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10 Hilarious and Heart-Warming Tweets and Memes from Conference

LDS Living - From memes that make you cry with laughter to moments that make you tear up from tenderness, this conference was an emotional roller coaster. Here are just a few memes and Tweets that catch the feelings of this inspiring weekend: When a man bore his whole soul in song . . . One of the most touching moments of the last session of #LDSConf . The #Motab weaping at "Come thou Fount" pic.twitter.com/a262R0Uog7 — LDS.net (@LDSnet) April 2, 2016 Learn more about the story behind this photo here. When President Monson was particularly gallant . . .  Image by Scott G Winterton...

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Vandals Trash LDS Church in Oregon, Cause $25,000 Damage

KOIN 6 News - “It is gut wrenching… this is your spiritual home. It’s almost as bad as if someone had come into your own house and damaged your own things,” a member of the  vandalized church said. A local church was hit hard by an early morning vandalism spree Monday, and authorities believe the perpetrators may be responsible for another ransacking case at a church just blocks away. A Hillsboro, [Oregon,] church was vandalized early Monday morning, April 4, 2016. Police spent much of the day combing through the damage at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. . .  Lead image from...

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One Powerful Quote from Every Talk in April 2016 General Conference

LDS Living - Though conference has come and gone, the words of our inspiring Church leaders are still reverberating in many of our minds and hearts. They offered much counsel, issued many calls to action, and showed their love for us. With so many wonderful teachings shared over the pulpit, here is a list of one powerful quote from every speaker to help you remember all we learned this weekend. Women's Session " He Asks Us to Be His Hands ," Cheryl A. Esplin Image from Deseret News. " What Shall We Do ?" Neill F. Marriott Image from Deseret News. “ I Was...

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JRNL.com Announces New Sharing Feature with Friends and Family

JRNL.com (Sponsored) - JRNL.com, an online app that merges technology and journaling, providing users with the ability to record meaningful content quickly and easily, is pleased to announce their newest feature; Sharing. JRNL’s Sharing, part of their Free Basic package, allows users to tell a more complete story by obtaining contributions from friends and family. “We are very excited to have Sharing available,” Nick Jones, Founder of JRNL, said. “One of the largest draws of social media is being able to share moments with friends and family. However, having personal stories in such a public forum limits what people will put there. We want...

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The New Primary Presidency's Priceless Response After Seeing Themselves as Power Rangers

Danielle B. Wagner - In case you haven't heard, the First Presidency announced a new Primary general presidency during the Saturday afternoon session of the 186th annual general conference. Sisters Joy D. Jones, Jean B. Bingham, and Bonnie H. Cordon will take the place of Sisters Rosemary M. Wixom, Cheryl A. Esplin, and Mary R. Durham as the new Primary general presidency.  During general conference weekend, many people complimented these new leaders for wearing primary colors in their photo announcing their new positions. But attention to this picture didn't stop there. Soon, a new post appeared, showing how these women resemble the beloved heroes from my childhood,...

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The Powerful Story Behind the Choir Member Who Cried at Conference

LDS Daily - If you have yet to see this touching moment from conference, check out this angelic video of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing "Come, Though Fount of Every Blessing" and be sure to pay extra attention at 3:15. For many, music is a special conduit to the spirit of God and can express a depth of testimony that is inadequate with words. This is no more evident than in the powerful hymns performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. During the Saturday Morning Session of the 186th Annual General Conference of the Church, members were treated to a stunning rendition of “Come, Thou...

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​What the Church Is Doing with 300,000 Acres Near Disney World

Newsroom - In the shadow of Disney World, Harry Potter World, and rocket launches to outer space, the Church owns close to 300,000 acres of land so diverse, it contains over 350 species. Long before the Orlando International Airport, the Space Coast (the area around Kennedy Space Center) and Disney World were on the map in central Florida, a cattle ranch and agricultural operation with Mormon ties was working to protect Florida’s ecosystem. Deseret Cattle and Citrus,  owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has been going strong for 65 years. This commercial farming and ranching operation is situated on...

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9 Common Phrases from General Conference and Where They Come From

Book of Mormon Central - Those who listen attentively to General Conference talks will often recognize words and phrases that sound familiar or that are clearly quoted from other sources, such as the scriptures, hymns, or the words of other modern Church leaders. The language we hear in this inspired setting is often saturated with sacred speech. Some of these words and phrases seem to be repeated frequently, becoming “treasured words” in the vocabulary of the Church. Some recognizable recent examples include:  “tender mercies” ( 1 Nephi 1:20 ;  8:8 ; referenced 24 times) “the plan of salvation/happiness” ( Jarom 1:2 ;  Alma 42:8 ; referenced...

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Teens Vandalize LDS Church, Cause $10,000 Damage

LDS Living - Three teenage boys in Goonellabah, New South Wales, Australia, broke into an LDS Church the Monday morning following Easter and caused approximately $10,000 worth of damage. The boys, two 13-year-olds and a 15-year-old, reportedly threw paint on the walls, curtains, and floors, set off fire extinguishers, and  defecated on a book of scripture. In addition to the vandalism, the boys also stole equipment from the Church, including a laptop. One of the boys cut his arm during the vandalism and robbery and went to seek help from a neighbor who became suspicious. After investigating the Church and seeing the damage, the neighbor...

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4 Big Announcements & Changes from Conference

Danielle B. Wagner - The April 2016 general conference has seen many exciting new changes and announcements. From a new Primary general presidency to four new temples, here's all the biggest news from conference. Church Launches New Initiative to Help Refugees "It is our hope that you will prayerfully determine what you can do—according to your own time and circumstances—to serve the refugees living in your neighborhoods and communities," Linda K. Burton, general Relief Society president, challenged the women of the Church during the first session of general conference Saturday. "As we consider the pressing calls of those who need our help, let's ask ourselves,...