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In one of our most beloved passages of scripture, Christ visits the Nephites and takes the time to gather all the children around him to teach them, pray for them, and bless them one by one. The more I’ve studied this beautiful story, the more I’ve realized that this is not just an uplifting, feel-good story. It is a powerful teaching moment from the Savior that shows how He hopes we will treat His beloved little ones. Here are three things I have learned about parenting from Christ’s example with the Nephite children:

Gainesville Sun: Young Mormon Missionaries Gain Much from Service

After two knocks and no answer, Elder Paul Goodrich and Elder Cameron Wilde — both clad in white button-downs, dress pants and nametags — stepped off a stranger's doorstep and walked toward the house across the street.Noticing a woman sitting on a porch nearby, Goodrich and his fellow Mormon missionary headed over to say hello.

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3 Surprising Pregame Rituals of Former BYU Football Players

By Katie Lambert

Ever wondered what BYU football players do before a big game (like a certain in-state rivalry in Utah this weekend) to bring them luck? While some people have a lucky rabbit's foot or a never-fail pair of socks, these former BYU football players have some crazy pregame rituals that they thought brought them luck.

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Elder Ballard: What My Grandson's Death Taught Me About Christ's Love

The following was a blog written by Elder M. Russell Ballard for LDS.org.

Photos: Demolished LDS stake center in Joplin, Mo.

By LDS Living

One woman from Joplin, Mo. recenlty posted photos of a demolished LDS stake center on her Facebook page. To view the photo gallery, click here. (You have to be logged into your Facebook account to view the gallery.)

Penne with Sausage, Red Potatoes, and Green Beans

A recipe from the Food Nanny

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Family of Missionary Killed in Crash Share Touching Testimony & Hope

What a sweet testament to the life of this incredible sister missionary: "We draw comfort from the belief that Sadie is with her Heavenly Father and that she continues the Lord’s work with the same vigor and enthusiasm that she did in life. Sadie ended each of her emails with the words of a favorite Primary song, 'Have faith, have hope, live like his Son, help others on their way.'"

BYU study finds profanity link to aggression in teens

Profanity in media is linked to teen aggression, a recent study out of Brigham Young University found. Research shows that exposure to profanity directly relates to an individual's beliefs and behavior. "We were really interested in how the media can influence your view about profanity," Laura Stockdale, a coauthor of the study, said. "So we looked at if [teens] think it is OK to use profanity, if [they] think that it's normal and appropriate, and then [their] actual profanity use and how [their] profanity use is related to aggressive behavior."

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U.S. Olympian After Making the Rio Team: "I'm Here to Love and Serve Christ"

Recently, Team USA shared a video to their Facebook page of David Boudia and Steele Johnson's final dive that clinched their placement on Team USA.

SPONSORED: BYU Winterfest Concert Lineup Announced

By BYU Winterfest

Experience the wonder and splendor of music and dance as five world-renowned BYU performing groups bring their internationally showcased performances to Salt Lake City this February. Over the course of several weekends, shows that have won critical acclaim in several countries will be available in the LDS Conference Center Theatre for only $10 per ticket. The BYU Winterfest 2014 provides entertainment for audiences of all ages. Ring in the New Year with a celebration of the arts with this year’s performances!