After Sister Elaine Dalton's father passed away, she realized the greatest present he gave her was something far too precious to come from a store. It was his presence.

Visible from so many angles, it’s L.A.’s own version of the Chrysler Building, with a couple of caveats: no pedestrian access and only its members allowed inside. The Los Angeles Mormon Temple, like a secret fortress on a hill behind a large expanse of perfectly manicured lawn. The Modernist, slightly Deco, somewhat gothic structure has no easily definable style of architecture, unless you were to coin one: Mormonesque. It’s been there almost all my life (the temple officially opened in 1956), a forbidden structure, the architecture of which was so impressive, the grounds so well kept, that one couldn’t help but want to walk on them. The temple itself is 190,614 square feet; the grounds 13 acres; and, at the top of the building, its gold statue of the angel Moroni (it’s hard not to comment on the name) 16 and a half feet, proudly blowing its horn, a beacon and a sentry for all to see. Just not up close.

Painting featured on history.lds.org The LDS Church History Museum has released a new online exhibit titled “Teachings of Christ.” The site is a virtual art exhibit featuring rare pieces found in the Museum’s collection, as well as submissions from members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints around the globe for international art competitions.

Beehives are a symbol of industry commonly associated with Latter-day Saints. Elder M. Russell Ballard said in the October 2012 general conference: "The beehive has always been an important symbol in our Church history. . . this symbolism attests to one fact: great things are brought about and burdens are lightened through the efforts of many hands “anxiously engaged in a good cause” (D&C 58:27). Imagine what the millions of Latter-day Saints could accomplish in the world if we functioned like a beehive in our focused, concentrated commitment to the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ."

MR says: From Harold B. Lee to Gordon B. Hinckley and Jeffrey R. Holland, all men who serve in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles have an incredible story to share about what it was like being called as an Apostle.

In the most recent Ensign, Elder Oaks told an analogy that perfectly relates how many single Saints feel as members of the Church. It's a good reminder to all of us that every Saint is important to the work, right now, exactly where they are at. They are members and deserve the same instruction, recognition, and respect as any other.

UPDATE: Over the past several weeks, Tom Christofferson has been sharing his story in a variety of places. Now you can watch his faith journey in even greater detail in KSL's new television special, which aired on Sunday, October 15th. Watch it here on KSL.

At a single adult fireside in 1989, President Hinckley gave this counsel to the single saints of the Church, something that is crucial for all members to read, no matter their age, gender, or marital status.

For related reading on Mormons sharing experiences about homosexuality and gay rights, check out "President of the Seventy Opens Facebook Dialogue on Gay Rights, Gets Moving Responses."

I remember the first time I felt like I was in over my head. I had just graduated high school and the bishop of our congregation, or “ward,” had invited me in to his office during Church. As we chatted about my plans for college and other things, he asked if I would accept a “calling,” or in other words, a church assignment. I was expecting him to ask if I would be the ward chorister or something. But instead, he asked me if I would accept the assignment to be the teacher of a group of teenage girls, or “Young Women,” in our congregation.