One of President Henry B. Eyring’s most frequent topics is the importance of being close to the Spirit as we face challenges, decisions, and roadblocks in life. In his new book, On the Path Home, some of his most profound quotes are compiled with illustrations to give hope and inspiration through life’s struggles. Rather than focusing on worries, darkness, or doubt, here are some of our favorite quotes from President Eyring to help you feel peace and understand truth.

The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, released the following Christmas message Sunday, December 8: “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

The South Africa Mormon Newsroom reported Wednesday that all Church members, missionaries, and Church buildings are safe after a tornado ripped through Tembisa, South Africa. This is the second tornado this week to come through the Gauteng province, the other hitting Magaliesburg on July 25.

When Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) steps down from the Senate in early 2017, Mormonism will lose its highest-ranking elected official -- and the most high-profile example that yes, there is such a thing as a Mormon Democrat.

A noted thinker has concluded that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to realize expertise in any particular endeavor.

Here are some insights that a returned missionary shared about what she wished her friends and family had known when she came home from her mission.

MR says: Just in time for the new "Star Wars" movie! Check out these nine tips from Darth Vadar on how to give a talk in church.

If Mitt Romney wins the Republican nomination for 2012, President Obama will reportedly have two things to say about him: he's greedy and he's weird. The greed part is based on Romney's work at Bain Capital, which frequently bought struggling companies and laid off workers. The weird part is based on his bad fashion and bad jokes, Politico reports. But Megan Carpentier thinks maybe it's really about Romney being Mormon. Carpentier notes that more than a third of Americans are "somewhat uncomfortable" or "entirely uncomfortable" with voting for Mormons, according to a Quinnipiac poll released in June. Further, Mormonism seems alien to many--the poll found just 25 percent think the religion is very or somewhat similar to their own. Politico's Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin report that Obama's campaign says it's not going after Romney's faith:

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You might not think it to look at him, but Tyson Kemege believes he is one of the luckiest men alive. The native Kenyan was orphaned soon after birth and contracted polio as an infant. He spent his first two years in a bed in an orphanage and could only move around on his hands and knees until he got braces on his legs at age 22. He lives in a 120-square-foot room with three other young men. So, why does Kemege feel so lucky? Because he is able to attend college, thanks to the Perpetual Education Fund.