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22 Powerful Quotes from Apostles for When No One Likes You

Almost everyone has times when they feel like people just don’t like them. It can feel like it’s a few people, but it can also feel like no one likes us. Sometimes we feel rejected out in the world because of our beliefs. Sometimes it happens at Church, where we should feel safe. Sometimes we know of our shortcomings that seem to repel or irritate others, and we’re working on them. Sometimes we can’t figure out what we’re doing wrong.

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What a civil rights lawyer had to say about what it means to mourn with those that mourn

Michalyn Steele’s background and life’s work have given her a unique perspective on how Latter-day Saints can follow the Savior’s example and truly mourn with those that mourn, especially in the face of racial discussions.

Race, religion collide in presidential campaign

How unthinkable it was, not so long ago, that a presidential election would pit a candidate fathered by an African against another condemned as un-Christian. Yet here it is: Barack Obama versus Mitt Romney, an African-American and a white Mormon, representatives of two groups and that have endured oppression to carve out a place in the United States.

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Marriage: The Race We Should Stop Running

Having a family is essential to Heavenly Father’s plan for His children’s happiness. Because of this, young single adults are wise to make finding a spouse a goal in their lives. But when does “find a spouse” become a goal that we’re pursuing with just a little (or a lot) too much vigor?

LDS Church says it is careful to avoid crossing lines with Romney in race

The LDS Church says it is not attempting to sway members to support Mitt Romney’s presidential bid after an email surfaced suggesting to Mormon leaders in Nevada to register the faithful to vote and named a contact person who appears to support Romney. "LDS public affairs specialist" Mark Severts last month emailed dozens of southern Nevada stake presidents, each of whom oversees several LDS congregations, encouraging a get-out-the-vote drive for members and saying that those interested should contact Ron and Judy Tobler, according to Jon Ralston, an independent Nevada journalist who formerly worked for the Las Vegas Sun.

Fun

Latter-day Saint Teen Wins 1st Ever Kids World Championship Spartan Race

Passing 42 obstacles like walls, mud, and fire in three miles can test anyone's fortitude. But 13-year-old Latter-day Saint Tyson Brinkerhoff mastered the challenge and became a world champion.

Ashley Smith

Ashley Smith is serving her second term as mayor of Cañon City, Colorado, having served on the city council for four years. Ashley participates on several community boards and committees, has a black belt in women’s self defense, and is a graduate of Brigham Young University. She and her husband, Dr. David Smith, have six children and two grandchildren and enjoy hiking the Colorado mountains.

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LDS Dad One of Only 5 to Finish Deadly 1,000-Mile Motorsports Race (+ How the Race Deepened His Faith)

By Alexandra Mortenson

On November 14-18, 2017, the Baja 1000 motorsports race hosted its 50th-anniversary event. Nineteen riders signed up to race in the Ironman class as motorcyclists. Only five finished.

Savannah Wooden: The Physical Healing Power of God

Savannah Wooden was in high school when, after years of struggling with seizures, she made the difficult decision to have brain surgery that, if successful, would cure her seizures. The surgery was, by that measure, very successful, but in the years since, Savannah has struggled with the byproducts of the surgery. Even then, she can see that the power of the priesthood invited healing into her life that otherwise may not have been possible.

Stories of Faith

Latter-day Saint creates one of the most exciting moments of the Olympics

By Emily Linder

Latter-day Saint Kenneth Rooks seems to have a gift not just for running but also for bringing a crowd to the edge of their seat.