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Of Missionaries and Bicycles

Veronica Irobeni is a bright star when it comes to facing fear. Courage is not defined as a lack of fear; it is facing one’s fear and going ahead in spite of it. She has overcome many intimidating barriers while completing 18 months of volunteer work as a missionary in New Zealand for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, frequently called Mormons.

Mormon temple to undergo repairs after earthquake

The Mormon temple in Kensington will undergo repairs to return the tops of four of its more than 200-foot high spires, which fell off during the Aug. 23 earthquake. Each of the four gold-colored spires lost two, four-foot-long sections off their highest point during the quake, causing minor damage to portions of the temple’s white marble roof, said Wesley Andersen, the temple record. Each piece weighs about 80 to 85 pounds and is made of bronze supported by pressed-steel plates, gilded with gold leaf.

SPONSORED: Long-lasting Breath Mint Big Hit in LDS Community

By ForeverMints

When LDS doctors Greggory R. DeVore and Doug Pratt Pharm D decided to advertise their new, multi-hour slow-dissolve breath mint (ForeverMints) in LDS publications, they only expected a few hundred orders. They were hoping to use the ad as a systems "beta" test -- that is to work the bugs out of their computerized order and shipping system before their marketing went national.

From the Church

Sister Dalton: The Lord Trusts Youth

Some 2,000 youth received counsel from the Young Women general president March 23 on how they, like other Latter-day Saints, can be “saviors on Mount Zion.” Sister Elaine S. Dalton was the featured speaker at a family history youth devotional held in connection with the three-day RootsTech 2013 Family History and Technology Conference at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. The devotional could be viewed live via Internet streaming.

Best of: LDS Living Stories of the Week, August 31-September 6

By LDS Living

You might have missed what went on the last week, but we've put together our list of the week's most popular stories so you don't miss a beat. For August 31 through September 6, 2013, these are LDS Living’s top hits.

Feeling Overweight and Frustrated?

By Robert Jones

I have seen literally thousands of patients that want to lose weight . . . and keep it off. Here is my summary of all those people plus millions of others in the U.S.:

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Church Members Help Build Gurdwara for Sikhs & Renovate Baptist Church

By Katie Lambert

Church members on two continents formed new ties with their communities as they worked to improve places of worship for Sikh and Baptist members.

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FamilySearch Undergoing Transformation That Will Change the Landscape of Genealogy

MR says: FamilySearch has seen some explosive growth as of late--and they have the plans to keep changing in the future.

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David Archuleta to PEOPLE Magazine: New Single, Upcoming Album Shows "Where I have Been and Where I Am Heading"

By Katie Lambert

The former American Idol contestant David Archuleta released "Up All Night" on Tuesday, the latest single he released since "Numb" in November.

Fun

9 Hilariously Epic Moments Every Missionary Will Relate To

By Danielle B. Wagner

Missionary life—most of the time you go through the same routine, maybe a new contact here or there. But, occasionally you stumble on those epic moments when you realize: yes, this is what it means to be a missionary.