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Sneak Peek at the Payson Temple Construction

Photo taken August 29, 2014, courtesy of Joseph Malbica

Mormons' immigration attitudes set them apart

Editor's note: This article is the fourth in a five-part series examining survey findings on Mormons in America. Read the first, second and third articles. The Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion and Public Life's survey of Mormons released this past week confirms that U.S. Mormons are more conservative (66 percent) compared to the general public (37 percent), and on most issues, they closely track white evangelicals. But immigration is one issue that sets Mormons apart from their evangelical counterparts.

Mormons in the Olympics: When to Watch

Ten athletes from three countries who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are scheduled to compete in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. The competitions started Feb. 6, with the opening ceremony on Feb. 7.

Director: LDS reading tutors set the bar high

The large numbers of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who volunteered for area reading programs last spring got a compliment from Sally Carter this week. Carter is a co-director of the Volunteer Engagement Center at United Way of Northern Utah.

LDS Patriots player found his mission in life

The NFL lifestyle is a stark contrast to what Spencer Larsen experienced a few years ago. Larsen served a Mormon mission in Chile from 2003-05, and the fullback said yesterday it was a life-altering experience.

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19 Iconic Lord of the Rings Moments That Perfectly Sum Up Being a Mormon

By LDS Living Staff

Lord of the Rings and Latter-day Saints—the two go hand-in-hand more often than most of us care to admit. One does not simply sit through a three-hour block without hearing Middle-earth references in Sunday School on a regular basis.

How Members of the Church Behind the Iron Curtain Shared the Gospel Through Yoga

Olga Campora was a young college student living in Czechoslovakia behind the Iron Curtain when she joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was introduced to the Church by a man named Otakar Vojkuvka, who opened her heart to religion by first teaching her principles of yoga. After joining the Church, Olga felt a desire to share the joy she found with others, and for a decade, she joined Vojkuvka in sharing the gospel through yoga.

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The Real Dates of the 12 Days of Christmas That Most of the World Has Forgotten

By Taylor Halverson

The 12 Days of Christmas is a beloved tradition in the Christian world. But because we live in the Christian west, we may not be as familiar with Eastern Christianity, its religious traditions, and how those traditions connect to the 12 Days of Christmas.

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Though senior missionaries may miss family, blessings of service are ‘gold,’ says Church leader

By Haley Lundberg

The opportunities for senior missionaries are vast, and more missionaries are needed. Still, there are a lot of misconceptions about this important volunteer work.