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Two Fla. Mormon churches defaced

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigators on Friday arrested a 56-year-old Jacksonville man for criminal mischief after he reportedly spray-painted and left makeshift “shrines” at two Jacksonville Latter-day Saints churches.

Flake descendant ironically embodies LDS, pioneer history

When Brigham Young first entered the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847, he did so in the back of a fine, white carriage donated to the Mormon pioneer leader by a faithful follower, James Madison Flake. Young was ill and couldn't drive the rig himself, so Green Flake drove the carriage and was among those who actually heard Young say, "This is the right place."

Connecting Generations

Sometimes I daydream about having my own office. Right now, I use a hutch in the kitchen, which doesn’t allow enough square footage to personalize this space. When I have an empty nest, I can convert one of the kids’ rooms into my office.

Defending the Faith: The gospel truly brings joyful news

One of the most memorable experiences of my mission in Switzerland came when the aunt of the Basel Ward mission leader died. Though not a member of the LDS Church, she had asked her nephew to speak at her funeral. A young returned missionary, he arranged for a quartet of elders to sing at the service, held in the cemetery chapel. I never served in Basel, but I was included in the quartet. That's why I was there.

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Realizing ‘the privileges and blessings and gifts of the priesthood’

By Jennifer Reeder

On June 9, 1842, Joseph visited the Relief Society and spoke again of their purpose: “The Society is not only to relieve the poor, but to save souls.”

D&C Lesson 32: "To Seal the Testimony"

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION: Consider the following people: John the Baptist, 1000+ Anti-Nephi-Lehies, Abinadi, and Joseph Smith. What do these have in common? They were martyred because of their commitment to the truth. Can you identify other martyrs from scriptural and church history? (Answers might include Abel (Moses 5:32), James (the brother of John—Acts 12:2)), Hyrum Smith (D&C 135:1, etc.) According to D&C 135:3, why do so many of “the Lord’s anointed” die at the hands of their enemies? (See also D&C 136:5,6)

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3 unlikely pioneers I’m also honoring this year—and none of them crossed the plains

By Logan Mickel

One man is adding a recovered addict, a mental health hero, and an LBGTQ+ mediator to his list of pioneers to honor this year.

{Lifestyle} Summer Activities for Kids

By Ashley Jones

Are your kids bored? Here are a few fun summer activities for the family.

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Award-Winning Author Releases New Young Adult Fantasy Series

Teenagers Tim and Martie Carson are the only ones that can save their family from a downward spiral being fueled by their parent’s struggles with PTSD and depression. An ancient relic discovered under mysterious circumstances holds the key to unlocking answers that can only be found in the past. In a race against time, they must learn its secrets while avoiding the dangerous shadowy figures, called Trackers, who are called whenever the relic is used and seek to obtain it for their own evil purposes.