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When a "Friend" Told Me If I Were Prettier or More Outgoing, People Would Like Me More

The following was written by Audy Leavitt, who starred with her husband Tyson on the TLC reality TV show Playhouse Masters. Read more from Audy with "The Unwanted Answer to a Prayer That Led This Mom to Becoming a Reality TV Star" and atalwaysaudy.com.

View Winning Artwork from International LDS Youth

By Kaela Worthen Gardner

In Doctrine and Covenants 115:4-6, the Lord calls to action all the people of His Church, inviting them to “arise and shine forth” so that their “light may be a standard for the nations.” He asks them to join together to support one another and become a “refuge from the storm.”

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Elder Bednar Talks About the Fear We All Need in Our Lives

MR says: Is fear ever a good thing? According to Elder Bednar, we all need fear in our lives--and that fear can be a source of peace and confidence.

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LDS Family and Their Lost Son of 25 Years Reunited on TLC’s “Long Lost Family”

By Phillip Price

Twenty-Five years ago Gusty and Teri Graham had to make one of the hardest choices of their lives when they placed their son Devin up for adoption. But recently, with the help of the TLC show Long Lost Family, they were able to reunite with Devin again, turning their initial pain and struggle to overwhelming joy and gratitude.

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March 2011 Sharing Time—Prophets Now and Then

By Shauna Gibby

Preparation: Familiarize yourself with the prophets in this sharing time. Obtain pictures of each of them (Noah, Lehi, Daniel, Abinadi, Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, Lorenzo Snow, and Thomas S. Monson.) Divide the board at the front of the room in half by drawing a line down the middle. On one side write “Scriptures” on the other side write “Latter-day.”

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Sister Missionaries Who Met Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute) Share the Incredible Behind-the-Scenes Story

By Danielle B. Wagner

Last week the Mormon world was set abuzz when Rainn Wilson, best known for his role as Dwight K. Schrute from The Office, posted a picture of sister missionaries on his Instagram, saying, "I was visited by some very nice Mormon missionary Sisters this morning."

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3 LDS Athletes Who Turned Down $1 Mill or $.5 Mill to Serve Missions

By LDS Living Staff

Did you know that three Mormons turned down six-figure signing bonuses or more to serve a mission? And in doing so, they made history in a unique way.

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5 Simple Ways to Develop an "Attitude of Gratitude"

By David A. Christensen

Our attitude is defined by the way we think and feel about life. It all begins with the way we see the world—which triggers a reaction, response, or behavior. Developing an "attitude of gratitude," or seeing the world in such a way that spawns a thankful heart, produces many positive results.

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How a Woman Saved the Feet of a Fellow Latter-day Saint and Fulfilled a Prophet's Promise

By Kristine Frederickson, for LDS Living

I would like to opine today on “the practice formerly known as home teaching, or visiting teaching.” Why not, everyone else has, and my thoughts, for what they are worth, can be as carefully disregarded as everyone else’s.

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Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder, Sting, + 9 More Music Legends Who've Performed with Mormons

By LDS Living Staff

From rock and roll to country music to thetop of the Billboard charts, Mormons have had their fair share of fame when it comes to the music industry. So it's no wonder Mormon artists have performed with a whole gamut of celebrities, from Celine Dion to Jamie Foxx. Check out these incredible performances: