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3 Things to Remind Yourself When Those Around You are Struggling

I used to think that I was some kind of modern-day superhero. Not the kind that wears a cape, but more like a person that fixes everyone else’s problems. In my leadership roles, I noticed those that were struggling and would either 1. Beat myself up that they made choices that lead to unhappiness or 2. Wonder how I could keep everyone happy all the time. I wanted to save everyone.

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BYU Students Complete 185 Disney Wigs for Children with Cancer: "This Is the Biggest Workshop We've Ever Had"

By Katie Lambert

"One of the greatest lessons I learned in nursing school is that we aren't just taking care of their bodies. We are taking care of their spirits as well," The Magic Yarn Project founder Holly Christensen says.

Missionary Throws First Pitch at Orioles Game

When Elder Anthony “Bo” Burrup began his two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he was putting baseball on hold.

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By Kaeley Scruggs

Islam is a severely misunderstood religion. Most people don’t know very much about Islam besides what they see on the news, or that many people in the Mesopotamian area are Muslim. A closer look at this religion and our religion will reveal there are several common threads between the two religions. When we see similarities between our religion and others, it helps build bridges and understanding. It helps us realize how we are often misunderstood as well as how we misunderstand others’ beliefs, even while having good intentions.

Former Aspiring Professional Baseball Player Changes Focus after Mission

Until he put on a name tag in August 2012 and became a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cole Butcher had always identified himself as a baseball player. The Utah native planned to return home two years later and pursue a professional baseball career, but after his missionary service, his life would never be the same.

Comfort in Trials: Power of the Holy Spirit

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Lesson 1: Love Those You Teach, Part 2

By Kelly Merrill

This article is intended to help readers better utilize the new Teaching in the Savior's Way manual that was recently released. Any quotes without references come directly from the manual.

DVD, online materials highlight 2012 mutual theme

Strength of Youth Media 2012: Arise and Shine Forth is a collection of video and music resources centered on the 2012 mutual theme for young men and young women that will be available online in mid-December, with copies of DVDs sent to units in early 2012. The mutual theme—“Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations” (D&C 115:5)—comes from a revelation given through the Prophet Joseph Smith at Far West, Missouri, in 1838. It was addressed to the presiding officers of the Church at the time, but as the Mutual theme it applies to youth ages 12 to 18 throughout the Church.

Dave Says: Impulsiveness Is Not "Faith"

By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave,

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6 Eternal Truths My Mission Taught Me

As my mission is ending I have done so much reflecting on where I was eighteen months ago. Some days I’m super excited to take on the future as the new me and other days I’m terrified feeling like I haven’t changed at all. So this morning I decided to make a list of everything I’ve learned in eighteen months to remind myself that who I am is not who I was and for that I consider my mission a success.