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Latter-day Saint flees Ukraine, shares harrowing story of being separated from husband

Nina Scurtu and her husband, Dima, finally made their way to a bus headed out of Ukraine, only to face the heartbreaking news that he would be forced to stay behind.

Feature Stories

I’m a Pioneer: 3 extraordinary sisters in Utah’s first Spanish-speaking branch

By Nassari Alvarez Everett

The first Spanish-speaking branch was organized in 1923. By 1946, the branch's women were setting an example for the world.

Latter-day Saint Life

Watch: 2-Minute Video Explains How Joseph Smith Received the Book of Abraham Papyri and Mummies +What Happened to Them

By LDS Living

The Church Historian’s Press recently announced the release of the latest volume of The Joseph Smith Papers. Revelations and Translations, Volume 4: Book of Abraham and Related Manuscriptstracks the development of the Book of Abraham, from the time Joseph Smith and others purchased Egyptian papyri in 1835 through the publication of the Book of Abraham text and its accompanying illustrations in the church newspaper Times and Seasons in 1842.

Latter-day Saint Life

Is It Okay to Fictionalize Church History? Historians Discuss in All In Podcast

By LDS Living

Is it okay to present history through a fictional event that never happened? That’s exactly what the new movie Jane and Emma portrays. In the first episode of LDS Living’s new podcast, All In. Historians Jenny Reeder and Janiece Johnson have an interesting conversation with LDS Living host Morgan Jones about whether they are comfortable with the fictional convention used to portray the relationship between Emma Smith and Jane Manning James.

SPONSORED: SUU receives Presidential Service Award, four years running

By Sponsored by SUU

Through the Corporation for National and Community Service, President Barack Obama recognized Southern Utah University’s students for outstanding service when the university earned a Distinction for Excellence among the schools included on the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This marks SUU’s fourth consecutive appointment to the prestigious honor roll.

Fun

What Parents Need to Know About "Paul: Apostle of Christ " Before Seeing It with Their Family

By Trina Boice

Mormon Moviegoers is a collective of LDS film reviewers helping you to make informed decisions about Hollywood films. It was founded by family counselor Jonathan Decker (of Ask a Mormon Therapist).

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Mormon Movie Guy Review: What Parents Need to Know About "Rampage" Before Seeing It with Their Family

By Trina Boice

Author’s note: I review movies for artistry, content, and moral messages. I give each film a letter grade for artistry; this is not necessarily a moral endorsement of the film. I break down content as best as I can to help readers make their own decisions. I share moral messages in case parents (and others) want to use cinema as a springboard for Gospel discussion.

Famous Latter-day Saints

What the NY Times, a Congressman, & Mayor Had to Say About Joseph Smith

By Danielle B. Wagner

As Latter-day Saints, we all know that Joseph Smith was a remarkable man, not because of his education, wealth, or status, but because he was a humble servant of the Lord who continued faithful despite persecution, mistakes, and struggles knowing how to lead Christ's Church on earth. He trusted in God, and that made him extraordinary. We know--or at least are working towards a testimony--that Joseph Smith was a prophet called of God.

New Mormon boy band searching for two more members

By LDS Living

Tyler Castleton has co-written songs for superstar Martina McBride, legendary music icon Gladys Knight, entertainer Marie Osmond and the Jets. He’s composed scores for National Geographic, Animal Planet and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He was the mind behind Jericho Road, the popular Latter-day Saint boy band that has made its fame through religious music.

If I Sit Still For Very Long, I Fall Asleep!

By Robert Jones

Believe it or not, this is one of our diagnostic questions we ask our patients. It goes something like this, “Sarah, let say it’s a Sunday afternoon and you sit down on the couch to read a good book. How long can you keep reading until you start nodding off?” The answer, so many times, is, “Oh, maybe 5 minutes, at the longest. That’s why I just don’t read that much anymore. I just can’t concentrate.” That is one of the cardinal signs of a person with a thyroid problem.  