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Newlywed Advice from President Monson, John Bytheway & More

"There is no shame in a couple having to scrimp and save. It is generally during these challenging times that you will grow closer together as you learn to sacrifice and to make difficult decisions."

Latter-day Saint Life

"Hand of God Moments" Lead Philadelphia 76ers CEO to Join LDS Church

Raised a devout Catholic, Scott O'Neil knew about the Church from his wife, a devout Mormon. But his feelings toward the Church all began to take on a more personal tone when he received something special from his nephew.

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LDS Church Taking Safety Measures to Protect Missionaries from Zika Virus Outbreak

A mosquito-borne virus, the Zika virus, is spreading rapidly through Southern and Central America, and now it's even making its way into the United States. But the symptoms of the Zika virus are fairly mild, including fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes that can last days to a week. Most cases do not require hospitalization.

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"Inexpressible Loss": LDS Stake President Passes Away from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

“He will be missed profoundly as the religious leader of 4,000 members of the LDS church in the Washington D.C. area,” Nathan Sheets said about James Baird, who recently passed away. “But he will be missed even more profoundly for the kindness that he showed, for the examples that he set, for the words of encouragement that he provided people." Read what theWashington Post had to say about his passing.

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When Elder Groberg Quietly Walked Away from Temptation and How It Changed a Life

By John H. Groberg

Elder John H. Groberg and his wife, Jean, were the guests on this week's "All In" podcast.

6 places to start as you seek to understand and navigate conversations of racial strife

What do you say when people’s hearts all over the world are hurting? What do you say to try to make up for the pain that has been felt over generations? Where do you start when you are determined to be better and do better? These are all questions we, at LDS Living, have asked ourselves over the past few weeks.

Fun

"The Saratov Approach" Director Talks His Full-Length Film About Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

For daily coverage of Hollywood from a Latter-day Saint’s perspective, follow Jonathan Decker on Facebook.

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Viral Story: You Won't Believe What This Man in a Denny's Did to Answer a Single Mom's Prayer

"Today I met an angel." That's how the post, written by an anonymous worker from Denny's, begins.

From the Church

President Nelson Issues Statement Regarding Name of the Church, Dropping Terms LDS and Mormon in Most Uses

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made the following statement regarding the name of the Church:

Introducing Hudson Lights (+FREE download & giveaway)

By LDS Living

Get your toes ready to tap—we’re excited to introduce new music group Hudson Lights, whose debut album came out earlier this week. The album features classic covers of legends like Frank Sinatra and The Beatles along with two original songs. Their sound has been described as “contemporary pop and jazz music.” In fact, you might recognize these guys from their cover of U2's hit, Beautiful Day: