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What a Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Has to Say About LDS Women

MR says: Find out what famous western author Wallace Stegner has to say about the character and tenacity of LDS women.

It's time for Americans to put Mitt Romney's religion aside

Mainstream Mormonism is no cult, and Mitt Romney is more fit to be president for his work in the church. Growing up in New York, my family and best friend, John, visited the Mormon Pavilion at the World's Fair in 1965. My mother and John filled out a card to learn more, and before long, missionaries - classically attired in white shirt and tie - arrived at our door steps. My mother and I did not have much interest, but John soon began a journey completed by becoming a Mormon at the age of 17.

Young Women Lesson 27: Scripture Study

Manual 1; Excerpt from "How Firm a Foundation" by Thomas S. Monson

LDS Church 'Bucking Trends' with Bangkok Temple, Says Washington Times

Nearly 50 years after Mormons first put down roots here, opening small outpost churches converting Buddhists, animists and other Thais, the fast-growing Utah-based faith has just announced plans to construct its first temple in Thailand, enabling their families to be “sealed” together for eternity, posthumous weddings for dead ancestors and other “highest sacraments.”

Q&A: Evangelical Leader Richard Land Shares Views on LDS Church

Deseret News: How would you characterize Mormon/evangelical relations today? Land: Better than they used to be and, I think, still developing. To some degree (members of the) LDS Church have to get used to the fact that the majority of evangelicals are not going to accept them within the framework of orthodox, Apostles' Creed Christianity. And I think that evangelicals have got to accept the fact that the LDS Church is a tremendous ally and fellow combatant against the things that are the most threatening to us in America. People of all faiths had better stand together, because the secularists are after us. .... When it comes to religious freedom, we all hang together or we all hang separately. We are common targets in this. The secularists are out to circumscribe our constitutional rights.

Latter-day Saint Life

How We Can Better Recognize the Divinity Within Ourselves & Others

I love this quote from President Monson, when he shared the story about a prison warden, Clinton Duffy, who was known for his efforts to rehabilitate men:

Lesson Helps

November 2013 Home and Visiting Teaching - General Conference Messages

For a quick overview of the sessions, watch this video of highlights from the October 2013 general conference.

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7 Fears Most Pre-Missionaries Have About Serving a Mission (+ Why They Shouldn't Worry)

Preparing to serve a mission can be scary. There are lots of things you might worry about—money, knowledge, shyness—but no matter the concern, you can find the reassurance and courage you need. Here are some common questions and answers to help you overcome your fears and find the faith to go forward.

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Where Was Jesus' Baptismal Site? UNESCO Weighs In On Debate

For years, Christian pilgrims have waded into the Jordan River from both its eastern and western banks to connect with a core event of their faith — the baptism of Jesus. The parallel traditions allowed Jordan and Israel to compete for tourism dollars in marketing one of Christianity's most important sites.

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LDS Artist Creates Angelic Painting After Las Vegas Shooting That Has Gone Viral

What a beautiful way to use your talents to spread a message of light, faith, and comfort after such a tragic event. "I really believe that God prepared those angels to welcome their loved ones," said Angela Reichman.