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Mormon Helping Hands video nominated for CNN award

Members of the LDS faith have become known for wearing yellow shirts and giving service. The Mormon Helping Hands program is organized by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in order to provide community service and disaster relief to those in need. Projects have been conducted throughout Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific and the United States. But one project in Queens, N.Y., just last year was documented on video, which has not only gone viral, but has been nominated for original reporting in the CNN iReport Awards.

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Jenny Oaks Baker's Irish Twist on "Ding Dong Merrily on High" Will Make You Want to Dance Along

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When it comes to mixing Irish step dancing with Christmas music, Jenny Oaks Baker does not disappoint.

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Piano Guys Perform Tribute to a Man Who Stayed By His Fiance After She Suffered a Brain Injury

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Messages the Prophet and Apostles Shared About Conference on Social Media

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The prophet and apostles took to social media during general conference this weekend, flooding the internet with their inspired words and insights. Take a moment to read their powerful messages and reflect on the inspiration you receive:

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Watch: Elder Nelson Shares Significant Highlights of His Apostleship

Earlier this week Elder Nelson celebrated a milestone--his 90th birthday! To commemorate the occasion, he posted a video to his Facebook page. The interview describes 10 categories and multiple milestones in Church history during the time Elder Nelson has been an Apostle. For more fun facts on Elder Nelson, click here.

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The "Philadelphia Inquirer" Praises New LDS Temple, Shares LDS Beliefs

By Danielle B. Wagner

"We believe our temples to be the house of the Lord," Elder Larry Y. Wilson, executive director of temple development, told the media who gathered to tour the new Philadelphia Temple.

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President Monson Challenges Saints to Find Courage to Believe

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Courage: it's something scripture heroes have in bulk. But, for those of us who won't cross oceans or take on armies, how do we show courage in our faith?

Viewpoint: Making the most of the Mormon Moment

My last companion in Australia was Elder William Hopoate — one of the most famous rugby all-stars in Australia. When he turned down millions of dollars to serve a Mormon mission, it went viral. As we served together, I realized his influence did much more than simply touch the people he came in contact with. His good example and selfless sacrifice affected the general public’s opinion of the LDS faith. The people in Australia are more receptive to the gospel of Jesus Christ because, for perhaps the first time, they were able to see the Church in an incredibly positive way through the media.

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Primary Kids Try to Explain Prayer—And It’s Adorable

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We may be amused when they peek during a prayer. We may even have to suppress a giggle or two when they say something cute while praying. But what do Primary kids really know about prayer?

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3 LDS Sisters Battle Cancer Together, Find Humor Not Fear in Their Challenges

“We’re sent to this earth to be happy and ‘man is that he might have joy,’” Sharee Page, who is battling cancer said. “And you can either cry about your situation or you can look to find the humor in life, and I prefer to be happy. I find that the more that I can find humor in things, the easier it is to be happy.”