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After Converting to Mormonism, Tongan Prince Given Noble Title and Rights Despite Opposition to His Faith

The first member of the royal family of Tonga to join the LDS Church was Princess ‘Elisiva Fusipala Vaha’i, who was baptized in the 1980s. Later, her nephew, the King of Tonga's second son, joined the Church in 2015 despite opposition from his family. A report from Kaniva News even claimed that his Majesty warned the prince he could have some of his royal privileges revoked if he joined the LDS faith. However, recently the Tongan government made this new announcement:

Latter-day Saint Life

Meet One of the World's 12 Master Penmen--Who Finds God & Faith in Art

MR says: There are only 12 living Master Penmen in the world--and one of them has realized that an "artist’s pallet is similar to God’s."

Latter-day Saint Life

Miss Utah Model International Shares Touching Conversion to LDS Faith in Brazil

Wilmara Valentin Pierce had been walking for hours when she came across the sign that said “Visitors Welcome.” In an attempt to distance herself from the chaotic life of downtown Sao Paulo, a city she called the “New York” of Brazil, the young model was searching for a new place to live. She was also searching for a fresh start.

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Called to build a temple? Watch the incredible history of these faithful Latter-day Saints in the 1950s

By Haley Lundberg

Did you know the Hamilton New Zealand temple and an adjacent Church college were built almost entirely by volunteers?

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LDS "Bachelor" Contestant Opens Up About Her Faith, Why She Never Appeared on National Tell-All Episode

"Going onto the show, I really, really wanted to make a stand for Mormons. I wanted people to know that Mormons are normal," Maquel Cooper says about her time on The Bachelor. In addition, she tried to stand for her values by not drinking or swearing.

Sponsored: BYUtv's Newest Faith-Based Show

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While there isn’t much to be done about social distancing and staying home, you can choose a new kind of TV entertainment that will uplift, educate, and inspire you — both spiritually and musically. BYUtv’s new show, "Grace Notes" is the perfect anecdote to the quarantine blues.

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Elder Bednar Says Latter-day Saints Will Join Their Faith with Catholics and Muslims in “Prayer for Humanity”

By Morgan Pearson

The United Arab Emirates’ Higher Committee of Human Fraternity has called for a special day of service, fasting, and prayer on Thursday, May 14, and Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles voiced support on behalf of all members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Help for Life Challenges

Dwelling on the past? Here’s the key to moving forward

By Abby Larkins

“I can relate to Lot’s wife. For one reason or another, we’ve all unnecessarily dwelt on the past.”

Taufa family shows faith in wake of LDS missionary's death

President Elini Kinikini of the Tongan North Stake and Bishop Siosaia Tu’itupou of the Riverside 2nd Ward were invited to the living room where they somberly and directly shared the tragic news that their second child and second missionary son, Elder Siosiua Andrew Taufa, had lost his life in Guatemala earlier that evening. Sulieti let out a cry that brought their daughters running into the room, but Ivan remained stoic and steadied himself by bracing the armrest of the couch. With the help of their priesthood leaders, he calmed his family’s tears and their anguish.

Lesson Helps

October 2014 Home Teaching Message: The Prayer of Faith

By LDS Living

Prayer is more than words we speak to God. It is a two-way communication between God and His children.