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What a young Heber J. Grant did when he thought his patriarchal blessing was wrong
By Keith A. Erekson
He grew concerned about his status in the Church, about the patriarch’s lack of inspiration, and about the truth of the Church itself.
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One Black couple’s call to serve a unique mission in the midst of prejudice in the Church
By Emily Cushing
In 1951, Martha Ann and her husband, Abner, were called to serve an extraordinary mission, one that was never again duplicated.
The First Meeting of the Genesis Group
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Genesis Group: How 3 faith-filled men began the Black American member movement in the Church
By Eugene Orr
“For all of us Black members, this formation of our own group and having our own Black presidency presiding over it was a giant leap toward racial equity in the Church and beyond.”
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.
The Mormon Issue
Much has changed since Mitt Romney last ran for president. The economy has gotten worse, the Phillies assembled the best starting rotation in baseball, and the United States killed Osama bin Laden.
Mormons in Switzerland: Blending into the scenery
In a country that has banned the building of Muslim minarets, Mormons have set up a new community center with its own, unmarked tower. The locals don’t seem to mind.
Growing numbers put Mormons in the spotlight
Texas may be in the Bible Belt, but don't be surprised if more of your neighbors are also toting around the Book of Mormon. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has continued to expand in the Houston area, and Mormons are hoping renewed interest in their religion will prompt Texans to learn more about one of the largest churches in the country.
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3 Sources for a Spiritual Update
The update is coming! The update is coming! The Paul Revere’s of the advertising world are constantly poking and prodding us to remember that the newest thing is just around the corner. Whether it’s the newest mobile phone, the newest software system, the newest gadget, there's always something we lack.
Newtown Woman Says 'Thank You' with Mormon Tabernacle Choir CD
In the days and weeks following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, a woman in Newtown, Conn., found peace in a CD of children's songs by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. When Robbie and Alissa Parker publicly spoke about the loss of their daughter, Emilie, in the Newton shootings and their faith as part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints, Christian congregations throughout the country and around the world sent letters of condolences and messages of hope to them and their ward.
Origin of the Names Zeezrom and Jershon in The Book of Mormon
I mention these biographical details in order to illustrate the background of training and experience from which Professor Ricks speaks. He recently published a very brief but striking article in the free online “Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture” (mormoninterpreter.com) under the title “A Nickname and a Slam Dunk: Notes on the Book of Mormon Names Zeezrom and Jershon.”