Why I’m so grateful someone pushed through awkwardness to serve

The First Presidency announced that two temples will close for extensive renovation in early 2018.

David Abbot "Ab" Jenkins, also known as the father of salt flat racing, has proven to be one of the most influential race car drivers in history—and not just because he shattered several records and set several more.

While in the temple, Tim Ballard, then a CIA agent who helped fight human trafficking, felt conflicted. As a government agent, Ballard could only work cases if a U.S. citizen was involved, and his frustration grew as a lack of resources forced him to leave innocent victims from other countries behind.

With the dedication of the Paris France Temple coming up this May, the Church has called a few new visitors' center directors to get ready for this event.

From Oregon to Brazil and the Philippines to Nevada, learn more about these eight newly called mission presidents and their wives.

I was baptized 10 years ago. During these 10 years, my journey has not been easy. But being baptized has made it easier. The gospel, the Church, and my membership in the Church have truly enriched my life.

LDS Blogger Jill Nystul gained a lot of attention recently for her simple cleaning tip, one the Daily Mail called genius. The concoction—a combination of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide—is one she typically uses for most cleaning jobs. She recently used it to experiment with her grimy, rusted baking sheets and found it doesn't require any hard work.

The men in the 26th Ward in Provo, Utah, did something unexpected to show the women in their ward that they appreciate them: they created an ingenious Disney parody. On the heels of theirhilarious Inside Out parody that received over 300,000 views, the men were at it again with this Beauty and the Beast parody that shows many of the pitfalls of YSA dating.

When Royce Fuhriman arrived home from World War II, he weighed only 95 pounds, an incredible contrast when compared to the 150 pounds he weighed when he left to serve as an 18-year-old. No doubt the war took a toll on Fuhriman, but he was never one to make a fuss about his service. "He never talked about the war, but as I grew up learning about the war and realizing what he went through, he's been my hero all my life," his daughter Patricia Eckman said.