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Elder Sitati Shares What Christmas Is Like in Kenya & How That Has Helped the Church Grow

LDS Church News - As in all majority Christian nations of Africa, Christmas in Kenya is a time of celebration, rejoicing, and reconnecting with family. Almost everyone, irrespective of faith or religious belief, puts aside the cares of career and work and travels “upcountry” to be with loved ones. The big cities and towns have a ghost feeling as a temporary migration takes place for about 10 days—from a day before Christmas to the second day of the new year. During this time, extended family bonds are reestablished in get-togethers planned for that purpose. More weddings take place in December than in any other month...

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Glamour Features Lindsey Stirling as Highest-Earning Female YouTuber

Glamour - Recently, Glamour magazine featured Lindsey Stirling, and the LDS highest-earning female YouTuber shared surprisingly personal details about her rejection, doubts, and difficulties breaking into the entertainment business. If there were a poster child for the power of social media to make career dreams come true, it would be Lindsey Stirling. Her one-of-a-kind dancing-while-playing-violin performances were too offbeat for the music industry to initially get, but rather than change who she was, she took to YouTube to do her thing. Today, 7.2 million subscribers, two albums, and a world tour later, the Brigham Young grad whose parents couldn't afford dance lessons is...

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British Newspaper Shares Miraculous Story of Pioneer Whose Head Was Crushed by Ox Cart

Keepapitchinin - Warning: Some of the descriptions of the accident include content that some readers may find disturbing. "The wheels jolted into a deep rut and the little girl (Mrs. Bryden) was thrown off at the front, directly in the path of the wheel . . . her head was crushed almost to a pulp . . . all the elders of the wagon train gathered round and submitted their case to God." Every once in a while you find Mormon history recorded in places that are far distant, in both geography and time, from where most Mormon history tends to be recorded....

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David Archuleta & Nathan Pacheco Sing Breathtaking Song "The Prayer," Church Shares

LDS Living - Watch artists David Archuleta and Nathan Pacheco team up in this absolutely gorgeous rendition of "The Prayer" for the Church's tenth day of the "12 Days of Social."  As a gift to members of the Church and others worldwide, the Church and famous LDS artists and influencers with a large following on YouTube have collaborated to create a "12 Days of Social" countdown to Christmas to share the message that " A Savior Is Born ." ►  You'll also like:  Church Releases 2015 Christmas Video: "A Savior Is Born" Among the other YouTubers who will participate in this event are Peter Hollens, Jenny...

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First Presidency Announces Temple Groundbreakings in Africa and South America

Mormon Newsroom - The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that temple groundbreakings will occur on two continents in February, in Africa and South America. Ceremonies of turning over shovels of dirt to signal the beginning of construction will be held for the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple and the Barranquilla Colombia Temple. Both temples were announced at the Church’s October 2011 general conference. Attendance at these ceremonies is by invitation only, with the general public invited to view the proceedings live from local meetinghouses. ...

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LDS Adventurer Seeking to Join 186-Mile Dogsled Race Across Arctic Tundra

LDS Living - "I crave adventure like most people crave chocolate," Marianne Jennings said in her video application to join Fjallraven Polar, a 186-mile long winter adventure across the Arctic tundra. That's right. Jennings is currently vying to be one of only two US participants allowed to compete in an arduous dogsled expedition across some of the most hostile climates Norway has to offer. The race begins on April 5, 2016, and ends on April 10, beginning at Signaldalen in the northern part of Norway and threading through forests and icy terrain to  Jukkasjärvi  in Sweden. In order to secure a spot in the race,...

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Watch This Touching, Adorable Christmas Song Sung by Children: "I'd Sing You a Song Baby Jesus"

LDS Living - It was a child, an infant from long ago that brought us reason to celebrate this season today, so it seems fitting that the voices of children should be the ones to remind us of this precious birth. In this heartwarming song written by Shawna Edwards and performed by the One Voice Children's Choir, we see the magic of this season from the perspective of a child. This song features solos by Lanie Smith and Maggie Scott. ...

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6 Simple & Creative DIY Gifts for Mormons

Mormon Buzzz - Have a tight budget but still want to give those you love something special for Christmas this year? From personalized journals to home decor to ties and scripture bags, here are six simple gifts you can make yourself for cheap. Make a Framed Temple Print Here’s another simple project. Amy Robinson over at  Craftsy.com  has put together an simple guide for do-it-yourself gold foil. This project could easily be adapted to make a modern LDS temple print. If you endeavor to do it yourself you can  download a vector file of the Salt Lake Temple here.  Other temples are available online with a...

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BYU QB Taysom Hill Shares Faith & How Marriage Is Like Football

Aggieland Mormons - Emily Hill’s stomach dropped as soon as she read the text from her sister.  “I’m so sorry. I hope he’s OK.”  Emily had just left her seat in Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium for a moment after her husband, Taysom Hill, scored on a 21-yard touchdown run to tie the game between the BYU Cougars and Nebraska Cornhuskers at 14 a piece in the first game of the 2015 football season. She didn’t see him limp from the sideline to the locker room.  “I didn't know anything had happened,” she said. “I was cheering and excited and ran down the aisle with my...

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What an 8-Year-Old Bishop Would Change About Church (+How It Touched Me)

Jason F. Wright - When Jason Wright's son started playing pretend as bishop, he went along, asking him what he would do if he were bishop. His answers were surprisingly humorous yet profound and insightful. Sometimes it takes the perspective of a child to teach us what is really important. Recently I stood with my 8-year-old son in an empty chapel. We were enjoying a few quiet moments waiting for Mom and chatting about church, life and Legos. Before long, my Curious George stepped onto the stand and plopped down where our bishop sits during Sunday services. I smiled as he settled in and I pointed...