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Mormons in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been involved in politics since Joseph Smith ran for president in 1844. Many other Mormons have held government positions, on both a state and federal level. Ezra Taft Benson, the 13th president of the Church, served as the Secretary of Agriculture under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Utah’s current governor, Gary Herbert, is also a member of the Church.

SPONSORED: LDS Doctors Invent  World's Longest Lasting Breath Mint

By ForeverMints

They were inspired by unpleasant dating experiences, Fast Sunday breath, temple worker and missionary bad breath—and even Willy Wonka’s EverlastingGobstopper—a candy that would last forever.

The uncommon life of young Mormon missionaries

NEW BEDFORD — Five hundred miles from home, and on his first assignment as a Mormon missionary, Elder Andre Marques and his fellow companion began knocking on doors in New Hampshire's Merrimack County. "We met this guy and asked him if he would like to hear more about Jesus Christ?" recalled Marques. "He started swearing at us and said, 'Don't ever come back or I'll kill you!"

Latter-day Saint Life

Lexi Walker Announces Upcoming "Beauty and the Best" Medley with BYU Vocal Point

By LDS Living

As the Beauty and the Beast countdowns begin (or have been going for some time) and you didn't think you could be any more excited for the film, there's something just as magical happening. Lexi Walker and BYU Vocal Point are teaming up for a Beauty and the Beast medley.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Watch: Elizabeth Smart Meets with Woman Who Was Kidnapped and Sexually Abused for 10 Years in Emotional Interview

By LDS Living Staff

Elizabeth Smart shares how her harrowing experiences led her to become an advocate, found a non-profit, and inspire others. "I would like to think that I would have done it regardless, but if I really think about it, I mean I would have felt terrible, but would I have spoken out? Probably not. And even if I did, who would listen? So it has definitely changed my life for the better," she says.

Latter-day Saint Life

Sister Nelson: When It's (and When It's Not) Okay to "Look Back" in Our Lives

By Wendy Watson Nelson

Keep your eye on the ball,” whispers the golf coach, encouraging the player to maintain her focus solely on the goal, which is to hit the ball in precisely the right way to get a hole in one. Well, maybe someday.

Fun

Sister Cordon Shares Humorous Story of When Elder Perry Helped Her Feed Chickens

“Don’t be distracted from the true source of light. If you feel you are in the shadow or even in darkness, don’t remain there,” Sister Cordon said.

From the Church

Church Announces 57 New Stake Presidents, 12 New Stakes in May

From Korea to Nigeria and India to Australia, learn more about the 57 new stake presidents announced in May.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Watch: Hilarious, Forgotten Church Ball Anthem by Alex Boyé and "The Hoodie Boyscouts"

By LDS Living

With the NBA finals heating up, the lives of basketball fans are becoming more intense. In fact, the only way things could get more intense would be if church ball were involved. We recently stumbled on a hilarious song from 2012—Alex Boyé and the Hoodie Boyscouts performing "The Churchball Anthem!"

BYU Alum and Professor Discover Samson Mosaic in Israel

BYU Professor Excavates Significant Biblical Mosaic in Galilee