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Why the founder of Lovesac gives credit for his success to his time as a Latter-day Saint missionary

The year was 2001 and Shawn Nelson was ready to throw in the towel on the small business he had started as a student at the University of Utah. After returning home from serving as a full-time missionary in Taiwan, Nelson broke out a giant foam-filled bag he had made pre-mission. The bag was used to sit on at drive-in movies or on camping trips, and it started to catch the eye of neighbors and friends who asked if Nelson would make them one. The bags gave Nelson something to do during college, but they never really made him a profit. So as he entered his final semester of college and in anticipation of moving to China after landing a “dream job,” he decided to close up shop—figuratively speaking.

From the Church

Salt Lake Temple time capsule opened after 128 years. What’s inside?

By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The laying of the Salt Lake Temple capstone was a seminal event in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One newspaper account describes “the crush, the enthusiasm, and the widespread interest” occurring on Temple Square on April 6, 1892.

2 Latter-day Saint football coaches will go head-to-head as BYU faces Navy for the first time in 30 years

By Emily Linder

Two prominent Latter-day Saint football coaches will seek to lead their teams to victory on the gridiron on September 7 at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

Fun

Watch Donny Osmond in 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' online this weekend only

By Emily Linder

Editor's note: This article does not represent an LDS Living endorsement of the film. Parents should still use discretion based on their own family’s decisions about what is or is not appropriate for their children to see.

The Bonner Family sends powerful message in cover of 'Run and Tell That' from 'Hairspray'

In 2002 the popular musical Hairspray, set in the 1960s, sought to start a conversation about societal topics, including the issue of racial strife. The conversation surrounding racism remains more relevant than ever. Today, The Bonner Family is using a song from the musical, “Run and Tell That,” to encourage people to speak up about racial inequality.

Fun

We asked, you answered: 20+ hilariously sweet and funny things kids prayed for

By Emily Linder

Editor’s note: “We asked, you answered” highlights memorable responses to discussion questions posed on LDS Living’s social media accounts. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram @ldsliving to contribute.

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By Price Genealogy

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Elder Andersen warns that persistence is needed to achieve unity in callings

By Emily Linder

In the 2020 Mission Leadership Seminar, Elder Neil L. Andersen taught how important unity in missionary work is, provided practical advice for mission presidents on working with stake presidents, and discussed the power that comes with a setting apart.

Podcasts

Are we experiencing signs of the Second Coming? Elder Gerald Lund weighs in with nearly 50 years of insights

All In host Morgan Jones spoke with Elder Lund about what he believes experiences today mean in regard to the Second Coming.

Pocatello Idaho missionaries and Nashville Tribute Band join together for special music video of 'I Was Born'

If you’ve served a mission in the last seven years, chances are that the Nashville Tribute Band’s album The Work became a part of your mission experience.