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How the Prophet and Apostles Met Their Wives: Love Stories from Our Church Leaders

Choosing an eternal companion is one of the most important decisions to make in this life. However, people fall in love and find their eternal companions in many different ways. Even our beloved prophet and apostles experienced times when they had butterflies in their stomachs and unrestful nights thinking about their significant others. Here are the stories of how our prophet and apostles found their eternal companions.

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Elder Andersen Tells Native American Members They Are a Part of the Book of Mormon

"You must become, as the Apostle Paul said, grounded, settled, immovable, with a firm foundation," Elder Andersen told Native American youth.

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (Feb. 1-7)

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LDS Olympians In Sochi

Mormons & America: An Inside Look at Their Troubled Past

Mormons in the nineteenth century knew the sting of misused power. A governor issued an extermination order against them. A President told them he could do nothing for them. An army marched against them to put down a non-existent rebellion. The Republican Party wanted to stomp out their “barbaric” practice of plural marriage. Congress confiscated their temples. The Supreme Court ruled against their religious freedom. Many of their leaders were thrown into jail.

Q&A with an Online Proselyting Missionary

By Logan Hill

Missionary work as we know it is changing--not only are we in the midst of experiencing a huge influx of young men and women who are willing to serve, but the way that missionaries are spreading the gospel is also being revolutionized: new technology is opening doors never before thought possible.

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Mormon Moviegoers Review: What Parents Need to Know About "Solo" Before Seeing It with Their Family

By Lindsi Neilson

Mormon Moviegoers help you make informed decisions by reviewing films for artistry, content, and Gospel parallels. It was founded by Jonathan Decker, author of 250 Great Movies for Latter-day Families. For daily reviews join our Facebook group.

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New LDS Comedy About Trek Set to Be Filmed This Summer

By LDS Living

A new feature film, tentatively titled TREK, is set to go into production this summer. Written by veteran Hollywood screenwriters David Howard and Jon Enos, this family comedy follows a group of LDS teens as they stumble their way through the sagebrush looking for their pioneer heritage and their own testimonies. Alan Peterson, producer/director of last year’s Christmas Dress and one of the stars of The Cokeville Miracle, will direct.

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 29: "Building the Kingdom of God in Nauvoo, Illinois"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Five houses are still standing where ancestors of my children lived in Nauvoo in the days following the Missouri exodus. For a time, that beautiful Mississippi community must have seemed a heavenly gift. Once the swamps were drained the site became a truly attractive place. In addition, the Illinoisans were receptive and helpful. Converts arrived by the hundreds. Doctrinal growth added structure to the restoration. Joseph seemed to become more prophetic and powerful than he had been before. The Nauvoo years preceding the martyrdom provided a season of rest and rejoicing for the beleaguered Saints of the Most High.

Mitt and other famous Mormons

Last Friday, the "Mormon issue" made headlines in the GOP presidential campaign when a Texas pastor called the faith "a cult." Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman are both practicing Mormons, but the "cult" firestorm got us wondering: Who else is Mormon? Click through our gallery of celebs, pols and power players with Mormon roots.