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Cameron Smith: Pancakes, a Currant Bush, a Stone and a Sling

Cameron Smith was just a college student when he happened upon a job listing for a little-known pancake company called Kodiak Cakes. Today, the company is one of the leading pancake brands in the United States. But how did they get there? Recognized as the company’s “secret weapon” who helped get Kodiak Cakes on the shelves of retailers like Target and Costco, Cameron shares how great outcomes have come from simply asking the right questions. And more importantly, he marvels at how through it all, the Lord has been able to make more out of his life than he ever could have dreamed of.

Eric and Leslie Dyches: Losing Loved Ones to Mental Illness

Eric Dyches and Leslie Huntsman Dyches both lost spouses to battles with mental health. In the midst of postpartum anxiety and depression, Eric's wife Emily Cook Dyches ran in front of a semitruck. Leslie also lost her husband Chad after a 14-year battle with depression and anxiety. Now, the two have joined their families—including their collective eight children—and are honoring the memory of their late spouses by speaking out about mental health.

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How Joseph Smith, Brigham Young + Other Church Leaders Spent New Year's Day

By Susan Evans McCloud

A new year, a new page in the book of our lives; and the first steps we take, the first things we see or choose to do, can have special meaning for us, both in the moment and in the days ahead.

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3 things Latter-day Saints should know about the tribes of Israel

By Brad Wilcox

As members of the Church, we have been given a noble birthright and have been set apart to help gather scattered Israel and build the kingdom of God on the earth. But what exactly does that mean?

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10 books and study resources to help you learn from Church leaders

If you, like us, can't get enough of the wisdom, counsel, guidance, and promises we hear from our Church leaders during general conference, here are a few great resources to help you continue learning from their wise words and their lifelong examples.

49: “The Vision of the Redemption of the Dead” (Doctrine and Covenants 137–138)

Have you ever wondered what happens to people who die without a knowledge of the gospel? Or what about those who didn’t get a chance to accept it because of mental illness, physical disability, or other life circumstances? If these questions and others about the spirit world have weighed on your mind, Doctrine and Covenants 137–138 can help. These verses are filled with hope and information about what happens to our loved ones after they die and how everyone will have the opportunity to receive the gospel. So grab your scriptures and let’s dig into these last two sections of the Doctrine and Covenants.

17: “In the Strength of the Lord” (Mosiah 7-10)

Have you ever had an experience where you’ve been called to repentance and it was pretty hard to swallow? In this week’s study group, Tammy guides us through this sometimes confusing section of the Book of Mormon that covers a lot of different people, places, and timelines. We will dig into Mosiah 7-10 to learn from examples (both good, and bad) of people who receive course corrections from the Lord, through prophets, seers, and revelators.

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How a Conversation with an Albino Teen Completely Changed My View of Empathy and Loving Others

By Miranda Richards

I was still in the middle of the street, heart spasming a little from the fact that a car had nearly run me over—literally. Not in a ha-ha-did-you-see-that kind of way. I had been in the middle of a crosswalk when a teenage driver turning left gunned it to race through the intersection before an oncoming car, not realizing I was also in the intersection. The worst part was, when I jumped out of the way to avoid becoming road kill, he happened to swerve in the same direction, coming even closer to maiming if not killing me.

Mormons got talent

By Whitney Sorensen

Have you ever wanted to sing in front of a crowd of thousands? Or share your best recipes with the entire nation? Do you think you could win a race around the globe because of your superb camping know-how? No matter the nature of your talent, there’s a reality show for your skills.

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Why The New York Times Says Donald Trump Has a Mormon Problem

Many news sources have picked up on the fact that among those who oppose Donald Trump as a presidential candidate, "there has been no fiercer faction this year than the Mormons" as The New York Times puts it.