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Befriending the LDS missionaries

My early education of the Mormon faith, as well as the Jehovah Witness, wasn't the most enlightening. I was being babysat with my brother at Nanny Blackburn's home. She lived at the very end of a little lane in the Johnson Trailer Park in Timberlea, N.S.

Mormons in this moment

Bloggers have been dissecting this media-proclaimed “Mormon Moment” since its inception. And I just must feature a few of these well-written faith treatises of sorts. Bold statement: “Calling Yourself Mormon Is a Very Bold Statement," declares blogger Jessie Stay. Why? “It means you believe in modern-day revelation. It means you believe there are men today that speak to God, and God speaks to them.

Sharing the gospel: 'He is Risen' Bible video

A three-day advertising campaign by the Church over the Easter weekend will take place on YouTube and Facebook. The purpose of the ad campaign is to help people understand the LDS faith and beliefs. Members of the Church are encouraged to share a new Bible video based on the final days, Atonement, death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Fun

11 Gripping, Clean Novels That Will Keep You in Suspense

By LDS Living

Looking for a thrilling but clean new novel to get you in the Halloween spirit? Check out these 12 suspense novels you won't be able to put down. Best of all, they're all available to read or listen to on Bookshelf PLUS!

Lesson Helps

Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 13: "This Generation Shall Have My Word Through You"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Amos wrote of a time when the world would experience a famine.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Insights into the Spirit World from Those Who Have Seen It

By Marlene Bateman Sullivan

Job posed the question of the ages when he asked: “If a man die, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14).

Latter-day Saint Life

How Adopting a Child of a Different Race Has Blessed My Family

By Sherilyn Olsen

In bringing home our son, Elie (A’lee) from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) five years ago, my previously only-Caucasian family added layers of complexity and richness to our lives. The benefits and challenges continue to emerge.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 ways women are already given priesthood authority & officiate in priesthood ordinances in the Church

By Wendy Ulrich

Both men and women can be given priesthood authority, exercise priesthood power, perform priesthood ordinances, and more.

Book of Mormon Lesson 33: "A Sure Foundation"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Helaman 1-5

14 Summer Beach Reads

By Carly M. Springer

Maya Gupta is a survivor. After escaping an impending arranged marriage in India as a teenager, she has thrived in America. But now she faces her greatest challenge yet — cancer has invaded her life, and unless she find a way to participate in a clinical trial in Washington, DC, this may be one battle she loses. When Maya's best friend Kari offers Maya the lifeline of a place to stay — her brother's currently vacant DC apartment — the young woman eagerly accepts and goes to meet her fate. . .