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20 things the year 2020 has helped me appreciate more
By Jannalee Sandau
Before President Russell M. Nelson’s challenge to turn social media into our own gratitude journals, there were dozens of lists online of things to be grateful for in the year 2020. Since his invitation, millions of ideas have been added by those using #GiveThanks. But there are a few spiritual things that I think we have become more grateful for this year, as we have either relied on them more or had to do without them. Everyone’s list will look a little different depending on personal circumstances, but here are a few things that I think many of us have come to appreciate more than ever this year (in no particular order).
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Struggling to explain why we should trust prophets? Sheri Dew’s 6 answers to help
By Sheri L. Dew
Sheri Dew asks and answers 6 questions to explain who prophets are and why we can trust them.
Mormon temple in Carmel will be a draw
A new Mormon temple that will begin rising in Carmel this fall will draw not only the curious, but potentially thousands of faithful pilgrims across the state. Officials with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are likely to re-draw geographic boundaries that currently send about 42,000 Mormons to temples in Chicago and Louisville, Ky.
LDS Church celebrates 35th anniversary of black men receiving priesthood
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated the 35th anniversary since the announcement of the revelation allowing black men in the faith to receive the priesthood. The announcement was breaking news on June 9th, 1978, and many members of the LDS Church said it was one of those moments they will never forget how they felt.
Faith is the moving cause of all action. -Joseph Smith
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8 Shareable Quotes to Help You Live the Young Women Values
By LDS Living
Mormon scholars: Internet spotlights LDS taboos
Online exploration of formerly taboo subjects is changing how Mormons talk about their faith, both officially and socially. What this means to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members was the subject of a UVU conference which launched on Thursday. Joanna Brooks, an award-winning religious scholar and writer, gave the keynote address of the "Mormonism and the Internet" gathering on Thursday morning.
Why your favorite bloggers are Mormon
With The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the national spotlight, people across the country are asking questions — and a group of Mormon bloggers is happy to give answers. With vintage-style photographs, picture-perfect desserts, fashion tips and family-life anecdotes, Mormon bloggers have attracted the attention of readers far outside the LDS blogosphere.
The Mormon Moment -- Postponed
In the last few months, considerable attention has been devoted to Mitt Romney's tax returns and his former company's "job-creating performance," but there has been insufficient discussion about what arguably has had the greatest role in shaping who he is and how he views the world: his Mormon religion. Despite his reluctance to address the subject directly, public interest in Mormonism remains at historic levels. His "Mormon Moment" is laden with obligation: never in the history of the United States has an ordained minister been a major party's candidate for the presidency.
Talking about the church with the New York Times
As the interest in Mitt Romney’s faith continues to grow, it seems nearly every major media source now feels it has to do some kind of story on “Mormonism” as a part of its coverage of the presidential campaign. Sometimes reporters, journalists and TV stations go directly to the source and talk to the Public Affairs department of the church. This, of course, is the best way to get reliable and accurate information.
Utah man researches why people leave the LDS Church
A Utah State University researcher will unveil the findings of a new study exploring why members of the LDS Church lose their testimonies and what happens afterward at a lecture today at Utah Valley University in Orem. John Dehlin, who has studied under USU’s psychology doctoral program, has worked for the past year on the “Understanding Mormon Disbelief” study, which involved a survey of 3,086 disaffected Mormons who have gone through a “crisis of faith.”