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SOM Transcript - S6E7
Latter-day Saint Life
Al Fox Carraway and Her Husband Share How They Make the Temple the Centerpiece of Their Marriage
By Al Carraway
Al was told in a priesthood blessing, right when we got married, that the temple should be our centerpiece. A centerpiece is pretty self-explanatory: it is placed in the center and everything else is placed and works around it. In that same blessing, we were told that we should have a picture of a temple in every room of our house, even the bathrooms, to help us be mindful of the temple when we weren’t inside its walls. With the help of Deseret Book and pass-along cards, we listened.
Latter-day Saint Life
9 Touching Ways Ward Members Embraced My Family and Sons with Autism
By Tamara K. Anderson
Our son is 20 years old and hasn't been baptized—there is a "not accountable" on his church records. Nathan has autism and is minimally verbal. We have another son who is high-functioning on the autism spectrum, and he is now a priest and helps bless the sacrament.
Latter-day Saint Life
Gay Mormon Shares What It's Like Being Gay in Family-Oriented Church (+ The Powerful Insight That Changed His Perspective)
By Josh Searle
Josh Searle was one of many gay Mormons whose stories were featured on the Church's website, mormonandgay.lds.org.Here is just one of the Church videos that shared his story:
Latter-day Saint Life
Elizabeth Smart Says Her Soon-to-Be Released Kidnapper Still "a Danger and Threat"
On Instagram, Elizabeth Smart summarized her feelings regarding the release of Wanda Barzee: "I ask those that have the power, and her family to start proceedings to have her be civilly committed. To my knowledge she has neither complied with medication or treatment and as some one who has experienced first hand just how depraved she truly is, I believe her to be a threat and a danger not just to myself but to the community, any vulnerable person. I am very concerned and precautions have been taken however I refuse to live in fear. I have spent the last 15 years rebuilding and moving forward with my life, having a family, and pursuing my goals. I lived in absolute fear and terror for nine months, no matter the outcome I will not do so again."
Latter-day Saint Life
How Mormons Have Surprised Lutherans Running a Refugee Resettlement Agency
"Seeing how the LDS [humanitarian] model is designed and delivers consistently is exciting," said Staci Coomer of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services. "They do it thoughtfully and well, and it's amazing to see in action. We know the LDS will be a great partner."
From the Church
Are You a Good Citizen? Mormon Newsroom Shares Why That Makes You a Good Mormon
Can Latter-day Saints fulfill their roles as citizens in the societies where they live and also be true to their faith? Some may question the very premise — why must there be tension between church and country? Religion and government can’t ignore each other, nor need they be enemies. The spheres of spirituality and law differ, but they cooperate best when freedom of conscience and the common good make space one for another.
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A Simple Analogy That Will Make You Think of Heaven and Hell in a Completely New Way
LDS.org recently shared this touching quote and simple tale, illustrating to us what heaven truly means and how we can achieve it in this life.
Latter-day Saint Life
5 Tweets from Pope Francis Mormons Can Relate to—and Actually Have
By LDS Living
As fellow Christians, the LDS Church and the Catholic Church share a mutual belief in Christ and a strong desire to serve Him.
Latter-day Saint Life
"The Lord Will Walk Beside Us": At Funeral of LDS Mom and Son Shot in Sandy Attack, Family Expresses Gratitude
"Learning how to accept help will not only help heal us, but it will help heal others as well," Dustin Rackley said.