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The Major Role Religion Will Play at the 2016 Olympic Games

Should religion play a role in the Olympics? Well this year it is in a surprising way.

For Mitt Romney and other Mormons, missions are like a ‘refiner’s fire’

At age 19, Mitt Romney was a typical college student, schmoozing about politics, pulling pranks and sneaking away to see his girlfriend. Then he went on a 30-month Mormon mission in France. He returned to the U.S. in 1968 ready to start a family, steeped in his faith and eager for more responsibility in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

10 Things You Didn't Know about Church History

By Gerrit Dirkmaat, editor of The Joseph Smith Papers: Documents, Volume 1, July 1828–June 1831

1. Not all of Joseph Smith’s revelations were published in the Doctrine & Covenants.

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5 Tips for LDS Mid-Singles: How to Find a Love That Lasts

By Amy Stevens Seal

As a professional matchmaker, I have been privileged to hear thousands of heartbreaking, beautiful, and amazing dating stories from singles in the 31–45 age range, otherwise known as mid-singles. Some are divorced, others widowed, and many have not yet been married.

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What ‘prophetess’ means in scripture and why it matters for women today

By Camille Fronk Olson

Between the time the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness and the Savior's birth, the Bible refers to several women as prophetesses, a term that can be troubling to those who restrict the meaning of prophet to a man whom God authorizes to declare doctrine, relay His will to His people, and lead them back to Him.

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Latter-day Saint dad Eric Weddle headed to Super Bowl just weeks after being coaxed out of NFL retirement

By Jake Frandsen

After this dad of four spent two seasons away from the gridiron, he was unexpectedly called out of retirement for just a few games last month. Now he’s headed to the Super Bowl.

Al Fox Carraway to Singles: Don't Doubt Yourself

When it comes to dating and being single, it can be difficult not to compare yourself to others. But at a time when Al Fox Carraway was single and felt like she didn't quite compare to other girls, she found the perfect way to find peace in her life.

40: “It Is Thy House, a Place of Thy Holiness” (Doctrine and Covenants 109–110)

Have you ever been to a temple dedication? If so, do you have any specific memories about the event? A temple dedication often brings a flurry of excitement and energy to an area, and that was certainly the case for the Saints who were eagerly awaiting the dedication of the Kirtland temple. This week we will dig into Doctrine and Covenants 109–110 to read the stories of Saints who attended the dedication. We'll see what their experiences teach us about attending temples, including the struggle we might sometimes have over feeling worthy to be there.

9: The Covenant Is Renewed (Genesis 24–27)

When we read about Rebekah generously offering to get water for not only Abraham's servant but also for all of his camels, her task seems simple enough. But have you ever stopped to consider just how much water those camels would need? And how this wasn't a matter of turning on a faucet? It might give us a little insight into what a hard worker Rebekah was. This week as we study Genesis 24–27, we'll dive into Rebekah and Isaac’s story to learn from their faithful examples. We'll also discuss their commitment to preserving the Abrahamic covenant amidst all the ups and downs of parenting two very different sons.

Corrine and Neil Stokoe: Finding Healing From Pornography Addiction

Mint Arrow is a well-known fashion deals blog and brand. Husband and wife duo, Neil and Corrine Stokoe, are the power couple behind the operation. But in a social media world that frequently presents the ideal as day-to-day reality, the couple recently opened up about an underlying struggle that couldn’t be seen in their smiling faces: a battle against pornography addiction.