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12 myths about Mormons — From caffeine to the Bible to birth control

As Americans cast their ballots and the clock ticks toward midnight in Mitt Romney’s presidential quest, this much is clear: Americans didn’t know much about the candidate’s LDS faith when this "Mormon moment" began. Now, thousands of headlines, dozens of TV newscasts and one Tony-winning Broadway musical later, Americans still don’t know much about Latter-day Saints and their beliefs.

Latter-day Saint Life

4 Ways You Can Help a Struggling Missionary

By Jenny Spencer Hunt

Missionaries can deal with a slew of issues, and as a parent, sibling, or friend reading and writing letters from afar, you may feel helpless. But you’re not. Check out some ways you can help them with some of these most common struggles, and some prophetic counsel that may help as well.

We usually dismiss platitudes as unsubstantial. But when we look at them with prayerful hearts, it's possible to learn more about ourselves and grow spiritually from their sentiment.

Help for Life Challenges

Does everything happen for a reason? Here’s the answer

By Paige Sommer

In some ways, the phrase ‘everything happens for a reason’ is merely a platitude. But there is an empowering truth in the statement.

Latter-day Saint Life

The LDS Double Leg Amputee Who Is Breaking American Records in Swimming

By Katie Lambert

Brickelle Bro's hand slid into the water one last time just before she hit the pressure-sensitive timing device on the pool wall.

Fun

Kenyan Students Sing Powerful Cover of BYU Vocal Point's "Nearer, My God, to Thee"

By LDS Living

You need to hear this stunning version of "Nearer My God to Thee," performed by the Redfourth Chorus from Upper Hill School Nairobi in Kenya. This song was arranged by James Stevens and originally sung by BYU's Vocal Point.

Famous Latter-day Saints

How a BYU Professor Became ESPN's Top NBA Draft Analyst

By LDS Living

In case you haven't heard yet, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Finals last week. It was a pretty big deal. The season's over now, and tomorrow, all 30 NBA teams will draft the most impressive collegiate and foreign players in the world. Until then, the biggest name in basketball will be Chad Ford.

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11 Postage Stamps from Around the World with Latter-day Saint–Themed Images

By Kelsey Berteaux

Almost a dozen countries around the world have issued postage stamps with Latter-day Saint images on them. Check out these 11 examples of Latter-day Saint–themed postage stamps that really were used to send mail:

How a Trip to the Grocery Store Changed My Life

By Michelle Wilson

A few years ago, I came across one of the most striking personal examples of the power of attitude. At the time, I was looking down the barrel of turning 40. This re-sparked a desire to get back in shape so I began jogging a few times a week. Then, a month before my birthday, I gracefully jammed my pinky toe on my coffee table. Refusing to acknowledge a possible break I continued on with my daily life.

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From the Church

6 statements from Eliza R. Snow on women that were progressive for her day

By Haley Lundberg

Before she was formally set apart as the Relief Society general president, President Brigham Young asked Sister Eliza R. Snow to assist bishops in organizing Relief Societies and to teach the women.

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3 Hilarious Thanksgiving Posts from Famous Mormons You Have to See

By LDS Living

With the last leftovers of Thanksgiving turkey slowly disappearing from refrigerators around the country, the only reminders of last Thursday are the good memories made with family and friends.