With new words and new meanings for words added to various dictionaries over the years, it's no surprise that Mormons have made their mark in the English language.

"If we go to a ward reunion, we are happy to see old friends. But they have an elevated relationship. They are even tighter and closer with each other. We see that family feeling among the members," Stake President Mark Furniss said. "They function so well and it's impressive to watch."

In the October 2016 general conference, President Thomas S. Monson stood at the pulpit to share brief but enlightening messages with the world. As the prophet and leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the challenges he extends to members are relevant and important for us to follow.

On a sunny summer’s day in Provo’s North Park, hundreds of children are out with their parents, lining up for pretzels, lining up for face painting, and lining up to pet sheep. On a stage set up in front of a children’s playground, a folk band entertains a crowd of smiling people in shorts and T-shirts. At the park’s north end, men and women dressed in period costume sit on wooden chairs and embroider cloths by hand, spool yards of wool on a knitting wheel, or guide visitors around a pioneer village. It’s July 24, Pioneer Day, a state holiday in Utah. It marks the 166th anniversary of the arrival of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon settlers in Salt Lake Valley. Pushed out of Illinois and Missouri by suspicious locals, the group of 1,600 pioneers established a new colony in an inhospitable region of mountainous scrublands. To survive, the pioneers had to show resourcefulness and determination that would withstand the elements – the dry, dusty summers, and the frigid winters, when lakes turn into ice cubes.

In the early morning hours of Dec. 17, 2010, flames consumed all but the brick walls of the Provo Tabernacle. Almost a year later, President Thomas S. Monson announced in general conference that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints would rebuild the historic icon into a temple, drawing audible gasps from the congregation.

The newly renovated Church History Museum, located across the street from Temple Square, officially reopened this week with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Manual 3; Supplement from "Be of Good Cheer" by President Thomas S. Monson

“I see your faces light up!" a judge on Mongolia's Got Talent told a choir made up of young Latter-day Saints. And as they went far into the competition, the judges and the country couldn't help but be impressed by the faith of these artists and their desire to donate any of the prize money they received to an orphanage in Mongolia. Check out one of their performances on the show:

Tanner McKee, an LDS high school quarterback ranked fourth in the nation, risked losing his spot at the Elite 11 camp after deciding to sit out on Sunday because of his beliefs.

Knowing Joseph August 12, 2017, Idaho Falls, Idaho