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Q&A with Merrill Osmond: A parable of his life

Merrill Osmond has celebrated more than 50 years in the world of show business. Osmond, the lead voice of the Osmond family, is also an established solo artist, writer, producer, motivational speaker and philanthropist. He co-founded the Children’s Miracle Network, currently one of the largest children’s charities in the world that has raised more than $4 billion for children’s hospitals to date. Osmond is the co-author of the novel, "Faith, Hope and Gravity," along with Shirley Bahlmann.

Donny Osmond and family visit Nauvoo

Donny Osmond, his wife, Debbie, and sons Chris and Josh visited the historic Mormon sites in Nauvoo and Carthage, Ill., recently on their way home. In Carthage, the Osmond family stood in a dimly lit room in the Carthage Jail where Mormon prophet Joseph Smith was imprisoned.

Latter-day Saint Life

Episcopalians and Mormons Serve Together at Welfare Square

More than 10,000 members of the Episcopal Church gathered for the faith’s 78th annual general convention in Salt Lake City from June 25 to July 3.

Latter-day Saint Life

Lamenting our grief and pain to God might be one of the best things we can do for our faith

By Michael Huston

“I was steeped in the positive-mindset mentality … so, when sadness and grief came—and they did—I harbored a sense of shame for these feelings.”

Latter-day Saint Life

6 Ways We Can Become More Like Our Hero, Jesus Christ

By Amy Willoughby-Burle, author of "The Lemonade Year"

Amy Willoughby-Burle is a devout Christian mother and a writer. Check out her new book, The Lemonade Year, at Deseret Book stores or on deseretbook.com.

19: “Rejoice with Me; for I Have Found My Sheep Which Was Lost” (Luke 12–17; John 11)

Once upon a time ... just those four simple words have the power to bring back fond memories of story time as a child. Can’t you just imagine yourself listening to your parent or teacher and getting lost in the story while imagining yourself as the hero on a great quest? If you’ve ever tried to see yourself in a storybook, you’re going to love this week’s Come, Follow Me study of Luke 12–17 and John 11. These chapters are filled with familiar parables that we can just as easily find ourselves in and learn an important lesson from at the end.

‘Mormon Messages’ at 36 Million Views and Counting

The short and simple Mormon Messages are still going strong across the globe more than five years after debuting.

From the Church

Background info on newly announced temples

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to build new temples across the globe to meet the needs of an expanding worldwide membership. Today the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced six new temples during the morning session of the faith’s 181st Semiannual General Conference.

From the Church

Church Opens New Mission in Utah

For LDS faithful in Cache Valley, these are momentous times as the Utah Logan LDS Mission begins a new chapter in area church history. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced in January the formation of the Utah Logan Mission. Logan was formerly in the Ogden mission.

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Watch: Latter-day Saint Performs Inspiring Cover of "Hills and Valleys"

By LDS Living

"No matter what I have, Your grace is enough. No matter where I am, I'm standing in Your love," the lyrics to Tauren Wells's unforgettable song, "Hills and Valleys" read. Latter-day Saint artist Stephanie Madsen recently created an inspiring cover of this faith-filled song to help spread the love and light of Christ.