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Mormonism 101? Hatch plans book to explain his LDS religion

Orrin Hatch apparently is poised to pen a “tell-all” book — all, that is, about the Mormonism he knows and loves. Hatch — Utah's senior U.S. senator who faces a Republican primary rival next month and, if he prevails then, a Democratic foe in the fall in his bid for a seventh term — plans to take up the challenge of explaining his faith to outsiders in the new volume, An Insider's Guide to Mormon Beliefs.

Mormons in America: The 'cosmopolitan and sophisticated' members

Whether or not Mitt Romney makes it to the White House, his candidacy signals that Mormons have arrived in American political life. Just as President Obama’s nomination and election marked a sea change in the country’s tortured racial history, so Romney’s nomination has changed religious boundaries that have persisted for more than 160 years. No religious group has been more persecuted by the U.S. government, or more derided by other faiths present in the country, than the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (or the LDS Church, as many Mormons refer to it).

Turf Wars, Talents and Spiritual Gifts

In the last 30 years, I have been a member of about a dozen different wards. With each move, I must establish new friendships and create a niche among my fellow saints. Church is a place for shared faith, but it is also a place where many perform a skill that may or may not be related to one’s professional training. If it’s a skill that a sister does not use at work, this often makes church a particularly important venue for expressing that skill.

D&C 20–22: The Church of Christ

Scholars have described the Whitmer home as a “celebrated dwelling place.” It is where the first conference was held, the Church was organized, and the revelation we are discussing this week was received. Doctrine and Covenants 20–22 describe the order in which God keeps His house, and as we study these sections, we can explore how to make our homes celebrated Christlike dwelling places.

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This true pioneer story reads like a proper romance novel—and it might inspire you too

By Sarah Griffin

“My fourth-great-grandparents’ love story is as good as any proper romance novel, but all the more special because it connects me to my ancestors in a deeply meaningful way.”

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How a Prompting from General Conference Led One Man to Create a Unique Soccer Club

By Katharine Lyon

Any family who has signed up for competitive sports knows that avoiding Sunday games can be a challenge. Many competitive club soccer teams, for example, play up to 10 tournaments a year—and tournaments usually include Sunday matches, which is why Jeff Erickson created the No Sunday Fútball Club in Gilbert, Arizona.

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (July 4-10)

By LDS Living

Boyd K. Packer, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at home Friday, July 3, 2015, at about 2 p.m. MDT from causes incident to age. He was 90 years old.

4 Times LDS Church Leaders Mentioned Mother Teresa in Their Talks

By Jamie Armstrong

On September 4, Mother Teresa was declared a saint in a canonization Mass held by Pope Francis in the Vatican. This humble and selfless nun dedicated her life to serving the poor and inspired millions around the world, including LDS Church leaders. Here are four times they mentioned her in their talks.

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2 Undeniable Truths That Will Bring Us Joy During Bitter Trials

By Taylor Halverson

Life can be so unexpectedly difficult at times. Yet, because of this, we must choose to become better not bitter.

2014 Mormon Olympian Recap

By LDS Living

Check out in a glance which Mormon Olympians won what at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.