Containing Israelite psalms and a form of Hebrew written in an Egyptian script, Papyrus Amherst 63 has many similarities with Book of Mormon writings and gospel teachings.

For 100 years, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has enjoyed a strong, rewarding relationship with Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Recently, BSA has been reviewing a possible policy change in its standards for membership and leadership. Now that BSA has finished its review process and has proposed a resolution for consideration, the Church has issued the following statement:

I often look back at my journey from being a “jungle boy” in rural India to being where I am today and know that my life and faith are truly miracles. The Lord’s embroidery of my life is more beautiful than I ever expected.

I am not the type of person that will speak my mind. In fact, I think I am rather fearful and shy when it comes to sharing my thoughts and opinions on important social issues. I usually have a lot to say, but don’t always have the courage to say it, until after an issue is long gone. Well, something happened to me a few weeks ago that changed things, and I decided to trust in the Lord, to not be afraid, and muster up the courage and stand for something! On July 2nd, I was a witness to an incident of indecency at my local library. A man looking at Pornography and acting inappropriate while doing so. I had 3 of my children looking for books in the library at that time, and luckily they didn’t see anything, but the fact remains that they easily could’ve. I notified a librarian and all she could say was, “it’s not illegal to look at pornography.” I said, “I know, but my children are here.” All she did was pass the man a note telling him to use better judgment and of course he didn’t care.

Manual 1; Excerpt from "The Body Is Sacred," by President Gordon B. Hinckley

I have always had a thing for once-in-a-lifetime romance.

Manual 1; Excerpt from "The Influence of Righteous Women," Dieter F. Uchtdorf

This article is intended to help readers better utilize the new Teaching in the Savior's Way manual that was recently released.

Manual 1; Excerpt from "Remember This: Kindness Begins with Me," by Mary N. Cook

One of our secretaries at work, before going on her first cruise, told me she was going to be careful of what she ate because, she was on a diet. I told her the last thing you worry about when you’re on a cruise is watching your diet. “You’re on vacation, for heaven’s sake! Vacation is synonymous with indulgence and ‘diet’ is derived from the verb “to die.” She replied by saying her diet goal was to weigh what her driver’s license says. I told her I couldn’t relate to that type of mentality, when it comes to food, my philosophy is, “I breathe…therefore I eat!