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LDS Man Shares How a DNA Test and Trusting in God’s Timing Helped Him Find His Biological Family

Lee Caldwell wondered who his biological parents were for more than 50 years. That is, until he took a DNA test in 2014 that sent him on a journey he hadn't expected.

Latter-day Saint Life

Patriarchal Blessings: What to Do When Yours Isn't "Coming True"

By Jannalee Sandau

One of my favorite games to play with my friends as a child was “MASH.” We would write out MASH (mansion, apartment, shack, house) at the top of any scrap of paper we had, then in between giggles we would come up with the names of our future husbands (usually whoever we had crushes on at the time), how many kids we could possibly have (from 1 to 1,000), what careers we might end up with (anything from artist to astronaut), and other “important” facts about our lives that would then be determined by a chance elimination based on a random number.

Latter-day Saint Life

Dysfunctional Families are Forever

By Zandra Vranes

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From the Church

The 10 Biggest Church Announcements from 2014

By LDS Living

In October, the Church released a transparent video explaining the sacred nature of temple garments by comparing them to religious clothing worn by people of other religions. The video generated a lot of public interest, drawing the attention of major news outlets such as the Washington Post and USA Today and becoming explosive on social media where it generated a lot of positive feedback.

Latter-day Saint Life

When a Mob Failed to Murder the Prophet Joseph Smith—Twice

By Trent Toone

Before indoor plumbing, a man's strategy for slipping out of the house to meet up with his buddies for a night of mobbing and mayhem was to feign sickness and spend the night in the outhouse.

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7 Mistakes LDS Parents Make and How to Avoid Them

By Mark D. Ogletree

In the October 2012 general conference, President Thomas S. Monson announced that young men could now be recommended for missionary service at age 18, and young women could serve at age 19. At a press conference held between the Saturday morning and afternoon conference sessions, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland invited parents “to take a strong hand in this preparation and not expect that it is somehow the responsibility of local church leaders, or the missionary department of the church or MTC’s to provide and direct all of that.” Notice where Elder Holland placed the responsibility to train the future missionary force—not on local church units or missionary training centers but on mothers and fathers!

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The Actual Meaning of “Nephi” and 3 Other Book of Mormon Names

By Taylor Halverson

Readers of the Book of Mormon encounter hundreds of unique names not found elsewhere. Critics dismiss these names as gibberish or the creative invention of Joseph Smith. However, those willing to look deeper find that not only do many of the names fit within patterns of ancient Semitic languages but they can also have great personal meaning for each of us.

Podcasts

5 principles from Alma 8–12 to help you get the most out of this week's ‘Come, Follow Me’

By Lindsey Williams

Editor's note: “Resources to follow Him” curates study resources, teachings, and thoughts to deepen your study of this week's Come, Follow Me.

BYU Speeches just discovered footage of 24 campus devotionals. See the list here

By Danielle Christensen

BYU Speeches recently found footage for 24 past talks given on the Brigham Young University campus. Read up on just a handful of our favorite messages and see the complete list of speakers for the talks below.

Highlights from Elder and Sister Rasband's Face to Face and more social posts from Church leaders you don't want to miss

By Valerie Russell

Editor’s note: “This week from the pulpit” highlights recent messages by General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church.