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Why I Can Never Make It Through "Called to Serve"

Greg Trimble - MR says: Whether we are a missionary, a returned missionary, or a member missionary, we all have reason to sing "Called to Serve" loud and proud, because we all do hold callings and important roles within the Church. But learn why one member has such trouble singing this wonderful hymn. Just last week we had a Stake Conference and about halfway through the meeting we stood to sing “Called to Serve.” Up to that point in the meeting we heard some of the most simple, humble, and powerful testimonies I’ve heard from the pulpit in a long time. The spirit was...

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LDS Musicians Perform a Fun Cover of the "Peanuts Movie" Song

LDS Living - Singer-songwriter Maddie Wilson was joined by The Five Strings, a musical group made of five siblings 16 and younger, who performed this amazing cover of "Better When I'm Dancin'" from the Peanuts Movie soundtrack. Check it out! ► You'll also like:  ‘Peanuts’ Creator Charles Schulz’s Missionary Comics & LDS Connection ► You'll also like:  How LDS Artists Are Helping to Create a Side of Charlie Brown No One Has Ever Seen Before Charles M. Schulz's  Peanuts  comic strip franchise, the most successful of all time, forever changed the industry. For more than half a century, the endearing, witty insights brought to...

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LDS Woman in Coma Unexpectedly Helps Others Around the World Find Faith & Hope

Deseret News - MR says: What began as a social media campaign to find hope and secure prayers for an LDS woman in a coma has actually awakened the faith and hope of others. People from all over the world have begun posting on the Pray4Mad Facebook page, with comments like, "Just wanted to let you know that although I'm not a particularly religious person, there was a heartfelt tearful prayer sent up for Maddi from Scotland." And just Friday morning, another woman posted: "Thank you for letting her sleep, so the rest of us could wake up." A month ago, Maddison Jones was...

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John Bytheway: How Do I Know If the Gospel Is Right for Me?

John Bytheway - MR says: John Bytheway puts it so simply and poetically when he says, " When we live what we know, we become true. The thirteenth article of faith begins by saying, 'We believe in being honest, true . . .' Why doesn’t it just say, 'We believe in honesty and truth'? The key word in there is being —being honest, being true. It’s not just about knowing things, it’s about being something, or, in other words, becoming something." Here’s an excerpt from the “Evidences” chapter of my new book,  How Do I Know If I Know ? : Jesus spoke of evidence when He taught how to recognize false prophets: “Ye shall know...

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Neon Trees' Elaine Bradley Shares Her Faith & How a Non-Mormon Helped Her Reconnect to Mormonism

LDS Living - In a recent interview with KUTV , Elaine Bradley shared her faith and the surprising story of how a non-Mormon helped her reconnect to Mormonism. This friend, a rock musician who stood out for choosing not to drink or use substances, came to stay with Bradley, and when the topic of religion came up, he explained his faith simply. He told Bradley he wasn't religions, but, "I just think it’s important to have a personal relationship with God." This simple phrase got Bradley thinking of her own relationship with God and her faith growing up. In the interview, Bradley explained: "I...

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Christmas Art Event to Showcase LDS Artists

The Inspirational Art Association (Sponsored) - The Inspirational Art Association is excited to announce it's sixth annual Christmas Season Showcase & Art Sale at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building Dec 3rd-5th. Featuring a gallery of original works of art by 28 highly acclaimed artists. This year's artists are published and renowned in their own field of creative art. Some of this year's artists include Howard Lyon whose most recent work is in the baptismal room in the Gilbert, Arizona Temple. Scott Sumner's work can be found across America and Europe. Torgesen Murdock's work was just recently voted as "People's Choice" at the 2015 Parliament of the World’s...

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He Loves Me Anyway: Stirring Music Video by Wayne Burton

LDS Living - LDS musician Wayne Burton recently shared this heart-warming and emotional music video on YouTube, spreading the message that no matter our flaws, our weakness, our imperfections, or our struggles, our Heavenly Parents and our Savior love us no matter what. ...

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LDS Girl Burned Over 65 Percent of Her Body Taken Off Life Support: "She Can Now Fly With the Angels"

Danielle Beckstrom - Since July 4th, when the ATV she was riding tipped over and burst into flames burning over 65 percent of her body, Baylee Hoaldridge has been fighting for her life. But now that fight is coming to a brave end. On November 15, her family made the "beyond difficult decision" to remove her from life support, according to their Facebook page Be Brave Baylee . The post reads:  "Tonight, our beautiful, vibrant, hilarious, energetic, funny, loving, caring, passionate, and full-of-life girl is in the process of returning to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father. Her battle on earth is finished....

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President Uchtdorf Calls for Peace, Recounts Life As a Refugee & Asks All to "Recognize the Humanity We All Have"

Deseret News - MR says: “It takes empathy and action to influence the future of mankind based on dignity, honesty and eternal values — regardless of differences in politics, religion, race or cultural traditions,” President Uchtdorf said, speaking out for peace at a "Volkstrauertag" gathering. After the event, he shared this touching message on Facebook. Today is the German National Day of Remembrance (Volkstrauertag). I was privileged to speak at this yearly ceremony at... Posted by Dieter F Uchtdorf on  Sunday, November 15, 2015 President Dieter F. Uchtdorf knows first-hand what it means to be a refugee. Twice during his childhood — during World War...

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Watch This Incredibly Moving Song Created for the 2016 Mutual Theme

LDS Living - The Piano Gal teamed up with arranger Hillary Abplanalp and her daughter Evie Clair to create this emotionally and spiritually powerful song surrounding the 2016 Mutual Theme ,  "Press forward with a steadfastness in Christ." Check it out! ...