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Mormon Apostles’ Most Important Duty: Testify of Jesus Christ

Anyone with a smattering of knowledge about the New Testament knows that the English word apostle is derived from a Greek word meaning "messenger," specifically a special messenger or envoy. In the early Church the word was used in several ways. Indeed, the use of the word after Paul appears to have been more ambiguous than it was in the early Church (Anchor Bible Dictionary, s.v. apostle). Mormon usage of the term is in line with one of the common New Testament meanings. According to 2 Peter 3:2, the work of the apostles was to convey the teachings of the prophets and of Jesus to the Church. Jude understands the apostles themselves also to be prophets, those who speak the words of Jesus Christ. But perhaps the definition in Acts 1:21-22, as someone who was with Christ throughout his ministry, is the most relevant for Latter-day Saints.

Why are Mormons rising in business, politics?

For the first time America has two Mormon candidates for president, Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman, which has drawn the media’s attention to how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has managed to churn out some of the country’s top business and political leaders. The spotlight has turned on the Mormons’ Missionary Training Center (MTC) in Provo, Utah, which sends out more than 50,000 Mormon graduates around the world at any given moment. Recent media reports say almost all Mormons who have excelled in business and public life have been trained at MTC.

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LDS Newlywed Diagnosed with Very Rare Disease: "It’s Just a Little Speed Bump to Eternity"

One week after Henry and Mackenzie Unga were married, Mackenzie Unga was diagnosed with a rare lung disease. The couple rely on their faith and each other as she awaits a transplant.

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12 magical photos of temples and rainbows

By LDS Living

After the great deluge in the book of Genesis, the Lord made a covenant with Noah that He would never again flood the earth. As a symbol of this promise, the Lord pointed to the rainbow. “This is the token of the covenant,” He said, “and I will remember” (Genesis 9:17).

President Obama Answers an 8-Year-Old LDS Boy's Letter

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Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley Lesson 2: "An Ensign to the Nations, a Light to the World"

By Kelly Merrill

To be an ensign or banner to the nations of the earth, the Lord’s church must first become visible and known to the nations of the earth. This process of becoming visible to move the work of God forward among all the people of earth was part of President Hinckley’s work. This work started while on his mission and continued to the day of his death.

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Parody: The Pokémon Theme Song, Mormon Style

With Pokémon GO taking the U.S. by storm, this hilarious Mormon parody of the Pokémon theme song posted on YouTube by Barrett Burgin is something you've got to see. All of the men in the video have served as missionaries in the Church.

Latter-day Saint Life

In the Friend Zone? Here's Why You Shouldn't Panic

By Zack Oates

“I thought it was over,” he exhaled. “I mean, she said that I was her friend…her friend!”

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6 New General Authority Seventies Announced During Conference, Learn More About Them

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the calls of six General Authority Seventies and 36 Area Seventies. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the First Presidency, made the announcements during the Saturday afternoon session of the April 2017 general conference.

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LDS Athlete Barely Misses Olympic Games After Controversial Track Race

By Jeff Hampton

Shaquille Walker has been a star since the second he stepped on campus at BYU. The middle distance runner came to college a two-time Georgia state champion in the 800 meter (half-mile) run, then proceeded to really excel—breaking school and national records and earning All-American Honors. Sadly for BYU fans, Walker recently announced he would forego his senior season and join a professional running team.