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New Mental Health Study Supports Prophetic Counsel

A study conducted by the Utah Department of Health in 2013 and published in this month's Utah Health Status Update revealed a few things about teen suicide rates that Latter-day Saints might find particularly interesting: parental education levels, family togetherness, and weekly religious attendance all contributed to a lower risk of teen suicide. And bullying and overuse of electronics lead to higher risk.

Sister Julie B. Beck Talks Finding Joy in Temple Covenants Regardless of Our Circumstances

By Morgan Pearson

Geraldine Hamblin Bangerter, the mother of Sister Julie B. Beck, had been in Brazil where her husband presided over the Brazilian mission for several weeks when she felt her courage give way. In a battle with homesickness, she hurried to her room, buried her face in a pillow and began to cry.

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The Ultimate Guide to Studio C: Everything You Wanted to Know About the Cast and the Show

By Danielle B. Wagner

When Matt Meese, Whitney Call, Mallory Everton, Jason Gray, Adam Berg, Stacey Harkey, Natalie Madsen, Stephen Meek, James Perry, and Jeremy Warner joined BYU’s comedy group in the years 2007–2011, they had no idea that their humorous hobby would soon evolve into a highly successful comedic career.

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Church Updates Guidelines for Communication Between Missionaries and Families

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced an update to guidelines regarding communication between full-time missionaries and their families.

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Lori Walker: My battle with opioid dependency post-surgery

By Lori Walker

“I learned the hard way that addictions can happen to anyone, and I would need more than my self-motivated nature to overcome it.”

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One woman’s incredibly welcoming experience in a new ward—4 tips to help your visitors feel the same

By Haley Lundberg

After one woman forgot to pack a dress on vacation and wore hiking pants instead, she left church wanting to cheer aloud because of how she was welcomed.

Latter-day Saint Nurse Shares Experience Treating COVID-19 in New York City

By Morgan Pearson

I’ve thought a lot about those on the frontlines battling COVID-19. Much like those who enlist in the military during times of peace, I’ve wondered if these nurses and doctors ever considered that they might be called upon to battle a pandemic. But that is exactly what has happened in the midst of COVID-19. I’ve admired their bravery as they willingly walk into a life-threatening situation in hopes of saving the lives of others.

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Elder Holland Addresses the Horrors of Depression in New Church Video

In 2013, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland bravely shared over the pulpit about a time when he struggled with depression. Many throughout the Church remember his inspired talk, "Like a Broken Vessel," and the hope it brought to those who similarly battle depression, whether for a time or on a daily basis.

‘Just sing. Just pray’: The Bonners testify that singing in church is not about hitting the right notes

Whether up at the pulpit or seated with the congregation, many Latter-day Saints love to sing in church. But for those of us without musical talent, singing aloud with other people doesn’t seem like a good idea—for us or for them.

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An Ironic Story That Perfectly Illustrates the Blessings and Priesthood Power Available to Every Member

By Barbara Morgan Gardner

I recently sat with a number of members of the Community of Christ, previously known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, as part of an interfaith dialogue. I have great love and respect for these people, those I consider brothers and sisters in the faith. We talked openly and in a friendly manner about similarities and differences between our two churches and landed squarely on the topic of women and the priesthood. One of the women in the room who had been ordained to the priesthood described her responsibilities and shared her feelings regarding the blessing it was for her to be able to perform priesthood ordinances.