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Former Utah governor, former U.S. Ambassador to China, and former presidential candidate Jon Huntsman Jr. spoke openly of his successes and failures at the Utah State University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7, 2016.

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11 Hilarious Mormon Missionary Comics That Will Give You a Laugh

By LDS Living

When Arie Van De Graaff was a missionary in the MTC, he drew a cartoon missionary on the outside of each envelope he mailed home. The response from his family was so positive that he was soon including a cartoon strip inside the envelope with every letter home. Since then, Van De Graaff has created hundreds of gags celebrating the LDS culture. He uses his art to entertain his wife and four children and is regularly featured in the New Era and the Friend magazines.

Mormon Characters in the Movies

By LDS Living

When we heard that the main character in Rain Man was inspired by the life of a Mormon, we were surprised. When a pair of obviously Mormon missionaries accosted Jim Carrey's character, Carl, in Yes Man, we grinned. And when two of "Ocean's Eleven" were introduced as "the Mormon brothers" from Utah, we nearly fell out of our chairs.

President Dallin H. Oaks and Sister Kristen M. Oaks smiling together

Follow the Prophets

4 words Sister Oaks would use to describe the prophet

By Maddie Tolk

“He always tries to do what’s right,” Sister Oaks shared. “He doesn’t ever cut a corner.”

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Latter-day Saint Life

The Washington D.C. Temple public open house starts today. Here’s how to get tickets

By Haley Lundberg

Latter-day Saints living in and around the US capitol city have waited nearly four years and are finally able to participate in the Washington D.C. Temple’s public open house.

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5 Songs We Don't Sing in Church Anymore

By Maddie Tolk

The Church has used many different hymnals throughout its history. In July 1830, the Prophet Joseph Smith received the revelation known today as Doctrine and Covenants Section 25. In the revelation, the Lord instructed Emma Smith to compile a selection of sacred hymns for the Church. She completed a hymnal in 1835 with the assistance of William W. Phelps, a writer and newspaper editor. The collection of hymns included 90 hymn texts, with 39 hymns written by LDS poets as well as adaptations of several other non-LDS texts. The preface to the 1835 Collection of Sacred Hymns states:

16 LDS Quotes for When You're Waiting on Blessings to Come

By LDS Living

Waiting can be difficult. As you exercise faith and ask God for the blessings you are in need of, read these LDS quotes to remind you that God hears your pleas and is mindful of your situation.

How to Give a Talk Like President Monson

By Kelsey Berteaux

Have you ever sat in a sacrament meeting where the speaker quoted scripture after scripture, and you couldn’t quite follow? Or have you listened to a talk where the speaker related a lengthy narrative, and you couldn’t figure out why? How many times have you been asked to give a talk, and then struggled with trying to keep from putting the congregation to sleep?

Sensational Slow Cooker Recipes

By Six Sisters' Stuff

Learn more about the new book Six Sisters’ Stuff, full of delicious recipes, crafts, and idea lists from Deseret Book.

SPONSORED: Musician Wayne Burton Releases New Missionary Song (+Video)

By Wayne Burton, Advertiser

Q: How did the song "Greater Things" originate?