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6 Recent Statements from the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve on LGBT issues

Following are statements from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on LGBT topics:

How Steve Young Became a Football Legend After Being Told He’d ‘Never Play Quarterback'

Steve Young got his start in football at BYU, back in the glory days of LaVell Edwards and Jim McMahon. In those days, Young wasn't the MVP-award-winning NFL star he is today. He was just a self-conscious 18-year-old hundreds of miles away from home, feeling out of place and struggling to adjust to life away from his family.

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.

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"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.

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LDS Mom Shares Exquisite Rendition of "Come Thou Fount" and "I Need Thee Every Hour"

In a recent music video, LDS pianist Monica Scott recently showed how the power of righteous music can calm our anger and troubles with this stunning mashup of "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing," "Lead Kindly Light," and "I Need Thee Every Hour."

7 Announcements and Updates from April 2019 General Conference

By LDS Living

Find out more about the eight temples announced, a historic general authority call, the Church's new temple website, and more!

The One Way You're Already Doing Family History--And Didn't Even Realize It

Sister Linda K. Burton, General President of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, gave some inspiring council to young mothers and other busy LDS Church members relating to family history. “As we live—raising children, working jobs, caring for parents, fulfilling Church callings, and serving in our communities—we are putting together the puzzle of our lives, creating our own family history. Try adding small and simple things to intensify the Spirit of Elijah in your life and draw your family closer on both sides of the veil.”

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LDS Woman Competes on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," Secures $5,000 So Far

Last night on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, LDS woman Kitanna Belnap Taylor secured $5,000 and is set to continue in tonight's episode.

Lesson Helps

April 2012 Sharing Time: Drawing the Stories of Jesus

By Shauna Gibby

Preparation: Obtain a number of pictures of events during Jesus’ life. Post these around the Primary room. Gather crayons, markers, and/or pencils and a sheet of paper for each child.

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The One Temple Announced in Conference That Was First Announced 42 Years Ago

By Danielle B. Wagner

Latter-day Saints across Polynesia rejoiced (albeit reverently) Sunday afternoon when President Russell M. Nelson announced the first temple to be built in American Samoa.