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The Most Comprehensive Study on Happiness Summarized in 5 Words (& How Church Leaders Knew It All Along)

Happiness ultimately boils down to two essential components—at least according to a Harvard study that took 75 years to complete. But these components are something Church leaders were sharing long before the study was ever published.

6 Awesome Gospel Lessons as Taught by "The Hobbit"

Two weeks from now will mark the end of a cinematic era. I've got my tickets and I might end up buying tissues. Just in case.

LDS woman honored as National Mother of the Year

American Mothers Inc. is an interfaith, nonpolitical, nonprofit organization that seeks “to champion women by honoring, educating, and serving mothers at home, at work, and in the world.” Every year, the organization selects mothers from nominees in the United States as the National Mother of the Year and the Young Mother of the Year. Women are also selected for both titles in the each of the 50 states and some U.S. territories.

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Church Opposes Medical Marijuana Bill in Utah

Though they have expressed concern about Senate Bill 73, the Church has not raised objections to another proposed bill regarding medical marijuana in Utah.

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How Mormons Have Surprised Lutherans Running a Refugee Resettlement Agency

"Seeing how the LDS [humanitarian] model is designed and delivers consistently is exciting," said Staci Coomer of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services. "They do it thoughtfully and well, and it's amazing to see in action. We know the LDS will be a great partner."

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How My Anger Towards the Quorum of the Twelve Was Washed Away

By Josh Searle

Josh Searle was one of many gay Mormons whose stories were featured on the Church's website, mormonandgay.lds.org.Here is just one of the Church videos that shared his story:

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Missionary Hit by Car the Day After Thanksgiving Wakes from Coma, Hopes to Still Finish a Mission

By Katie Lambert

Nearly three weeks after Elder Landon Howe was hit by a car while serving in the Louisiana Baton Rouge Mission, his family reports that he is making great progress with his recovery.

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24 Weddings in 1 Year and the 4 Essential Lessons I Learned from Them

Looking to plan your own wedding soon? Then you won't want to miss our ultimate Mormon wedding checklist.

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Professor, LDS Convert: Mormonism Is the Most Feminist of All the Christianities

In her article "I am a Mormon Because I am a Feminist," Valerie Hudson Cassler shares the way Mormonism liberates women from traditional religious thinking that can be negative or damaging.

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8 Tips To Help Your Kids Become Fluent in the Scriptures

Have you taken advantage of the blessings of the Holy Scriptures? Or have you, by reason of neglect of the scriptures, dwindled in unbelief from time to time in your life? Mark Twain once said, “A person who won’t read has no advantage over one who can’t read.” Have you sometimes “suffered in ignorance, not knowing the mysteries of God” because you won’t read? Are you children following a path that will lead to that same ignorance?