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How the Call We Received in the ER to Be on Reality TV Became a Miracle for My Family

Audy Leavitt is the interior designer for Charmed Playhouses and co-host of Animal Planet's Playhouse Masters. She shares her stories of faith on her blog alwaysaudy.com. The following story is written by her friend and client, Kelley Opedisano, about her family's playhouse miracle. Kelley's family was featured on the latest episode of Playhouse Masters, which airs Friday at 10/9 central on Animal Planet.

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 33: "President Brigham Young Leads the Saints"

By Ted L. Gibbons

God chooses his leaders. This is true at every level of Church administration. Joseph was chosen by the Lord and so were those who came after him. But in those early years, before the practice of succession in the Church had been formalized, some members were uncertain of the format succession ought to follow. In an August meeting held to resolve the matter of succession, the Lord placed the stamp of his approval on Brigham Young. One account gives the record in these words:

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Mastering Optimism in 3 Easy Steps

What a powerful moment from this article: "There was a time in my life when I complained about every difficulty and thought I had it much tougher than others. Then I was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, a disease for which there is no cure, and realized that I did not want to spend the rest of my days being ungrateful for every breath."

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Returned Missionary, Bishop & Newlywed Die in Car Crash

By Danielle B. Wagner

A former bishop, newly returned missionary, and a newlywed were killed Sunday afternoon when their car rolled over on I-15 near Moapa.

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October 2016 Visiting Teaching Message: "The Family Is Ordained of God"

By LDS Living

The visiting teaching message for October 2016 highlights the line from "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" that states, "The family is ordained of God." Sister Carole M. Stephens and Elder L. Tom Perry explain the heavenly pattern of families.

Young Women Lesson 15: The Melchizedek Priesthood

Manual 1; Excerpt from "The Priesthood - a Sacred Gift," by President Thomas S. Monson

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Why Do We Feel Damaged When Others Are Blessed?

What an inspiring post that reminds us of Elder Holland's counsel:

Join Us for a 1-Day Seminar on the Life of Joseph Smith

By History of the Saints (Sponsored)

"Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord has done more save Jesus only for the salvation of men in this world than any other man that ever lived in it.” History of the Saints presents, “Knowing Joseph,” April 29, 2017, at the Utah State University Eccles Conference Center. It is a one-day educational seminar on the life and ministry of Joseph, with speakers Robert L. Millet, Susan Easton Black, Alexander L. Baugh, and Glenn J. Rawson. Tickets are $25 and available at historyofthesaints.org. Seating is limited and tickets are going fast.

Dave Says: What to Do When Family Moves In

By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave,

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Here’s One Mormon Who Will Be Playing in the Super Bowl (& How His Mom Helped Him Get There)

By Phillip Price

Kyle Van Noy, a Mormon and outside linebacker for the New England Patriots, will be playing in this Sunday’s Super Bowl LI. In aninterview with KSL a few years ago, Van Noy shared how his mother influenced him to achieve greatness in his football career.