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15-Year-Old LDS Harpist and Cellist Release Soul-Calming Song "Ancient Drifts"

Fifteen-year-olds Tyra Orgill and Sander Morrison, known collectively as Enliven, made a splash at the 2016 Utah Music Awards by taking home the "Best Artist Under 18 Award." And after listening to their first original song ever, "Ancient Drifts," you won't wonder why.

Latter-day Saint Life

One Significant Way Our Savior Used Numbers to Create Meaning That Might Have You Rethinking His Teachings

By Taylor Halverson

Jesus, the Master Teacher, taught in unexpected ways, capturing the attention of His audience to draw their minds to significant truths that they may have otherwise missed.

Why Halloween Is the Most Charitable Day of the Year (and Other Reasons I Can't Hate It)

I’ve tried. I have really tried. I have marshalled all my self-righteous bluster and vast knowledge, and I still can’t do it. I’m pretty orthodox, as orthodoxy goes, so it seems I should be able to – it kind of makes sense. My brain tells me I should be able to… but I just can’t bring myself to do it. Believe me, I’ve tried, but I can’t. I can’t hate Halloween. I’m sorry to disappoint some of you.

(Sponsored) The Mormon Obesity Epidemic: What’s Going On?

By Grant Grayson

Studies on obesity and religious practice (including a BYU study) have shown that Utah members of the LDS Church are 34% more likely to be overweight than members of other religions. (1)

Latter-day Saint Life

Family of Slain Missionary Say They Are Heartbroken for the Driver Who Killed Their Son

The family of an 18-year-old who died on his mission in Taiwan after being struck by a car shared their testimonies and memories as they talked more about their son's life and his death. "His life hasn’t been ruined he had a great life here on earth and he’s going to have a great life in the afterlife,” his mother shared.

Visiting Teaching Lesson July 2015--Forgiving and Merciful

By LDS Living

Understanding that Jesus Christ has been forgiving and merciful to us can help us forgive and extend mercy to others. “Jesus Christ is our Exemplar,” said President Thomas S. Monson. “His life was a legacy of love. The sick He healed; the downtrodden He lifted; the sinner He saved. At the end the angry mob took His life. And yet there rings from Golgotha’s hill the words: ‘Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do’—a crowning expression in mortality of compassion and love.”

From the Church

What You Need to Know About the LDS Church's Recent Changes for Venture and Varsity Scouting Programs

By LDS Living

With the decision for the Church to drop Scouting programs for boys ages 14–18, some may have questions about what this change means and how it will affect the Church's involvement with Boy Scouts of America.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Brian Regan, Steve Young Play Football

Steve Young, famed LDS quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, is a well-known sports figure, even outside the LDS sphere--but apparently, Brian Regan "didn't know" what he was getting into when he met the football legend backstage at a show in Saratoga, California on August 24th.

Opinion: Can Romney win by embracing his Mormon masculinity?

I'll admit it: I was nervous. I thought last night's debate would feature a machismo standoff between Rick Perry and Mitt Romney, and that the bow-legged Texas governor would inevitably prevail. After all, as I've argued before, Mormon men do masculinity differently than their non-Mormon rivals. And last night, that difference (as well as as some clear gaps in Rick Perry's preparation) worked to Romney's favor.

Fun

2 Latter-day Saint Women Draw International Attention with Wildly Popular Goat Yoga Classes

By Katie Lambert

As the new year approaches and some are looking to expand their fitness goals, there's one unique option to consider—goat yoga.