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SPONSORED: Former RS president chronicles journey away from faith ... and back again

A former Relief Society president and bishop's daughter from pioneer stock, Susan N. Swann never imagined she'd leave the Mormon Church. But then she found herself divorced, penniless -- and losing her faith.

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New Study, Personal Stories Show How Couples Made Their Miserable Marriages into Love Stories

How can you build a happier marriage? A few studies and these personal stories might give you some insights.

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One Story That Will Change the View of Every Mormon Who Has Ever Had to Help Someone Move

MR says: We've all done it, too many times to count, especially if you are in an Elders Quorum. The boxes, the heavy lifting, the organizing. It's exhausting. But, here is one story that shows that, despite the sweat, in these moments, Mormons are often at their best.

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New Survey: When Your Spouse Struggles with Doubt or Leaves the Church

By Adam Fisher

Adam Fisher, Ph.D. Candidate, and psychology intern at Brigham Young University, is conducting a new survey, and is looking for married individuals who have experienced their spouses struggling with doubt, changing in religious beliefs, or leaving the church. A similar study was conducted last year – this one is new, so even if you completed the previous survey, you are invited to participate this time as well.

Miss Teen Nevada 2010, Now Serving Mormon Mission, Shares LDS Conversion Story

I remember the first time I ever went to a Mormon church. I was 18 years old and a senior in high school. Trust me when I say I had no desire to be a Mormon. My parents divorced when I was a baby, and growing up my mom was a wonderful example of virtue, goodness and working hard to reach your potential. She brought us kids to a local Baptist church, where I learned to love the Lord as a little girl. I am thankful for my upbringing and my mother's powerful influence because I don't know who I would be or where I would be without her. I had just been crowned Miss Teen Nevada, and my dream was to become Miss USA.

It's Personal

Stories in this episode: Sarah and her brother decide to turn their father in to the police hoping he will find the help he needs to make necessary changes in his life; Chrislyn is deep in grief after learning about decisions her mother made and watching her be sentenced to life in prison. The Atonement of Jesus Christ and the power of forgiveness take on new meaning for both our storytellers, even if their lives haven’t yet reached a happy ending.

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A 3-Step Spiritual Guide to Successful Dating & Marriage

By Zack Oates

I had just received the news through some not-so-subtle hints.

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"Come, Follow Me" Tips for Every Latter-day Saint to Make the Curriculum More Meaningful

By LDS Living Staff

Recently, I saw a creative idea on Facebook about how to incorporate Come, Follow Me into ordinary, daily. Jessica Dyer posted that she creates a topic jar, writing down headings or questions from each weeks' lesson, and pulls out a slip of paper at dinner or other random times through the week.

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3 Things We Need to Know When We Don't Understand God's Plan for Us

I think we as humans crave certainty and control. When we encounter complex issues and situations—more general ones like polygamy or priesthood restrictions, or intensely personal ones like having same-sex attraction or dealing with a devastating divorce or death—we want to make sense of them. We want to know why it’s happening and how everything is going to work out. In the absence of a clear explanation, we or others may invent one.

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Why I Always Celebrate Father's Day Even Though I Often Didn't Have a Dad

Father's Day just like Mother's Day can be hard for many people. There are those who are reminded of loss, of challenges, of fears, and of failures. But here's one reason we can always celebrate this holiday.