Over the years there have been many Mormon-themed films featuring well-known Hollywood stars. Possibly one of the first Mormon films was "Mr. Kruegar's Christmas" released in 1980 by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, starring James Stewart.

A local BYU student is giving traditional violin music a modern makeover and gathering a substantial fan base while she's at it.

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Want some ideas for New Year's resolutions you can actually keep? Check out these practical mommy goals that will have you focusing on what matters most and help you stick to them throughout the year.

For all the people who have tried to sing all the parts to David Archuleta's "Crush," you know the struggle. But Archuleta fan Irny Irdina nailed it with her clever lip-sync video of "Crush."

The symbols in the temple are left to our own interpretation, with help from the Spirit. But occasionally there are special symbols incorporated into the exterior design of each edifice that have traditional, historical meaning— symbols that, once understood, can enhance our spiritual experience during our temple visits. Here are just a few on the Salt Lake Temple. All images unless otherwise indicated courtesy of Val Brinkerhoff.

Religious freedom experts gathered together on the campus of Brigham Young University for the 22nd annual conference of the LDS International Society. The theme was “The Erosion of Religious Liberties: Impact on the International Church.” As a matter of basic human dignity and social good, these experts defended religious freedom against gradually encroaching erosions. Michael K. Young, president of the University of Utah and former chairman of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, concentrated his remarks on the state of religious freedom in the United States, calling it a “bellwether” for the rest of the world. The extent of religious freedom erosion in the United States, he argued, significantly impacts the development of this issue in other countries. He warned about the subtle deterioration of religion’s once foundational place in society. An accumulation of “adverse” court decisions along with worsening social attitudes toward religion have produced gradual erosions that are “more worrying” than obvious, abrupt changes.

After moving to a new country, Chantal and her family found just how valuable mentors can be.

It's not every day that you see "the patron saint of Tumblr" and your daughter's name in the same sentence. But when you're the mother to viral meme sensation side-eyeing Chloe, it happens.

Check out these six stunning paintings from the Church History Museum's International Art Competition that will change the way you see the New Testament.