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The Story Behind When a 16th Apostle Was Called

It’s unlikely that anyone in the Church (except for the apostles) anticipated that Neal A. Maxwell would be called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles when he was. As far as most people knew, there wasn’t a vacancy to be filled. Generally, a new apostle is called when an apostle dies. However, in 1981, the health of all three members of the First Presidency was declining. After many vibrant years of service together, they were slowing down. President Spencer W. Kimball, in recovery from surgery, felt “a restless urge to breathe needed vitality into the First Presidency”. President Kimball called Elder Gordon B. Hinckley to be a fourth member of the Presidency on July 15th. This left a vacancy in the Quorum of the Twelve.

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10 Epic Pinterest Fails to Avoid at Your Next Church Activity

By Janessa Armstrong

It's a well-known fact that there are many great ideas on Pinterest that are cute, helpful, or just plain clever. It's also well-known that Mormons love Pinterest. It enables us to find new recipes to try for family or church events; it helps us to find inspiration; we can use to share the message of the Gospel; and Pinterest provides dozens of thrifty ways to make our homes look pleasant without spending a lot of money. It's also a well-known fact that some of these Pinterest ideas end up looking nothing like their internet counterparts.

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10 Elegant Cultural Hall Wedding Receptions (Photos)

By Jamie Armstrong

Wedding season is in full swing! And for LDS couples, one great way to keep wedding costs down is by having a reception in the church's cultural hall. Skeptical? Check out these amazing transformations we found on Pinterest!

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Elder Gong Shares the Promptings That Prepared Him for His Father's Death

By LDS Living

In case you haven't heard the exciting news, the prophet and apostles are now using Instagram to share Christ's lightand reach members of the Church in new ways.

E-mail policy change for missionaries

Missionaries across the world are now able to communicate more easily with their families and friends due to a change in policy by The Church Missionary Department. According to a statement made by Scott Trotter, spokesman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Missionaries write to their families each week and can also communicate by email with friends, priesthood leaders and new converts. While in the mission field, missionaries should get permission from the mission president before communicating with converts and others of the opposite gender within the mission.”

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14 Easy and Meaningful Valentine's Gifts from Deseret Book

By LDS Living

Looking for a simple gift to let someone special in your life know you're thinking of them this Valentine's Day? Try one of these fun and meaningful gifts from Deseret Book.

Mormon couple finds love in Web series

Erin Elton was appalled to discover that her friend hadn’t been out on a date in four months. So she launched the online “Mormon Bachelorette” series and got Aubrey Messick engaged. “It’s kind of crazy,” Elton understated.

The Upside of Video Games

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Primary Turns 140: How Mischievous Boys Led to Its Creation, How It's Changing Lives Today

“The one thing that never changed [in the Primary] is the love those leaders had for those children and the love that our leaders today have for the children,” Sister Joy D. Jones Jones said. “And Heavenly Father’s love is what generates that love. It’s all coming from and through Him, and what a gift it is because we want our children today to feel His love. They have got to feel His love and know that they are His.”

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Hilary Weeks Launches Kickstarter Campaign

By LDS Living Staff

To promote fundraising for her new Live Positive App, Hilary Weeks announced she will record a song written exclusively for this project, “June in December," a song currently available only to those participating in the fundraiser. Weeks’ campaign launched today on Kickstarter.com, a site designed to help turn imagined projects into real products. Every person who donates $3 or more to this project will receive a free download of this song that reminds those experiencing personal “Decembers” of the tender mercies, miracles, and love they receive from God.