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Whether it’s used for a journal or just a place to keep those creative ideas or thoughts, this notebook will reflect your personality. Simply choose two favorite colors of vinyl and grab one of those extra composition notebooks that are left over from school supply shopping, some scrap paper, and in no time at all you’ll have your very own personalized notebook!

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Watch: Missionaries Share Testimonies Through Original Song "Who Is Christ to Us?"

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Thanks to Mormon Life Hacker for making us aware of this video.

Growing numbers put Mormons in the spotlight

Texas may be in the Bible Belt, but don't be surprised if more of your neighbors are also toting around the Book of Mormon. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has continued to expand in the Houston area, and Mormons are hoping renewed interest in their religion will prompt Texans to learn more about one of the largest churches in the country.

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Pew Study Finds Mormons Are Becoming Less Republican (+ the Reasons Behind It)

By Katharine Lyon

In 2014, Mormons were the most Republican religious group in the United States. However, a recent Pew study comparing how voters identify based on their religion, race, and gender shows a political shift among LDS voters.

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Am I Planting or Killing Seeds?

Thirty-four conversion stories were published last week for the Third Annual Hug a Convert Day. Thirty-four! Each one unique and wonderful. But this year, more than the previous two, there was an unmistakeable thread that ran though many of them. Did you notice?

George Albert Smith Lesson 18: Stay on the Lord's Side of the Line

Excerpt from "Who's on the Lord's Side? Who?" by Robert C. Oaks

Trump Considering Mormon for Top Department of Defense Position

For more about Chris Stewart's faith, his three world records as an Air Force pilot, and his political career, check out "The Mormon Congressman Who Set 3 World Records and Writes NYT Best-Selling Books."

Lesson Helps

FHE Lessons on "Trek": Remembering You Are Never Alone

By Alan Peterson

This month's edition of weekly FHE lessons is based on the new family movie Trek, which follows a young Mormon teenager named Tom and his friends on their handcart journey. Each lesson includes a scene from movie to watch and discuss. Your whole family will laugh along and be inspired by Trek: The Movie, available at Deseret Book stores and deseretbook.com.

Quiz: How much do you know about the changing face of Mormon missionary work?

Almost 10 months after President Thomas S. Monson announced the lower age requirement for missionary service for young men and young women, both the numbers and the face of missionary work have changed. Thousands sent in applications to serve, and the church made adjustments to facilities and processes to accommodate the increase.

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Red Cross Regional CEO Calls LDS Church "National Leaders in Disaster Response"

“The generosity of the LDS Church empowers the Red Cross to give hope to people when they need it most. They are truly national leaders in disaster response,” said Heidi Ruster, CEO of the Utah and Nevada region.