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Why the Message Behind 'The Book of Mormon' Musical Is So Troubling

MR says: Despite being an Emmy Award-winning show, not all reviews of 'The Book of Mormon' musical have been glowing. In fact, some of the messages it sends are troubling--and not just to Mormons.

Firsthand Accounts of the Miraculous Translation of the Book of Mormon

By History of the Saints (Sponsored)

Our God is a God of miracles! As this story illustrates. Joseph Smith was only 22 years old when he began translating The Book of Mormon, which was written in reformed Egyptian. Joseph did not speak nor write this language, and neither did anyone else he knew.

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Watch: Piano Guys' Jon Schmidt Shares How He Found "Elements of Joy" in His Life 1 Year After Annie's Death

By Katie Lambert

"I have to say, one of the most surprising things about last year was that there were elements of joy," Piano Guys' Jon Schmidt says in a video on Facebook. "You would never guess that when you go through hard times."

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Finding Healing for Both Spouses When Battling Addiction

By Kari Monet

To truly understand Tara and Jared Madsen’s story, you have to start in the present. Skip past the first five years of their marriage, when she felt lonely, confused, and disconnected from her husband. Get past the excruciating discovery of Jared’s pornography addiction and the infidelity to which it led. Skim the subsequent five years of recovery work they slogged through to get to this place. Because this place is a really good place.

Make and Practice a Fire Escape Plan

By Stacey Birk for Emergency Essentials

October 6-12th, 2013 was National Fire Prevention Week, organized by the National Fire Protection Administration (NFPA). Visit their website for additional information and resources.

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"There Is No One Perfect Way to Be a Good Mother": Elder Ballard Shares the Best Message for Today's Mothers

By LDS Living

Motherhood is never easy, but being a mother in this day and age comes with its own unique challenges.

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7 things Relief Society doesn’t do anymore (+ 3 things it still does)

As the Relief Society celebrates its 180th anniversary, here are some interesting ways you may not have known the organization has grown and changed over the years.

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Missionaries Cut Through Russian Ice for Unique Baptism (Photo)

Here's another reason to "like" the Book of Mormon (at least on Facebook): check out this amazing shot shared by the Facebook page The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ on Friday--

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4 Powerful & Daunting Warnings About Money and 'Success' From Hugh Nibley

"Those who have something to give to humanity revel in their work, and do not have to rationalize, advertise, or evangelize to make themselves feel good about what they are doing.”

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Watch: Steve Young Bites the Head off a Fish on Live TV... Wait, What?

By Katie Lambert

For reasons that are still not fully understood, Steve Young bit off the head of a fish on live TV last night.