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Dear Dave,

According to the website Google Insights, Internet searches for the word "Mormon" worldwide are at their highest level since late in 2007, when interest in Mitt Romney's religion during his 2008 campaign was at its peak. Volume is 88 percent of what it was at that peak. Doubtless, much of the current interest comes from the Broadway play "The Book of Mormon," the musical. (For those who haven't heard, this play isn't family friendly and, I believe, would offend most Mormons for its sacrilegious tone.)

Latter-day Saint Life

How an LDS Teen's "Happy List" of Over 19,000 Items Has Inspired Others to Live with More Joy

By Maddie Tolk

When the Church released the Christmas video "A Savior is Born" in December 2015, LDS teen Annie Weight noticed it repeated the word "rejoice" several times. She was touched by its hopeful message and felt inspired to live a more positive lifestyle. "Throughout the Christmas season and the beginning of the new year, I thought a lot about joy, what it meant to others, and what it meant to me," said Weight. "After a lot of thought, I decided that I wanted to be happier with my life and I decided to start keeping a list of all the things in my life that made me happy."

Latter-day Saint Life

15 Valentines Memes Only Latter-day Saints Will Get

By LDS Living

Still looking for that perfect Valentine that says, "I love you, I'm hilarious, and yes, I'm a Latter-day Saint"? Then look no further. We've compiled 15 of the cheesiest and funniest Latter-day Saint Valentines.

Latter-day Saint Life

How a Woman Learned to Forgive After a Car Accident Left Her a Quadriplegic, Killed Her Husband and Son

By Midge Patrick

On 25 July 1987, our family was involved in a catastrophic automobile accident, and, as a result, I have no feeling from my chest down. My husband was killed; I lost a son. I was driving. My seven surviving children and I spent months in hospitals, to be reunited as a family again just before Christmas.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Elizabeth Smart: My Captivity Was the Hardest But Most Spiritual Time of My Life

*Editor's Note: This story summarizes some of the experiences Elizabeth Smart Gilbert shared from her personal life, including being kidnapped and raped when 14 years old. Some details may be disturbing to readers. Read at your own discretion.

What a Machete-Clad Man Taught Me in the El Salvador Jungle: "The Road Is Good":

By Camron Wright

On a recent trip with my daughter to El Salvador (murder capital of the world), she suggested we eat at a restaurant that overlooks a scenic volcanic lake. It was to be a nice break from the humble homes we’d been visiting, so we mapped the route and followed Google’s blue arrow toward “the most delicious food we would eat all trip.”

Fun

Halloween's Roots Aren't Evil or Satanic, They're Christian

MR says: Have you ever wondered how Halloween got its start? Despite contrary belief, Halloween's roots aren't evil or demonic. The holiday has evolved over the years and mixed a number of traditions, none of which are sinister and some of which are quite uplifting.

Fun

Crazy Food Stories from Missionaries

With missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving around the globe in numerous cultures, unique encounters with food become a prominent part of the missionary experience. Such moments make for great stories but can also help create an understanding of and appreciation for different cultures. We asked our readers to share some of their most memorable food experiences from their missions.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 ways to help your kids bond this summer

By Lisa Valentine Clark

If you have kids of different ages, here are some tips on how to help them have fun and bond this summer.