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Cristi Brazao

Cristi Brazao is an assistant professor at Daytona State College in Florida, where she teaches courses on writing and research, English composition, and African American literature. She and her husband have been married for 20 years and they have four children.

Latter-day Saint Life

There Are Exciting Things Ahead": President Nelson on How the Lord's Work Is Moving at "an Accelerated Pace

As President Russell M. Nelson’s Latin American Ministry Tour draws to a close one week shy of his 95thbirthday, the leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints briefly reflected on his life and experiences and then — characteristically — looked forward.

From the Church

Renderings released for 2 new Pacific temples

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released exterior renderings showing the planned design for two Pacific-area temples—Neiafu Tonga and Pago Pago American Samoa.

From the Church

3 new temple groundbreakings—‘The work [is] growing and prospering here in a marvelous and wonderful way’

By Haley Lundberg

Three temple groundbreakings have been held over the last two months in American Samoa, Cambodia, and Wyoming. Read more about each of the groundbreaking ceremonies and heartfelt reactions from local Latter-day Saints.

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Philadelphia Library Features Mormonism and LDS Rare Books in New Collection

A new exhibit called "An American-Born Faith: Writings from the First Century of Mormonism" at the Free Library in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, includes rare books and manuscripts from the 19th and 20th centuries of Mormonism. The exhibit runs through February 6, 2017.

Latter-day Saint Life

RM and New Wife Accused of Being Spies, Arrested in Venezuela

By LDS Living Staff

Returned-missionary Joshua Holt and his new wife, Thamara, were recently arrested after returning from their honeymoon in Venezuela, under suspicion of being American spies.

Latter-day Saint Life

Groundbreakings Announced for 2 South American Temples

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced groundbreakings for the Quito Ecuador and Lima Peru Los Olivos Temples. Elder Enrique R. Falabella, South America Northwest Area President, will preside at both ceremonies.

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Photo Gallery: Muslims, Jews & Native Americans Meet on Temple Square for Music, Prayer Tribute

Since the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, the Church has hosted an annual interfaith event full of music, celebration, and prayer. Check out these stunning photos from this evening.

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Latter-day Saint Life

What was the African American spiritual in the Friend to Friend broadcast?

By Haley Lundberg

Saturday's broadcast for Primary children featured a song that might be more familiar to other Christian faiths.

Latter-day Saint Life

New Survey Reveals That Most Americans Agree with What Prophets and Apostles Have Taught All Along

By LDS Living

Results from a recent nationwide study released today indicate that most people still hold a favorable view of marriage, that technology can be harmful to relationships, and that four out of five kids over age 12 have cell phones, among other findings.