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How an Icy Mountain Road Taught Me the Best Answer to Prayer Is often ‘No’

Like many Americans of all faiths and backgrounds, I like to pray often. You probably do, too. We pray at church, over meals, at bedtime, before road trips and when life presents a need that only heaven can meet.

Globe looks at Mormonism as a business model

Referring to Mormons as "the original organization men," Boston Globe columnist James Carroll looks at LDS history and doctrine today on the Globe's website and concludes that "outsiders attempting to understand the surprising arrival of the Latter-day Saints can do worse than to think of it as a business model — made perfectly, it turns out, for the 21st century. Made in America. "The faith has found a way to make God and a genius for commerce work together," Carroll writes. "The reasons begin not in business but in theology."

Kevin Rolfe: A Never-Ending Love Story

Kevin Rolfe knows that his wife, Lindsey, may have been hesitant to get her hopes up about their relationship. After all, who would choose to marry someone who was likely dying of cancer? But Kevin wanted to be the one who battled cancer with Lindsey—he chose to be that person. On this week’s episode, Kevin shares the many things that have gotten him through since Lindsey’s passing: A stepson, loving family and friends, and the hope of a resurrection that will allow him to see Lindsey again.

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7 Ways the Gospel Actually Makes Life Easier

MR says: Between church meetings, callings, FHEs and scripture study, service, home and visiting teaching, and all the other things we are asked to do as Latter-day Saints, it seems like the gospel can sometimes complicate or add stress to our lives. But, as President Uchtdorf taught us this past general conference, the gospel is beautiful in its simplicity. It works wonderfully and is designed to make our lives easier and fuller, not more stressful. Here are just seven ways the gospel makes our lives easier.

Defending the Faith: The gospel truly brings joyful news

One of the most memorable experiences of my mission in Switzerland came when the aunt of the Basel Ward mission leader died. Though not a member of the LDS Church, she had asked her nephew to speak at her funeral. A young returned missionary, he arranged for a quartet of elders to sing at the service, held in the cemetery chapel. I never served in Basel, but I was included in the quartet. That's why I was there.

Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley Lesson 6: "How Mighty a Thing Is Prayer"

By Kelly Merrill

Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said that when President Hinckley “comes up against an insoluble problem, he goes to his knees.” This illustrates an important principle or two about prayer. President Hinckley did everything he could to solve his own problems. He used all the resources available to him, but he knew that when all else failed the Lord was there to listen to his problems and help him find the solutions which had thus far eluded him.

18: The Roots of Faith

Stories in this episode: An extraordinary lesson from her family history helps Sister Linda K. Burton find the right words to minister to the women of the Relief Society when she is called as president; Deserey is called to be the Family History specialist in her single adult ward and receives a special spiritual confirmation from her father beyond the veil about the value of her calling.

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What NBA Legend John Stockton Had to Say About Mormons

By LDS Living

With the Utah Jazz competing in the NBA Playoffs this week, we thought it might be fun to share what Jazz basketball legend John Stockton had to say about Mormons.

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7 Helpful Tips For Church Members Who Struggle to Be Happy

In a church that believes that the Lord asks that we give our all, it can be a struggle to be happy and to deal with what we perceive to be the pressure.

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Unusual Family History Miracle Links the Living and the Dead

Have you ever met someone with a spirit, smile and faith so infectious you want to immediately introduce them to everyone you know? They are those special souls who radiate optimism and good news.