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LDS Church booming in Peru

The Mormon church footprint in Peru continues to grow. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently opened its 100th stake in Peru. That makes the South American country just the fourth country in the world with at least 100 stakes, which are collections of five to 12 smaller congregations similar to Catholic diocese.

Being Mormon in Walton County, Georgia

As a faith, it has alternately fascinated and worried Americans since it first arose in a New York time more than a century earlier. It’s been denounced as a cult even as it is embraced by millions. It’s been the butt of jokes and parodies, been the ironic source of an entire Broadway musical and, with the candidacy of Republican Mitt Romney for the presidency, been in the news for months.

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21 famous people who have been given a Book of Mormon

By Danielle B. Wagner

From presidents and popes to rappers and authors, the Book of Mormon has come into the hands of some incredible public figures.

Marie Vischer Elliott: Surviving a WWII Concentration Camp to Discover Hope

As a little girl, Marie Vischer Elliott spent three years in a concentration camp under unimaginable conditions. She remarkably survived but her little brother, Georgie, died shortly after they were released due to what he endured in the camp. Years later, as a young mother, Marie was introduced to the gospel of Jesus Christ, which not only helped her heal from what she experienced during the war but also gave her hope of seeing her little brother again. On this week's episode, Marie's story teaches us a powerful lesson about the devastating nature of war, the transformative doctrine of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the blessings of the temple.

Latter-day Saint Life

Human Sacrifice + 4 More Evidences of the Ancient Authenticity of the Pearl of Great Price

By Pearl of Great Price Central

The Book of Abraham is believed by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be “an inspired translation of the writings of Abraham. Joseph Smith began the translation in 1835 after obtaining some Egyptian papyri. The translation was published serially in the Times and Seasons beginning March 1, 1842, at Nauvoo, Illinois” (Pearl of Great Price Introduction).

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David Archuleta's Newest Album Features the Late Annie Schmidt (+ the Touching Story Behind the Song)

By LDS Living

"I wanted to have a project where I could just be who I am,” David Archuleta said on Idol Chatterabout his recent music. “This time, instead of being so caught up in trying to be the big shot, the hit master, the most popular artist out there, it’s about being myself.”

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5 righteous women called ‘prophetess’ in the Bible

Many women, including Rebekah, Hannah, Elisabeth, and Mary all prophesied, there are only a few who are actually designated as “prophetess” in the Bible.

Carlos Martins: Billionaire Turned Humanitarian Missionary

After making a fortune from the English language schools he created in Brazil, Carlos Martins and his wife, Vania, turned their attention to serving the Lord and their family. In hopes of helping their son achieve his dream of serving a full-time mission, they served a humanitarian mission on the border of Venezuela. By the Martins’ count, they were able to help 20,000 refugees relocate. On this week’s episode, Martins discusses how the English schools came to be, and how he came to see that concern for his son was only a means to an end for the Lord.

Dr. Candace Mcnaughton: Discipleship in a Pandemic

In February 2020, Dr. Candace Mcnaughton participated in her first conversations about coronavirus at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. While she has been on the frontlines of COVID-19, she has witnessed the toll the virus has taken on patients and their families, tirelessly researching how to bring about the end of the pandemic with her colleagues. On this week’s episode, she graciously answers our questions surrounding COVID-19 and shares what the experience has taught her about discipleship.

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Ann Romney Shares Her Battle with MS During 2002 Winter Olympics

By Ann Romney

In 1998, at age 39, Ann Romney was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She had had been feeling symptoms for months, and her once active lifestyle was put on hold as she struggled to adapt to the new conditions her disease presented. She tried many different methods of medication, both pharmaceutical and holistic. Through trial and error, she figured out which methods worked best for her and was able to regain a degree of the strength she previously enjoyed. Although she still suffers from effects of the disease today, she has let her faith in God dictate the trajectory of her life. Read below an excerpt from her new book In This Together: My Story about her personal experience struggling with MS during the 2002 Winter Olympics: