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LDS Relief Society general president invites women to learn more about the priesthood
MR says: Did you know that Women's Conference, where this speech was given, is co-sponsored by BYU and the Relief Society? The priesthood of God is a sacred trust given to bless men, women and children so they can return as families to live eternally together in God's presence, said the Relief Society...
Pres. Eyring speaks at Women's Conference on 'divine protection'
The Lord protects, guides and watches over those who are his trusted friends in his work, said President Henry B. Eyring on Friday afternoon. "His work and that of his Father and our Father is to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of the children of God," said the first counselor in...
LDS Primary general presidency addresses women at BYU conference
MR says: Women's Conference at BYU wrapped up recently, and many LDS leaders made an appearance (including the new YW General Presidency). "It is the small things we do...
Car rolls into Mormon chapel at Joseph Smith Memorial Site
MR says: The accident was unintentional; estimates as to damage have not been released yet. A parked car rolled into the chapel at the Joseph Smith historical site early Thursday evening after its emergency brake apparently failed, according to Vermont State Police. Police said the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder...
Rome mayor visits LDS temple site, praises work
MR says: It's incredible to think how far the Church has come in foreign countries--for example, it has been a recognized religion in Italy for only 9 months. The mayor of Rome, Italy, praised the work taking place at the construction site for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' temple being...
New LDS Young Women general presidency members present first public speech
MR says: Great words from these women. One great quote from Sister McConkie: "I think we want to help our young women understand that obedience is not restrictive, but that it brings blessings." Young women need the example of virtuous and righteous women, Bonnie L. Oscarson, newly called Young Women general...
From 'Book of Mormon' musical to Mormon convert
MR says: Love this! Such a cool story. It was underneath the lights of Broadway on Sept. 25, 2011, that Boston resident Liza Morong’s life changed forever. She just didn’t know it then. The 21-year-old musical theater major was sitting in the Eugene O’Neill Theatre in New York City, watching “The...
BYU professor finds genetic cause for migraines
MR says: Hopefully this means we're one step closer to a real cure for migraines. Do you know anyone who suffers from them? As a teenage student athlete, Emily Bates hated never knowing when the next migraine would strike, disrupting her schoolwork, practices and competitions. Now it’s payback...
Rhetoric heats up in debate over proselytizing in the military
MR says: The rule against proselytizing for chaplains has always existed, but now it's being enforced more strictly. A war over the religious freedom of military chaplains and the troops they serve is being waged in the Pentagon. The latest salvo came this week when conservative blogger Todd Starnes wrote...
LDS Church celebrates 30 years in Haiti by planting thousands of trees
MR says: What a beautiful way to celebrate! There will be roughly 400,000 young trees once the project is finished. On the afternoon of Jan. 12, 2010, Famfan Jean Arnold was at work attending to his driving school business when a deadly quake rocked Haiti. He rushed home in a panic, fearing the worst for his...
From the Archives: The Young Woman’s Journal Reacts to the First Sister Missionaries
MR says: It's cool to read these historical accounts of how things changed in the Church. Two weeks ago I posted an excerpt from GQ Cannon’s announcement of the decision to formally call female missionaries. Today I look at the response in The Young Woman’s Journal (YWJ). [1] The first official, female,...
“As I Stand at the Edge of Eternity”: Joseph Fielding Smith’s Last Testimony
MR says: This is incredible. Love it. Joseph Fielding Smith was invited to participate in an M-Man/Gleaner Conference in Denton, Texas, scheduled for July 14-16, 1972, by recording a personal message to be played during the gathering. He dictated the text for his message on Friday, June 30, with the intent...
SPONSORED: Make Memories in Hawaii with the Polynesian Cultural Center
Ready to experience the real Polynesia again? As the Polynesian Cultural Center celebrates its 50th year, this is the perfect time to re-immerse yourself into the lifestyles, entertainment and warmth of seven island villages and exhibits at Hawaii’s favorite attraction. With all of the...
Crews will start work on temporary MTC facilities Wednesday
MR says: The transformation of student apartments to missionary housing is beginning. A month's worth of work to turn two Provo apartment complexes into a temporary off-campus branch of the LDS Church's Missionary Training Center will begin Wednesday. Officials for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Mortgage broker stole $4m in Mormon project scam
MR says: So sad for those who lost money. It looks as though she targeted older people, since it was intended as a retirement village in Australia. A woman who swindled friends, fellow churchgoers and clients out of more than $4 million on the promise of massive returns from an imaginary retirement village...
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