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Gallup chief: God is alive and well in America

Despite a deep drop in the number of Americans who identify with a particular faith, the country could be on the cusp of a religious renaissance, says Frank Newport, editor-in-chief of The Gallup Poll. Grounded in more than a million Gallup interviews, Newport’s new book, “God is Alive and Well,” argues that the aging of the baby boomers, the influx of Hispanic immigrants and the links between religion and health could portend a bright future for faith in America.

From the Church

LDS Church Calls 8 New MTC Presidents

Eight new missionary training center presidents and their wives have been called by the First Presidency. They will begin their service in January.Philip Lavon Collins, 63, and Patricia Del Larson Collins, six children, Mountain Ridge Ward, Mesa Arizona Salt River Stake: South Africa Missionary Training Center. Brother Collins is a former president of the Russia Moscow West Mission, stake president, counselor in the Hungary Budapest Mission presidency, Perpetual Education Fund missionary in Ghana and Colombia and missionary in the Philippines Mission. Retired from Alcoa Engineered Products. Born in Safford, Ariz., to Walter William and Eunice Sanders Collins.

Videos

Watch: Gorgeous Piano Arrangement of "Love at Home"

By LDS Living

LDS pianist Jerald Simon recently uploaded a beautiful music video of the hymn "Love at Home." The arrangement, from his recent album Hymns of the Heart, was recorded improvisationally because Simon wanted to feel the spirit of the hymn and to let it flow freely and naturally.

Young man worried about visiting his active LDS family during holidays

Angela, I'm headed home for the holidays and lately the experience has been bitter sweet. I'm a less active member of the church, and I am comfortable with my life decisions, but it is difficult to be home and feel like everyone is disappointed in me. It's not that anything is said directly to me but whenever there is a family prayer or mention of God, I feel like people are looking at me to see how I will react. How can I be home and enjoy their company and our traditions without feeling judged and uncomfortable?

Latter-day Saint Life

Church Creates Honest, Emotional Video Focusing on Infertility and Loss

By Mormon Channel

"I still have my moments where I feel bitter and I feel frustrated that this is a part of my life, but when I remind myself to bring the Savior back into it and put my trust in Him, I am always given that peace," Monica shares in a beautiful new Mormon Channel video that shares the story of her struggles with infertility and loss.

Church Releases Statement on Shooting in Pittsburgh Synagogue

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following statement on October 29:

First Presidency Honors George H.W. Bush, Releases Statement

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following statement Saturday after the death of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush:

From the Church

Public Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for the Haiti Temple

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced dates for the open house, youth devotional, and dedication for the Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple.

Latter-day Saint Life

What we may be getting wrong about the cross and the beautiful symbolism behind it

Almost 2,000 years ago, our Savior was crucified on Golgotha, an especially cruel and painful death sentence. But behind this heinous act and great suffering, there is beautiful meaning. In fact, Christ's cross might not have looked like what we think it did, and because of this, His death might have shown incredible symbolism to His role as our Savior.

LDS members prepare for conference, social media explosion

After the Savior appeared to the Nephites, the Book of Mormon records, “And it was noised abroad among the people immediately, before it was yet dark, that the multitude had seen Jesus, and that he had administered unto them, and that he would also show himself on the morrow. … Yea, and even all the night it was noised abroad concerning Jesus ...” (3 Nephi 19:2-3). Apparently, the Nephites understood the social network concept.