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The Most Comprehensive Study on Happiness Summarized in 5 Words (& How Church Leaders Knew It All Along)

Happiness ultimately boils down to two essential components—at least according to a Harvard study that took 75 years to complete. But these components are something Church leaders were sharing long before the study was ever published.

6 Awesome Gospel Lessons as Taught by "The Hobbit"

Two weeks from now will mark the end of a cinematic era. I've got my tickets and I might end up buying tissues. Just in case.

LDS woman honored as National Mother of the Year

American Mothers Inc. is an interfaith, nonpolitical, nonprofit organization that seeks “to champion women by honoring, educating, and serving mothers at home, at work, and in the world.” Every year, the organization selects mothers from nominees in the United States as the National Mother of the Year and the Young Mother of the Year. Women are also selected for both titles in the each of the 50 states and some U.S. territories.

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Church Opposes Medical Marijuana Bill in Utah

Though they have expressed concern about Senate Bill 73, the Church has not raised objections to another proposed bill regarding medical marijuana in Utah.

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How Mormons Have Surprised Lutherans Running a Refugee Resettlement Agency

"Seeing how the LDS [humanitarian] model is designed and delivers consistently is exciting," said Staci Coomer of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services. "They do it thoughtfully and well, and it's amazing to see in action. We know the LDS will be a great partner."

Will Romney’s Secret Service protection hinder Mormon temple visits?

Mitt Romney has gone to church several times since the Secret Service began guarding the Republican nominee, but he’s yet to take in the more sacred Mormon rite: visiting an LDS temple. As the first Mormon heading a major-party presidential ticket, Romney’s newfound position with a Secret Service detail raises a question of how his around-the-clock protection would affect his ability to visit The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ most holy buildings.

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Beautiful Arrangement of "If You Could Hie to Kolob" Will Bring Peace to Your Heart

By LDS Living

American Heritage Lyceum Philharmonic released a music video on YouTube yesterday of a beautiful arrangement of "If You Could Hie to Kolob" that captures every emotion in what it is like receiving healing from the Savior.

Young Women Lesson 45: The Value of Work

Manual 1; Excerpt from "Two Principles for Any Economy," by Dieter F. Uchtdorf

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How My Anger Towards the Quorum of the Twelve Was Washed Away

By Josh Searle

Josh Searle was one of many gay Mormons whose stories were featured on the Church's website, mormonandgay.lds.org.Here is just one of the Church videos that shared his story:

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Missionary Hit by Car the Day After Thanksgiving Wakes from Coma, Hopes to Still Finish a Mission

By Katie Lambert

Nearly three weeks after Elder Landon Howe was hit by a car while serving in the Louisiana Baton Rouge Mission, his family reports that he is making great progress with his recovery.