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DeeDee Abaroa

DeeDee Abaroa is a native of northeast Arizona (her pioneer stock clearly got the short end of the ‘Mormon Migration Straw’) but grew up in Provo, Utah. After graduating from BYU she taught elementary school for 35 years in Payson, Utah and then Gilbert, Arizona. She adores her four boys and cherishes her 8 grandchildren. She loves meeting her global brothers and sisters in their world travels. She especially adores her “Stevie Wonder” who feeds her and takes care of her every wish and need.

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When I Learned the Power Prayer Has to Put Out Fires

MR says: This story reminds me of President Monson's story about matches, fire, and learning the importance of obedience the hard way.

7.4 magnitude earthquake rattles Mexico; Missionaries reported safe, other damages under assessment

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake shook Mexico’s Pacific Coast on Tuesday morning, taking the lives of at least six and leaving significant damage in its wake. However, Church News reports that according to spokesman Daniel Woodruff, all full-time missionaries serving in the impacted areas “are safe and accounted for.” Damages suffered by members or to Church-owned properties are still being assessed, the most serious of which seem to be being reported near the epicenter in Oaxaca.

Dave Says: Making the Right Choice

By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave,

Learn about the unique history of the Auckland New Zealand Temple site

By Danielle Christensen

The groundbreaking for the Auckland New Zealand Temple was held on June 13, 2020, and members in the area are looking forward to the day when the building will be complete. The Auckland temple is the second temple of the Church in New Zealand—the first being the Hamilton New Zealand Temple—and will serve about 114,000 Latter-day Saints. Here are some unique facts about the rich history of the site of the Auckland New Zealand Temple that you may not know about.

SOM Transcript - S6E29

LDS Church sues over wildfire at Nevada ranch

The business arm of the LDS Church is suing a contractor over a wildfire that damaged a church recreational property northeast of Las Vegas in July 2010.

Patti Howard

Patti Howard hails from Spokane, WA and is a disciple of Christ. She is a descendant of faithful Māori chiefs and LDS pioneers. Patti was born in Hamilton, New Zealand and grew up in Orem, UT. She has three brothers, three sons, three grandsons, and one terrific husband. Patti is grateful that the gospel of Jesus Christ has been a guide throughout her life. She served in the Georgia Atlanta mission in the 80's with many opportunities to serve since then and now is spending time on the road with her husband in a motorhome seeing the many beautiful places in the world (mainly the faces of grandsons) and playing pickleball when they can.

9: Behind the Scenes - The Moli Family

Ashley and Alo Moli always imagined themselves with a large family but struggled with devastating infertility. Brittany and her 5 siblings prayed every night in their group foster home for parents who could love and care for them. A miraculous phone call from Alo’s brother set them all on a surprising path that showed them how God has been and always would be working behind the scenes of our pain to bring us joy.

LDS Church adopts new tithing slips

By Kate Ensign-Lewis

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has approved and adopted new tithing slips for worldwide distribution to Church membership.