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What Jesus Can Teach Us About the Why of Suffering and Our Response to It

As part of an essay we wrote several years ago exploring what the four Gospels have to say about Jesus and suffering, we could easily have begun with any number of historical or scriptural references—from Liberty Jail and the Prophet Joseph in the winter of 1838-39 to Job, whose friends blamed his afflictions on his supposed sins, to the multiple souls described in the Gospels who were plagued by disease, misfortune, natural disasters, or simply the consequences of bad or even impetuous decisions.

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Reflections from Ann Romney

By Jamie Armstrong

You wouldn’t know it by looking at her today, but Ann Romney was once 100 percent tomboy.

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3 Powerful Pioneer Stories from President Monson

By LDS Living

Nothing can compare to the feeling that comes when President Thomas S. Monson starts in on one of his famous stories. The emotion and power behind his words can make us not only laugh and cry, but have a desire to truly change our lives. So, in honor of Pioneer Day, we wanted to share three of our favorite pioneer stories shared by President Monson throughout the years--pioneer stories that show how they can come from all ages and parts of the world.

What 'Pride and Prejudice' and an Emily Dickinson poem have to do with this week's 'Come, Follow Me'

By Danielle Christensen

Editor's note: “Resources to Follow Him” curates study resources, teachings, and thoughts to deepen your study of this week's Come, Follow Me.

Missionary Hit by Car Takes Miraculous First Steps After a Year of Using "Christ as Her Crutch"

By Morgan Pearson

Monique McDown had six months under her belt as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in the Brazil Curitiba Mission when, on a Sunday afternoon while walking on a residential street, she heard a car approaching from behind. This was not unusual, but Monique encouraged her companion to join her in scooting over as far as they could to the side of the road. She recalls hearing the car’s engine rev before she was struck by the left front corner of the vehicle. Monique was awake and alert through the entire incident. She made eye contact with the driver before he sped off, never to be seen again.

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Identical twins called to serve in neighboring missions: ‘It was better than we could’ve hoped for’

By Jannalee Sandau

For these twins, the idea of being apart for two years came with some anxiety. But they soon realized their missions would be closer than they thought.

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12 Uplifting Facebook Posts from Apostles and Church Leaders

In an August 2014 talk, Elder David A. Bednar, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, counseled church members to share "messages that are authentic, edifying and praiseworthy — and literally to sweep the earth as with a flood." General authorities and general auxiliaries for the church are becoming increasingly involved by posting to their officialFacebook and Twitter pages.

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Unusual Family History Miracle Links the Living and the Dead

Have you ever met someone with a spirit, smile and faith so infectious you want to immediately introduce them to everyone you know? They are those special souls who radiate optimism and good news.

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3 Memory Games You Didn't Know Were On the Upgraded Scripture Mastery App

MR says: Exciting changes have been made to the Church's Scripture Mastery app that make it easier than ever to have fun while learning new scriptures.

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Muslims and Mormons Worship and Fast Together Following Orlando Shooting

On Sunday, June 26, 2016, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and those of the Long Beach mosque held an interfaith service, according to the Long Beach Post. This service was held just two weeks after the Orlando shooting where 49 were killed.