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Long Waits for Visas a Problem for Mormon Missionaries Entering the U.S.

LDS Senator Orrin Hatch has introduced a bill that would eliminate the long lull missionaries who are called to serve in the U.S. experience as they wait in their home countries.

When You Don’t Have Answers: Jared Halverson Shares 3 Suggestions in New Video

By Lindsey Williams

Last week you may have caught the first video of a new video series by Gospel Day by Day and LDS Living. In case you missed it, the series launched with the first of three videos featuring Jared Halverson, an Institute of Religion teacher who is currently completing a doctorate in American religious history from Vanderbilt University, focusing on anti-religious rhetoric.

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GENTRI & Lexi Walker Team Up for a Don't Miss Holiday Special: "Christmas Under the Stars"

GENTRI and Lexi Mae Walker are teaming up to put on a special event this Sunday, just before the First Presidency's Christmas Devotional. Filmed on location at the Church's recreated old Jerusalem set, this stunning and inspiring special also features the talents of the Snow College Chamber Orchestra, the Snow College Cadence Chamber Choir, the American Heritage Youth Chorus, and other musical guests.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Time Muhammad Ali Visited Temple Square

By LDS Living

He floated like a butterfly; he stung like a bee. Muhammad Ali, proclaimed by himself—and practically everyone else—as "The Greatest," was never one to brag. After all, he said, "It's not bragging if you can back it up."

From the Church

5 Things You Should Know About Our New Apostle Elder Soares

By Jannalee Sandau

This morning's solemn assembly was a historic occasion and marked the calling of two new apostles, including Elder Ulisses Soares, who was a member of the Presidency of the Seventy. Here are a few things to know about him.

Lesson Helps

FHE: The Eighth Article of Faith

By LDS Living

13 Weeks of FHE

Latter-day Saint Life

Why We Need to Stop Being Check-Mark Mormons (and How That Makes Us Judge Each Other)

By Celeste Davis

What an insightful observation: "In order to know where we stand, we want to know where those around us stand so we will have points of reference, so these outward commandments become further ingrained as benchmarks. It is easier to see if someone is showing their shoulders than to determine how much faith they have, so we tend to judge that instead—both in ourselves and in others. (Facebook makes this brand of judging so easy!)"

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4 Ways the New Maya Discoveries May Relate to the Book of Mormon

What a thought-provoking article by Book of Mormon Central. While the Church has no official stance on where Book of Mormon events took place, it's intriguing to note how this discovery discounts earlier beliefs about ancient American inhabitants and corroborates passages from the Book of Mormon.

From the Church

Church Launches New Website Promoting Unprecedented Churchwide Celebration

By LDS Living

"I say unto you, be one," a new Church website reads, quoting Doctrine and Covenants 38:27.

Introducing Hudson Lights (+FREE download & giveaway)

By LDS Living

Get your toes ready to tap—we’re excited to introduce new music group Hudson Lights, whose debut album came out earlier this week. The album features classic covers of legends like Frank Sinatra and The Beatles along with two original songs. Their sound has been described as “contemporary pop and jazz music.” In fact, you might recognize these guys from their cover of U2's hit, Beautiful Day: