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"Twilight" Author Stephenie Meyer Publishing a New Book Unlike Any She's Written Before

Vampires, werewolves, extraterrestrials. These are just some of the ingredients that have made LDS author Stephenie Meyer a millionaire and best-selling author with thousands of devoted fans.

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Find Out Why This Old Scrap of String Made a Difference in the Life of Every Mormon

MR says: This might look like a straggly piece of junk to most people, but this string actually helped shape the lives and beliefs of every Latter-day Saint, from the first days of the Church to today.

Baptist panel asks: Can Christians vote for a Mormon?

Addressing an issue on the minds of many evangelical voters as a Mormon runs for president, a Baptist seminary panel said Tuesday that evangelicals must jettison -- for the good of their faith -- the idea that the White House occupant must be a "religious mascot" for Christianity. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary hosted the panel discussion, less than two months before American voters will choose between President Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney, who is Mormon.

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5 Ways to Help Your Teen See Their Potential Like You Do

By David J. Ridges

“Full potential” can mean many things. Ultimately, it means attaining exaltation, thus becoming Gods. On a more immediate basis, “full potential” for youth can mean, among other things, earnestly striving to live the gospel, having the beginnings of their own testimony, doing reasonably well in school, preparing for missions, serving others, and basically being a good influence on other youth among other things. The question is what can parents do to have a better chance of helping their children attain this potential?

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The Major Role Religion Will Play at the 2016 Olympic Games

Should religion play a role in the Olympics? Well this year it is in a surprising way.

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Google's 3D Mapping Makes Exploring LDS Temples More Fun Than a Pop-up Book

By Collin Bishop

There's a feature on Google Maps that you may not have noticed before and it's a really fun way to explore LDS temples.

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14 Dating Tips from Prophets & Apostles All Singles Need to Hear

Whether you like it or not, you get dating advice from everyone. My personal favorite is when a single person gives me advice on finding a wife… I think to myself, “how's that working for you?”

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How to Participate in the Church’s "25 Ways in 25 Days" Christmas Initiative

With the kickoff of the Church's Light the World Christmas initiative, the Church is beginning a new campaign December 1 to help participants serve each of the 25 days leading up to Christmas: 25 Ways Over 25 Days.

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Under-the-Radar Church History Sites

Historical sites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints have many classic tourist sites: Temple Square, Palmyra, Liberty Jail, etc. The classic tourist sites have more in common than just historical significance; they have crowded visitors’ centers and crowded tour groups, too. However, there are a few under the radar sites for the adventurer who wants to seek some of the less known (and less crowded) scenes of church history.

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LDS Businessman Receives Prestigious Award for His Charitable Giving

Every two years, the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy is awarded to people who have dedicated "their private wealth to the public good." And this year, a Mormon has made the list of eight award recipients: Jon M. Huntsman Sr.