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Why We Don't Belong to a "Cookie Cutter" Church

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Elder Oaks Gives Advice For Those Struggling Being Single

Marriage is a big deal in the Church, so it's understandable that many LDS single adults feel discouraged or disheartened. One such woman, 26 years old and a student at Harvard, wrote to Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. In her letter, she said, "I have felt the trial of singleness overtake me."

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"I'm a Mormon" Video: Chilean Doctor Puts Career on the Line for Family

Vivian Muñoz, a Chilean doctor and mother of seven, knows where her priorities lie. When it came to her family or career, she laid it all on the line to do what she felt was her true calling in life. Check out more of these touching personal stories and accounts at Mormon.org.

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Gordon B. Hinckley's Unfailing Optimism: What You Can Learn & How to Develop It in Your Life

There are many reasons to be excited for 2017, and one of those reasons is that we will be studying President Gordon B. Hinckley in our Relief Societies and Elders Quorums. As 2016 comes to a close and the new year begins, learn from President Hinckley the unfailing power of optimism.

Young Men Lesson 30: The Plan of Salvation

Manual 1; Excerpt from "Our Father's Plan – Big Enough for All His Children," by Quentin L. Cook

{LDSL Blog} My Interview with Elizabeth Smart

By Jamie Armstrong

I recently had the privilege of interviewing Elizabeth Smart for the fall issue of LDS Living (click here to read the article). I admit that I was curious how she would be in real life—if she is as impressive and poised as she appears to be on television. I’m here to tell you that she absolutely is.

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LDS Quarterback Ranked 4th in the Nation Risked Losing Spot at Prestigious Camp Because of His Beliefs

Tanner McKee, an LDS high school quarterback ranked fourth in the nation, risked losing his spot at the Elite 11 camp after deciding to sit out on Sunday because of his beliefs.

"MyNorthwest" Publishes Article Praising President Nelson and His First 8 Months as Prophet

By Danielle B. Wagner

As President Russell M. Nelson prepares to speak this Saturday at Safeco Field, home to the Seattle Mariners, local news outlets are taking note of the anticipated 40,000-person turnout. In fact, MyNorthwestrecently published an article by Boyd Matheson praising the prophet's energy and eight months of unceasing work as the new leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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"30 Seasons and It's Never Been This Close": LDS Team on "The Amazing Race" Makes Incredible Photo Finish

By Katie Lambert

"In 30 seasons, I've never seen it this close," The Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan said as he watched LDS duo April Gould and Sarah Williams run to the finish line on the first episode of the show.

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Church Creates New Hashtag to Replace #LDSConf for Upcoming General Conference

By LDS Living

After President Russell M. Nelson announced on August 16th that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wanted its members and others to take greater care with its name and avoid using terms like "Mormon," "Mormonism," "LDS Church," and "Mormon Church," social media exploded with people wondering what would happen with familiar hashtags, especially with general conference approaching.