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

"(Tyson) was a hero,” said Laura Bean, the mother of a 15-year-old who was knocked unconscious after hitting his head and landing in a pool. “He literally just jumped in and pulled Ryan out of the water and saved his life.”

Okay, I'll admit, for the first minute of this music video, I wasn't sure whether to laugh or not.

The Ensign recently published an article written by Elder David A. Bednar focusing on the remarkable life of President Dallin H. Oaks. Among the incredible stories shared was this powerful witness of the Spirit and how President Oaks has allowed the Holy Ghost to guide his life. Read the full article here.

Senator John McCain, a Vietnam war hero and senator from Arizona, passed away on Saturday from a brain tumor.

Latter-day Saint dancer Jensen Arnold continues to wow judges and win votes on So You Think You Can Dance as she confirmed her spot in the final four in last night’s episode.

There have been many different studies in recent years claiming that alcohol is good for the body in moderation, but a recent study published by the Lancet concluded that “the safest level of drinking is none.”

In our quest to understand deep doctrine, the celestial universe, and the eternities, sometimes we overlook the simple things that are just as powerful and soul-shaping. Take, for instance, these four phrases Elder Gerrit W. Gong shared on Facebook:

Think of all the good that 300,000 copies of the Book of Mormon can do: "There are many guests who are not digitally connected who appreciate having one or both of these books available,” Marriott told AP in a statement. “It’s a tradition appreciated by many, objected to by few.” To read a remarkable conversion story of someone who found Latter-day Saint literature in a hotel room, click here.

It’s a Sunday morning, and I’ve just finished breakfast. I decide to go for a walk while listening to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on my MP3 player. Afterward, I shower and dress in clothes I ironed the day before. Anxious not to be late for church, I gather my scriptures and lesson materials because today is my turn to teach Sunday School. I feel prepared, but I run through a mental checklist to make sure I have everything I need. Ready at last, I set out for the chapel, greet some friends before the service begins, find my usual seat, and pick up a hymnbook.