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Today's misperceptions of Mormonism evoke old depictions by Mark Twain, Arthur Conan Doyle

Mark Twain and Arthur Conan Doyle were both cited in national publications recently as 19th century authors who contributed to inaccurate perceptions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through their portrayals of life among the Mormons. Writing on the Patheos website, Michael Purdy, director of media relations for the LDS Church, compared Twain's humorous-but-unflattering account of his travels among the Latter-day Saints with recent media attention that "is catalyzing society's deeper acquaintance with members of (the LDS Church)."

When family members have to wait outside the temple

Mike's parents were not members of the LDS Church. They felt hurt with bitterness because they could not attend his wedding in the temple. The depth of their feelings caused a continuing barrier to happy family relationships. This broke Mike's heart because he wanted so much to be close to his parents and to share with them his most cherished feelings. Twenty years later, when Mike asked me to perform the temple wedding of his daughter, he asked if there was any way possible for someone to talk with his parents "in the temple." He so hoped that someone might soften their hurt and bitter feelings.

{Food Dish} LDS Living in the Kitchen: Lion House Cookies

By LDS Living

You know we love cookies, so it's easy to understand that the upcoming Lion House cookbook (Lion House Cookies and Sweets) captured our imaginations. We were lucky enough to get our hands on a manuscript to test a few recipes. Some of us had more success than others, with the following recipe being our favorite of the bunch:

Fun

Enter to Win a Trip to the Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawaii!

This week LDS Living has been visiting Hawaii and checking out the Polynesian Cultural Center. We have had some pretty epic adventures that you can check out on Instagram account. But the most exciting thing is that they are offering a special giveaway offer to you, our LDS Living family!

From the Church

President Nelson to Speak at MLB Ballpark and Hockey Arena

After holding a devotional at Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners in a stadium that can hold 47,000, President Russell M. Nelson will then speak at the Langley Centre, home of the Vancouver Giants, the Church announced Wednesday.

Lesson Helps

FHE: Humility

By Shauna Gibby

Conference Talk:

Weekend Craft: Chalk Plates

By Oh My Crafts

This craft is brought to you by Oh My Crafts.

From the Church

Why a Former Tongan Senior Missionary Still Swims with Sharks at Night

By Katharine Lyon

Although he wore a white shirt and missionary name tag by day, 64-year-old senior missionary Loueni Huni from Tonga wore fins and a snorkel by night. Donning his swimming gear, which included an underwater flashlight and spear, Huni swam beyond the reef to gather fish for the poor.

Fun

What the Salt Lake Temple Might Have Looked Like

By Jannalee Sandau

From its first design to its dedication 40 years later, the Salt Lake Temple has experienced its fair share of adjustment. Though we don't know all the reasons why these changes were made, it's fun to look back on some of the features planned for this beloved and iconic temple in its early stages.

Pocatello Idaho missionaries and Nashville Tribute Band join together for special music video of 'I Was Born'

If you’ve served a mission in the last seven years, chances are that the Nashville Tribute Band’s album The Work became a part of your mission experience.