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Day 16: Have a Sunday Advent Devotional: Joy

Focus on the true spirit of Christmas this year by celebrating Advent, a celebration that uses the four Sundays prior to Christmas as a time to contemplate Christ’s birth.

LDS Missionary: Finding the Light in Rhode Island

I remember reading about the Mormons for the first time. My only impression of them was that they were far more holy than I could ever be. Too good to be true, I thought. Yet I decided to approach this new religion with the same absence of bias that I had with every other religion. And so when I stumbled upon an advertisement for the Church offering a free copy of the Book of Mormon, I jumped at the chance. I think my two favorite words in the English language (especially when put together) are the words “free” and “book”, so to see a church offering such a thing felt like a gift from God. Surely, though, I had no clue how strongly that description would later resonate with me.

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Why Going to Church Is Like Going to the Gym

A few weeks ago, I returned to the gym after what we’ll call a “personal hiatus.” It was just long enough to be awkward when I walked back in the heavy glass doors, but not long enough for the folks at the front desk to forget me.

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8 Things to Teach Your Child Before Baptism

Baptism is the first ordinance in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Children of record are eligible for baptism when they turn 8 years old, but parents and Church leaders should help them prepare for this important milestone before the child is baptized.

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Alicia Keys Praises LDS Singer Who Won Battle Round on "The Voice"

By Danielle B. Wagner

Belle Lyon, known as Belle Jewel, studied commercial music at BYU for a time before leaving to start her music career. That move seems to have paid off as Jewel just won the Battle Round of NBC's The Voice and is now continuing on to the Knockout Round.

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Elder Bednar Shares the Tender Moment He Helped His Son Learn How to Give Priesthood Blessings

By David A. Bednar

One of our sons and I were assigned as home teaching companions. Together we taught a number of families, including a divorced sister with three young daughters. Over time we developed a close and trusting relationship with the woman and her children. We appreciated the opportunities we had to serve them spiritually and temporally.

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Mormons Join Muslims in Prayer, "Hug" Mosque After Shooting at Mosque in Quebec

Shortly after two gunmen killed six people and injured eight after opening fire at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada, Mormons and other faiths gathered together to show their love and support for their Muslim neighbors.

{LDSL Blog} Filming 'Just Off the Square'

By Jamie Armstrong

One of my favorite things about working at LDS Living is meeting new people. I’ve learned that everyone has a fascinating story to tell, if given the opportunity. With that in mind, the LDS Living editorial staff decided to grab our video camera and hit the streets just off Temple Square to talk with some of the amazing Church members who were in town for general conference. We were not disappointed.

Men Urged to 'Rise Up' and Be Shepherds at Priesthood Session

Comparing home teachers to shepherds, President Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, urged the men and young men of the church during Saturday night’s priesthood session of the 183rd Semiannual General Conference to be true shepherds who lead their sheep rather than sheepherders who ride casually behind their sheep.

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"Meet the Mormons" Star Honored with Prestigious Award, Twice

By Katie Lambert

Ken Niumatalolo, Meet the Mormons star and the "all-time winningest" head football coach in the U.S. Naval Academy's history, according to navysports.com, received a prestigious award for the second consecutive time in his career.