3 words that will change your next temple experience

The Ogden family of Meridian, Idaho, knows what it means to roll forward with faith. From following a prompting to bike over a thousand miles to pushing themselves beyond their comfort zones to share their story, they have raised over $100,000 for wheelchairs around the world in just over a year.

After a terrifying, two-year imprisonment, Joshua Holt returned home Monday and shared how prayer and faith helped him through his ordeal. Holt's grandmother, Linda Holt, said, “For 678 days, I posted a prayer on Facebook for Josh and Thamy. Our stake has fasted for them. People (have) prayed for them."

A mother's note: One of the reasons I've never shared this before is because I am fiercely protective of my daughter. I do not want anyone to judge her harshly or see her in a negative light. A traumatic childhood can create issues for nearly any person. She is an amazing young woman. This post is about me and my struggles—not a letter of dissatisfaction or complaint about her. I share these thoughts with her permission.

Stock up on fun educational activities for your kids this summer that are sure to keep them occupied for hours. From arts and crafts to card games, the "I'm boreds" and "What is there to do's?" are a thing of the past.

Ever wonder if the Jaredites used elephants or if the Nephites kept jaguars as pets? Now is the time to find out! Put your scripture knowledge to the test as you take this Book of Mormon animal quiz. Find out what animals are mentioned in the Book of Mormon and why. You may be surprised what kind of animals are mentioned in the scriptures and what role they may have played in the lives of the ancient inhabitants of the promised land.

A powerful article onlds.orgshares the faithful stories of black members of the Church and their experiences before and after the priesthood revelation in 1978. This is the story of the Martins family.

Many churches of mainstream Protestant and Catholic religions are largely empty. I learned something about this supposed disinterest in religion that is flooding the developed world through an experience I had with a man that I met several years ago named Stephen Spencer. Asking sincere questions about someone’s supposed disinterest in religion is another way to engage in conversations about the gospel.

Many years ago when my children were small, my wife prevailed upon me to “be a good father” and buy a swing-set for the family. She envisioned the children swinging and playing happily in a yard full of neighbor kids, and then she could be a “Kool-Aid mom” by providing treats. In contrast to her vision of all the great things a swing-set would do for our children, I envisioned fights, broken arms, and worn spots on my grass.

"And in that day shall be heard wars and rumors of wars, and the whole earth shall be in commotion" (D&C 45:26).