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4 Easter Traditions to Bring Your Family Closer to Christ

For both children and adults alike, Christmas is, and probably always will be, a much bigger and more attractive holiday than Easter. Further, the date of Easter makes it difficult to plan for and get excited about, while Christmas is fixed for western Christians on December 25. The date of Easter, dependent as it is upon a lunar calendar, moves around from year to year, often catching us by surprise. But in his Christmas message in 2000, President Gordon B. Hinckley made it clear that Easter really is the more important of the two holidays: “There would be no Christmas if there had not been Easter. The baby Jesus of Bethlehem would be but another baby without the redeeming Christ of Gethsemane and Calvary, and the triumphant fact of the Resurrection.”

Missionaries Held Captive for Three Hours Go Tracting the Next Day

In a story released yesterday by KOAT 7 Albuquerque, two missionaries serving in the area shared their thoughts--and testimonies--following a harrowing encounter.

Faith and Fame: Former "Dancing With The Stars" Pro Chelsie Hightower Shares Her Story

By Morgan Pearson

Author's Note: This story was originally written and published in April 2016 by the Deseret News. It is republished here in order to provide additional context to this week's episode of the "All In" podcast. Listen by clicking here or in the player below.

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (Oct 25-31)

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Why I Didn’t Marry an RM After All

Mormon Missionaries in Ukraine Reported Safe

With once peaceful protests in Kiev, Ukraine, escalating into riots this week that left 26 protesters and police officers dead Tuesday night, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released a statement about the safety of its missionaries in the area.

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‘Oh no, it’s fast Sunday’: 7 suggestions to make each new month more enjoyable

By Danielle Christensen

Growing up, I’d walk into the kitchen on Sundays prepared to pour myself a bowl of cereal for breakfast. But on the first Sunday of each month, I was stopped by a paper sign that was taped to the cupboard.

Gary Crittenden: The Weekly Habit That Changed Everything

What if you paused every week to evaluate your life—not in terms of achievements, but in terms of relationships, discipleship, and faithfulness? For Gary Crittenden, that’s been a Sunday tradition for decades. Inspired by Stephen R. Covey’s “First Things First,” Gary developed a habit to help him keep his priorities straight and on this week’s episodes he shares the ways this practice has helped him in his efforts to become a better disciple of Jesus Christ, a better husband, father, and son.

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Conference with kids doesn’t need to be perfect. 3 reminders to unleash more joy this weekend

By Jannalee Sandau

As a mom of two young boys, here are a few things that help my family and me have a better conference weekend.

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Motherhood and Careers: "Why the Day I Decided to Stop Judging Others and Myself for Career Choices Was One of My Best"

By Rachel J. Trotter

The following blog was inspired by Sheri Dew's new book,Worth the Wrestle.

Mormon Father and Son Duo Compete on NBC Reality Survivor Show

By Kelsey Berteaux

Mormon reality TV show contestants father Jim and son Austin Vach of Maple Valley, Washington, think they have what it takes to win on NBC’s new survival show, Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls. The show, hosted by renowned survivalist Bear Grylls, follows ten teams of two people through an arduous group expedition littered with orchestrated challenges across the wilds of New Zealand. It aired its pilot last week on July 8th.