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NBA executive Danny Ainge discusses how Church callings have brought balance into his life

Despite a demanding career, Danny Ainge says he is still a believer in balance and credits church callings as being one thing that keeps his life on track.

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Sister Aburto on Mesa temple’s special history for Latin American members + more from Church leaders

With the Mesa Arizona Temple open house underway, Church leaders are encouraging people of all faiths and backgrounds to visit the newly renovated building. In an opinion piece for The Arizona Republic, President Dallin H. Oaks explained that the temple “creates a connection among members of the greater Mesa community.”

How learning about Christ’s Crucifixion can help us build bridges with other faiths

By John Hilton III

Nearly all Christians believe Christ died for our sins, providing Latter-day Saints with a perfect opportunity to build on common beliefs. Unfortunately, we sometimes instead focus on our differences.

Latter-day Saint Life

Why Is It So Hard to Really Love Others?

By Elyse George

I have known my friend Kimberly for over 20 years—we grew up together, my mom was her teacher, her mom babysat me. Kim was a bridesmaid at my wedding and my sister's wedding—she is essentially an adopted part of our family. She is 3 years older than me and has taught me some of the most profound and sacred lessons of my life. My whole family would agree that she is one of the most incredible people we've had the privilege to know in this life.

Latter-day Saint Life

Latter-day Saint psychologist: Tips to reduce anxiety—3 things to consider

By Dr. David T. Morgan

Not long ago, I was at Walt Disney World with family. We were in line for one of the more intense attractions at the resort—the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. This attraction is housed in a very creepy-looking hotel, full of ghostly sights and sounds. Following an elaborate preshow, you enter a modified elevator where you are strapped into your seat. At some point, in the pitch black and without warning, the elevator car plunges more than 10 stories to the ground, then accelerates up and down the shaft in a frantic motion. The experience is incredible, potentially terrifying, and one of my favorites.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Dangerous Lie About Depression Mormons Often Tell Ourselves but Should Never Believe

By Amanda Black

Today, I came across a disturbing study published in Pediatrics.

Fun

Mormon Moviegoers: What Parents Need to Know About "Ready Player One" Before Seeing It with Their Family

By Trina Boice

Mormon Moviegoers is a collective of LDS film reviewers helping you to make informed decisions about Hollywood films. It was founded by family counselor Jonathan Decker (of Ask a Mormon Therapist).

Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson Lesson 10: Flooding the Earth with the Book of Mormon

By Kelly Merrill

When President Benson tells us that we need to flood the earth with the Book of Mormon, think about the visual that conjures up. Try to remember the last time you saw a flood or a video of a flood. How much water was there, a trickle? Hardly. A flood sweeps everything it encounters away in the power of its movement. So how much exposure to the Book of Mormon do you think he wants us to give the world?

Podcasts

Latter-day Saint psychologist explains what the woman taken in adultery teaches about our interconnectedness

Family systems theory says that family members are all interconnected and we influence one another’s behavior. So, if we believe that we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father, how do our actions affect one another’s behavior?

29: "I Will Lead You Along" (Doctrine and Covenants 77–80)

Have you ever asked someone to do something, and they didn’t do it? Maybe you found yourself saying, “I thought I asked you to. . .” only to see a blank stare in return? Well, Doctrine and Covenants 77–80 is sort of the Lord’s way of saying that to the early Saints. They were supposed to do something specific concerning the law of stewardship and consecration, and they didn’t do it. But in this week’s lesson, we are going to learn how merciful God was to the early Saints as well as how important this law of stewardship and consecration is to our salvation.