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First Presidency Announces Groundbreaking for 2nd Temple in Colombia

With 17 temples currently operating in South America, two under construction, and another two announced in addition to the Barranquilla Colombia Temple, the work of the Lord is definitely moving forward on this wonderful continent.

{Lifestyle} Be Prepared: Not Just the Scout Motto

By Ashley Bardsley

Last weekend there was a huge storm that came through the New England area. We found ourselves smack in the middle of its path, and just when I was taking a batch of cupcakes out of the oven, everything went dark. I know, at least the cupcakes were okay.

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Video Shows What Movies, Stories Often Get Wrong About Christ's Birth

You know the image of Christ's birth that you so often see, of the little baby in a wooden stable and manger? Well, this video by Daniel Smith from Messages of Christ shows why that image is not entirely accurate:

Why I'm a Mormon

I normally try to avoid hearing what other people think about a book before reviewing it—but in the case of Why I’m a Mormon, someone else’s reaction was the reason I wanted to read it. I was in a Deseret Book store in Bountiful when a man picked up a copy from the display table, noted Democratic Sen. Harry Reid was one of the 53 essayists, and said in a loud voice, “Harry Reid, huh? I wonder what he has to say for himself!” He got laughs from the other patrons. Everybody understood. What was a leader from the party of abortion and gay marriage doing in an LDS book? From that moment, I couldn’t wait to get a copy. On the flip side, the glares I got while reading it at a Salt Lake City Beans & Brews are a story for another day.

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

In a recent interview withKUTV, 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."

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72-Year-Old LDS Artist Still Creating Impressive, Non-Traditional Work

Wayne Kimball, a retired BYU professor, is a master of a dying art form known as lithography. His work has been exhibited in all 50 states and throughout Europe.

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Elder Rasband Creates Powerful New Video for Church's "Special Witnesses of Christ" Series

By LDS Living

Following Elder Dale G. Renlund's recent "Special Witnesses of Christ" video, Elder Ronald A. Rasband was recently featured in the latest video in the series, one that focuses on our heritage of faith, love, and devotion to Jesus Christ.

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A New Valentine's Day Tradition Your Family Will Love

By LDS Living

The Christmas season is always exciting for kids, but once it's over, the following winter months can be a bit dreary. That's why Stefanie Hewlett, a mother of four, decided to start a new family tradition.

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7 Things Mormons Do That Make Dating Harder Than It Has to Be

These are definitely interesting points Church members should be aware of as they search for someone to date.

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Seeing Christ "Face to Face:" The Miraculous Work of an Apostle in Hawaii

What a beautiful illustration of the close relationship the apostles develop with our Heavenly Father and He who they are a special witness of, even Jesus Christ. After a powerful, divine manifestation George Q. Cannon received in Hawaii--one so sacred, he rarely spoke of it--Cannon recorded that God “revealed himself to me as he had never done before. … Many things were revealed to me during those days, when he was the only friend we had to lean upon. A friendship was thus established between our Father and myself, which I trust will never be broken or diminished. … He condescended to commune with me, for I heard his voice more than once as one man speaks with another.”