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10 LDS Members Lose Homes, Church House Unharmed After Fort McMurray Wildfire

Since June 1, Church members in Alberta, Canada, have been returning to their homes in stages, recovering from the most devastating fire in Canada's history. See incredible footage of the LDS meetinghouse in Canada which remained unharmed despite being literally across the street from piles of ash and cinders.

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Which Mormons Doubt the Most? 6 Unexpected Pew Findings (+One That's No Surprise)

Benjamin Knoll, a political scientist at Centre College, shared some interesting insights at the Sunstone symposium, ones that he gained for delving more deeply into Pew data from 2011. Jana Riess from Religion News Service shares some highlights from these findings.

Elder Marion D. Hanks dies at age 89

A submarine chaser in the Navy during World War II, Elder Marion D. Hanks risked his life to fly into hot combat zones during the Vietnam War to minister to LDS soldiers. When a few of the first letters he wrote back to the families of soldiers didn't arrive until after the soldiers were killed in action, Elder Hanks took to staying up late into the night dictating the letters. Each morning, he put the tapes on a plane back to Utah, where his secretary would immediately type and send the letters.

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Old Testament Lesson 28: "After the Fire, a Still Small Voice"

By Ted L. Gibbons

We do not understand with perfect clarity the activities of those in Paradise, but I have wondered what Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were doing during the reigns of Jeroboam and his appalling successors. We know they are Gods now (see D&C 132:37), but in those early years of apostasy, the view from above must have been heartrending.

Latter-day Saint Life

"Today Show" Tweets Tearful Reunion of Mormon NFL Player and His Wife After Car Accident

By Katie Lambert

Thanks to Deseret News for making us aware of this video.

LDS Missionary Who Died of Illness in Peru Was Happy to Serve in Birthplace

A 20-year-old LDS missionary from Peru who contracted a fatal illness and died in July had been excited to serve in the city in which he was born while he awaited a travel visa.

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Apostles, David Archuleta Travel to Louisiana to Give Hope to Flood Victims

By LDS Living Staff

Many families were away on trips over the long holiday weekend, but five LDS Church leaders and many Mormon volunteers, including David Archuleta, traveled to Louisiana to help and encourage those whose homes were damaged by the recent flooding.

Michelle King: Violinist Jenny Oaks Baker and former Celtic Woman singer perform on 'Mormon Times TV'

This Sunday on “Mormon Times TV,” we have two holiday treats for you. We’ll talk to the young star and the director of the holiday film, “Christmas Oranges” — with its message of kindness, forgiveness and generosity. Plus Grammy nominated violinist Jenny Oaks Baker will be here — along with former Celtic Woman singer Alex Sharpe — to share a gorgeous traditional Christmas song from her new CD.

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Colt Revolver Reportedly Owned by Brigham Young Going Up for Auction

According to the auction company, the revolver has a personal inscription to Brigham Young and was given to him by what was then the largest firearms dealer in the wild west!

Happening Upon Success

By Jamie Cline

There are many roads to success, a fact that Jonathan Johnson, current president of Overstock.com, knows all too well. He did not plan to be a businessman; he wanted to be a successful lawyer like his father, whom he is named after. So, following a bachelor’s in Japanese from Brigham Young University, he attended BYU’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, graduating with his juris doctorate in 1993. “After graduation, I joined a practice in L.A. working for Japanese clients, having served my mission in Japan,” he says.