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The last nine months, I’ve been studying the scriptures with a study buddy. We use an online site that gives us a daily reading assignment with a question to answer. We do the reading separately and answer the question. Then we discuss our answers and talk about what we read.

Latter-day Saint Life

Why It's Okay to Be a "Checkbox Christian"

By Jason F. Wright

You know how the sermon goes—“Don’t be a checkbox Christian.”

From the Church

Are You a Good Citizen? Mormon Newsroom Shares Why That Makes You a Good Mormon

Can Latter-day Saints fulfill their roles as citizens in the societies where they live and also be true to their faith? Some may question the very premise — why must there be tension between church and country? Religion and government can’t ignore each other, nor need they be enemies. The spheres of spirituality and law differ, but they cooperate best when freedom of conscience and the common good make space one for another.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Ellen's Best Moments with Mormons: 8 Latter-day Saints Who Rocked It on the Show

By LDS Living Staff

From viral YouTube stars to returned missionaries and famous singers to moms, many Mormons have graced the Ellen Degeneres show. Check out some of their amazing reactions and interviews:

Latter-day Saint Life

11 Temple Milestones the Church Will Celebrate This Year

MR says: Check out this list of temples you should watch in 2015.

Lessons learned from the life of an apostle

Recently, I received a surprise gift in the mail from a friend: Elder Dallin H. Oaks ' new book, "Life's Lessons Learned: Personal Reflections." I am grateful for the thoughtfulness of my friend, who desires to remain unidentified. My friend sent me the book, along with a very kind and uplifting note, in appreciation of the thoughts and my testimony contained in a book I had written, which he had just completed. Given some of the subject matter of my book, my friend invited me to pay particular attention to Chapter 16 of Elder Oaks' book, titled "Assigning Reasons to Revelation."

Lesson Helps

Young Women Lesson 12: Maturing and Growing in Self-Reliance, Part 2

Manual 1; Excerpt from "Strengthen Home and Family," by Mary N. Cook

Romney faces ‘stained glass ceiling’ with voters, study says

Americans who have only passing contact with Mormons are more likely to react to negative information about Mitt Romney and his faith and less inclined to buy into the counter, pro-Mormon argument, according to a new study. The research, by three political science professors, including one at Brigham Young University, contends that voters who know Mormons well (such as having a family member or close friend who is in the faith) tend to dismiss outside arguments about the religion, while those who have had no contact with Mormons were the "most persuadable" either for or against Romney and the Salt Lake City-based religion.

Fun

20 Crazy Church History Facts that Seem Impossible But Aren’t

MR says: Ready to hear some Church facts and stats that will blow your mind? Then check out this list of 20 incredible Church history facts.