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Why Does God Rename People in the Bible? (+ Your New Name)

Deseret News - Things get doubly serious when God is the one giving people another name. He puts his seal on their hearts and writes their names on his palms. You better be ready for all that awaits you, [for He has given you a new name, the name of His Only Begotten]. The stakes are high. In Sunday School class, we got talking about Zedekiah, the king of Judah. He has a walk-on part on the first page of the Book of Mormon. It’s a passing reference and doesn’t dwell on the disaster the man brought upon himself, his family and his nation...

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What Does It Really Mean to Be a "White and Delightsome" People?

Book of Mormon Central - “Many generations shall not pass away among them, save they shall be a white and a delightsome people” 2 Nephi 30:6 The Know In his prophecies of the last days, Nephi remarked that the Book of Mormon would be carried “forth unto the remnant of [his] seed." Upon receiving the Book of Mormon and the gospel of Jesus Christ, the remnant of Nephi's seed would “rejoice,” for then “they shall know that it is a blessing unto them from the hand of God; and their scales of darkness shall begin to fall from their eyes; and many generations shall not pass...

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Video: The Fascinating Life of a Single LDS Wedding Dress Maker

LDS Living - Mormon.org recently released the latest in their "I'm a Mormon" series, this time focusing on a single LDS wedding dress maker who overcame the darkness of an abusive home life to find joy in the gospel.  If you are having trouble viewing the subtitles, click the subtitle icon (labeled as cc) at the bottom of the video. ...

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Video: 3 Things We Can Never Say Because of the Atonement

LDS Living - LDS scholar Truman G. Madsen took a trip to the Holy Lands to follow in Christ's footsteps. While there, he captured beautiful footage that accompanied his penetrating witness of Jesus Christ as Dr. Madsen toured the places He walked, the people He served, and most of all, the life He gave for all of us. Here's a small clip from this incredible journey, which teaches us three phrases that we can never say because our Savior gave His life for us. Dr. Madsen says: 1) We can never say to Him you don't really understand what I am going through because...

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Remember When an NBA Star Talked About His Mission in a Hollywood Movie?

Danielle B. Wagner - At 7 feet 6 inches tall, Shawn Paul Bradley certainly attracts attention when he walks into the room as well as on the basketball court. Known as "the Enormous Mormon" and "the Stormin' Mormon" and even "Missionary Impossible"  throughout his career, Bradley stood out for much more than just his height. A former BYU Cougar, Bradley played for the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Nets, and the Dallas Mavericks during his NBA career. Bradley had an unusual start in the NBA, entering the draft picks as one of the most debated but alluring prospects. Despite having a phenomenal freshman year at BYU,...

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My Parents Abandoned Us: One Phrase That Helped 4 Orphaned Siblings Survive

New Era - After our parents abandoned us, we learned that Jesus Christ never would. When I was 14, my dad left our family, and my mom was forced to flee the country. I was left with my three younger siblings, Ephraim, 9; Jonathan, 6; and Grace, 3 (names have been changed). Nothing could have prepared us for this sudden change. For the first time, we were alone. Extended family soon offered to take each of us in, but if we went to live with them, we would be separated. It was a difficult decision. How could we reject their well-intentioned help? But at the...

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6 Surprising Hollywood Films That Feature the Tabernacle Choir

Deseret News - The Mormon Tabernacle Choir made its feature-length movie debut last week with the release of "Singing With Angels," which tells the story of a woman who pursues her dream of singing with the choir. However, this is far from the first time the choir has been heard in cinemas. This list takes a look at [some] movies that have included the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in their soundtracks. 'Madagascar' The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is what daydreams are made of in the 2005 Dreamworks film "Madagascar."  In the movie's opening scene, Marty, the Zebra voiced by Chris Rock, is shown daydreaming about life...

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If People in the Book of Mormon Were Sorted into Hogwarts Houses

Utah Valley 360 - The magical world of Harry Potter has captured the imaginations of millions of people worldwide, and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are no exceptions. The Twitter hashtag #MormonHarryPotter emerged a couple years ago, and one of UtahValley360.com’s most popular articles is  “Who Said It: Dieter or Dumbledore?” For all you Mormon Potter fans out there, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to answer yet another pressing question: Which Hogwarts house would Book of Mormon characters be sorted into? With help from the Sorting Hat’s song in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” and the LDS Guide to the Scriptures, we’ve come up with...

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The Incredible Story of the Stake Center That Became a Jewish Synagogue

Jeff Hampton - It was a Saturday morning like any other. On February 15, 2014, Rabbi Heidi Cohen walked into her Jewish synagogue prepared to lead a worship service. Instead, she found herself—and her congregation—without a home. Temple Beth Sholom, located in Santa Ana, California, served Jewish people in Orange County for more than 70 years. But when a freezer in its kitchen experienced electrical failure, it caused a fire that damaged the building so extensively it had to be taken down to the studs. “We were devastated,” says Cohen, “and we were uncertain what the future held.” Hesitant to join with another Jewish...

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Prince of Tonga Attends First Sacrament Meeting on Island of 'Atata

Mormon Newsroom - What an exciting and historic event for the Saints in Tonga! On Sunday, 28 February, His Royal Highness Viliami ʻUnuaki-ʻo-Tonga Lalaka moʻe ʻEiki Tukuʻaho of Tonga, Prince ‘Ata, and over 100 members of the Nukuʻalofa Tonga North Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ( Mormons ), undertook an historic journey together. They travelled 10 kilometres by boat to the beautiful island of ‘Atata, off the coast of Tongatapu, to hold the first Sunday services of the Church ever to be held there. Local Church leader, President Tu'ihalangingie, presided at the services. He thanked His Highness for allowing...