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LDS 'American Idol' star on her way to fame
Brooke White, a Latter-day Saint singer from Mesa, Ariz., who gained fame on “American Idol” when she told former judge Simon Cowell that she had never watched an R-rated movie, is now well down the winding road of the music industry.
Mormon family stars in new Animal Planet TV series
It all started with an email that appeared to be a hoax. "We received an email from someone who wanted to create a TV show about a small, family-owned, taxidermy business and would we be interested," said Daniel Ross, the owner of Xtreme Taxidermy. "My wife told me about it and we thought it was a joke. We didn't take it seriously at all. But I told her to reply, 'Sure, why not?'"
From the Church
BYU devotional: Discipleship is not a spectator sport
To become a dedicated disciple individuals must do more than just "watch the race," said Sister Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women general president, during a campus devotional held in the Marriott Center at BYU on Jan. 15. "To those who listen carefully, the Lord regularly prompts us to act," she said. "Never before has this been more so than now. I believe the Lord is calling to each of us to become dedicated disciples."
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Latter-day Saint Life
New Research Reveals: Women Who Go to Church Are Less Likely to Commit Suicide
A new study showed that weekly attendance at worship services may reduce the risk of suicide for women.
Aspiring LDS Teen Rock Band Members Remain Focused on God
Years ago, when complications from allergies left scarring in her throat, young Amanda Hernandez was hardly able to speak. Now, she finds herself on stage as the lead singer for an aspiring teen rock band with hopes of touring the world.
Mortgage broker stole $4m in Mormon project scam
A woman who swindled friends, fellow churchgoers and clients out of more than $4 million on the promise of massive returns from an imaginary retirement village dubbed "Mormonville'' has been sentenced to five years and one month in jail. Catherine Anne Thompson, formerly one of Australia's top mortgage brokers, was handed the sentence by Judge Gillian Braddock in Perth's District Court today.
Mormons seek approval to build temple on Route 4 in Farmington
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking to build the state's first Mormon temple in Farmington. The 24,000-square-foot building would be located on an 11-acre lot on Farmington Avenue near Winding Trails, according to Town Planner Jeff Ollendorf. The site, owned by Peter Fishman of PKT Development, houses the former Whitman Restaurant, which has been converted into 12,000 square feet of office space.
Mormons increasingly drawn to Holy Week rituals
It’s the middle of Lent and even the sound of a pop can opening reminds Alisa Bolander what she gave up — Coke Zero — during her 40-day preparation for Holy Week. Focusing on her soul, rather than her taste buds and daily habit, has been especially meaningful for the Mormon mom this season of mourning, having lost her 64-year-old father two months ago. The discipline reminds her that mortal life is temporary and that light eventually follows darkness.
Viewpoint: Disappointments Can Be Opportunities to Grow
Jacob de Jager was finishing high school in 1942 when Nazi forces occupied his home country, Holland. A rule was established that students could register for classes in Dutch universities only if they signed a “declaration of loyalty” to the occupying forces. The majority of Dutch students refused to sign such a document. For young men between 18 and 30 years of age, there were two alternatives: to leave home, change names, use a fake I.D. card, and go “underground” somewhere in the country
Why your favorite bloggers are Mormon
With The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the national spotlight, people across the country are asking questions — and a group of Mormon bloggers is happy to give answers. With vintage-style photographs, picture-perfect desserts, fashion tips and family-life anecdotes, Mormon bloggers have attracted the attention of readers far outside the LDS blogosphere.