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Discovering a Renewed Richness in the Gospel

By Adapted from "Power of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-day Saints" by Jacob Z. Hess, Carrie L. Skarda, Kyle D. Anderson, and Ty R. Mansfield

Compared with a once-soulful experience of prayer and scripture study, many of us know what it’s like to find spiritual practices becoming impoverished, superficial, and thin. Although it’s easy to conclude that prayer or scriptures themselves are somehow limited, it would be shortsighted not to also consider ways in which larger tendencies toward distractedness, stressful busyness, and an accelerating pace of life might be playing a role.

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How Becoming Spiritually Independent Makes Us More Dependent on the Savior

By Lindsey Miller

It’s no secret that the changes in the Church are preparing us to become more spiritually self-reliant in preparation for the Second Coming. We’re responsible for receiving inspiration for our ministering families and come January, we’ll focus more than ever on learning the gospel in our home and developing our own unshakeable testimonies.

Amos and Andy and The Book of Mormon

The creators of the play Book of Mormon have created the Amos and Andy for the South Park set. We may laugh, but our grandchildren will shudder as decent folk do at “wits” of the last century whose favorite dance was to “jump Jim Crow.”

‘God is my friend’: What we can learn from how Joseph Smith dealt with adversity

By R. Eric Smith

Notwithstanding all Joseph Smith went through, he never turned against God and never denied his testimony that God and Christ had spoken to him.

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Women in the Scriptures Who Have Seen God

By Taylor Halverson

The following has been republished with permission fromtaylorhalverson.com.

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5 Easy Ways to Get Your Family Excited About Pioneers

By Jannalee Sandau

For those parents who struggle with getting their kids to unplug long enough to learn from the amazing heritage we have as Church members, here are a couple of ideas to help spark your children’s interest in the pioneers:

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Jurassic Park: The Mormon Connection

By Danielle B. Wagner

(Above image from www.pixgood.com)

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A Letter for Those Who Don't Make It Into BYU

By Rosemary Card

First let me just say, I’m sorry you’re hurting. Getting denied admittance to any college hurts, but there is a special sting when that college is owned by your Church. Though your Instagram feed may be flooded by #byubound posts please know you are not alone. There are thousands of kids who are quietly hurting just like you.

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6 Daily Miracles to Inspire Hope and Increase Faith

By Ashli Kristine Hansen

Every day we are surrounded by miracles, but sometimes we don't see them. The more we look for God’s hand in our lives, the more likely we are to recognize it!

One Powerful Insight into Giving Up the Term "Mormon" and the End of "Mormonism"

By Rosemary Card

Before I dive in, I want to make it clear that I have a deep belief that the things that make us different are important. Race, culture, socioeconomic status, gender, age, sexual orientation, and opportunities all shape us and influence how we see the world and live our lives. Diversity and differences within a whole enrich the group with understanding.