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An Apostle’s counsel to missionaries questioning their worthiness

By Elder Neil L. Andersen

This excerpt originally ran on LDS Living in January 2020.

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The lessons Eve and Adam learned in the garden before partaking of the fruit

By Melinda Wheelwright Brown

The perceived distance between innocence and knowledge has everything to do with lack of experience, and life in the garden epitomized this

Help for Life Challenges

Take this first step if choosing joy feels beyond your reach

By Emily Linder

In moments when grief seems to take away our ability to choose joy, what could be our first faithful step forward?

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'Meet the Mormons' Now Streaming on Netflix

In February, the Church promised that the new documentary Meet the Mormons would be coming to Netflix sometime "later this year."

Washington Post: Mormon religion a non-issue during the 2012 presidential election

John G. Turner teaches religious studies at George Mason University, is the author of "Brigham Young: Pioneer Prophet,” recently published by Harvard University Press, and a contributor to The Washington Post’s local faith leader network. On the one hand, Mitt Romney has further kindled American interest in its most famous homegrown religion. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) has not been in the crosshairs of this much sustained media interest for at least 100 years. At the same time, Mormonism has yet to emerge as a live political issue during the 2012 campaign.

What Will Be The Top Religion Stories of 2012?

There are undeniable trends in the world of faith today, each leading to places that we may or may not appreciate. As one who makes his living in the field of religion, participates in two different religious traditions on a regular basis, and passionately studies what's happening among the spiritually mindful, I have an abiding interest in what follows. Wading hip-deep into these waters, the following are my opinions of where we may find ourselves nearly two years from now, as we look back on the year 2012.

Aussie rugby star's mission starts after NRL grand final

Will Hopoate is set to begin his Mormon mission the day after the NRL grand final.

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6 Ways to Keep Your Scripture Study from Becoming a Chore

Because Church members study the scriptures so often, the task can become tedious over time. Here are six strategies to bring variety to personal study.

'Saints and Soldiers,' '17 Miracles' actor Jasen Wade has had quite the journey

Utah director T.C. Christensen knew he had to find a part for Jasen Wade. The mysterious actor with light brown hair, blue eyes and ruggedly handsome features caught the director’s eye while reading for the 2009 film “Treasure in Heaven: The John Tanner Story.” Christensen was impressed.

Baptist panel asks: Can Christians vote for a Mormon?

Addressing an issue on the minds of many evangelical voters as a Mormon runs for president, a Baptist seminary panel said Tuesday that evangelicals must jettison -- for the good of their faith -- the idea that the White House occupant must be a "religious mascot" for Christianity. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary hosted the panel discussion, less than two months before American voters will choose between President Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney, who is Mormon.