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Business Week: Why Mormon missions produce leaders

Many of the men who trained to be Mormon missionaries have gone on to become among the most distinguished persons in American business and civic life.

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Why we should avoid using metaphors when teaching youth about sexuality

By Laura M. Padilla-Walker, Dean M. Busby, Chelom E. Leavitt, & Jason S. Carroll

For several years now, we have collected hundreds of personal stories from young adults in the Church telling us how they were taught about sexuality. We are particularly intrigued by how frequently we are told by young people that their parents and Church leaders used object lessons to teach them about the law of chastity. Much can be learned from understanding the metaphors and messages that are intentionally—and unintentionally—expressed in these types of lessons.

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Playing cards: What prophets have actually said

By Katie Lambert

Editor's note: This article is part of a series on what the Church has actually taught about various topics. To read more about the Church’s teachings on cremation, garments, beards, and more, click here.

9 Spiritual and Fun Road Trip Ideas for Sundays in the Car This Summer

By Preston Lee

If you have the chance this summer, I highly recommend you take a road trip with your kids. Being in such close quarters together can lead to great (inescapable) family discussions and quality time together.

Ezra; Nehemiah (July 27–Aug 2)

In a 1997 regional conference, President Hinckley said “It isn’t as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out.” That is the message of this week’s discussion of Ezra and Nehemiah. As bad as things were for the Israelites, things worked out with God’s help and with God’s help things will work out for us too.

Exercising Patience for Peace with Tara Bench

In today’s world, patience is a virtue that seems to be diminishing. We have access to everything so rapidly. Every situation has a quick fix. Even waiting in the drive-thru feels like an imposition. But patience is an important attribute of a peacemaker. God has told us to “be still and know that I am God.” Perhaps we should take the time to slow down and be still, and even though that can be uncomfortable, what can we learn about patience as we make that effort?

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Family Shot by 3192 Paintballs to Prove a Point on Vulgarity

VidAngel, a new company that filters streamed content, shot 3192 paintballs at a family dressed in white to prove a point.