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FHE: The Twelfth Article of Faith

LDS Living - Get all the Article of Faith FHE lessons here. Thought:  "This is now a time for Americans to come together. It is a long tradition among Latter-day Saints to pray for our national leaders in our personal prayers and in our congregations. We invite Americans everywhere, whatever their political persuasion, to pray for the President, for his administration and the new Congress as they lead us through difficult and turbulent times. May our national leaders reflect the best in wisdom and judgment as they fulfill the great trust afforded to them by the American people" ( Statement by the First Presidency...

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Evan McMullin Reacts to Lou Dobbs' "Mormon Mafia" Insult on CNN

Danielle B. Wagner - Twitter has been blowing up with a hashtag based on Fox Business host Lou Dobbs' attack on presidential candidate Evan McMullin and his religion. Look Deeper, He's nothing but a Globalist, Romney and Mormon Mafia Tool #MAGA #AmericaFirst #TrumpPence16 #TrumpTrain #Dobbs https://t.co/WfjYzck2jt — Lou Dobbs (@LouDobbs) October 23, 2016 When asked about this tweet, Evan McMullin told Don Lemon from CNN: "Well, I would love to hear from Lou what exactly the Mormon mafia is. I would love to hear him describe what that is, I think that would be an interesting conversation. "Look, it's a sort of silly thing. We've...

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October 2016 First Presidency Message: "The Blessings of Obedience"

LDS Living Staff - The First Presidency message for October 2016 included eight excerpts from President Thomas S. Monson's teachings about the blessings and importance of obedience. "'The greatest lesson we can learn in mortality,' President Thomas S. Monson has taught, 'is that when God speaks and we obey, we will always be right.' "We will also be blessed. As President Monson said during a recent general conference: 'When we keep the commandments, our lives will be happier, more fulfilling, and less complicated. Our challenges and problems will be easier to bear, and we will receive [God's] promised blessings.' "In the following excerpts from President...

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"Super Moroni" Statue Almost Appeared on Nauvoo Temple, Sculptor's Son Recalls

Jannalee Rosner - As a father, seminary teacher, and artist, Karl A. Quilter Sr. has impacted hundreds of lives through his faith and art. And though he passed away in November 2013 at age 84, his son shares some fun and touching memories of his father’s work and testimony—which still stand in the form of the angel Moroni statues atop temples across the world. What began as a papier mâché statue at a state fair booth ultimately led a young missionary to become an accomplished sculptor, with commissioned work now found at many LDS temples. Karl Quilter Sr.’s son Karl C. Quilter Jr., who...

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LDS Author Brandon Sanderson Sells Film Rights to His Fantasy Universe for Millions

Variety - LDS author Brandon Sanderson just sold the rights to his fantasy universe, and now three new movies are underway based on Sanderson's works. DMG Entertainment has nabbed film and licensing rights to “Cosmere,” Brandon Sanderson’s acclaimed series of interconnected fantasy novels. The entertainment and media company has committed to spending $270 million, which will cover half of the money needed to back the first three movies made from Sanderson’s canon. That makes it one of the largest literary deals of the year. DMG beat out several interested parties for rights to the series. As part of the pact, insiders say Sanderson...

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Tim McGraw, Miley Cyrus Rave About LDS Singer on "The Voice"

Danielle B. Wagner - When Tim McGraw and Faith Hill appeared on this week's episode of The Voice , Belle Jewel was excited to build more happy memories with Tim McGraw. "I saw you in concert and you kissed me on the hand," she told the country star. "And it was the best day of my life." Apparently Jewel's appreciation of McGraw was mutual. "You could see her doing a show," McGraw said. “I think Belle is one of those artists who really, stylistically, has carved her own niche out in this show.” After performing "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House during the knockout round, Alicia Keys...

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Elder Bednar Reunited with 2 LDS Youth 8 Years After Visiting South Korea

LDS Living Staff - In a recent assignment to South Korea, Elder David A. Bednar and his wife, Susan, reunited with two youth who greeted them when they visited eight years earlier. The  official Church Instagram page shared a photo with the following caption by Elder Bednar:  "When Sister Bednar and I were assigned to visit Korea in 2008, we met two delightful young children as they welcomed us to their country. "During a recent assignment in Korea, we met with President Bungjae Jo of the Busan Korea Stake. President and Sister Jo are the parents of 10 children. Sister Bednar and I were pleasantly surprised...

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Friend Posts Video of Annie Schmidt Singing "Nearer, My God, to Thee," Family Shares Beautiful Testimony

Danielle B. Wagner - "All is not lost," the Piano Guys posted on their website after Annie Schmidt's family called off the search for their lost daughter. On the website, Michelle Schmidt shared her gratitude and testimony with all those who prayed for their family: "I desire for everyone to know, who has exercised their faith in behalf of our family, your faith has not gone unanswered. We have been literally carried and sustained through day after day. We have felt a calm and a peace beyond ourselves that have enabled us to get up each morning and function and do what needs to be...

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Church Shares 10 Tips for Parents of Gay Children

LDS.org - On the Church's new website that provides resources for homosexual members and their families, mormonandgay.lds.org lists 10 tips that will help parents who learn their children are gay, lesbian, or bisexual. As a parent, you may sometimes feel inadequate. Although you may not always know how to respond to the struggles your children face, you will never regret reaching out with love and understanding. You will never regret saying “I love you.” You will never regret throwing your arms around your child and hugging him or her. You will never regret listening. You will never regret trying to understand.    ►...

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Fox Host Rants About "Mormon Mafia," Mormons Own It Like Nobody's Business with Hilarious New Hashtag

Danielle B. Wagner - Myths about a Mormon mafia in the FBI have circulated for some time, mostly based on the fact that Mormons make great recruits and have a higher representation in intelligence agencies. But Lou Dobbs, host of Fox Business Network's Lou Dobbs Tonight,  just spread the term "Mormon mafia" to politics, something Mormons on social media have come to own like nobody's business. ►  You'll also like:  From Mafia to Mormon: One Man's Amazing Conversion Story Dobbs recently sent out an angry Tweet that Mormons have ironically turned into Twitter's best new hashtag—at least according to the Huffington Post . A Trump...