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Special needs Scouts enjoy the benefits of storied program

The 2010 U.S. National Jamboree was defined by its variety as Scouts from all corners of the country participated in high-adventure activities that ranged from rappelling to BMX racing.Counted among the tens of thousands of Scouts who enjoyed a week of summer adventure and camaraderie at Virginia's Fort A.P. Hill that year was a group of LDS Scouts who were eager for a full Jamboree experience. Boy Scout Troop 601, a Church-sponsored unit from Utah's Great Salt Lake Council, included several special needs Scouts that ranged in age from the mid-20s to late 40s. Their senior member was almost 50. Many were veterans of past National Jamborees. They spent that memorable week involved in almost all of the outdoor activities enjoyed by traditional Scouts — including merit badge classes, a 5K race and scuba instruction.

3 of our favorite airplane analogies from Elder Uchtdorf

By Dieter F. Uchtdorf

From the time Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf first took the pulpit at general conference, members around the world have loved his stories about airplanes and the poignant gospel lessons he draws from them. In fact, his history of sharing tales of flight has led many listeners to find themselves internally asking a question as soon as he gets up to speak—the same question Elder Uchtdorf voiced one memorable conference: “What does it have to do with flying an airplane?” Here is a collection of just a few of those aerodynamic analogies.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Hilary Weeks Begins Her First-Ever Concert Tour (+ 5 Fun Facts About the #1 Billboard Artist)

By Jamie Armstrong

Hilary Weeks has enjoyed a long and successful music career, but did you know that the LDS singer-songwriter has never done a concert tour?

25: "The Battle Is the Lord’s" (1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–18)

Have you ever heard that part of “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” where the lyrics read, “Here I raise my Ebenezer” and wondered what it was talking about? It turns out "Eben-ezer" was the name Samuel gave a stone as a token of gratitude for deliverance. In Hebrew, the word also means "stone of help." So when we think about David and Goliath, we see how crucial a stone of help is—and not just in slaying giants. As we study 1 Samuel chapters 8–10, 13, and 15–18 we'll discover how the Savior is our personal Ebenezer, and how He helps us face our own Goliaths.

Lesson Helps

4 scripture passages and questions to spur discussion in this week’s ‘Come, Follow Me’

By Lindsey Williams

Editor’s note: “Resources to follow Him” curates study resources, teachings, and thoughts to deepen your study of this week’s Come, Follow Me.

Latter-day Saint Life

Sistas in Zion Share Profound Message for When We Feel the Church Isn't What We Want It to Be

By LDS Living

Sometimes, we may complain about things that we feel "the Church" is missing, from vulnerability to inclusivity to a list of other things. Whatever that frustration is personally, we may feel justified in thinking that the problem is with the Church as a whole and not with us.

30 Things You Didn't Know about the Conference Center

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30 things you might not know about the Conference Center

By Carly M. Springer

Brush up on your knowledge of this amazing building where we gather to listen to modern-day prophets.

Experiencing Excommunication with Perri Correia and Rory Mele

Excommunication. It’s something we don’t talk about much within the Church but what motivates someone to return to Church membership after excommunication? What is the purpose of excommunication from the perspective of those who have experienced it? This is what we discuss with two men who have experienced excommunication firsthand on this week’s episode of “All In.”

Best of: LDS Living Stories of the Week, February 9-15

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 February 9 through February 15, 2013, these are LDS Living’s top hits:

Best of: LDS Living Stories of the Week, September 7-13

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 September 7-13, 2013, these are LDS Living’s top hits.