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October 2013 LDS Primary Sharing Time Helps and Ideas

Monthly Theme: I will share the Gospel with all of God's children.

David Archuleta Performs For Troops in Afghanistan

David Archuleta joined motivational speaker and contributing author of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" Dan Clark on a tour throughout the Middle East from July 8-25.

Famous Latter-day Saints

History Channel ‘Pawn Stars’ Appraise Rare Book of Mormon

Recently, History Channel's popular television show Pawn Stars featured an unusual—and valuable—artifact familiar to Latter-day Saints: an 1842 fifth edition copy of The Book of Mormon. Adam, who owned the book and brought it in, explained that theological books are not often very valuable, but because of the history surrounding it, valued it at $25,000.

Latter-day Saint Life

"It Is Enough": One LDS Mom Shares How the Little Things Matter the Most in Motherhood

By Rachel Trotter

It’s almost Mother’s Day and chances are you might just feel like you don’t make the mark as a mom. But I’m here to tell you, the little things matter and you are making the mark a lot more than you think.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Ways Disney's Live-Action Cinderella Taught Important Gospel Lessons

I have to admit, I’m a girl who loves princess movies. As a kid I saw every Disney princess movie ever made. But I think the recent release of Disney’s live action Cinderella is one of my favorites, because it illustrates the power in kindness, courage, work and forgiveness in this fairy tale. The simplicity in these virtues often causes them to be overlooked and underappreciated in the world today. But they brought out the best in Cinderella and helped her to stay strong and true to who she was even when those around her were lost in their grief and sorrows.

Dave Says: When to Fix and When to Sell Your Car

By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave,

Latter-day Saint Life

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.

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12 Hymns from Around the World That Will Inspire and Uplift You (Russian, Korean, Tagalog + More)

By Kaeley Scruggs

Now more than ever, members are aware that "This gospel shall be preached unto every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people" (D&C 133:36). As a result of having members worldwide, the Church has members who speak a diverse array of languages. Even if we don't understand the language, we can still feel the spirit as we listen to hymns sung in a different language. Here are 12 hymns sung in languages from around the world.

Houston Chronicle: Who LDS Charities is and what they do

Many of my best childhood memories were with my Grandmother Hansen. Though she passed away a few years ago, she left a legacy of service for me and her posterity. When she wasn’t serving others, she was practicing hymns on her 100-year-old piano. The dark-wooded upright was ornately carved and was her most prized possession because it had belonged to her mother. The LDS hymn, Because I Have Been Given Much, is one that has always reminded me of Grandma because she played it often when I was young and revealed to me once that it was her favorite.

Latter-day Saint Life

3 Fascinating Connections Between LDS & Ancient Egyptian Temple Worship & Beliefs

By Andrew Skinner

My academic study of the ancient world for the last 40 years has taught me a profound lesson about modern times: Latter-day Saints ought to be the most optimistic of any group of people in history. If we truly understand God’s ultimate purpose behind all that is done in His church, optimism can’t help but seep into our souls. Let me explain.