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Is Cain Bigfoot? The truth behind 5 Latter-day Saint folklore stories

I can remember when I heard my very first Mormon myth. I was 8 years old, and one of my older sisters came to me and said, “Guess what? Steve Martin is a Mormon!"

Making the Most of an Empty Nest

By Erin Jones

The transition to becoming an empty nester can be a positive change for many parents. It is a time to refocus, improve one’s relationship with one’s spouse, and enjoy additional time for work and service outside the home.

Latter-day Saint Life

How a Muslim's Prayer Helped a Mormon Get Past Israeli Soldiers to Attend Church

By Sahar Qumsiyeh

Sahar Qumsiyeh, a Palestinian born in Jerusalem, often faced extreme difficulties attending LDS sacrament meetings in Jerusalem, the closest services to her home in Bethlehem. Facing checkpoints, blocked roads, the possibility of arrest, and even Israeli soldiers shooting at her on numerous occasions, Qumsiyeh continued to press forward in order to partake of the sacrament on a regular basis. The following is an excerpt from her story, Peace for a Palestinian: One Woman's Story of Faith Amidst War in the Holy Land.

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The Surprising Things You'll Find When You Search "Mormon" on Popular Recipe Sites

By Kelsey Berteaux

Have you heard of “Mormon muffins”? Check out what I found when I looked for “Mormon” recipes on the web.

What 8 World Leaders Have Said About Latter-day Saints

By Lindsey Miller

Latter-day Saints have made an impact around the world, and many leaders have taken note. Here are a few things world leaders have said about us over the years.

Famous Latter-day Saints

President Hinckley, Donny Osmond + 12 Other Mormons Who Have Carried the Olympic Torch

By Jannalee Sandau

It's that time again where millions watch in awe as the best athletes in the world compete in tests of strength, endurance, and skill. As one of the eagerly watched signs that the Olympics are approaching is the ceremonial journey of the Olympic Torch.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Teenager Who Put an End to Bullying and Changed My Life

By Jason F. Wright

Here are just a few of the things I enjoyed as a child more than riding the bus.

SPONSORED: How to Fix Itchy and Eczema-Prone Skin

If you or a loved one suffer from eczema or dry, itchy skin, then you know how miserable it is. You are always scratching, and your skin can become unsightly and riddled with painful, bloody scabs. A peaceful night’s sleep is unheard of, and your skin can dictate every moment of your life.

Interview with Elizabeth Smart

By Jamie Armstrong

Faith, Forgiveness, and Hope for the Future

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Beauty Redefined: Rejecting the Media's Impossible Standards

By Lexie Kite and Lindsay Kite

In a world where a constant—and we mean constant—flow of media images far exceeds the number of women we could ever see face to face, this abnormally thin and digitally-enhanced feminine ideal has become the norm in our minds. A counterfeit, dangerous, unattainable norm.