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For the Wives of Addicts: Marriage Is Not for You?

A man I consider a friend, Seth Adam Smith, posted an essay called Marriage is Not for You that has gone seriously viral. Seth shares some advice from his dad that has helped him in his new marriage — advice to not be selfish. It’s excellent advice at the face of it. I also think it’s great how it reminds people that marriage is not supposed to be a selfish pursuit. I like the positive energy around the topic of marriage that has resulted. So yay for that. And yet….

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SPONSORED: Long-lasting Breath Mint Big Hit in LDS Community

By ForeverMints

When LDS doctors Greggory R. DeVore and Doug Pratt Pharm D decided to advertise their new, multi-hour slow-dissolve breath mint (ForeverMints) in LDS publications, they only expected a few hundred orders. They were hoping to use the ad as a systems "beta" test -- that is to work the bugs out of their computerized order and shipping system before their marketing went national.

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John Bytheway: A Line-by-Line Look at the Sacrament Prayers That Will Change How You Understand Them

By John Bytheway

For Moroni to engrave the sacrament prayers on the plates is a testimony that the sacrament was an essential, not an optional, part of their worship.

4 Ways to Be a "Deliberate Mother" in the Midst of Mayhem

The other night, my husband and I were trying to replace the net on our trampoline (the previous one had been ripped to shreds), and our children were playing at a nearby park that had been freshly mowed. Frustrated because the new net hadn’t come with instructions and looked nothing like our old one, we decided to call it quits for the night and gathered our children back into the house.

Nobody’s Perfect: A Look at Toxic Perfectionism and Depression in LDS Women

Utah Valley University professor Kris Doty observed first hand how depression affected LDS women, when she worked as a crisis counselor in the emergency room at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. Doty saw increased activity of LDS women on Sunday evenings after church meetings suffering from feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and guilt. Doty concluded the LDS women’s depression was caused by genetics, abusive history, family relationships, and judgment by others. However she found that toxic perfectionism was the major cause of depression among LDS women.

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3 Essential Tips for Decorating Your Latter-day Home

By Ashlie Mortensen

Spring is a great reminder of the need for us to continually evaluate and refresh our lives. This year, we’ve been thinking about how important renewal is in every aspect of our lives, specifically our home. Here are a few ways we’ve felt inspired to bring hope and new life to our homes and into our lives:

What a Short Flight Taught Me About the Furnace of Affliction

I sat in awe the whole flight--watching, listening. This girl's father, ever so patient and calm, reassured his daughter every few minutes by answering her question with, “yes, it’s a short flight,” over and over again. Though, there was no doubt in my mind that it had to be what felt like the longest flight ever to him. He let his wife sleep the whole flight, while he took care of his daughter, constantly reassuring her. How tiring it must have been.

Weekend Craft: Feel Better Soon Box

By Oh My Crafts

This cute little box is just big enough to hold a treat and cute enough to bring a smile to the face of someone who is under the weather.

From the Church

President Uchtdorf Dedicates the 13th Temple in Mexico, 149th Worldwide (Photos)

On Sunday, December 13, President Uchtdorf dedicated the 13th temple in Mexico and the 149th temple worldwide, the Tijuana Mexico Temple.