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Summer is a time of fun backyard barbecues, crazy potlucks, and spontaneous picnics. Here are some festive recipes from Savoring the Seasons with Our Best Bites by Sara Wells and Kate Jones that will bring a little bit of summer to your plate.

Tuning In

BYU history professor on how to help children embrace the way they—and their ancestors—look

Dr. David-James Gonzales has tried to make sure he is very open and intentional with his own children in discussing their family’s physical features and embracing their heritage.

Funny, Tender Moments from General Conference (+video)

Over the years, members of the LDS Church have become familiar with the exaggerated facial expressions President Thomas S. Monson shares while telling stories at the pulpit to convey his emotions. He gave several "eye rolls" during his talk in the priesthood session, which were later mentioned in conversations online.

From the Church

LDS Church Asks 'Ordain Women' to Reconsider Protesting

News media are reporting today on a letter from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent to a women’s group called “Ordain Women” regarding plans the group has to demonstrate for female ordination at the Church’s worldwide general conference. In response to multiple requests from news media, the Church has provided a link to the entire letter.

Hug-A Convert Day: A Note on Why We Recognize Converts

Over the past few weeks, there has been a persistent refrain from many that "I'm a convert too - We are ALL converts." Yes, that is true. There comes a point for all of us where we have to gain our own testimony, and have the change of heart that qualifies us as a "Convert." That said...

Latter-day Saint Life

3 Sources for a Spiritual Update

The update is coming! The update is coming! The Paul Revere’s of the advertising world are constantly poking and prodding us to remember that the newest thing is just around the corner. Whether it’s the newest mobile phone, the newest software system, the newest gadget, there's always something we lack.

From the Church

LDS Spokeswoman Discusses Church Discipline on Radio

RadioWest host Doug Fabrizio spoke Tuesday with Ally Isom, senior manager of Public Affairs for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about the disciplinary process.

Latter-day Saints Take Over Social Media at General Conference

Members flocked to social media during general conference to share their testimonies, favorite talks, announcements, and quotes. The Church facilitated the sharing of those messages by posting quotes, memes, and video highlights in real time during the conference sessions on the Church’s Facebook page, Twitter, and Google+ accounts. Here is a summary of those updates from each session: Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, Priesthood session, Sunday morning, and Sunday afternoon

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Trio of apostles visit Argentina for temple rededication

Stake presidents across this Argentine capital city supplemented their temple rededication weekend with wise counsel from a trio of apostles. The local stake leaders gathered on Sept. 8, the day before the rededication of the Buenos Aires Argentina Temple, for a special meeting that included direction from President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the First Presidency, and Elder M. Russell Ballard and Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve.

Unique Developmental Center Ward Serves Those Who Serve Them

The LDS meetinghouse across the street from the Mt. Timpanogos Utah Temple looks like any other. Inside on Sunday mornings, Aaronic Priesthood holders, dressed in white shirts and ties, pass the sacrament to the congregation. After sacrament meeting concludes, teachers check out materials from the meetinghouse library for classes that follow.