8 ways to help younger siblings adjust after your missionary leaves

Groups in Japan and South Korea say they've gotten reports from inside North Korea that David Sneddon is alive and well, and his parents continue to hold onto hope.

"No country is perfect, but we sure love ours. We're especially grateful to those who have given their lives to preserve the freedoms that allow us the opportunity to give our own through music," GENTRI writes on their newest YouTube video, during which they perform a touching cover of "God Bless the USA."

Note: I give a letter grade for artistry; this is not necessarily a moral endorsement of the film. I outline content in as much detail as I can to help families make their own decisions. I include Gospel discussion points in case parents or others want to use cinema as a launching pad to share eternal principles.

On June 28, the Human Resource Department of the Church announced some big changes for Church employees.

Many who are born within a Mormon family wonder what their life might be like without the Church. But Al Fox Carraway knows. After all, she spent most of her life thinking she didn't need or want religion. But then, everything changed.

Paul Cardall, who recently released a new album featuring a song written by Elder Bednar, decided to do something unusual. Though he rarely covers pop songs, Cardall was struck by Harry Styles's beautiful song "Signs of the Times" and decided to create his own stunning cover on the piano:

To read the Church's full statement, click here.

The following is adapted from Possibilities: Partnering with God to Become Your Best Selfby Kiersten Lortz.

When we have the unexpected opportunity to share what we believe as Latter-day Saints, President Uchtdorf sets the perfect example of how we should live so we can answer prayerfully and expand thoughtfully on gospel topics.