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When President Monson announced the new mission ages, youth around the globe were suddenly presented with the thrilling (and in some ways terrifying) prospect of leaving home much earlier than expected. Many still wonder, almost two years later, how youth can be prepared to serve, when most of them have just barely left high school.

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'Irish Times' Feature: LDS Man Stands for Word of Wisdom

Eric Davis landed on his feet when he first arrived in Ireland. The software company where he works organised a penthouse apartment in central Dublin for him, and within a couple of hours of stepping on to Irish soil he had already made friends.

LDS Author Receives Award for Book About Finding Hope from Panel of Christian Leaders

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When author Heidi Tucker wrote a book about finding hope despite despair, mental illness, or the struggles that might come into your life, she didn't expect it to reach far beyond an LDS audience and even win an interfaith award—one awarded by a panel that includes priests, pastors, and Christian faith leaders.

In the Spirit: Mormon Tabernacle Choir to make first-ever Madison, Wisc., appearance

Finding a hotel room June 18 in Downtown Madison might be a little tricky. That’s the night the Mormon Tabernacle Choir will make its first-ever appearance here. After the concert at Overture Center, the 600-person traveling group, which includes about 330 singers, 65 orchestra members and numerous spouses and crew members, will stay overnight in Madison. They will take up parts or all of five hotels.

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Seminary Students Create Inspiring Music Video "Armor of God"

By LDS Living

The seminary council for the Syracuse High School in Utah had an idea—create a music video focused on this year's seminary theme.

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LDS Author Reunited With Stanger He Helped at a Gas Station. Her Reaction Will Make Your Day

By Katie Lambert

LDS author Jason F. Wright was stopped at a 7-Eleven after running some errands in Strasburg, Virginia, when Anita Hughes walked into the store and shouted, "Does anyone know how to get to Ohio?!"

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Howie Mandel Raves About Alex Boye on 'America's Got Talent'

Last week, in a teaser for the latest episode of America's Got Talent, popular LDS Youtuber and singer Alex Boye noted, "[Our] performance was so hot, it actually sent me to the hospital."

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How I Lost 140 Pounds by Relying on the Lord

By Jenny Spencer Hunt

Losing 140 pounds is no easy feat. Just ask Trent Heppler. Never in a million years did he believe that he would one day shed the weight, let alone run a marathon. But Heppler learned that the power to overcome his physical weaknesses—whatever they may be—comes from a spiritual strength gained through the Savior, Jesus Christ. Growing up overweight and self-conscious, Latter-day Saint Trent Heppler always felt that exercise was just another form of torture invented to make him feel inadequate.

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How My Dad's Greatest Failure Helped Me Succeed: 3 Touching Stories

By Lynnae W. Allred

A father can play a vital role in the life of his child. And though they might not achieve all of their biggest goals, the way that they choose to handle their failures and move forward influences how their children face similar situations later in life.

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How a Japanese Buddhist joined the Church and gave up everything to become a General Authority

Learn how Elder Takashi Wada, who was raised Buddhist, and his wife, Naomi Ueno Wada, who was raised Shinto, discovered The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and sacrificed much to follow their new faith.