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Mason is an associate professor of religious studies and history at Utah State University, where he holds the Leonard J. Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture. A Utah native, Mason was trained in American history at Brigham Young University and the University of Notre Dame. He was a Fulbright Scholar in Romania, has served on the boards of the Mormon History Association and Dialogue Foundation, and is an advisor and contributor to Faith Matters. Mason currently lives with his wife Melissa and their four children in Logan, Utah.

The Connection Between Faith and Family

For all its progress and possibilities, our modern world has difficulty seeing beyond itself. Every age has to struggle against its blind spots. In ancient Rome, for example, the span of a person’s influence was reckoned at 100 years. Within that horizon individuals could remember two generations back and care for two generations forward. Then, as the custom went, that influence stopped, and a new century, with new people and new concerns, would reset itself.[2] But lasting societies need a broader vision.

Gladys Knight and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Most people can’t mention the name Gladys Knight without including a reference to The Pips. Gladys Knight and the Pips consisted of her brother and cousins, and performed together from the 1950’s-1980’s. Their trademark song was the #1 hit “Midnight Train to Georgia,” which won a GRAMMY in 1973 for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Knight eventually parted ways with The Pips in 1989 and continues to perform as a solo artist.

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LDS Husband and Father also a Firefighter and Wakeboard Champion

Sam Cole isn’t your average working dad. He doesn’t sit behind a desk, working a 9-to-5 job. He stands behind a giant fire hose, washing down anything that’s aflame. And what does he do in his spare time? He’s a world champion wakeboarder.

Exploring Mormonism and the U.S. presidency

“The two things you aren’t supposed to talk about in this country are religion and politics. But that’s the explosive combo that makes this such a fascinating subject,” said Adam Christing, filmmaker and member of the Mormon History Association. "A Mormon President, Joseph Smith and the Mormon Quest for the White House" is a documentary that looks into the history behind the Mormon links to the U.S. Presidency, and it will be released on DVD on August 23.

Church has strong presence on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter

Like many large organizations, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints administers several Facebook pages, YouTube channels and Twitter accounts, each of which communicates with different audiences inside and outside the Church. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the Church’s First Presidency, and Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles have recently spoken about social media’s power to communicate with others about the Church’s beliefs and practices.

Bear River Massacre's unexpected aftermath includes forgiveness and hope

It’s difficult to fathom what the Shoshone chief had already endured. Sagwitch had witnessed the near annihilation of the Northwestern Shoshone, including members of his own family, and was wounded at the hands of U.S. troops at the Bear River Massacre in 1863. He watched as their lands were stolen and his people were cheated and treated as an inferior race. They suffered destitution and were often days from starvation.

{Poll} The Wedding Thank-you

By Kaela Worthen Gardner

It's a given that thank-you cards should be sent when people come to your wedding and give you gifts. But the exact manner in which this should be done seems cluttered by a lot of rules and sometimes debate. I've seen some that are monogrammed in sealed envelopes and others that are just postcards, some with photos and some not. Some mention the gift (and some mention the wrong gift), and some add a personal note while others are more formulaic. What's okay and what's not? You tell me.

New LDS youth website redesigned and better than ever

Mormon youth today are bombarded with hundreds of digital voices: e-mails, texts, cell phone calls, media, digital entertainment, Facebook and Twitter. A lot of the content out in the digital void is not worthy of attention. To assist LDS youth to rise above the world, the Church launched a brand-new version of the youth.lds.org website. Designed for youth, parents and youth leaders, the faith-promoting site is full of safe and interesting content.

Adultery, forgiveness and divorce

Many years ago, two of my friends stood at the altar and were married before God, friends and family. Like any newlyweds, they were madly in love and saw nothing but children, happiness and loyalty as far as their loving eyes could see. It turns out their eyes couldn't see as far as they thought. During a recent discussion with my wife, the woman confided that her husband had an affair.