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7 First-glimpse Photos of the New Phoenix Arizona Temple

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Why a Mormon Ghost Town Has a Luau Every Year

Iosepa, Utah. Though it now stands abandoned at the base of the Rocky Mountains, it was once a thriving town—a Hawaiian colony in the desert where settlers spoke their native language and maintained their culture. One of its early inhabitants was an LDS convert from Hawaii named Makaopiopio. Raised in an oral society, Makaopiopio’s history was recorded by author Marianne Monson, as it was shared with her by those who knew Makaopiopio.

Lesson Helps

FHE Lesson Series: Preach My Gospel

By Jannalee Sandau

President Monson has called each of us to rise up and be better member missionaries. So why not use the best missionary reference out there—Preach My Gospel—in your own family home evenings? Here are six lessons from this inspired teaching resource. These lessons cover everything from using the Book of Mormon to teach to understanding the Spirit better. Your family home evenings will be filled with the spirit of missionary work with these lessons!

Fun

Surprising Things We Don't Have to Do for Personal Progress Anymore + More Changes Over the Years

By Katharine Lyon

With the year 2016 coming to a close, Young Women programs around the world will focus on the new 2017 theme, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed" (James 1:5–6; emphasis added).

Latter-day Saint Life

Everything You Need to Know About an LDS Bishop

By Jason F. Wright

If you’re like me — a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — you have a bishop. (Members of smaller congregations who have a branch president instead of a bishop, don’t tune out. I’m also talking to you.)

Latter-day Saint Life

Have You Ever Wondered About Jesus' Teachings That Didn't Make It into the Bible?

“And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen” (John 21:25).

Fun

President Uchtdorf Shares 3 Crucial Lessons from Watching Primary Programs

By Danielle B. Wagner

It's the most wonderful time of the year: the time when the Primary children take over sacrament meeting and delight us with their enthusiastic singing, bright testimonies, and their adorable and unexpected mannerisms.

Latter-day Saint Life

The One Essential Reason Viewing Pornography Is Wrong

With society choosing to view pornography as a harmless pastime, it's important to inform ourselves and our family about the truths behind pornography.

Videos

Watch: New Zealander Creates Amazing, Inspiring Song in English and Maori to Help Others Remember Their Heritage

By LDS Living

Pianika Duncan is a mother of two and a Latter-day Saint from a small town called Ngaruawahia in New Zealand. She wrote a song called "Bring Mana to Your Name," which was inspired by her love for family history. Duncan explains the word "Mana" means pride and strength. She incorporates Maori, the native language of New Zealand, and English into the song.

Latter-day Saint Life

Mormon Volunteers Serving near ISIS War Zones Helping with Refugee Crisis

Mormon volunteers and service missionaries share their incredible stories of serving in the Middle East and Europe, serving just 25 miles from the Islamic State front.