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Mormon Noelle Pikus-Pace Brings Family on Olympic Journey

In the Olympics, everything is measurable, and by now, Noelle Pikus-Pace doesn’t need any help running the numbers. The difference between medal and disappointment: exactly one-tenth of a second. The difference between retirement and being one of the world’s top-ranked skeleton racers: one harrowing tragedy. And the difference between the upcoming Sochi Games and her previous two Olympic tries: an unusual and unrelenting support system.

Elder L. Whitney Clayton Counsels Graduates to Correct Course Early

During the LDS Business College commencement, Elder L. Whitney Clayton of the Presidency of the Seventy told graduates to identify and correct their courses early. If they are headed down a path, Elder Clayton said, that does not lead “down the center of the path of righteousness, then be wise and change direction.” Held in the Tabernacle on Temple Square, it was the college’s 126th commencement, awarding 549 degrees and certificates to 335 students. Students represented many areas of the United States and some 60 countries and earned 362 two-year degrees and 187 certificates.

Young Women Lesson 23: Forgiveness

Manual 1; Excerpt from "Forgiveness," by President Gordon B. Hinckley

Mormon at Boston Marathon bombing: 'We walked out there and there was just chaos'

South Ogden painting contractor Manny Cypers said Monday he was tired but happy after completing his first Boston Marathon in just over three hours when he met his wife and friends at a hotel near the finish line. Then they stepped outside into a nightmare.

Lesson Helps

Youth Sunday Lessons for September: Commandments

Each month, LDS youth around the world study a different doctrinal principle that is coordinated across Young Men, Young Women, and youth Sunday School classes. The topic for August is Commandments. The youth will learn how obedience to Heavenly Father’s commandments affects their happiness in this life and their progression toward eternal life in the world to come. As youth keep the commandments and continually repent, they will manifest their love for the Lord and keep themselves free from worldly influences.

From the Church

Elder M. Russell Ballard: Empower the Missionaries to Lead and Serve

Elder Ballard, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, focused on three such principles during his June 25 address at the 2014 Seminar for New Mission Presidents.

Latter-day Saint Life

Elder Ronald T. Halverson, LDS General Authority and Utah Legislator, Dies at Age 80

What a life of love and of service. We are praying for Elder Halverson's family.

'Saints and Sinners' Race Raises Money for LDS Missionary Fund

Runners from around and outside the U.S. are planning to make their way to Boulder City, Nev., for the second annual Saints and Sinners Half Marathon and Team Relay on Oct. 26. The race’s purpose, according to its website, is to gather runners together to achieve something physically great while helping others achieve something spiritually great. All of the proceeds from the race are donated to the General Missionary Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

From the Church

Church Announces New Seminary Graduation Requirements for LDS Youth

New requirements for seminary graduation are meant to “elevate learning” and better prepare students for lives of service and discipleship. The changes are being implemented throughout the world beginning this school year with this year’s course of study — Doctrine and Covenants and Church History.

Latter-day Saint Life

Mormon Leader and 5 More Saints Killed in Ecuador Earthquake, Dozen Churches Damaged

The number killed by Saturday's earthquake in Ecuador and its aftershocks grew Monday night to 413. Counted among them are a local LDS Church leader, his wife, and his youngest daughter.