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Why I Don't Watch Most Modern TV or Movies Anymore

We love our media. We get excited for big blockbuster movies. We love holding movie nights with our friends and families. We like to relax with our favorite TV shows each night. New and popular books are fun and great for family time and discussion. Music is important to almost everyone. We talk about our favorite band and favorite type of music. We even identify ourselves by our favorite band. But, have we stopped to think about the content of our favorite movies, television shows, books, websites, and music? Does it fit within the parameters for media taught by our prophet?

LDS General Conference to be business as usual, despite 'Mormon moment'

The 182nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will open Saturday morning, beginning two full days of conference sessions that will feature sermons, prayers, music and a little church business. General sessions will be held both Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (MDT), with a priesthood session for male members of the church 12 and older Saturday evening at 6. More than 100,000 church members are expected to participate in weekend conference sessions in the LDS Church's Conference Center in downtown Salt Lake City, while millions more will watch or listen to conference proceedings via television, radio, satellite and Internet broadcasts. In other words, LDS general conference business as usual — "Mormon moment" notwithstanding.

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What a SweeTart Fiasco & a Compliment Taught Me About the Sacrament

In October, my oldest son turned 12 and was ordained to the office of deacon in the Aaronic Priesthood. Ordaining him was a sacred experience that invited memories from all categories of my mental card catalog.

Church announces discontinuation of Saturday evening sessions of general conference, October conference will remain closed to the public

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced changes to upcoming general conferences of the Church, which are held each April and October.

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13+ Outdoor Activities for Your Youth This Summer

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Latter-day Saint Life

When Cain Appeared to Joseph Fielding Smith's Brother & Talked with an Apostle

By Katie Lambert

Bigfoot stories are often the theme of many spooky tales among nonbelievers and believers alike.

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Current Temple President Dies in Tokyo, Japan (+ the Dream That Changed His Life)

By Danielle B. Wagner

On Friday, April 28, 2017, Yasuo Niiyama, president of the Tokyo Japan Temple, passed away, according to lds.org. “We express our deepest sympathies and condolences at the passing of our esteemed brother in the work of the Lord, President Yasuo Niiyama,” a letter from the Asia North Area presidency states.

Latter-day Saint Life

4 Ways to Support Gay Members at Church

In a recent podcast by LeadingLDS, a panel including Ty Mansfield, President of North Star (an organization that provides support for Church members concerned about sexual orientation and gender identity), and three former bishops, discuss how bishops can support gay members in their ward. All panel members are faithful priesthood leaders who experience same-sex attraction and provide valuable insights for Church members—especially bishops—on this topic. Here are four important tips that came from the discussion.

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11 words that mean something completely different for Latter-day Saints

By Lindsey Miller

There are so many common words that mean something completely different for Latter-day Saints. If you’re a member of the Church, you probably know these all too well, but if you’re new to the culture, you’ll want to keep this list of words handy so you’re not disappointed when you don’t get a delicious steak at the stake center.

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FHE: Reverence

By Shauna Gibby

Conference Talk: "Respect and Reverence" by Margaret S. Lifferth April 2009 general conference.