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Why Me? (or, continuing to live amid the hardest trials)

After my last post about my husband's addiction went live something happened that I wasn't expecting. Though not many of you said anything, I strongly felt the yearning from so many of you for more. I feel sorely under qualified to give you the advice that you quietly sought. I knew that I needed to do a follow up post, but I had no idea what my follow up would be. Then I remembered one of the most yearning questions I had during the most trying times.

10 Influential LDS Books Each Summarized in One Sentence

With hundreds of new books published each year by LDS authors, it’s impossible to keep up with the best in LDS writing. So we’ll make it easy on you: Here are 15 of the most popular LDS books ever, summarized in just a sentence each.

Sponsored: Temple-themed gifts for children and youth

By Tiny Temples, Advertiser

Teaching our children how to protect themselves from the negative, subtle, and often evil influences of the world have become increasingly more difficult over the past few years. Temples are a safe refuge from the world that bless not only adults but children and youth of all ages. Even when temples are closed, there is much we can do to teach and prepare our children for the blessings of the temple.

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Watch: Temple Lights Turn on During the Eclipse + Incredible Photos of Temples with the Eclipse

By Danielle B. Wagner

The eclipse that passed over Idaho on August 21 blotted out the sun and darkened the sky so thoroughly, stars began to shine and the lights of the Rexburg Idaho Temple turned on for just a matter of minutes. What a beautiful reminder that regardless of the calamity or darkness in the world, the temple is always a beacon and source of light. Check out these stunning photos and video of the eclipse:

The "Mormon Effect": Why Mormons are possibly the most politically wise people

During the 2012 presidential campaign, that awesomely deep well of perpetual wisdom, Alec Baldwin, proclaimed that if Barack Obama were not black, his vote total would have been 20 percent higher. . . .The truth of the matter is, if Mitt Romney had not been a Mormon, his vote total might very well have been significantly higher.

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Why Mormons Would Thrive in a Jane Austen Novel

The parties. The manners. The fantastic characters. What’s not to love about Jane Austen’s novels? Well, whether you’re a die-hard Austenite or a simple appreciator, chances are you’ve got more in common with Austen’s characters than you know.

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Nine Years and 35,000 Legos Later

When we asked for a faculty member with unusual hobbies, the ROTC sent us straight to recruiting and operations officer Dave Jungheim. As it turns out, building the Salt Lake Temple out of more than thirty-five thousand Lego bricks can get you noticed.

‘This is cause for celebration!’: President Nelson on all temples resuming operations, and more from Church leaders

There has been much to celebrate this week for Latter-day Saints.

Sponsored: New App Seeks to Unify and Balance Nauvoo Tourism

By Tourburst

According to statistical research conducted last year, the average family that tours Nauvoo visits only 13 sites while on vacation in the historic town. “There are two problems with that,” says resident Matthew Von Trapp. “First, there are easily 60 historic sites, landmarks, and points of interest worth visiting in the immediate area, each lending perspective to the LDS time period. Second, Nauvoo has multiple time periods worth exploring beyond the 7-year LDS period of 1839-1846.

Watch: After 3 Years, LDS Chorister Takes His Calling to a Whole New Level

By LDS Living

After three years of serving as an LDS chorister, Shaun Michael Johnson decided to take his calling to the next level. Watch this hilarious video showcasing some of his favorite techniques: