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Charlie Bird: Coming Out and Coming Into God’s Light

In February 2019, Charlie Bird published an op-ed through the Deseret News that revealed two secrets: 1. He was the man underneath the Cosmo the Cougar suit that made national headlines and led NBC Sports to dub 2017–2018 the “Year of the Mascot.” 2. He is a gay member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Next month, Charlie will release a book called “Without the Mask,” and on today’s episode we talk with Charlie about what the gospel continues to teach him as he embraces a life that is very different than the one he planned for himself.

April Giauque: Escaping The Darkness of Domestic Abuse

It is difficult to ignore the similarities between April Giauque’s description of an abuser’s behavior and Satan’s efforts to wear us down: isolation, manipulation, control, despair. Regardless of whether you feel held captive in an abusive situation like April or trapped by sin or discouragement, April’s story reminds us that there is always hope through the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Sister Neill Marriott’s special Christmas reading to do with your family

While serving in Brazil, Sister Marriott prepared a Christmas reading that juxtaposes the Savior’s birth with turmoil of his last mortal week.

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ABC's 'The View' Highlights Lindsey Stirling

"And that is what I call a good start to the day," stated Lindsey Stirling in an Instagram photo caption earlier this week as she posed next to Rosi O'Donnell and other ABC "The View" hosts.

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (Jan 10 - 16)

By LDS Living

As of January 7th, the Church had 84,728 missionaries serving--a surprise figure that has held strong after the initial surge that came with the age change announcement almost two and a half years ago.

Latter-day Saint Life

LDS Family's Charity Brings Thanksgiving, Tamales & Tijuana Together in Life-Changing Service Trip

MR says: Every Thanksgiving, Builders Without Borders of Utah puts the thanks back in the holiday by traveling to Tijuana to perform service that has changed the lives of thousands.

By The Numbers: Questions in the Book of Mormon

By LDS Living

"A good question ... is like an alarm clock," wrote Elder Tad R. Callister. "It awakens us out of our mental doldrums [and] jump-starts our mental engines."

MSNBC recounts Mormon missionary’s survival of Japan quake

It was faith that landed Patrick Hiltbrand in the path of a tsunami last week, but arguably it was also his faith that got him out —as he survived the deluge in the upper floor of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the small town of Tagajo. Despite the ordeal he has survived, he so far has no intention of leaving Japan soon, and that too has to do with his religious convictions.

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Governor Herbert Visits "Saturday's Warrior" Set + Incredible Pictures of the Filming

MR says: Filming is well underway for the new Saturday's Warrior movie set to premiere in 2016. Find out more about other LDS celebrities who will be joining the cast here and check out a sneak peek musical scene from the video here.

From the Church

Have you seen the newest Gospel Library app update yet?

By Haley Lundberg

The app now features Verse of the Day & Quote of the Day cards on the Home screen that encourage users to “make time for the Lord in your life — each and every day” as President Nelson has encouraged us to do.