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With the release of Mitt Romney's tax records on Tuesday, the world now knows what was previously known only by a select few: Mitt and Ann Romney pay 10 percent of their income in tithing to their faith. Traditionally, tithing records are viewed as a confidential matter between members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the lay leader of their church congregation, but for the Romneys in the midst of a presidential campaign, those donations are now a matter of public record.
Church member and former NFL player Scott Mitchell believes landing a spot on the current season of NBC’s hit television show The Biggest Loser was more than luck—it was divine intervention.
New videos completing the 45-episode series will be released in time for the 2024 “Come, Follow Me” study of the Book of Mormon.
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On the popular TV show Gilmore Girls, the two main characters—Lorelai and her daughter, Rory—are best known for their fast talking and vast pop culture knowledge. Watching even one episode will overwhelm you with references to everything and everyone, from Donna Reed to the hit broadway show Hamilton and back again.
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My favorite Christmas tradition growing up was celebrating Christmas Eve with my German grandma, who we called Oma. Every year, we would eat lots of good food that she lovingly cooked for us, unwrap her presents for her, and play music on a variety of instruments.
Last Sunday I had the pleasure of attending An Evening with Broadway singer Sandra Turley and Family. Sandra, her husband Josh, and their four children visited our humble town of Woodstock, Virginia, and the whole gang participated in the program.
Years ago I was asked to do a radio show for KSL/Bonneville Communications. At first my head said no—I was a stay-at-home mother and couldn’t do a daily 3–6 p.m. job. But my soul said, “Wait.” After agreeing to meet later to discuss it—and a great deal of prayer and confusion in between—I met with their representatives. Within five minutes of talking with those wonderful people I felt the answer. Being my bold self, I told them I couldn’t do what they were asking, but I could do 12–3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as that’s when my baby napped. I still remember them looking at each other as one said, “Job share.” And that’s what happened. Three hosts instead of one, all doing it part time so we could focus first on our families.
Whether you’ve grown up as a member of the Church or were more recently introduced to it, there are plenty of words and phrases unique to Mormon culture that you hear used all the time. But have you ever heard or seen one of these used incorrectly? Add to our list in the comments below!
Photo from alumni.byu.edu Sharlene Hawkes, president of Utah-based Remember My Service (RMS) Military Productions, has been appointed by the Secretary of Defense to the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS). The committee, established in 1951 by then-Secretary of Defense George C. Marshall, is composed of civilian women and men to provide advice and recommendations on matters and policies relating to the recruitment and retention, employment, integration, and overall welfare of highly qualified professional women in the Armed Forces.