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When Dusty first came in contact with anti-Mormon literature, he had no idea that his desire to refute it would eventually lead him to become a vehement persecutor of the Church he once loved. What does it take to come back from the precipice of lost faith? Dusty’s unique story of belief lost and found is a reminder that the Savior’s atonement reaches for us even in our seemingly unreachable places.

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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.

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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.

D.C. Third Ward Mormons would welcome Romney, even though most are Democrats

If Mitt Romney wins the presidency, one decision about life in Washington would be made for him: His church. Mormonism mandates that followers attend their assigned local congregation, called a “ward,” and folks at the Third Ward on 16th Street NW are already revved up with excitement. Well, kind of.They’re mostly Democrats, including the sort of Obama supporters Romney was secretly videotaped disparaging in his now-notorious remark about “the 47 percent” of Americans who don’t pay federal taxes.

Five Things about the Word of Wisdom You Might Have Overlooked

Some of my non-LDS sisters-in-law are veterans in the professional fitness field. Their (non-LDS) husbands and partners of past and present come from a wide range of fitness buffs: bodybuilders, athletes, yoga gurus, gym owners, physicians, and endurance race participants. Being physically active and health conscious, these non-LDS family members take food choice extremely seriously. They consume only organic fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. If a medical research result discovered that mercury was the new quinoa, it’d be included in their diet that very same day. Their dedication and commitment to maintain optimal physical health make them seem healthier than the rest of the family who keeps the Word of Wisdom.

Recently Paralyzed LDS Cyclist Gets Surprise Visit from Lance Armstrong

As cyclist Nate Aikele approached the final turn at The Driveway Series race on April 10, he looked over his shoulder to gauge his first-place lead. It wasn't the first time he was slated to win, but some fear this might have been his last.

Meet the Mormon presidential candidate in Mali who has a bold plan for combating Islamic extremism

Mali has been a hotbed of Islamic extremism of late, as al Qaeda operatives have taken the West African nation by storm. As the country deals with an influx of violence, a presidential election is slated for this year — and there’s a fascinating candidate running for office. Yeah Samake, 42, a Mormon who was born and raised in Mali, is hoping to win the presidency and to save his homeland from the grips of extremism. Samake is currently one of the top candidates in the race — a democratic election that was pushed off last year after extremist activity caused delays.

Candidates' Mormonism allows them to take pro-science stand

“To be clear. I believe in evolution and trust scientists on global warming. Call me crazy." For Jon Huntsman Jr.'s fledgling presidential campaign, that was the Tweet heard 'round the world; the bold declaration that finally gave the oft-forgotten candidate a little traction in the 2012 race. But while commentators are gleefully showering Huntsman with congratulatory titles like “the GOP’s truth-teller,” the punditocracy has overlooked the fact that at least one other Republican presidential candidate has staked out similarly pro-science positions: Huntsman’s fellow Mormon, Mitt Romney.

{Lifestyle} Summer Activities for Kids

By Ashley Jones

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