From rodeos to races, the Days of '47 offers a variety of events to celebrate Pioneer Day.

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Latter-day Saint young adults from the Salt Lake City’s Institute of Religion came together with Evangelical young adults from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, Calif. in an effort to build bridges and break down barriers between faiths.

Imagine a wealthy family in Old Testament times: father, mother, four sons, and three daughters. Who gets the money when Dad dies? Most would point to the firstborn son, but that’s just partly right. If Dad has four sons, his estate is divided into five equal shares. All the sons receive a portion, but the eldest, who has the birthright, receives two—a double portion. The three younger brothers leave with their portions, but the eldest doesn’t go anywhere because with his extra portion comes added responsibility. He is expected to care for his mother and provide dowries so his sisters can be properly married. Even after his mother and sisters are gone, he will stay to govern the affairs of his father’s estate. Of course he will marry and have his own family, but he will spend the rest of his life fulfilling his birthright responsibilities.

Editor's note: "This Week from the Pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

Stan Way, a Latter-day Saint from Jasper, Ala., had just finished dinner out with some Mormon missionaries when he noticed a car slowing as it approached. The missionaries were wearing the traditional white shirts and dark ties that identify them as Latter-day Saints. It was about a month before Election Day, when voters would decide whether Republican Mitt Romney, the first Mormon major party presidential nominee, would become the first Mormon president.

Get to know Sister Amy Wright, Second Counselor in the Primary General Presidency, through these sweet photos.

Senator John McCain, a Vietnam war hero and senator from Arizona, passed away on Saturday from a brain tumor.

Time has a way of creeping up on us—doesn’t it? If you didn’t start saving for retirement until later in life, you’re not alone. Many Americans struggle to prioritize retirement saving when they have seemed more urgent bills like credit cards, student loans, and the cost of starting (and raising) a family. Don’t worry—you may be able to get caught up on your retirement plan with a few tweaks.

Gary Miller wasn’t searching for a new religion. He loved serving as a Baptist pastor and felt learning about different religions strengthened his preaching. But when he stumbled across an audio recording of the Book of Mormon while looking for something to listen to on a drive, curiosity led him to press play. On this week’s episode, Gary shares how that unexpected decision set him on a six-year journey that ultimately led him from the Baptist pulpit to serving on a stake high council in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.