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Mormon Youth Camp in the Dominican Republic

The island nation of the Dominican Republic is renowned for its natural beauty — a tropical paradise that snagged the attention of Columbus himself centuries ago.

LDS basketball star Jabari Parker lists top 10 schools

Jabari Parker, the Class of 2013 high school basketball star whom Sports Illustrated recently labled the top prep talent since LeBron James, released a list of 10 colleges he was considering over Twitter on Wednesday night, and somewhat surprisingly the list did not include the Illinois Fighting Illini.

For the Wives of Addicts: Marriage Is Not for You?

A man I consider a friend, Seth Adam Smith, posted an essay called Marriage is Not for You that has gone seriously viral. Seth shares some advice from his dad that has helped him in his new marriage — advice to not be selfish. It’s excellent advice at the face of it. I also think it’s great how it reminds people that marriage is not supposed to be a selfish pursuit. I like the positive energy around the topic of marriage that has resulted. So yay for that. And yet….

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4-Time All-American Wrestler Serves Mission Despite Wishes of Family, Throws First Pitch

Elder Dusty Hone threw the first pitch at the Round Rock Express vs. the Omaha Storm Chasers minor league baseball game, but the missionary and All-American wrestler had never intended to serve a mission. Then something happened in Dusty Hone's life that changed his mind and made him want to serve a mission, despite the wishes of his family.

Being LDS does not limit one's political persuasions

What does it mean to be a Latter-day Saint? I think most would probably answer the title applies to someone who is a baptized member and adheres to the doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. However, some add more — agreement with political conservatism. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard the question, stated in different ways: How can someone be an active member of the Church and be a Democrat? Where did this kind of thinking come from?

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Why I Felt Peace When My Husband Told Me He Had Been Struggling with Pornography for 6 Years

By Wendy Santiano

*Note: There are many ways and programs to heal from addiction; this is just what worked for us, and we honor all paths to healing and ask for the same respect for our path.

The struggle to stay focused in church isn't always the fault of the teacher or speaker. Here's a helpful list of ways to make sure you're doing your best to be engaged in Sunday meetings.

How to Stay Awake in Church

By Erin Hallstrom

Let me make something clear from the get-go: I don’t think church is boring. At least, not usually. Admittedly, there are times when I am walking out of my meetings wishing for something more. Maybe I’ve already forgotten the subject of the Sunday School lesson or zoned out on that last sacrament meeting talk because Brother Wilson speaks so . . . very . . . slow.

Bracelets inspire across the country, assist family of Mormon firefighter who died in Arizona

When Lehi resident Jennifer Russell heard the story of long-time friend Juliann Ashcraft losing her husband Andrew in the June 30 Yarnell, Ariz., wildfire, she knew she wanted to do something to help. Russell, who had grown up in Prescott, Ariz., knew most of the firefighters who lost their lives that fateful day — and she knew the families that were left behind.

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Watch: Cosmo the Cougar Responds to Oregon Duck's Dance Challenge in the Best Way Possible

By Katie Lambert

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New Church Video Tackles What Children Should Know about Pornography

Children speak about the dangers of pornography and how to react to it in a video posted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.