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Eight youth holding cellos smile in a Latter-day Saint chapel at Christmastime.

This Arkansas ward has a full orchestra—and they’re all youth

In the first year the Sugar Creek Youth Orchestra was created, a total of 18 youth participated.

There is a story I always think of when I first cross the Jordan River into Israel. It is a moment in the life of Thomas who, unfortunately, has been branded by history with the preface—“DOUBTING.” For some reason we remember Thomas at one of his weakest moments. Yet there is another story of Thomas found in the New Testament which took place east of the Jordan River. Jesus had just received word that Lazarus was sick and Mary and Martha urged him to come to Bethany. This was dangerous for Jesus as an attempt had recently been made on his life. The apostles warn him about taking the journey but when they see he is determined to go to Bethany it is Thomas who speaks. “Let us also go, that we may die with him.” Why do we not call this courageous apostle, “Devoted Thomas?”

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Sheri Dew: Looking for the Lord's Blessings During the Uncertain Times of Coronavirus

By Sheri L. Dew

Many of you have no doubt had the same experience I’ve had of late. Grocery stores with long lines, no paper products or bottled water, and eerie rows of empty shelves. There are areas in the world where this is not uncommon, but in the United States and other industrialized nations, that is not the case. I imagine that for many around the world, there have been recent moments that almost felt post-apocalyptic.

'Stop mocking the Mormons,' says opera star Bryn Terfel who has been 'embraced' by the faith

The Mormons’ adherence to chastity and clean-cut family values has been mocked in a hit musical. But the leading opera singer Bryn Terfel has called for greater tolerance towards the faith after revealing how a musical journey to Salt Lake City resulted in a spiritual awakening. The second-fasted growing religion in American, Mormonism continues to attract hostility over its opposition to gay marriage and suspicion over some of the faith’s beliefs. The Book of Mormon musical mocked the do-gooding naivety of its young missionary protagonists.

Mitt and other famous Mormons

Last Friday, the "Mormon issue" made headlines in the GOP presidential campaign when a Texas pastor called the faith "a cult." Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman are both practicing Mormons, but the "cult" firestorm got us wondering: Who else is Mormon? Click through our gallery of celebs, pols and power players with Mormon roots.

McKay Coppins: A Latter-day Saint Biographer and a Latter-day Saint Politician

McKay Coppins began covering Mitt Romney during the 2012 presidential race and because the two shared a common faith as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, other reporters often looked to McKay, a very young journalist at the time, as a source on Romney’s religion. Over a decade later, Coppins’ new biography profiles the Latter-day Saints’ life and career in the public sphere. In anticipation of the book’s release, we talk with Coppins on today’s episode about the faith that is deeply embedded into both he and Romney’s lives.

Back view of anonymous female in coat with scarf and hat holding hands in pockets and looking away while strolling on snowy road on winter day in Dresden, Germany.

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How the Book of Mormon sustained one woman through infertility and a difficult international move

By Maddie Tolk

The light of clear direction didn’t come all at once, but Morgan Choi found comfort by studying the Book of Mormon.

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Please Remember This When Your Trials or Promptings Just Aren't Making Sense

Have you ever wondered why it might have been harder for Noah to build a boat than for Nephi?

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LDS Church & Other Faiths Send Letter to Pres. Obama After Controversial Report Released

Recently, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined several other U.S. faith leaders to create a letter sent to President Barack Obama, Sen. Orrin Hatch, and House Speaker Paul Ryan in response to a report issued by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

Lesson Helps

How to find new meaning in Alma’s teachings on faith as a seed in this week’s ‘Come, Follow Me’

By Danielle Christensen

Editor's note: “Resources to follow Him” curates study resources, teachings, and thoughts to deepen your study of this week's Come, Follow Me.