Use this quote to teach your family about true happiness

Nadia Khristean performed her amazing original song "Broken" and the hymn "Where Can I Turn for Peace?" on Mormon Channel, both of which have a special meaning for the LDS artist.

This is a good reminder of the mistakes we should avoid as members of the Church.

The exact day our Savior was born has been discussed by LDS general authorities, historians, scholars, and religious leaders, and many others for centuries. While there may be some ambiguity surrounding this topic, some scholars believe and have evidence that Jesus Christ lived exactly 12,048 days on earth.

Ephraim "Eph" Hanks was a Latter-day Saint pioneer and well-known settler in the early Church. His experience shaping new frontiers proved invaluable, particularly to the stranded Martin Handcart Company.

Departing from Fort Laramie, a vanguard company of Saints, including President Brigham Young, trekked across the high plains of Wyoming, passing such landmarks as Independence Rock, Devil’s Gate, and South Pass. During this phase of the journey, the pioneers encountered Jim Bridger, the legendary mountain man who offered advice and encouragement about the unfamiliar territory stretching before them. Bridger spoke optimistically, though cautiously, about the Salt Lake Valley. Wilford Woodruff recorded, “He spoke . . . highly of the great Salt Lake for a settlement,” but warned “there was but one thing that could operate against it . . . that would be frost.”

What an insightful observation: "In order to know where we stand, we want to know where those around us stand so we will have points of reference, so these outward commandments become further ingrained as benchmarks. It is easier to see if someone is showing their shoulders than to determine how much faith they have, so we tend to judge that instead—both in ourselves and in others. (Facebook makes this brand of judging so easy!)"

Imagine hearing about an amazing band. All of your friends and family members have just raved on and on about them, and you're dying to hear them. Even better, they're coming to your city and your friend got a bunch of tickets so your whole group can go together.

Despite being confined to a wheelchair and only able to communicate through sign language, Emmalene has always wanted to be a ballerina. BYUtv's Random Acts helped make that dream come true when they surprised Emmalene's family with a day at the ballet and a backstage tour. But they had more in store for Emmalene than just watching the ballet. She was going to be the main event, getting to dance on stage in full costume with the other ballerinas. In the video, Emmalene's father captures her excitement, saying, "She just can't believe all this is for her."

This story is republished from "8 Famous People Who Became Mormon." Read the article here to learn other incredible conversion stories.