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Guess Which "Fresh Prince" Character Starred in an LDS Church Commercial

Did you know that Alfonso Ribiero, Carlton Banks on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, was in a 1980s LDS Church commercial? And, did you also know that Ribiero can sing?

Church Leadership Positions: How to Avoid Calling the Same 10 People

By Katie Lambert

The responsibility of extending a calling is huge, no matter what the calling is. A lot of prayer, thought, and energy goes into finding members who are willing to serve in any calling, especially leadership roles.

Michael McLean releases new musical 'Threads'

I haven’t seen Michael McLean’s new stage production “Threads.” But I have heard the CD.

Hundreds of Mormon Youth Help Landscape Memorial in North Carolina

Andy Ladner and his veterans responded to a request for help to build park benches as part of a youth group’s service project to enhance Garner’s Veterans Memorial. The turnout surprised him. “We had no idea how many people would be here. I thought like 20 kids would show up,” said Ladner, the executive director of U.S. Veterans Corps, an organization that undertakes a variety of projects to help wounded veterans.

From the Church

What Else Church Leaders Shared at the Global Leadership Sessions

Continuing a pattern that has existed since the early days of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, leaders from around the world gathered April 4 and 5, 2019, on Temple Square in Salt Lake City to receive instruction from senior leaders of the Church and to learn from one another. The meetings began Thursday with instruction from the First Presidency, and continued Friday with teaching from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the Presiding Bishopric and presidents of the Church’s organizations for women, men, youth and children. This gathering included more than 300 leaders from every area of the world.

Latter-day Saint Life

3 Truths I Learned from God That Helped Me Let Go of Unhappiness and Dissatisfaction

By Amy Willoughby-Burle, author of "The Lemonade Year"

Amy Willoughby-Burle is a devout Christian mother and a writer. Check out her new book, The Lemonade Year, at Deseret Book stores or on deseretbook.com.

Opinion: Mormons and 'The Musical'

Despite the sweep of last month’s Tony Awards, I have noticed that many fellow Mormons, including a few of my open-minded New York City neighbors, have said they do not intend to see “The Book of Mormon: The Musical.” In conversation and on Facebook, they cite Michael Otterson’s Washington Post column as a reason that they are opting out. Otterson, head of public affairs for the LDS Church, points out that people may leave the theater “believing that Mormons really do live in some kind of a surreal world of self-deception and illusion.” Thus, he has decided not to spend $200 on it.

Latter-day Saint Life

"I Feel Very Humble": Elder Gong Shares Insights on His Call + Touching Memories with Saints Around the World

Learn more about Elder and Sister Gong, their service around the world, and how they feel about Elder Gong's calling as an apostle.

Latter-day Saint Life

Ask a Latter-day Saint Therapist: Does Following Jesus and Being Kind Mean Getting Walked On?

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

Author's note: the advice in this article is not meant to imply that we should shun those who have hurt our feelings or with whom we disagree. That is unavoidable, even in healthy relationships. The discussion of boundaries refers specifically to those who are abusive or have repeatedly or majorly violated our trust without sincere repentance. Thank you.

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Watch: Church Releases Video Explaining the Origins and Divinity of the Book of Mormon

By LDS Living

A new video created by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints explains the Book of Mormon—its contents, origins, translation, sacredness, and how it complements the Bible—all in a matter of minutes. Listed under the Church's Now You Know series, this video provides a great overview of this sacred record and what it means to Latter-day Saints today.