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General Conference Pop Quiz: Who said what?

As the October 2013 general conference approaches, we invite you to test your knowledge of the messages that were shared by church leaders in April. The following 10 quotes, gathered from popular images you may have seen on Pinterest, feature messages from just a few of last conference's addresses.

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Elder Bednar: "There Are No Checklists of What Should or Should Not Be Done on Sunday"

By LDS Living Staff

Since I was a Beehive, I've received quotes from prophets, lists, and handouts about what we can and can't do on Sunday. While well-intentioned, I'm not sure these lists capture the spirit of what it means to keep the Sabbath day holy.

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 15: "Seek Ye Earnestly the Best Gifts"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Consider this quote from Brigham Young on the necessity of the gifts of the Spirit in the Church:

Dave Says: Single Again . . .

By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave,

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6 "Fantastic Beasts" in the Bible & Book of Mormon

By Katharine Lyon

Magical creatures, whether that includes unicorns, dragons, or other fantastic beasts, don't just live in the Harry Potter universe. While J.K. Rowling masterfully created a world based on mythology and magic, her novels are not the only books to mention these mystical beasts.

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Powerful Video: LDS Ambassador Shares His Conversion from Muslim to Mormon

By LDS Living

Recently, James the Mormon shared a powerful video on Facebook, one that shares the story of how the ambassador of Mali to India, Niankoro Yeah Samake, converted to the LDS Church.

Church Implements Faster Way to Communicate with Leaders Worldwide

Now when the Church issues an official letter, Church leaders will be notified immediately and can access the letter in 40 languages.

LDS Kaysville Ward celebrates 160th anniversary

One of the oldest wards in the LDS Church is about to reach a milestone. The Kaysville 1st Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting an open house celebration on Saturday to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the organization of Kay’s Ward in Kaysville.

Washington Post: Romney paid 42 percent of 2011 income in taxes and charity

Mitt Romney gave a lot of money away to charity. Phil Klein explains Typically, liberal rhetoric on taxes makes it seem as if the wealthy are getting a free ride on the backs of middle and lower-income Americans who are doing all the work and are really paying the taxes. But to put things on perspective, here’s what $3.2 million in federal taxes — Romney’s estimated 2011 burden — pays for: