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3 Ways to Defend the Family Without Offending Others

One of the most cliché phrases in sports is “defense wins championships.” However, there is great truth to it, which is why it became so verbally repetitive in the first place. It doesn’t just apply to sports, though. It can also be applied to the gospel of Jesus Christ, specifically the doctrine of the family. Defending our families can lead to the greatest championship of all—eternal life with our Heavenly Parents. Our families can become celestial through the merits, mercy, and grace of our Savior Jesus Christ.

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Video: LDS Designer Leaves Job at Dior to Serve with Mother Theresa, Raises 79 Orphans

Cecile Pelous was a designer for Dior in Paris, where she met famous politicians and artists like Jackie Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor, and Gwen Stefani. But, then Pelous reached a point in her life where she wanted something more. So, she wrote to Mother Teresa, one of her heroes. One month later, she received this answer: "Come, we need all the help we can get."

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Greg Olsen Shares the Story Behind His Stunning Piece 'Worlds Without End'

We all know the feeling of vastness and humility that comes from gazing at the stars and the immensity of God's creations. That's exactly the feeling Greg Olsen has created with his latest piece, "World's Without End." Check out what the author has to say in this moving video.

Dave Says: Guilt and Cynicism

By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave,

Black Mormons on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

When I got the call that The Daily Show with Jon Stewart wanted to talk to black Mormons about our assumed voting dilemma the first thing I said was, "how did you get my number?" Cause where I come from you guard your phone number as much as you do your social security number. After I found out who I needed to call and talk to about sharing my digits, I said, "I'll think about it and let you know." That was three months ago and obviously I eventually said yes.

BYU coaches admit having mixed emotions about move to WCC

BYU baseball coach Vance Law admits he's a little conflicted about his program leaving the Mountain West Conference for the West Coast Conference next season. "It's been 12 years in the Mountain West and I have mixed emotions. I'm excited about the new challenge of going to a new conference, but I'm going to miss a lot of the relationships I've built with the coaches in (the MWC)," Law said. "I've always enjoyed going to the different cities in our conference. But it will be fun to go to some new places, too.

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Oprah & 11 More Celebs Wear Modest Fashion at Oscars (Photos)

By Kelsey Berteaux

Have you tried shopping for a cute, modest outfit recently? If you have, I offer my condolences--the last time I went out looking for something new to wear, I went home empty-handed and unhappy. Since when were crop tops (shirts that show the midriff) and sheer shirts a thing? Apparently not even shopping in winter will help you find something to cover up with.

Watch: The English Rose—One Mormon Woman’s Conversion Story

Arizona newspaper features LDS missionaries

Imagine leaving home for two years and traveling to a different state or country, having little or no contact with friends and family.

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What We Can Learn from the Bad Dads in the Bible

On and on the Bible goes, offering story after story about fathers with shortcomings and failings. But that can be comforting, really.