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10 Ways Mormons Can Celebrate Independence Day

July 4 is when Americans traditionally celebrate Independence Day (even though the correct date is July 2, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve independence from Britain). The holiday has become synonymous with BBQs and fireworks, but the event we celebrate is too meaningful to let pass by without something more memorable. In hopes that you’ll commit to make this year’s holiday more substantive, here are 10 ways you, your family, and friends can celebrate Independence Day.

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Harvard Study Finds Teens Who Attend Church, Pray Have a Better Well-Being

A recent Harvard study shows that teens who pray or meditate and attend religious services are more likely to maintain a healthy well-being in their young adult years.

{LDSL Blog} Best of: Stories of the Week, Mar. 24-30

By LDS Living

We all love a good story. And what better way to find out the best of the best than seeing what people found most interesting? For the week of March 24 to 30, 2012, these are LDS Living’s top online stories:

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How Many Jews Have Become Mormon & Why They See No Contradiction

Read these incredible conversion stories from Jews across America. Here's just one example: "When Mitch Cowitz, a native of Toronto, told his Jewish parents he was interested in converting to Mormonism, they were aghast, insisting he meet with rabbis and someone from an anti-cult group.

Forbes: LDS man helps Brazilians become bilingual

Carlos Wizard Martins is on a mission to make Brazilians bilingual. Already, the devout Mormon’s mission has gotten him close to making the ranks of The World’s Billionaires — Martins’ stake in his language company, Multi Group, is worth close to $700 million today (his various language school franchises include Wizard, Skill, Alps, Quatrum and Yazigi).

Business Week: Why Mormon missions produce leaders

Many of the men who trained to be Mormon missionaries have gone on to become among the most distinguished persons in American business and civic life.

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Famous '50's Rock Star and LDS Convert Who Was Featured in Disney Movie Passes Away

By Jeff Hampton

LDS rockabilly legend Joe Bennett, frontman of the famous 1950’s band The Sparkletones, passed away on Saturday, June 27th, at the age of 75.

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Latter-day Saint Beatboxer to Perform for National TV Audience Shares Faith

In this fun Church News article, Adam Bell describes how beatboxing helps him see God's hand in his life and overcome social barriers as a person with high-functioning autism. He also hopes it will help him spread the gospel when he serves a mission.

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Missionaries Serve Aboard the Ship That Recovered Apollo 8 Astronauts

By Lindsey Williams

While missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are serving in South Carolina, they are also experiencing a piece of American history.

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"Sports Illustrated" Names Latter-day Saint One of the Best Players in College Basketball

Decades from now, long after Sam Merrill’s jump shot and vertical leap have left him, the Latter-day Saint basketball star will likely remember 2018 as if it was yesterday.