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'Good Morning America' Features Mormon Blogger who Blamed Wife for Messy House

This morning, Clint Edwards and his family were featured on Good Morning America, after Edwards’s article, “I blamed my wife for our messy house, I was wrong for many reasons” went viral online.

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Ultimate Guide: General Conference Edition

By Kate Ensign-Lewis

General Conference is one of my favorite times of the year. The season is changing, and along with these beautiful changes, we get to hear from our prophets. I'm hard-pressed to think of another time during the year that I feel more reinvigorated and energized to press forward.

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Elder Holland Shares 8 Things to Remember During the Sacrament That Will Deepen Its Impact

By Jeffrey R. Holland

The following is an excerpt from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's book Trusting Jesus. He offers eight things we can remember when we take the sacrament. (Headings have been added.)

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Attending Church on Friday + 17 More Unique Ways Latter-day Saints Worship Around the World

By Alexandra Mortenson

One incredible thing about being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is that no matter where you go in the world, you can expect to find a ward or branch of fellow believers worshiping in a familiar way. All across the world Saints gather for a three-hour block, partake of the sacrament, teach and bear testimony to each other, and follow the same lesson manuals in a variety of languages. Ordinances are conducted by the same authority and manner in the Philippines as they are in France.

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How I felt the Savior’s love through a letter from Sister Holland

By Lindsey Williams

After spending hours with Sister Holland through her words, I wanted to thank her for the difference she made in my life. But why would someone like Sister Holland, who had such stature, wisdom, and grace, care about a simple thank you card from me?

I have been taught that we can make many choices in life, but we cannot choose our final destiny. Our actions do that. -Elder Richard G. Scott

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Elder Scott's 21 Principles to Help You Live by the Spirit

By Excerpted from "21 Principles" by Elder Richard G. Scott

Humankind has always benefited from obedience to true principles. The fearless Polynesians in precarious craft crossed an immense ocean for destinations thousands of miles away. That feat was accomplished not by chance but by adherence to sound principles of celestial navigation. They prepared carefully and did not succumb to temptations to deviate from their course or delay en route. In like manner, you and I can be assured of reaching worthy objectives in life by understanding and consistently following correct principles rooted in revealed truth:

Feature Stories

The connection between the titles of ‘Saints’ and the Wentworth Letter you may not have noticed

By Lindsey Williams

Editor's note: Our bi-weekly Friday column, “Found in the footnotes,” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

From the Church

"I Was Falling to My Death": President Nelson Describes Near-Death Experience and What Brought Him Peace

President Nelson told the Argentinian Saints of the unusual tranquility he felt as his plane once spiraled toward the earth and some aboard shouted in fear of what was ahead. The source of his peace, he said, was his faith and the death-transcending power of the Christ-focused worship done in the Church’s temples. The Church teaches that these temple rites connect families together forever.

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New study proves President Nelson right: Home-centered worship is resulting in stronger family relationships and testimonies

By Julie H. Haupt and Kaylin Cash

Those who pray and study scriptures at home report higher levels of happiness, meaning, and feelings of God’s love in their life, according to a new study from the Wheatley Institution. Highly religious couples—those who attend church and worship regularly at home—also report greater relationship satisfaction, sexual satisfaction, and a sense of spousal commitment, kindness, forgiveness, and joint decision-making.

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The Bonner Family talks about their African American heritage in gospel music

By Danielle Christensen

Anyone who watches The Bonner Family can see straightaway that the performers have natural talent. But what listeners may not know is that the Bonner’s talent doesn’t begin with their generation—it’s a part of their family’s legacy.