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The Surprising Growth of Mormonism in the Nation's Capital

MR says: Take an inside look at how the Church is growing, thriving, and influencing the nation's capital.

Almost a third of General Authority Seventies are first-generation members of the Church. Here are other facts and stats you might not know

By Lindsey Williams

During the April 2021 general conference, eight new General Authority Seventies and 77 new Area Seventies received calls. The 106 General Authority Seventies make up the First and Second Quorum of the Seventies, whereas the Area Seventies make up the other ten quorums.

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Marine, Marksman, Mom: How an LDS Woman Became One of the Military’s Best Shooters

“The men from the other countries were (whispering), ‘Oh, look at this woman,’” Julia Carlson smiled. “They couldn’t believe there was a female Marine that was coming up to get this award.”

Wash. Post Humor: Mormon says he’ll miss ‘cult’ lifestyle

The BGEA legitimized a group that has been excoriated for decades as anathema to good ol’ American values. In a simple—and, perhaps precipitous—move, the BGEA has made Mormons like me normal. I confess that I’m going to miss the cult lifestyle. Staying up all night. Carousing with ne’er-do-wells. Terrorizing farm animals. Plotting to destroy the constitution. I remember, like it was yesterday, worshiping Stephen R. Covey for my 16th sixteenth birthday. Sigh. Once they’re gone, those days don’t come back.

Names of Christ, building relationships, and preparation: What Church leaders shared in messages this week

By Valerie Russell

Editor’s note: “This week from the pulpit” highlights recent messages by General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church.

Deceased Woman's Legacy of Charity Lives on with This Act of Service Inspired by LDS Author

“Giving back and kindness were important to Paige and many people testified to this as they memorialized her after her passing," said Joy Rios, founder of Connect With a Wish.

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8 Ways to Prevent Awkward Silences When You Teach

By Juliet Miller

If you follow these eight tips, there's no need to fear. As a seminary teacher, these are my go-to methods that work for me when teaching the gospel. My experience is in teaching youth and adults, but most of the techniques can be adapted to teach primary classes and will work in more structured settings like Institute and seminary or in regular Sunday meetings.

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John Bytheway: How Do I Know If the Gospel Is Right for Me?

By John Bytheway

MR says: John Bytheway puts it so simply and poetically when he says, "When we live what we know, we become true. The thirteenth article of faith begins by saying, 'We believe in being honest, true . . .' Why doesn’t it just say, 'We believe in honesty and truth'? The key word in there is being —being honest, being true. It’s not just about knowing things, it’s about being something, or, in other words, becoming something."

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Couple's Conversion Started with a Piano Guys Music Video

The Piano Guys have more than 3 million YouTube subscribers. But for one married couple from New Jersey, the relationship with the popular musicians goes beyond mere fandom.

No. 1 BYU men’s volleyball sweeps Penn State, reaches national title game

When the sweep was in doubt and the BYU men’s volleyball team looked vulnerable, it went back to it’s bread and butter game plan it executed throughout the whole year. Feed the ball to Taylor Sander and Ben Patch. BYU did, and the pair of all-Americans didn’t disappoint.