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BBC News: Has the Mormon mystique been lifted?

He didn't win, but Mitt Romney wasn't far off. So what happened to the predictions that a Mormon candidate could never have a shot at the US presidency?

Isaiah 13–35 (Sep 21–27)

One thing that the Lord asks prophets to do is to warn the people about the consequences of sin. Yet another thing that the Lord asks prophets to do is to encourage the people about the good consequences of turning to Him. The bible is filled with warnings and it is also filled with hope. This week’s study of Isaiah 13–35 contains such messages including the greatest hope of all in Isaiah 33:22 “He will save us!”

10 Prophets and Apostles Who've Served in the Military (+ Their Incredible Stories)

By Kaela Worthen Gardner

We thank all the brave men and women who have served in militaries around the world to protect their countries.

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3 touching Thanksgiving stories from President Monson to share with your family

Over the years, President Thomas S. Monson shared several Thanksgiving tales that help us remember gratitude, charity, and the hand of God on our lives.

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Take a Photo Walk Through Temple Square Changes from 1855 to Today

By Jannalee Sandau

As announced earlier this year, beginning on December 29, 2019, the Salt Lake Temple will be closed for renovations for the next four years. Portions of Temple Square will also be undergoing significant changes. As the heart of Salt Lake City, Temple Square has been transformed many times since it's mid-1800's creation, with the adding and removing of numerous buildings, structures, and features. Below are photographs documenting Temple Square's history, showing both the area's past, present, and future.

Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley Lesson 14: "Losing Ourselves in the Service of Others"

By Kelly Merrill

The title of this lesson will cause the hackles to stand up on the backs of some people’s necks. The prevailing thought of today’s society is that what is best for me is what is most important. To say that I need to learn to sacrifice my own convenience for the welfare of someone else smacks too much of a codependent (unhealthy) relationship.

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What I Hope We'll Teach Our Daughters (and Sons) About the Priesthood (Part 2)

By Wendy Ulrich

The following is a segment of an address originally given by Latter-day Saint Wendy Ulrich, Ph.D., at the FAIR Mormon conference and reposted with permission. To access the first part of the address, click here.

D&C Lesson 44: Being Good Citizens

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION

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The Actual Meaning of “Nephi” and 3 Other Book of Mormon Names

By Taylor Halverson

Readers of the Book of Mormon encounter hundreds of unique names not found elsewhere. Critics dismiss these names as gibberish or the creative invention of Joseph Smith. However, those willing to look deeper find that not only do many of the names fit within patterns of ancient Semitic languages but they can also have great personal meaning for each of us.

Latter-day Saint psychologist: Navigating the (sometimes) rough road to happiness

By Dr. David T. Morgan

Our youngest child just graduated from high school. It was a strange experience, sitting in the same football stadium where we had watched her five older siblings celebrate the same accomplishment. Walking to the car, my wife and I reflected on the rapidly approaching end of our full-time parenting. There have been times of joy. There have been times of sorrow. There have been times when I wished I could crawl into a hole and not come out. There have been times when I gushed with tears of gratitude for the privilege of being a father to such amazing children. Coming to the end of this portion of the journey, I can truly say the overall experience has been happy and blessed. So, if my destination was joy, why was there so much difficulty, grief, and sorrow along the way?