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Virtual choir to allow singers to sing in the tabernacle—without leaving home

Robin Solman lived in Salt Lake City for most of her life but never had the opportunity to perform in the Tabernacle; few singers do. Now Robin lives in a tiny little town in Australia. The 2006 census lists its population at 186—a far cry from Salt Lake City in every way.

The Mystery of “Messed-up Hormones”

By Robert Jones

Meet Mia. Mia is a delightful young married woman; 25 years old. She came to our clinic with her mother seeking help for what she called “raging hormones.” I asked her to explain.

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (Dec 27 - Jan 2)

By LDS Living

The Church recently released a new story book app designed to "entertain curious minds and busy fingers with uplifting, interactive tales." With this app, kids can brush up on their reading skills, play interactive games that build enthusiasm for learning, and gain a deeper understanding of gospel values.

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RM Planning to Build School of Music to Help Those in Sierra Leone

By Phillip Price

Luke Despain believes that music has power—the kind of power with the “potential to change mood, to shift an atmosphere.” To inspire the youth and people of West Africa for good, he plans to support them by helping raise funds to bring a school of music to the community of Makeni, the largest city in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone, West Africa.

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Animals and the afterlife: Do all dogs go to heaven?

By Kelsey Berteaux

I remember the first time I went to put a dog down. Her name was Maggie. She was a beautiful, black Great Dane with a love for life and eating socks. But she was only 4 (barely middle-aged) when Wobbler syndrome necessitated we take her to the vet.

If I Sit Still For Very Long, I Fall Asleep!

By Robert Jones

Believe it or not, this is one of our diagnostic questions we ask our patients. It goes something like this, “Sarah, let say it’s a Sunday afternoon and you sit down on the couch to read a good book. How long can you keep reading until you start nodding off?” The answer, so many times, is, “Oh, maybe 5 minutes, at the longest. That’s why I just don’t read that much anymore. I just can’t concentrate.” That is one of the cardinal signs of a person with a thyroid problem.  

"All In" Podcast: Professional Dancer Chelsie Hightower Explains Why God's Love Is Different Than She Thought

By Morgan Pearson

Interviewing your best friend is an interesting and unique opportunity. I have had the chance to interview my friend Chelsie Hightower a couple of times. The first time, a couple of years ago, we sat in my living room, laughing and crying together as Chelsie shared her story with me and subsequently with thousands of readers of the Deseret News. Chelsie and I have conversations about life on a regular basis. She is one of those people that is really great at going deep with people fast, and from our first conversation, I’ve been impressed by her love for God and her desire to do God’s will in her life. Still, I recognize that there is an added element of vulnerability required to share deeply personal parts of our lives with complete strangers.

A powerful quote from each April 2020 general conference talk

By Kensie Smith

Editor's note: This story was originally published by LDS Living in April 2020 and is being shared again in anticipation of October 2020 general conference. Here's how you can watch.

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Former head of HR for Instagram, Latter-day Saint shares ‘the miracle of orange chicken’

Angie Balfour, former head of HR at Instagram and director of human resources at Facebook, shares the story of awaiting the details of a cancer diagnosis and experiencing a miracle in an unexpected way.

“Amateurs Compete, Professionals Create”: How to Use Your Ability to Create to Recognize Your Personal Strengths

By Greyson Gurley

Do you ever find yourself constantly competing or comparing yourself to someone else?