"The only time I had prayed was if I was getting pulled over or arrested," Nick Watts aid after he met with the missionaries. "I was like, ‘What do I pray about?’ I remember praying and just saying that I was sorry. There was a long list of things I needed to say sorry for. I remember praying and all of a sudden I couldn’t speak, I couldn’t think, I couldn’t move, I could only laugh—that’s it. I felt this overwhelming feeling of happiness and I was like, ‘Oh, my goodness. This is it. This is what I’m supposed to be doing.’”

Make sure you watch to the end to hear how New York Times bestselling author Jason Wright spends his conference weekend!

On August 18, the First Presidency sent a letter to Church leaders announcing the 2017 calendar of events.

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A recent Washington Post article that discussed the origins and history of Mormonism’s racialized teachings and policies has caused quite a stir, launching important conversations. The article’s most controversial element was the inclusion of comments from BYU religion professor Randy Bott in which he denied that the former LDS ban on black persons holding the priesthood or participating in temple ordinances was racist, as God’s actions were for their benefit. They weren’t ready. Through these restrictions, God was acting as a loving parent, keeping them from having to live at a higher level than they were capable of doing. Church reaction was swift–a news release the next day completely distancing the Church’s position from the justification attempts of Professor Bott, and stating unequivocally that no one knows the reasons for the ban and the church does not sanction any attempts at explaining or justifying it.

What a fun way to celebrate the commonalities between our religions. There's nothing quite like food to bring people together.

If you engage in online missionary work, you will undoubtedly run into opposition. You will be persecuted. You will need to come back to truth a lot in your heart and mind. For this purpose, I have created a support group where you can come and share your experiences, receive encouragement and guidance, and find inspiration to do more. Optimally, you will have people in your ward who you can invite to be a part of this group. That way, you not only have support online, but in person every Sunday. Join the group by clicking here. With that said, here is our running list of things to watch out for:

"As we continue to remember Jesus Christ more in our daily lives, we are promised to have His Spirit to be with us, which will bring us greater happiness and perspective." —Elder Larry R. Lawrence of the Seventy

On the surface paying for a seat at church sounds outrageous, but outrageous is right up our alley! The Sistas weigh the pros and cons of pay-per-pew church seating.PRO: If you pay for your seat you are more likely to show up for church. Church folk don't like to waste money.

Here are a few uplifting messages from our prophet, Thomas S. Monson, that can inspire us to trust in the Lord, no matter who wins the election.