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Insiders Say Romney Ready to Steal Presidential Nomination

MR says: There's not doubt that there is an opportunity for Mitt Romney to enter the presidential race, even at this late date. But will he? Or will he stick to his previous conviction not to run in 2016?

D&C 20–22: The Church of Christ

Scholars have described the Whitmer home as a “celebrated dwelling place.” It is where the first conference was held, the Church was organized, and the revelation we are discussing this week was received. Doctrine and Covenants 20–22 describe the order in which God keeps His house, and as we study these sections, we can explore how to make our homes celebrated Christlike dwelling places.

Latter-day Saint Life

Women and temple work from ancient Israel until now

By Donald W. Parry

Editor’s note: The following sections are excerpted from 175 Temple Symbols and Their Meanings by Donald W. Parry and show how women’s involvement of temple work dates back to ancient Israel and how women continue to be more and more involved in temple work as the years go by.

Local Residents Look Forward to New Priesthood Restoration Site

A part of Susquehanna County’s history is going to be showcased in a big way and by an organization that may be a surprise: the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints!

Lesson Helps

October 2012 LDS Primary sharing time helps and ideas

Monthly Theme: Blessings of the Priesthood are available to all. Monthly Scripture: "And also all they who receive this priesthood receive me, saith the Lord" D&C 84:35

Is Conversation Surrounding Women’s Access to Priesthood Power a Recent Development? + Why We Shouldn’t Answer Questions When We Don’t Have Answers

It may seem to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that discussion surrounding women and the priesthood has increased in recent years. While that could be true across Church membership, Barbara Morgan Gardner, an associate professor of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University, says that the doctrine of the priesthood and women’s access to it has not changed. Additionally, she says that in studying the words of previous Church leaders, she has found that talk of women’s access to priesthood power is “blaringly there.”

From the Church

Church Releases Notice for Church Leaders, Answers More Questions About Ministering, Priesthood Quorums

In a recent notice sent to priesthood, Relief Society, Young Women, and Young Men leaders on May 11, the Church answered frequently asked questions about ministering and changes to priesthood quorums, whichare also posted on ministering.lds.org.

Lynne Wilson: How the Savior Empowered Women

For years, Dr. Lynne Wilson has met with theologians around the world from various faith traditions. She repeatedly heard theories at these meetings that inequality between men and women stemmed from the Bible. She was adamant that inequality was not something Christ taught—instead, she believed that Jesus Christ emancipated women. So, she set out to do research to back it up. On this week’s episode, Dr. Wilson shares her research as well as her belief that there is no better place to be as a woman than in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Weekend Craft: It's a Bling Thing

By Oh My Crafts

Glue on a few knobs, cut some vinyl to match your décor and before you know it, you have a designer jewelry frame.

Latter-day Saint Life

Watch: Civil Rights activist explains what ‘Come, Come Ye Saints’ symbolizes for the NAACP

“It can be well in this nation when we lock arms ... Not as black and white. Not as Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Baptist. But as children of God who are about loving everybody and bringing hope, happiness and health to all of God’s children.”