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6 Ways to Bring the Book of Mormon into Your Christmas

When I was growing up, every December we would read the Christmas story from Luke 2 and Matthew 2 about Christ's birth in Bethlehem, the shepherds, and the wise men. But as Latter-day Saints, we know there's more to that story—there's a second Christmas account about what was happening in the Americas at the same time, found in the Book of Mormon.

On Mitt Romney Mormon Insult, Republicans Miss Mark

A handful of Republican candidates were asked during last night presidential debate about Rick Perry backer Reverend Robert Jeffress‘ recent comments that Mormonism, Mitt Romney’s faith, is a cult. “Should voters pay attention to a candidate’s religion?” asked debate host Anderson Cooper.

Teachings of Howard W. Hunter Lesson 18: "We Believe in Being Honest"

By Kelly Merrill

This lesson was one of those eye-opening experiences that changed how I look at myself and how I think about God. I always knew I was supposed to be honest, as in don’t cheat and steal, but I never thought of honesty as being a foundational characteristic of deity. Without complete and total honesty, we cannot become perfect.

SPONSORED: Fertility doctor debunks misconceptions about fertility treatment, answers FAQ

Dr. Shawn Gurtcheff has recently returned to Utah where she completed her subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility as well as earned a Master of Science Degree. Patients at Utah Fertility Center value her expertise and kindhearted personality.

10 Ways to Support Military Families in Your Ward

By Alexis Sanders

In the ranks of today’s Latter-day Saints, there are thousands who serve in the armed forces. Here are 10 ways we, as an LDS community, can best support troops and their families.

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Are Mormons "Likable"? When Being Likable Matters

Standing up for our beliefs doesn’t always make us the most popular people in the school/office/crowd. The mere fact that we admit we are Latter-day Saints may pre-dispose some to dislike us. As we become “everyday missionaries” and make others aware of our church membership, the chance of being disliked may increase. Our membership in the church automatically says something about our morals, our standards and our values. Our morals, standards and values are anything but popular in today’s world.

{LDSL Blog} Best of: Stories of the Week, December 1-7

By LDS Living

You might have missed what went on the last week, but we've put together our list of the week's best stories so you don't miss a beat. For December 1 through December 7, 2012, these are LDS Living’s top hits:

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FHE: Priorities

By Shauna Gibby

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Man on Trial for Threatening to Kill Mormon Parliamentary Candidate, Missionary

By LDS Living Staff

James Lynn-Wilson, 43, is to face trial later this July for repeatedly stalking and threatening Latter-day Saint Stephen Kerr, who ran as a United Kingdom parliamentary candidate in 2005 and 2015.

The Story Behind New York Mormon Missionaries' Viral Chalk-art Video

It wasn't their first project in Union Square, but for Elder Brad Witbeck of Cottonwood Heights, Utah, and Elder Aaron Potter of Idaho Falls, Idaho, last Friday was a completely new experience. Both Elder Witbeck and Elder Potter are serving as missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the New York New York North Mission under President Tom Morgan. Both are close to the end of their two-year service and are in leadership positions. After they received a suggestion from a member of their local congregation assigned to help the missionaries, they invited several other missionaries to join them in preaching in a unique way.