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{LDSL Blog} Best of: Stories of the Week, July 7-13

You might have missed what went on the last week, but we've our list of the week's most popular stories so you don't miss a beat. For July 7 through July 13, 2012, these are LDS Living’s top hits:

Former “American Idol” Contestant Brooke White and “Napoleon Dynamite” Join Forces in New Music Video

Brooke White is best known for her appearance on American Idol season 7. Jon Heder is best known for his starring role in Napolean Dynamite. But what do the two have in common? They’re both members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And now they’re also sharing the stage in the same comical music video, with Heder acting as every member of White’s band, including a cowbell player.

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Helpful Missionary Care Package Ideas

By LDS Living

Are you having trouble coming up with gifts to send to your missionary? We've come up with several ideas that any missionary will love to get in their next package! Check them out in LDS Living's new Missionary Gift Unboxing videos!

Church Spokesperson Responds Following LGBT Rally and Protest Outside Church Office Building

Following a peaceful protest and rally outside the Church Office Building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Friday afternoon, Church spokesman Doug Andersen made the following statement:

Olga Campora: Finding the Gospel Behind the Iron Curtain

During the early 1980s in Communist-ruled Czechoslovakia, Olga Campora, then a young college student, became interested in yoga. Her interest led her to the home of a man who first taught her more about yoga, but eventually introduced her to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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What the Church has actually said about the Holy of Holies

By Yvonne Liu

Editor's note: This article is part of a series on what the Church has actually taught about various topics. To read more about the Church’s teachings on cremation, garments, beards, and more, click here.

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (Oct 25-31)

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Why I Didn’t Marry an RM After All

39: “Comfort Ye My People” (Isaiah 40–49)

What brings you comfort or peace? If we asked a child that question, their answer might be an ice cream cone or a trip to Disneyland. And while the kid in many of us may find solace in a little ice cream, we’ve likely found deeper sources of comfort; things like a good conversation with someone we trust or a long hug. But the deepest and most lasting peace comes from a knowledge of Christ and His plan. You’ll want to get comfortable for this week’s lesson in Isaiah 40-49, because Isaiah’s words are just what a weary soul needs.

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How I Lost 140 Pounds by Relying on the Lord

By Jenny Spencer Hunt

Losing 140 pounds is no easy feat. Just ask Trent Heppler. Never in a million years did he believe that he would one day shed the weight, let alone run a marathon. But Heppler learned that the power to overcome his physical weaknesses—whatever they may be—comes from a spiritual strength gained through the Savior, Jesus Christ. Growing up overweight and self-conscious, Latter-day Saint Trent Heppler always felt that exercise was just another form of torture invented to make him feel inadequate.

The Comparison We Should Be Making (and All Those We Should Ignore)

By Daedan Olander

Basketball is one of my favorite things. I love playing, watching, and even talking about the sport that, to me, is the ultimate source of comparisons.