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"Huffington Post" Highlights LDS Temple As One of the Most "Photo-Worthy" Places in Provo

Thanks to the Deseret News for making us aware of this story.

Righteous Have 'Compensatory Spiritual Power' Against Evil, Says Elder Andersen

MR says: It's encouraging and comforting to know that in a world that is constantly being filled with evil influences, we have access to another power--one greater than ourselves.

From the Church

6 Powerful Quotes from Recent Messages by Church Leaders

By Lindsey Williams

From a devotional in the Philippines to the NAACP Luncheon in Salt Lake City, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have shared inspirational messages over the last week. Here are some highlights from their remarks.

Lesson Helps

FHE: The Book of Mormon Is Another Testament of Jesus Christ

By Kimiko Christensen Hammari

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From the Church

LDS missionary applications jump from 700 to 4,000 a week

During the last two weeks, nearly five times the typical number of young Latter-day Saints have begun the application process to serve as full-time missionaries. The leap was precipitated by an announcement earlier this month that reduced the minimum age for missionary service.

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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?

SPONSORED: LifeSTAR Opens New Intensive Outpatient Program for Pornography and Sexual Addiction 

By LifeSTAR

LifeSTAR, founded by Dan Gray and Todd Olson, has opened a new Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Murray, Utah, to help those addicted to pornography and sexual compulsive behaviors begin recovery. The IOP is a six-day workshop running once a month. It is designed to help jumpstart recovery and free participants from the harmful effects their addiction has brought on their marriages, families, jobs, and personal well-being. The program builds on concepts the clients can take with them as they continue a plan of counseling and aftercare. 

Teachings of Howard W. Hunter Lesson 15: "The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper"

By Kelly Merrill

Of all the symbols used throughout the plan of salvation, there are none more important to grasp and appreciate than those used in the sacrament. The atonement of Christ is the central act of all of creation, as well as in our eternal progression. The symbols of the sacrament connect us to that all-encompassing act of compassion and mercy.

Latter-day Saint Life

Steve Young testifies of angels to famous sports journalist

By Haley Lundberg

In a new interview, Steve opened up about a tragedy that led him to believe in angels.

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8 Fun Last-Minute Mutual and YSA Activities That Will Look Like You've Been Planning Them for Weeks

By LDS Living

Whether your guest speaker backs out or you simply run out of time to plan anything elaborate, if you find yourself fumbling for something fun and productive to do for Mutual or a YSA ward activity, check out these fast and fun activities.