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Do We Need to Tidy Up and Declutter Our Spiritual Lives?

Have you read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing? Author Marie Kondo’s book has cleaned up quite nicely, selling more than five million copies since its 2014 release.

Mormons in the Olympics, Day 5

The U.S. beach volleyball tandem of Mormon Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal won their match against Latvia's Aleksandrs Samoilovs and Ruslans Sorokins on Wednesday, leaving them 2-1 in the preliminary round. Gibb, a native of Bountiful and a returned missionary, and Rosenthal are expected to move on to the elimination round with a shot at a medal.

I'm a Young Woman, and I Believe!

Latter-day Saint Life

How Adopting a Child of a Different Race Has Blessed My Family

By Sherilyn Olsen

In bringing home our son, Elie (A’lee) from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) five years ago, my previously only-Caucasian family added layers of complexity and richness to our lives. The benefits and challenges continue to emerge.

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New Testament Lesson 15: I Am the Light of the World

By Ted L. Gibbons

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8 LDS Quotes on Faith for When You Are Discouraged

By LDS Living

Alma 32:21 reads: "Faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true." Faith is a word of action and grows stronger as we exercise it throughout our lives. Our faith is developed as we remain obedient and true to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Here are 8 LDS quotes on faith to help you through your trials.

Church presence growing in South America, Elders Oaks and Bednar report

The opening section of the Doctrine and Covenants includes the prophecy that the Church will emerge “out of obscurity and out of the darkness.” That day may have arrived in much of South America. “We are out of obscurity and darkness,” said Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve following his recent return from South America. “This truth is reflected in the way [South American] government officials know and recognize the Church and how Church representatives are received whenever we come.”

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In 1934 Henry Ford Invited and Sponsored the Choir to Perform in Chicago

The Century of Progress Exposition was a World’s Fair held in Chicago between 1933 and 1934. As part of the event, Ford Motor Company constructed its own exhibit that featured, among other things, a museum and concert hall. Subsequently, Ford would bring in musical acts, including the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

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The LDS Movie That Swept the Awards at the Christian Film Festival

At the May 2016 Christian Film Festival in Newport News, Virginia, a film by an LDS director and cast, The Cokeville Miracle, practically swept the festival, earning 17 awards, among them Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Cast, Best Actor Lead, and Best Actress Lead.

{Food Dish} Fab Five: FHE Lessons and Matching Desserts

By Kate Ensign-Lewis

Good for the sweet tooth and for the soul. Yum.