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Emeritus LDS Church leader and political pollster dies

Richard Bitner Wirthlin, an LDS Church general authority who was Ronald Reagan's chief strategist and pollster, died Wednesday of natural causes. He was 80. Born in Salt Lake City, Wirthlin was a close adviser to Reagan for more than 20 years and directed Reagan's successful presidential campaigns in 1980 and 1984.

5 Reasons to Love Music and The Spoken Word

There are countless reasons to love Music and the Spoken Word. It is known and loved throughout the world and stands as a symbol for good in an ever-changing world. Here are five of the top reasons to love Music and the Spoken Word:

The Three and a Half Mile Stretch

By Wayne E. Brickey

Suppose you are a bluebird in Upstate New York. (This is quite a distinction, for it makes you the beloved state bird!) And suppose it is 1823, on September 22nd at about midmorning.

From the Church

New Assistant Church Historian and Recorder Named

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today appointed Reid L. Neilson as a new assistant Church historian and recorder. He will serve together with current assistant Church historian and recorder Richard E. Turley Jr. He is the latest in a long line of assistant historians, including Orson F. Whitney, Brigham H. Roberts, Junius F. Wells and Andrew Jenson.

33: "Establish … a House of God" (Doctrine and Covenants 88)

Were you ever afraid of the dark as a kid? Maybe you still are? Even if you are brave enough to never have feared the dark, there’s something undeniably comforting about stepping into the light. And this week’s lesson in Doctrine and Covenants 88 is all about comfort and light. After previous sections filled with prophecies of war and discord, this section shows us what we can always find comfort in as Latter-day Saints. So grab your scriptures and as many marking pencils as you can find, and let’s dig in.

Michael Ricks

Michael David Ricks is an assistant professor of economics, an early morning seminary teacher, and a father of four young children. After graduating from East High School in Salt Lake City and serving a mission in the Chile Concepcion South Mission, he graduated in Economics from Brigham Young University. In the process, Mike discovered his three great loves: teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, conducting academic research, and the incomparable Mindee Sharp. Mike and Mindee married and moved to Michigan, where he completed his PhD. They now live in Lincoln, Nebraska, where Mike enjoys chasing little kids around the Great Plains and researching public economics by day and religious education by night.

3 Vital Steps to Building a Stronger Marriage

By Greg Reynolds

Author’s Note: The principles in this article can help improve any marriage, but are not meant to be a solution to all marriage problems. For situations involving abuse, professional help is strongly encouraged.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Donny and Debbie Osmond Recreate First-Kiss Photo 40 Years Later

What a priceless photo from Utah Valley 360! Did you know that when Donny first met Debbie, she was actually on a date with his brother? To make matters worse, Debbie turned Donny down when he first asked her out. Learn more about Donny and Debbie's epic love story with "5 Famous Mormons and Their Unbelievable Love Stories."

Latter-day Saint Life

NY Times Features LDS Family with Quadruplets & How Their Values Help Balance the Craziness

Recently, a photojournalist followed around an LDS family with quadruplets showcasing all the best and the worst that comes with having four toddlers, including trick-or-treating, family prayers, and attending church. Here's just a glimpse of the beautiful moments and stories she discovered:

Latter-day Saint Life

LDS Couple Animate Primary Songs in Adorable App That Helps Kids Learn Church Music

“Whenever I hear the [Primary] music it really fills me with the spirit and as a mom I wanted to teach my kids how to feel the Spirit,” Natasha Johnson said. Now she and her husband have found a way to spread that Spirit and the fun of Primary music to other children through their new app.