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President Ballard speaks on the power of light in an ever-darkening world and other recent messages from Church leaders

Editor’s note: “This week from the Pulpit” highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

Church History Museum Closing for Long-Term Renovations

The Museum of Church History and Art first opened its doors in 1984. But when the Church History Library and other similar buildings began construction in 2008, the building that housed hundreds of LDS art and artifacts from around the world shortened its name to the Church History Museum to make things more consistent.

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The Truth Behind the Saying 'I'm Not Judging, But...'

Saying "I'm not judging, but..." IS judging and is SO hurtful and destructive to even the "strongest" of people. Never will there be a single reason that justifies negativity towards anyone, especially those you don't know, even if you are “ just saying." Please, think before commenting, and if this is something you struggle with, please help by not commenting at all. The adversary is on all of us enough as it is, let’s not add any more weight to someone’s day and self-worth.

I'm a Mormon—and I play one on TV

On Dec. 19, Mitt Romney appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman to read “The Top Ten Things Mitt Romney Would Like to Say to the American People.” He gazed into the camera and deadpanned, “Isn’t it time for a President who looks like a 1970s game show host?” He also poked fun at his helmet hair and took a jab at Newt Gingrich. One thing absent from the list: his religion. In speeches, Romney often talks about faith and prayer but rarely mentions that he is a devout Mormon. Perhaps that’s because national polls show many Americans—particularly evangelical Christians he needs to win—know little about the religion and are suspicious of it. A June Gallup poll found that 18 percent of Republicans wouldn’t vote for a Mormon for President.

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How a Latter-day Saint from ‘the slums’ found the gospel and became this university’s first female president

By Deseret News

More than 7,000 miles and the world’s largest ocean separate Astrid S. Tuminez’s birthplace in the Philippines from her adopted home of Orem, Utah. But mere geography can’t aptly describe the massive distance this Latter-day Saint convert has traveled.

Injury Turns into LDS Mission for Women's Basketball Player

Whitney Johnson couldn’t help wondering whether her second season-ending injury happened for a reason. A redshirt sophomore for the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team, Johnson suffered a fluke Achilles tendon tear while running summer sprints. The ensuing surgery meant Johnson would miss the 2013-14 season.

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Double-amputee’s family shares the miracles they saw after her accident in a Costco parking lot

By Haley Lundberg

Even since the earliest months after her accident, Heather has been very vocal about telling her story and sharing her testimony. Now, Heather’s husband and daughter share some of the miracles they experienced in the immediate aftermath, too.

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3 Easy Ways to Help Youth Apply This Year's Mutual Theme

By Cory B. Jensen

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

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Ask a Latter-day Saint Therapist: I Feel Like My Life Doesn’t Have a Purpose

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

For daily, gospel-based relationship insights join Jonathan’s Facebook group. To submit a question click here or schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation here.

LDS Woman Attacked by Man Wielding a Box Cutter Described by Family as "a Walking Miracle"

By Danielle B. Wagner

The family of an LDS pharmacy student who was violently slashed in the face and throat in an unprovoked attack by a man wielding a box cutter has expressed gratitude for all those who helped save her life.