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Church Calls New Temple President for South Africa

A new temple president and matron have been called by the First Presidency. They will begin their service when the temple is dedicated.

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The Miraculous Dream That Came to an LDS Mother After Her Husband Went Missing in Action

Wendell Bradford Terry (known to his friends as Mike) and Beverly Ann Dodge married while Terry was on leave during his training to become a B-17 bomber pilot. Beverly and Wendell were allowed to live together during much of Lieutenant Terry's training, but when Wendell left for the European theater, Beverly moved back to Utah to be with her family.

Mormon purchases soccer team, saves it and becomes Costa Rican celebrity

Near the end of 2012, the soccer team Club Sport Herediano was in a time of serious financial tribulation, and Herediano's ownership began to seek someone to buy the team. David J. Patey and his brothers, Mike and Mark, fit the bill. David, 36, was born in Israel but raised in Utah. He is one of 11 children. In 2003, he moved with his wife and two children to Costa Rica primarily to learn Spanish, but also to run his company, Costa Rica Consultants, a firm that specializes in private, high-volume mortgage loans to the Costa Rican market. Since then, his family of four has grown to seven.

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One LDS Woman's Beautiful Response After Being Falsely Accused and Publicly Reprimanded by Her Bishop

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What BYU Coach Reno Mahe Taught Me About Dealing with Tragedy, Triumph, and Commitment

Last November, BYU running back coach Reno Mahe's young daughter passed away after a tragic home accident. At the past RootsTech Family Discovery Day, Mahe opened up about the loss of his daughter and how to deal with tragedy, triumph, and commitment.

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Hilarious Thanksgiving cooking disasters that should never be repeated by anyone ever

“The turkey blew up in the oven not one year but 3 years in a row.”

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6 Things Every Latter-day Saint with Divorced Parents Should Understand

By Nate Sharp

I remember the night I first learned my parents were getting divorced as if it were yesterday. It was my final winter semester at BYU, and I was in the process of figuring out where I would end up for graduate school the next fall. The news about my parents was as devastating as it was surprising. In more ways than I can now describe, it was the night the whole world felt like it came crashing down on me. Of course, I had friends both inside and outside the Church whose parents were divorced; I just hadn’t ever imagined it could happen to my family.

Part 2: 18 is NOT the New 19 – The Elephant in the Room

As the feedback to the post started rolling in, I was surprised to see how many different perspectives were being brought into the discussion. Some excellent and uplifting, others a bit “blind-man-ish.” What do I mean? The first reader read the post and said “This feels a weak analogy.” (Asking a young man why he hasn’t submitted his mission papers in is the religious equivalent of asking a woman how much she weighs.)

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Are "Checklists" for What We Want in Our Future Spouse a Good Thing? Marriage Expert Explains

By Katie Lambert

With the wedding season just around the corner, the something borrowed, something blue preparations can be a not-so-subtle hint it's time to upgrade your relationship status.

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8 Easter Gifts Perfect for Any Basket

By Gretel Evans

These 12-piece puzzles feature fun and colorful illustrations of Christ. We like how nicely they fit into a church bag—and they're perfect for keeping your children entertained when it's time to stay quiet. Keep things mixed up by switching between all four available puzzles.