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Mormons in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been involved in politics since Joseph Smith ran for president in 1844. Many other Mormons have held government positions, on both a state and federal level. Ezra Taft Benson, the 13th president of the Church, served as the Secretary of Agriculture under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Utah’s current governor, Gary Herbert, is also a member of the Church.

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Photos: Celebrating Easter Across the World

Millions of Christians around the world are celebrating Easter this Sunday, commemorating the day when according to Christian tradition Jesus was resurrected in Jerusalem two millennia ago. Here's a look at photos of these celebrations all across the globe, from Bosnia to Boulder.

Latter-day Saint Life

Watch: Inspiring video of Relief Society changing lives in the South Pacific

For the 175th anniversary of Relief Society in 2017, sisters living in the South Pacific shared personal, inspiring accounts of how this inspired organization has changed their lives.

Missionary-to-be thrust into NCAA tourney spotlight

Against all odds, freshman Stilman White is the starting point guard for defending national champion North Carolina as the Tar Heels make final preparations to compete in the Sweet Sixteen on Friday. As Trent Toone detailed for the Deseret News back in January, White plans on serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after the season ends. "Some have discouraged White from going through with his plan to serve a mission, but the freshman remains resolute. He credits the gospel for all the blessings in his life."

Making Your Home a Temple

Today is a big day for the saints in Arizona. Any time a new temple is dedicated, it is a big day. In February, I had the privilege of attending the open house for the new temple in Gilbert, Arizona. It was a great experience. Today that temple will be dedicated, and it is – rightfully – a big deal.

Janice Kapp Perry: 'The Power of a Simple Song'

"We who have the gospel of Jesus Christ have something to sing about," said music composer Janice Kapp Perry on Friday, Sept. 16, during the Evenings at the Museum lecture held at the Church History Museum.Sister Perry recalled that Lloyd D. Newell, announcer for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's Music and the Spoken Word, said that it didn't matter that one had a perfect voice, just that they had something to sing about.

Can the Mormon contestant win in the 'Glass House'?

The newest "good girl" to compete on a reality show is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and she's out to win it all. Andrea Clark is one of the remaining contestants on ABC's newest reality show, "The Glass House" (rated TV-14). With a similar premise to "Big Brother," audiences have a say in what players experience, as well as who goes home or goes on to win $250,000.

Elder Bednar teaches women the spiritual pattern of small and simple things

Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught women in the Church an important spiritual pattern: “By small and simple things are great things brought to pass” (Alma 37:6), during the Brigham Young University Women’s Conference on April 29, 2011. The scripture was also the theme for Women’s Conference.

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Trio of apostles visit Argentina for temple rededication

Stake presidents across this Argentine capital city supplemented their temple rededication weekend with wise counsel from a trio of apostles. The local stake leaders gathered on Sept. 8, the day before the rededication of the Buenos Aires Argentina Temple, for a special meeting that included direction from President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the First Presidency, and Elder M. Russell Ballard and Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve.

Latter-day Saint Life

Recognizing Answers To Prayer

The purpose of prayer is to access things of the spirit. We are repeatedly taught in the scripture that the Lord will answer our prayers. Receiving and recognizing answers to our prayers is the topic of this post.