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"He Will Not Survive": After Being Hit by Bus, Missionary Inspires Thousands with Miraculous Recovery

Five years ago, Elder Britten Schenk was just a few months from completing his mission when a bus hit him in Sao Paulo, Brazil, putting him in a coma. His parents were told Elder Schenk would not survive. "They had told us that there had been no blood or oxygen supply to his brain, so we were going to the hospital to tell him goodbye," Britten's mother, Karla Schenk, told KSL.

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Why the Myth That Mormon Women Are More Likely to Get Plastic Surgery Is So Damaging

By Katie Lambert

I think I was 11 years old when I first heard that Mormon women were more likely to get plastic surgery. Though I was fairly young, that always seemed a little odd to me.

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In new #HearHim video, Elder Renlund shares how he reclaimed the zeal of his testimony

By Lindsey Williams

Sometimes the heavens may feel closed. Sometimes a nap may feel more important than attending church. Both of these feelings are ones Elder Dale G. Renlund felt in his early family life, which he shares as part of the “How I Hear Him” series. Recalling an experience he had as a young medical resident, Elder Renlund knew he could have hurried to complete his tasks at the hospital and make it home for church. Instead, he chose to stall so by the time he made it home his wife and daughter would already be gone for church and he could take a much-desired nap.

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Have You Ever Wondered About Jesus' Teachings That Didn't Make It into the Bible?

“And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen” (John 21:25).

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President Uchtdorf Climbs to the Newly Constructed Heights of the Rome Temple Site

By LDS Living

When President Dieter F. Uchtdorf went to see the Rome Italy Temple last week, he didn't just see it--he climbed it.

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Maintaining a Spirit of Hope and Optimism

It’s a “New Year,” a time for thinking about how we might consider adjusting our lives to live with more purpose and meaning. When we live in a world seemingly dominated by negative news coming from every direction, living with faith sufficient to maintain a spirit of hope and optimism can become a non-stop challenge. Looking for more “positives” in our lives, while standing firm in our convictions and beliefs, isn’t an easy task. But when it’s achieved, we can become a more powerful people, filled with mental, physical, and spiritual strength.

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What to do When Someone Offends You

It is inevitable: Some person is going to say something rude, condescending, judgmental, or mean to you. Maybe even today. People can be cruel and thoughtless. Feelings get hurt. If you don’t believe me, hang out on Social Media for a bit – you will read how people have had terrible things said and done to them. You will also find articles and comments about how mean and judgmental people can be. It is all around us on a regular basis.

Defending the Faith: Let's not overcorrect doctrinal differences

Many years ago, tracting during my first weeks as a missionary in German-speaking Switzerland, my companion and I were finally admitted into an apartment. The family who lived in it were eastern Europeans, and devoutly Catholic. In fact, it soon became apparent they were unusually devoted to the Virgin Mary; their living room was decorated with several statues and images of the mother of Jesus. They weren't very receptive to our message, and so my companion (a relatively recent convert and — it must be said — a diligent and committed missionary who has since passed away) effectively launched into an attack on Mary.

Mitt Romney must tackle his religion

Mitt Romney must face the religion question — again. It’s a persistent and nagging threat to his candidacy. Four years ago, he didn’t have an effective playbook for managing it. The “Hail Mary” pass (pardon the theological pun) was his December 2007 speech in Austin, Texas, wherein he sought to explain his Mormon faith. There was no immaculate reception (sorry again) of the address by the primary electorate, so Romney’s primary season foundered. A new campaign offers hope, but he better get religion right this time or it’ll be déjà vu all over again.

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A new take on the parable of the lost sheep may change how you see yourself in the Church

By Danielle B. Wagner

Oftentimes in our anxiety to live God’s commandments, we focus on everything we should avoid to remain righteous.