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5 Ways to Help Your Teen See Their Potential Like You Do

“Full potential” can mean many things. Ultimately, it means attaining exaltation, thus becoming Gods. On a more immediate basis, “full potential” for youth can mean, among other things, earnestly striving to live the gospel, having the beginnings of their own testimony, doing reasonably well in school, preparing for missions, serving others, and basically being a good influence on other youth among other things. The question is what can parents do to have a better chance of helping their children attain this potential?

After Becoming Quadriplegic: One Woman's Touching Journey to Motherhood, Success

By Katie Lambert

On March 6, 2004, Meg Johnson was doing what most people do when they go to Zion's National Park—hiking.

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The "Haunting" Arabian Phenomenon That Can Change How You Think of Lehi's Dream in the Book of Mormon

By John Bytheway

And it came to pass that they did come forth, and commence in the path which led to the tree. And it came to pass that there arose a mist of darkness; yea, even an exceedingly great mist of darkness, insomuch that they who had commenced in the path did lose their way, that they wandered off and were lost. —1 Nephi 8:22–23

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3 Messages from President Uchtdorf That Will Help You Feel Heaven Near: "We Are Everything to God"

By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

From the time President Dieter F. Uchtdorf first took the pulpit at general conference, members around the world have loved his stories about airplanes and the poignant gospel lessons he draws from them. In fact, his history of sharing tales of flight has led many listeners to find themselves internally asking a question as soon as he gets up to speak—the same question President Uchtdorf voiced one memorable conference: “What does it have to do with flying an airplane?” Here are a couple of those aerodynamic analogies.

12 Summer Reading Books for Teens

By Carly M. Springer

What if the first day of your relationship was the only day you had?

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9 More Things People Get Wrong About Mormons

By Kelsey Berteaux

As a lifelong member of the Church who’s lived in a few different geographic regions, I thought I’d heard it all. I’ve fielded questions about polygamy, pioneers, dancing and Donny Osmond. (Have I also mentioned that I’m not Amish?) But then we asked you, our readers, about misunderstandings you’ve encountered about your faith.

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How a prophet’s voice brought 1 woman to Utah and how her voice is now bringing others to the restored gospel

By Morgan Pearson

Fatima Dedrickson still remembers her first day on the campus of Brigham Young University. Every person she passed was staring at her.

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3 Ways to Reduce Anxiety Using Gospel Principles

By Dr. David T. Morgan

I love a good nap. Though not always the most productive activity, it can be a nice rest from physical and mental stress. I remember almost weeping for joy when I read President Kimball’s counsel that naps could be an appropriate Sabbath day activity. Hard work deserves appropriate rest.

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The Mormon Pilot Who Helped Create "Interstellar," "Dunkirk," "Dark Knight" + More Hollywood Blockbusters

By Alexandra Mortenson

Craig Hosking is an LDS film pilot and aerial coordinator in Hollywood. Over the years he’s worked on more than 150 films and TV shows, a few of which include Dunkirk, Interstellar, Spectre: 007, The Dark Knight Rises, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, and Star Trek: Into the Darkness.

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How can Latter-day Saints better prevent child sexual abuse?

By Morgan Pearson

While abuse is a problem that extends far beyond the Latter-day Saint community, Church members who have worked within this space say Latter-day Saints can better engage in prevention.