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From Buddhist to Bishop: One Convert's Amazing Story

Deseret News - What converts find most compelling about a new religion, some say, is not the doctrine but the lives of those who believe it. So it was with Norman Fukui, a Bear River City native who not only went from farm boy to bank executive, but from a Buddhist to bishop in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His life has been a Mormon trek. What Happened When My Rabbi Told Me to Read the Book of Mormon “Some people say they’d like to read my journal,” he said with a laugh. Photo from Deseret News. ...

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New Mormon Message Asks "How Do You React to Trials?"

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What Your Thumb Can Tell You About Your Family History

Deseret News - There’s a new way for you to check your ancestry — look at your thumb. New research published in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology suggests that one’s ancestral background can be determined based on the characteristics of their thumbprint, according to phys.org. The researchers analyzed the fingerprints of 243 individuals — 61 African-American woman, 61 African-American men, 61 European American women and 61 European American men. Researchers specifically looked at the Level 1 (pattern types, ridge counts) and Level 2 (specific variations and ridge splits) details to see if there were any differences. Lead image from Deseret News. ...

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10 Things You Didn't Know About the Pearl of Great Price

Meridian Magazine - You may also be interested in " 7 Things All Mormons Should Know About the King James Bible ." I enjoy tracking down early Mormon books. I have traveled over a million miles looking for these treasures. Over the past two decades I have tracked down several first edition copies of the Pearl of Great Price. As I have studied and looked through these copies–and other early editions–I have learned several interesting facts about the origin and history of this small tome of scripture. Here are ten little-known facts that I have learned about the Pearl of Great Price: 1) Although...

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Elder Sitati Addresses Priesthood Ban and African Saints

Newsroom - Elder Joseph W. Sitati of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spoke at the “Black, White and Mormon” conference Friday, October 9, 2015, at the University of Utah on the topic of “Race and the International Church.” Elder Sitati, who is from Kenya, addressed self-reliance, race and the growth of the Church in Africa. In referencing the  Race and the Priesthood  gospel topic pages found on  LDS.org , he stressed, “The doctrine of the Church confirms that people of all backgrounds living or who have ever lived on the earth are children of God and are equal before Him. None will be...

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From a Mormon Convert: Learning About Joseph Smith's Multiple Wives and Why That Doesn't Matter to Me Anymore

All Our Lemmony Things - MR says: What an incredible story that so many within the Church can relate to. When intense doubt creeps upon us, we must learn to trust in our faith more than our doubts. I wasn’t always Mormon. Not even close. I was baptized about three different times in three different churches and I sang the songs out of almost every hymn book there is. I’ve worshiped at altars and I’ve rocked out to Christian rock (still do) and I’ve sang in gospel choirs. And along the way I took steps–vital steps–towards getting to where I am. And to where I’m going. Each...

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Elder Andersen Puts on BYU Helmet During Game, Poses with VP & Mascot

Deseret News - Elder Neil L. Andersen looked ready to suit up for  BYU  on Saturday night. During a first-quarter timeout in the Cougars' 45-38 win over East Carolina, Elder Andersen, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was presented with a player-signed BYU helmet. Elder Andersen, who typically is seen wearing glasses, had taken them off before the presentation. It soon became clear why. Upon receiving the helmet from BYU Advancement Vice President Matthew Richardson, Elder Andersen — himself a BYU graduate — immediately put on the headgear, eliciting a rousing cheer from the...

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7 Things to Remember When You Feel Like God Has Abandoned You

Family Share - Difficulties and trials are a part of every traveler's journey in life. Sometimes they make us and other times they break us and piece us together into something different. Either way, we come out of these difficulties a different person than we were when we went in. That is the nature of trials. Some may turn to God in their difficulties, but what happens when we feel that God has abandoned us and forced us to face the darkness alone? Here are seven things to remember when you feel like God has abandoned you. God Loves You God is your father,...

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LDS Reality Show Champions Proudly Declare Their Faith

Jeff Hampton - In 2007, things were good for Ben and Kasey Kelley. Ben's pressure-washing company was supporting his family of six, and they had a strong financial foundation. But when the recession hit the next year, and a drought demanded water conservation, Ben's business went under. The family, once financially stable, lost their home. They moved into a rental, and Ben often worked 80-hour weeks in order to provide for his young family, including the added expenses of raising a child with autism.  A Latter-day Saint couple, Ben and Kasey were vocal about their faith when they appeared on the first season of...

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Audiences Praise LDS Man's Story of Forgiveness in "Just Let Go" As a Must-See

LDS Living - Find out what audiences are saying about this newly released, film, and be sure to go see it while it is still in theaters! ...