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Sweetest moments from the Friend to Friend, an apostle speaks to young adults in French, and more ministering to the youth this week

This week, many Church leaders shared messages specifically targeted toward the youth and young adults of the Church—but their messages are hopeful, timely reminders for us all. Here is a look at the special events and devotionals that were held for the young people of the Church in the past seven days.

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How the Book of Mormon design has changed over the last 100 years

By Kelsey Berteaux

Pause for a moment and picture a copy of the Book of Mormon. What does it look like? Is it slender and blue with gold embossing on the front? Or maybe part of a thicker volume that contains other books of scripture?

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ESPN Declares BYU Gymnastics the Hands-Down Winner of the "Mannequin Challenge"

By LDS Living

It's the new latest internet craze—people stand entirely still while a camera pans around them from every angle.

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Church Garment Survey Asks for Member Feedback

Photo from Mormon Newsroom garment video The public affairs office of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints confirmed today that a new Church-sponsored online survey was released early last week which asked members to give feedback on the garment.

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British Royal Family Praises Mormon Volunteers

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, met with Mormon Helping Hands volunteers in York January 7 as part of a gathering of community workers and emergency service personnel following the serious flooding to hit the historic city in recent weeks.The Prince praised the efforts of Mormon volunteers and other local groups and underlined the community spirit that was the hallmark of flood relief efforts.

Men's Brains vs. Women's Brains

Licensed professional counselor Kevin Hinckley explored the difference between men's brains and women's brains during a lecture given Tuesday, Aug. 16, as a part of Campus Education Week at BYU.

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Watch: Vocal Point Creates Spine-Tingling "Circle of Life" Cover

By LDS Living

With the theatrical release of Disney's The Lion King this week, BYU Vocal Point decided to celebrate the remaking of this animated classic by creating a cover of "The Circle of Life." Check it out:

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Elder Stevenson Shares Firsthand Account of the Calling and Sustaining of Our New Prophet

"On Sunday morning, Jan. 14, just over a week ago, the Council of the Twelve met in the upper room of the Salt Lake Temple in a spirit of fasting and prayer, under the presiding direction of President Russell M. Nelson, acting as Senior Apostle and President of the Quorum of the Twelve,” Elder Stevenson said.“In this sacred and memorable meeting, seated by seniority in a semi-circle of thirteen chairs, following a well-established precedent in unity and unanimity, hands were raised to first sustain the organization of a First Presidency and then to sustain President Russell Marion Nelson as the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.”

Dave Says: How to Deal with Debt Collectors

By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave,

What Is It about Elder Holland Mormons Love So Much?

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5 Reasons We Love Elder Holland

By LDS Living Staff

“I’d listen to [Elder Holland] read the ingredients off a cereal box.” This comment—made on one of Elder Holland’s Facebook posts about general conference—sums up how most members of the Church feel when they see Elder Holland approach the pulpit. Ears perk up, eyes strain to see his animated expressions, and thoughts are arrested by the eloquence, the magnetism, and the power that is Elder Jeffrey Roy Holland.