinary experience that helped rescue Mormon pioneers stranded and starving in the snow and cold.  Eph was weary after the strenuous journey and retired early to the bed allotted him. Although fatigued, he could not sleep. His mind was troubled with thoughts of the late-coming handcart company long overdue in...

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The Myth About Brigham Young's "This Is the Place" Quote

Casey Paul Griffiths, Mary Jane Woodger, and Susan Easton Black, excerpted from "What You Didn't Know About the 100 Most Important Events in Church History" - Departing from Fort Laramie, a vanguard company of Saints, including President Brigham Young, trekked across the high plains of Wyoming, passing such landmarks as Independence Rock, Devil’s Gate, and South Pass. During this phase of the journey, the pioneers encountered Jim Bridger, the legendary mountain man who offered advice and encouragement about the unfamiliar territory stretching before them. Bridger spoke optimistically, though cautiously, about the Salt Lake Valley. Wilford Woodruff recorded, “He spoke . . . highly of the great Salt Lake for a settlement,” but warned “there was but one thing that could operate against it . . . that...

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Why We Need to Stop Being Check-Mark Mormons (and How That Makes Us Judge Each Other)

Celeste Davis - What an insightful observation: "In order to know where we stand, we want to know where those around us stand so we will have points of reference, so these outward commandments become further ingrained as benchmarks. It is easier to see if someone is showing their shoulders than to determine how much faith they have, so we tend to judge that instead—both in ourselves and in others. (Facebook makes this brand of judging so easy!)" When I was a teenager, if someone asked me about Mormonism, about what differentiated it from other faiths, I usually listed off a few outward expressions...

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Why We Need to Be Better at Extending Grace, Making Equal Room for Strengths and Weaknesses in the Church

Eliza Thompson - Imagine hearing about an amazing band. All of your friends and family members have just raved on and on about them, and you're dying to hear them. Even better, they're coming to your city and your friend got a bunch of tickets so your whole group can go together. You anxiously count down til the day of the concert. You paid a lot of money and are fully invested in enjoying yourself. You get there and they play their first song. Everyone around you is singing and dancing and clearly having the time of their life. You're not. You're a little...

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Watch: BYUtv Helps Disabled Girl Fulfill Her Dream of Becoming a Ballerina

LDS Living Staff - Despite being confined to a wheelchair and only able to communicate through sign language, Emmalene has always wanted to be a ballerina. BYUtv's Random Acts helped make that dream come true when they surprised Emmalene's family with a day at the ballet and a backstage tour. But they had more in store for Emmalene than just watching the ballet. She was going to be the main event, getting to dance on stage in full costume with the other ballerinas. In the video, Emmalene's father captures her excitement, saying, "She just can't believe all this is for her." Check out this touching video:...

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From Suicidal Rock Star to Rock Solid Mormon: New York Dolls' Arthur Kane's Incredible Conversion Story

Jamie Armstrong - This story is republished from " 8 Famous People Who Became Mormon ." Read the article here to learn other incredible conversion stories. One night, Arthur "Killer" Kane, former guitar bassist for the '70s punk rock group New York Dolls, was watching TV when the movie  Scrooged started playing. When he saw former bandmate David Johansen with a role in the movie, Kane's jealousy and anger spiraled so out of control that he attempted suicide by jumping out of a third-story window. But his attempt failed when he landed on an awning below.  While recovering in the hospital from minor injuries,...

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3 LDS Churches That Have Been Converted into Gorgeous Homes

Katie Lambert - A man's home is his castle—or in some cases a former church. Like in the case of Almira and Ammon Hatch. Nine years ago, the Hatch family was house shopping when they came across an LDS church built in the 1950s about 12 miles outside of Preston, Idaho.  To Ammon, it was exactly what he was hoping to find.  "The first time I went there, I was visiting teaching with my mom," he says. "I think I was 13 or 14. Anyway, we went in the house and it was awesome—big gym, trampoline, kids loved it, and I've always wanted to...

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5 Killer Recipes from Josi Kilpack's Culinary Mystery Novels: Recipes from Josi Kilpack Mysteries

LDS Living - Josi Kilpack’s culinary mystery series is a two-for-one deal: each book holds a clean, fun whodunit as well as a handful of scrumptious recipes. Here are a few decadent dessert recipes from the books. The real mystery is how you’re going to keep your family from eating all the treats before you get the chance to try some yourself! Mom’s Lemon Tart (from Lemon Tart ) Crust 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup powdered sugar pinch of salt ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into smaller pieces Preheat oven to 425˚ F. In a food processor or mixer, combine...