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"Super Moroni" Statue Almost Appeared on Nauvoo Temple, Sculptor's Son Recalls

As a father, seminary teacher, and artist, Karl A. Quilter Sr. has impacted hundreds of lives through his faith and art. And though he passed away in November 2013 at age 84, his son shares some fun and touching memories of his father’s work and testimony—which still stand in the form of the angel Moroni statues atop temples across the world.

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How a Blessing from an Apostle Helped Steve Young Finally Find His Wife

By Steve Young

Steve Young never backs down from a challenge. In fact, his tenacity is the hallmark of his football career and every other aspect of his life. From tirelessly perfecting his game to earning a law degree from BYU while in the NFL (which even required him to attend class the day after his 1994 Super Bowl victory) to enduring years of criticism while he searched for “the one” to marry, Young has never hesitated to do the work required to achieve his goals.

Latter-day Saint Life

An Uncanny Answer to My Prayer That Taught Me Angels Really Are Watching Over Us

By Rhonda Lauritzen

Uncanny, I think when the archivist hands the old photographs to me, a jackpot of images related to the Ogden Stockyards. These 60-year-old albums illuminate exactly what I need to see. The special collections director says, “These literally just came in, so new they haven’t even been indexed yet. I knew you would be excited.” When I ask their origin, she says, “The estate of Alice Petersen just donated them.” Alice Petersen died in 2015, but the collection arrives exactly when they can help tell the stockyard story.

D&C Lesson 42: "Continuing Revelation to Latter-day Prophets"

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION: One of the great realities of the Restoration is the fact there is now communication between this planet and the eternal worlds. Beginning with the vision in the grove and continuing on through the years to this very day, we see evidence of continuous communication between God and his children. We have seen it in the unfolding of the revelations in the D&C and in the unfolding of the latter-day organization of the Kingdom of God on earth. President James E. Faust said:

Latter-day Saint Life

3 Ways Satan Deceives Us--and How to Avoid Them

By Nayda Easley

March of 1945, nearing the end of WWII, the Americans were preparing to cross the Rhine River into Germany’s heartland, the most direct route to Berlin. It was expected to be one of the bloodiest battles of the war. The Nazis said the river would run red with blood, and after the causalities of D-day, the Allies believed them.

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3 Things the Holy Ghost Does for You That You May Not Know

By Catherine Christensen

We’ve all heard countless lessons, talks, and conference addresses on the importance of the Holy Ghost in our lives, and we can easily reel off a list of the amazing ways He can bless us. But there are aspects of the Holy Ghost that are commonly overlooked or forgotten, and it is important to understand all the resources and gifts available to us through Him so that we can go through life obtaining the most peace and happiness possible.

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5 Mormons You Didn't Know Were Child Actors

By Katie Lambert

From Dean Jagger to Marie Windsor and Donny Osmond to Gladys Knight, Mormons have shined throughout their careers in the entertainment industry.

Latter-day Saint Life

1 phrase in Latter-day Saint scripture that changes our entire understanding of the Fall and Adam and Eve

By Daniel K Judd

While the command “thou shalt not eat” is included in this passage, the phrase that follows, “nevertheless, thou mayest choose for thyself,” is unique to the Pearl of Great Price.

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How the Osmonds’ story began with trying to raise money for hearing aids

The Osmond family has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But what many people may not realize is that George and Olive Osmond were encouraged by doctors to stop having children after their first two sons were born with hearing impairment.

Latter-day Saint Life

3 Ways to Survive Your Mormon Quarter-Life Crisis

By Katie Lambert

After graduating college, I realized I hadn't hit nearly as many checkboxes as I wanted on the five-year plan I made when I was a Mia Maid.