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In Raw, Beautiful Interview, Gay Mormon Opens Up About His Journey in the Church, His Mother's Suicide

In a raw, honest interview, Josh Searle, from eastern Idaho, recently discussed with East Idaho Newswhat it’s like to be gay and an active member of the Church.

Newest Invention the Ultimate in Water Purification?

By 4Patriots (Sponsored)

I’m always on the lookout for the best and newest inventions out there that could save your life in a crisis.

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5 Fascinating Symbols on the Salt Lake Temple + the Meanings Behind Them

By Gerald E. Hansen Jr.

The symbols in the temple are left to our own interpretation, with help from the Spirit. But occasionally there are special symbols incorporated into the exterior design of each edifice that have traditional, historical meaning— symbols that, once understood, can enhance our spiritual experience during our temple visits. Here are just a few on the Salt Lake Temple. All images unless otherwise indicated courtesy of Val Brinkerhoff.

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Psychologist Answers Why God Allows Bad Things to Happen to Good People

By David T. Morgan

We all have bad days.

President Spencer W. Kimball Explains What We Know About Life on Other Worlds

By President Spencer W. Kimball

An article by a German astronomer reports that radio astronomers today discuss as a distinct possibility inter-planetary conversation between earth-bound men and creatures on other planets; he "demonstrates" with intricate mathematical logic that planets suitable for life may be fairly common among the stars, and that there are "perhaps ten civilized communities within 1,000 light years of the earth," and "there may well be creatures intelligent enough on some of those planets to transmit radio messages across the enormous distances of interstellar space."

Prepper Style New Year's Resolutions: Food & Water

By Emergency Essentials

Each Monday in January, we’re sharing our preparedness New Year’s resolutions. If you’d like to make some Prepping Resolutions of your own, but don’t know where to start, borrow some of ours or use this series to get some ideas.

Top LDS Living Stories of 2013

By LDS Living

Members the world over were inspired this year by the conversion story of member Tito Momen, a Muslim from Nigeria who was imprisoned for his faith. Formerly a jihad cleric named Muhammad, Momen shares his his journey from Muslim to Mormon, through imprisonment in Egypt as an infidel, and back home again in one of the most touching, faith-promoting stories we have ever had the privildge to hear.

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Elder Gong Shares Watercolor Painting to Accompany His Touching Story of Elder Scott in Conference

By Lindsey Miller

In general conference, Elder Gerrit W. Gong spoke of a tender experience he had when Elder Richard G. Scott invited him to watercolor paint with him.

Elder Cook Visits Venezuela and Peru (+ photo gallery)

Elder Cook and Elder Callister visited Venezuela, located on the northern coast of South America, on Aug. 16-18. During an adult devotional to a large congregation that was broadcast throughout the country, Elder Cook left an apostolic blessing on the people and country that face many challenges. He also bore witness of the Savior and the Atonement.