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4 Ways to Look Up When Life Has You Down

My mom made me wear a dress to the middle school spelling bee. It had pink flowers all over, a bow in the back, and puffy sleeves. I consented because—truth be told—I was totally psyched for this day. One of my favorite movies back then was a made-for-TV Disney film called The Girl Who Spelled Freedom, about a Cambodian refugee who overcame a lot to become a spelling champion (in a dressy outfit).

From the Church

Church Statement In Response to LDS Political Candidates

Just moments after Jon M. Huntsman Jr. resigned his post as U.S. Ambassador to China yesterday, the Public Affairs office of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City began receiving calls from prominent news organizations speculating about another possible presidential bid by a Mormon and asking for insights about both Ambassador Huntsman and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney. Clearly, it’s time to restate what we said back in 2007 and 2008: The Church is strictly neutral in matters of party politics and will not comment at all on the personalities and platforms of candidates, whether or not they are members of the Church and irrespective of their party affiliation.

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Huff Post Shares Instagram Account with Mormon Photographer for a Day

What would you do if the Huffington Post gave you control of their Instagram account for the day? Latter-day Saint Chris Burkard used it as a way to share his testimony of God's presence in various places around the world.

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Jenny Oaks Baker Performs Epic Violin Jedi Duel of "Star Wars"

What do you get when you mix Jedi duels, violins, and epic Star Wars music? Check out Jenny Oaks Baker's latest video to find out!

Latter-day Saint Life

When President Snow called a girl back from the dead: An incredible account of the spirit world

By LDS Living

As Latter-day Saints, we have access to so many inspiring and comforting accounts of what awaits us after death. And sprinkled among our Church doctrine are many personal accounts of people who have actually seen and experienced that other world.

From the Church

11 Official Church Statements on Religious Freedom (Timeline)

Following is a timeline of statements and actions from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints regarding religious freedom and nondiscrimination: 1835: A general assembly of the Church held in Kirtland, Ohio, on Aug. 17 unanimously adopts a declaration of belief regarding governments and laws: “We believe that religion is instituted of God; and that men are amenable to him, and to him only, for the exercise of it, unless their religious opinions prompt them to infringe upon the rights and liberties of others."

USU Eastern shutters dorm as enrollment fears mount across state

As Utah's colleges and universities brace for the impact of shrinking enrollment, one school is already feeling the pinch of lost housing revenue. Officials at Utah State University Eastern in Price have closed the doors of Burtenshaw Hall, one of four residence halls at the school, after only 20 students indicated their intent to return for the spring 2013 semester.

Singing Elders - "Children Go" by The Nashville Tribute Band

When technology takes over, families can unplug and survive

They're everywhere. Gleaming screens, clamoring for our attention. Whether it's a hip-hugging BlackBerry, a hand-held gaming system or a personal laptop, technology is nearly inescapable.While connecting with friends and family, staying up on current events, doing business or just de-stressing are important, some technology junkies have reached a breaking point. Like mother Susan Maushart, who described her family's 6-month technological fast in a new book, "The Winter of Our Disconnect: How Three Totally Wired Teenagers (and a Mother Who Slept with Her iPhone)Pulled the Plug on Their Technology and Lived to Tell the Tale."

Latter-day Saint Life

ESPN Talks LDS Mission, Faith with One of the Best College Basketball Recruits in the Nation

Recently, ESPN featured LDS college basketball star Frank Jackson, sharing all about Mormon missions and how Jackson has decided to embark on a different kind of mission.