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The unbelievable true story of Saints shipwrecked on their way to Zion

This ill-fated adventure would be a singular event in Mormon history because it would be the only known shipwreck that claimed the lives of multiple Mormon pioneers on their way to Zion.

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Taking a Closer at Why Abish Is Named in the Book of Mormon

Within the larger picture of the Book of Mormon missionary chapters is a brilliant message of conversion and testimony tucked quietly between the story of Ammon defending the flocks of the king and the miraculous rebirth of Lamoni and his court.

Viewpoint: Making the most of the Mormon Moment

My last companion in Australia was Elder William Hopoate — one of the most famous rugby all-stars in Australia. When he turned down millions of dollars to serve a Mormon mission, it went viral. As we served together, I realized his influence did much more than simply touch the people he came in contact with. His good example and selfless sacrifice affected the general public’s opinion of the LDS faith. The people in Australia are more receptive to the gospel of Jesus Christ because, for perhaps the first time, they were able to see the Church in an incredibly positive way through the media.

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Church Donates $1.8 Million 'Meet the Mormons' Proceeds to U.S. Non-Profit

LDS Charities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gave a $1.8 million donation to the American Red Cross Thursday from the proceeds of “Meet the Mormons,” a film the Church released last October. Gary E. Stevenson, the Church’s presiding bishop, presented the check to Cliff Holtz, president of Humanitarian Services of the American Red Cross, at an event in Salt Lake City.

BYU professor concludes his discussion on changes to the Book of Mormon original text

The nature of the original text of the Book of Mormon was the focus of Royal Skousen, a professor of linguistics at BYU, during the conclusion of his lecture series on the original and printer's manuscripts of the Book of Mormon on March 12. Daniel C. Peterson, a professor of Islamic studies and Arabic at BYU, acknowledged the work Skousen has done with the critical text project. Peterson expressed the benefits he has seen because of Skousen's work.

BYU photographer wins national 'Photographer of the Year', becomes winningest university photographer

The 51st Sympsosium of the University Photographer’s Association of America just concluded and BYU’s Mark Philbrick was named the 2012 National Photographer of the Year. This is Mark’s 7th POY Award, making him the winningest photographer in the history of the UPAA. Mark also placed 4 prints in the Annual Print Competition, which includes a Best of Show honor for his photo from the BYU Women’s Gymnastics Poster Shoot. Additionally, Mark took 2nd place in the Monthly Image Competition for the 2011-12 year.

Tips for Families on the Church History Trail

At the conclusion of the Nauvoo Illinois Temple dedication in 2002, President Gordon B. Hinckley requested that those attending take a “walk down Parley Street to the waterfront,” to the landing on the Mississippi River where the Saints crossed into Iowa and began their westward trek.

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Church Releases New Chart of All the General Authorities

The Church recently released a new chart showing the First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and all of the General Authorities of the Church. This updated chart includes our three newest apostles — Elders Ronald A. Rasband, Gary E. Stevenson, and Dale G. Renlund—as well as changes made to the Presidency of the Seventy and Presiding Bishopric.

Old Testament Lesson 3: The Creation

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION: I spend a lot of time on the computer, and I do all right until I have to figure out how it was put together and what makes it work. The truth is, I can’t tell a hard drive from a happy meal. When I have to install stuff or hook up stuff or figure out stuff, I find myself in serious distress. But there are those for whom the whole process is simple. Fortunately, two of them belong to my family. I don’t use my brain to make computers work; I use it to remember the phone numbers of people who know how to make computers work.

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Why Mormons Were Mentioned in a Presidential Inaugural Address

By LDS Living Staff

When James A. Garfield took the oath of office as the new president of the United States of America in 1881, Mormonism was a heavily contested topic in much of the nation. As one of the largest territories in the nation at the time, Utah kept pushing for acceptance as a state, but many Americans feared the "peculiar" Mormons and their practices—including polygamy.