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Rome Italy Temple Update: See the First Photos of the Temple Without Scaffolding

During its eight years of construction, the Rome Italy Temple has undergone many extraordinary changes, from the placement of statues of Christ and His twelve apostlesin the temple visitors' center to the recent removal of scaffolding along the temple's exterior. This spring, the First Presidency announced that the Rome Italy Temple will be dedicated Sunday, March 10 through Sunday, March 17, 2019, with an open house to be held January 28 through February 16.

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Watch: Missionary Impresses Members with Unbelievable Beatboxing Ability

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Thanks to the Brown family for making us aware of this video.

Mike Maughan: Joining the Welcoming Committee for Christ

Mike Maughan was serving in a YSA bishopric when he heard Blake Roney, now the president of the Provo City Center Temple say, “We are not the gatekeepers, we are the welcoming committee.” That single statement changed the way Mike has lived in the years since and it changed the culture of the YSA ward in which he was serving. On this week’s episode, Mike discusses the transformative nature of that experience.

Why Marriage Isn't for You

Having been married only a year and a half, I’ve recently come to the conclusion that marriage isn’t for me. Now before you start making assumptions, keep reading.

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It Was Mom: A Mother's Day Tribute To Moms

It’s the highest, holiest service assumed by humankind. It’s the definition of selfless service. It’s both a daunting responsibility and a glorious opportunity. The divine role of motherhood is a gift from God, and key to His plan of happiness for all His children.

Opinion: The Big LDS Picture

Just this week, my friend Jana Riess wrote an article regarding an attack made on Elder Oaks because of his statements on same-sex marriage. Jana notes that many liberals were disappointed in his strong stance against it in General Conference, but that the vicious letter from a returned missionary was not called for. Elder Oaks response was also published, wherein he asks the man to see his local leader for guidance on repenting (ostensibly for his belligerence towards an apostle). Wading through the hundreds of comments, I noted that many defended this angry man, expecting Elder Oaks to apologize, “turn the other cheek”, etc.

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Check Out This Breathtaking Christmas Music Video by 13-Year-Old LDS Star Lexi Walker

Lexi Walker is an LDS singer who has taken the stage of Good Morning America, America's Got Talent, and The Queen Latifah Show. Besides Alex Boye, she's also performed alongside The Piano Guys, Lindsey Stirling, David Archuleta, and Kristen Chenoweth, and she recently opened for Broadway star Idina Menzel at a benefit concert.

Our Backs to the World

Last night as I got home from a performance all of my children were still up and bright eyed, including my youngest who is just seven. I sat on the couch, exhausted, and put my feet on my husbands lap. As I looked around the room that I had just finally decorated that morning, I remembered that I had not put the nativity set in it’s correct position. I told my youngest to go ahead and do it. ...I didn’t pay attention after this point. I kissed the boys goodnight and headed to my room. Today, as I sat on the couch and started in on sewing some Christmas gifts, I looked at the nativity.

Bryce Harper's 'clown question' quip speaks to Mormon prohibition

Nineteen-year-old baseball phenom Bryce Harper isn’t known for drawing attention to his faith – he’s kinda the anti-Tim Tebow in that way – but he didn’t hide his dismay Tuesday when thrown a question that intersected squarely with his Mormonism. A Toronto reporter asked Harper, a Washington Nationals outfielder, whether he’d have a beer to celebrate a whopper of a home run and the Nationals’ win against the Blue Jays, taking advantage of Ontario’s lower drinking age.

Wall Street Journal: Mormon Missionaries Turn to Facebook, Twitter

A 200-year-old Mormon rite of passage is about to get a modern makeover: starting this year, missionary work will involve a lot more wall-to-wall than door-to-door proselytizing, as missionaries for the first time formally embrace Facebook asFB -0.36% part of their sacred duties.Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve officially announced this summer that missionaries will use Facebook, blogs, emails and text messages to spread the church’s message. Over time, missionaries will also begin to use digital devices like iPads to share the gospel.