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President Spencer W. Kimball Explains What We Know About Life on Other Worlds

An article by a German astronomer reports that radio astronomers today discuss as a distinct possibility inter-planetary conversation between earth-bound men and creatures on other planets; he "demonstrates" with intricate mathematical logic that planets suitable for life may be fairly common among the stars, and that there are "perhaps ten civilized communities within 1,000 light years of the earth," and "there may well be creatures intelligent enough on some of those planets to transmit radio messages across the enormous distances of interstellar space."

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20 Halloween movies that won't give your kids nightmares

By LDS Living

The last thing you need after a late night of trick-or-treating and a sugar overdose is an extra body in your bed. Try these family-friendly movies that will give you a night of fun without the fright.

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4 Ways to Look Up When Life Has You Down

By Elise Babbel Hahl

My mom made me wear a dress to the middle school spelling bee. It had pink flowers all over, a bow in the back, and puffy sleeves. I consented because—truth be told—I was totally psyched for this day. One of my favorite movies back then was a made-for-TV Disney film called The Girl Who Spelled Freedom, about a Cambodian refugee who overcame a lot to become a spelling champion (in a dressy outfit).

After Becoming Quadriplegic: One Woman's Touching Journey to Motherhood, Success

By Katie Lambert

On March 6, 2004, Meg Johnson was doing what most people do when they go to Zion's National Park—hiking.

3 of our favorite airplane analogies from Elder Uchtdorf

By Dieter F. Uchtdorf

From the time Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf first took the pulpit at general conference, members around the world have loved his stories about airplanes and the poignant gospel lessons he draws from them. In fact, his history of sharing tales of flight has led many listeners to find themselves internally asking a question as soon as he gets up to speak—the same question Elder Uchtdorf voiced one memorable conference: “What does it have to do with flying an airplane?” Here is a collection of just a few of those aerodynamic analogies.

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5 Things You Didn't Know About the Seminary Program That Might Surprise You

By Casey Paul Griffiths

1. The founder of the program experienced a crisis of faith during his schooling.

Gerald Lund Shares Insights into His New Series, Fire & Steel

By Jenny Spencer Hunt

What inspired you to start writing your new historical fiction series, Fire and Steel?

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9 More Things People Get Wrong About Mormons

By Kelsey Berteaux

As a lifelong member of the Church who’s lived in a few different geographic regions, I thought I’d heard it all. I’ve fielded questions about polygamy, pioneers, dancing and Donny Osmond. (Have I also mentioned that I’m not Amish?) But then we asked you, our readers, about misunderstandings you’ve encountered about your faith.

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7 Touching Conference Moments We'll Never Forget

By LDS Living Staff

General conference: a time of year that Latter-day Saints across the entire world unite their prayers, their voices, and their spirits in sustaining and listening to God's chosen prophets and leaders. It is, without a doubt, a sacred and wonderful time for Mormons everywhere, full of many spiritual and emotional highs.