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How One Widow and Her Family Found Peace after Her Husband’s Suicide

“I feel like I am constantly living in an alternate universe.”

Countdown to Conference: Follow President Nelson’s invitation to study covenant Israel with this free, daily study guide

By Lindsey Williams

In the Sunday morning session of the October 2020 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson issued a challenge:

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3 Ways to Defend the Family Without Offending Others

By Benjamin Hyrum White

One of the most cliché phrases in sports is “defense wins championships.” However, there is great truth to it, which is why it became so verbally repetitive in the first place. It doesn’t just apply to sports, though. It can also be applied to the gospel of Jesus Christ, specifically the doctrine of the family. Defending our families can lead to the greatest championship of all—eternal life with our Heavenly Parents. Our families can become celestial through the merits, mercy, and grace of our Savior Jesus Christ.

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5 Big Changes in Relief Society During Linda K. Burton's Presidency

By Danielle B. Wagner

Sister Linda K. Burton became the 16th Relief Society General President on March 31, 2012. Over the past five years, Sister Burton and her counselors—Sister Carole M. Stephens, first counselor, and Sister Linda S. Reeves, second counselor—have served during many significant changes in the Relief Society. Here are just a few significant moments:

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The best things you can do to prepare your kids for leaving home

By Emily Linder

BYU–Hawaii president shares three great ideas to help kids be prepared to thrive spiritually.

Arizona newspaper features LDS missionaries

Imagine leaving home for two years and traveling to a different state or country, having little or no contact with friends and family.

Mormon who just missed Olympics will compete in Paralympic Games

Paralympic sprinter Jason Smyth is going to the 2012 London Games with mixed emotions. The legally blind runner will happily defend his world records and the two gold medals he won in the 100- and 200-meter Paralympic events at the 2008 Beijing Games.

Thomas S. Monson marks 5 years as president of LDS Church

Five years ago Sunday, Thomas S. Monson became the 16th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The last six months have brought the celebration of President Monson's 85th birthday and his announcement during General Conference in October that changed the faith's missionary program. On Feb. 3rd, 2008, Thomas Spencer Monson was ordained 16th Prophet and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Hatch: Obama camp will 'throw Mormon church' at Romney

Sen. Orrin Hatch predicted President Obama's campaign team would use Mitt Romney's Mormon faith against him in the general election. Speaking to a group of GOP delegates at a campaign stop Tuesday, the six-term Republican incumbent warned, "You watch, they're going to throw the Mormon church at him like you can't believe."

Interview with Mormon online personality Al Fox & Fiance, Ben Carraway

First off, happy Father's Day to all the daddies out there! Today the Sistas are chatting with the one and only Al Fox and the love her life, soon to be hubby, Ben Carraway! Al Fox is still sharing the Gospel by using the internet for good. Al joined the LDS church 3 years ago and writes and video blogs about her journey of faith. Al is from Rochester, NY and currently lives in Utah.