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For those familiar with Masonry and Mormonism, there are some obvious similarities between the rituals conducted in Masonic Lodges and LDS temples. The critics claim that Joseph Smith created the LDS temple endowment by simply borrowing what he had learned from Free Masonry. Latter-day Saints might ask, “What is the true relationship between Mormonism and Masonry?”

Latter-day Saint Life

LDS Canoe Racer Stands Up for Her Values, Faith as She Heads Toward the Olympics

By Alexandra Mortenson

Kaley Martin, a 19-year-old LDS athlete, is quickly making her way through the ranks of flatwater sprint canoe racing and may soon be one of the first to compete in the first-ever women’s canoe events in the 2020 Summer Olympics to be held in Tokyo.

Lesson Helps

“Come, Follow Me” FHE: The Price He Paid

By Jessica Grimaud

This week's FHE lesson topic comes from the Come, Follow Me reading in Matthew 16-17, Mark 9, andLuke 9. Check out this week's Come, Follow Me study ideas on LDS Living for additional resources and suggestions.

Famous Latter-day Saints

4 Mormons Who Won Academy Awards

By Jamie Armstrong

Talented Church members in Hollywood have left their mark on the silver screen, as well as behind the camera. Check out these Mormons who have won an Academy Award or been nominated for an Oscar.

Sponsored: The Modern Zion’s Camp

By Bruce L. Olsen

Zion’s Camp prepared leaders for the trek West—today’s premium mission prep camp prepares women and men to serve in confidence.

Just Asking: Interview with Bestselling Mormon Author Brandon Mull

1. Where and how do you get inspiration for your stories and characters?

Lesson Helps

FHE: Lessons from Finding Nemo

By Carly M. Springer

Here are some gospel lessons we can learn from the movie Finding Nemo—a classic the whole family can enjoy!

Latter-day Saint Life

How a Poinsettia and a Succulent Helped Me Better Understand Ministering

By Jannalee Sandau

If there’s one dependable sign that it’s Christmas, it’s the sudden appearance of poinsettias in every display window and on every piece of Christmas decor. Our office here at LDS Living recently had some of these festive plants appear in the lobby of each floor of our building. However, after only a week of being placed there, when I came in on Monday after the weekend, I noticed that the poor plant on our floor was looking very . . . limp. I immediately thought, “Oh, they must have forgotten to water it over the weekend.” I immediately poured a bit of water into the dying plant, feeling good that I had helped save our living Christmas symbol.

Latter-day Saint Life

A Miracle of Our Savior Worth Remembering This Holiday Season

By James and Judith McConkie

Professor Obery M. Hendricks Jr., a scholar specializing in the historical context for the world of Jesus, has observed that “hunger, indebtedness, disease, fear, insecurity, social alienation and seething resentment . . . took their toll upon the morale of the [poor] of Israel.” In addition, he said, these conditions contributed to overwhelming crime rates throughout the region.

Fun

9 Christ-Centered Books to Help Your Kids Learn the True Meaning of Easter

By LDS Living

This Easter season is the perfect opportunity to sit down with your kids and read books that teach them about Christ's love and Atonement. These 9 books are perfect resources for helping children of all ages internalize the Savior's infinite gift of grace and redemption.