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8 Traditional Recipes Every Latter-day Saint Should Know

From barbecues to ward potlucks to firesides, Mormons love socializing around a good plate of food. And no matter what event you’re at, there are a few staple “Mormon” foods you’ll likely find. Try your hand at some of the following recipes, including Jell-O, funeral potatoes, and pasta, collected in The Essential Mormon Cookbook.

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Why Did God Put a Veil Between Us and Him? One Powerful Explanation

By Bruce C. Hafen

Not only does the veil keep us from remembering our premortal past, it also keeps us from seeing many things that are going on at the present. God and His angels almost always stay in their hiding places—except on those exquisitely rare occasions when He does part that veil.

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How Ministering and a Knock at the Door Brought One Man Back to the Church (and Changed Lives)

By Jason F. Wright

Troy Van Meter grew up attending The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He learned the Primary songs, made a few friends, and did the usual dance as time waltzed by.

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What a civil rights lawyer had to say about what it means to mourn with those that mourn

Michalyn Steele’s background and life’s work have given her a unique perspective on how Latter-day Saints can follow the Savior’s example and truly mourn with those that mourn, especially in the face of racial discussions.

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How an Atheist Came Back to the Church and Found Peace Despite Doubt

By Leo Winegar

“I know that the Church is true, that Joseph Smith is a prophet, and that the Book of Mormon is the word of God.”

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My sister drew our family as flowers, and it changed how I think about following Christ

By Irene Caso

Maybe in the biggest moments of our lives, we see a clear path to the Savior. But the real battle is won in the daily challenges of life.

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5 Creative Cupcakes to Try This Summer

By Lizzy Early

Whether you are celebrating the warm summer sun and need a refreshing treat or you would like to surprise your dad for Father’s Day, here are five cupcake recipes that will have you and your family salivating this summer season.

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Why This LDS Assault Victim Asked the Judge to Show Mercy to His Attacker

By Jeff Benedict

In his book Make a Choice: When You Are at the Intersection of Happiness and Despair, New York Times best-selling author Jeff Benedict shares a touching story of one of his former missionary companions, Bruce Jasper. While divorced and living with his widowed mother, Jasper was able to find deep compassion and incredible strength to forgive a stranger who caused him immeasurable pain and suffering. Below, Benedict recalls his friend's tragic yet hopeful story:

Returning Home After a Disaster

By Emergency Essentials

When returning to your home after an evacuation, you should first assess the damage from the outside. Check your roof, walls, concrete, and chimney for structural damage. If everything looks structurally sound, then enter your home. If you have any doubt of the stability of your home, call a qualified safety inspector or specialist. If there are any fallen or damaged electrical wires surrounding your home, stay away from them because they could still be active. Wait for utility workers to repair them for you. Keep a list of emergency phone numbers, such as a safety inspector, the utility company, fire and police stations, in your wallet and emergency kit.

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Studies Show How Family History Makes Children More Resilient, Confident, and Happy

By Bruce C. Hafen

The value of preserving and sharing ancestral stories was recently verified by researchers who were trying to understand why some people, including children, are better able than others to cope with serious, even disabling stress and trauma. One study found that “the more children knew about their family’s history, the stronger their sense of control over their lives, [and] the higher their self-esteem.” This factor was indeed “the best single predictor of children’s emotional health and happiness.” Those with “the most self-confidence” had what one researcher called “a strong ‘intergenerational self.’ They know they belong to something bigger than themselves" (Bruce Feiler, “The Stories That Bind Us,” The New York Times, March 15, 2013).