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"On Faith" Blog: Mormons in the Mainstream

On the “On Faith” blog today, Michael Otterson comments on the study on Mormons released today by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life: Over the years we’ve learned quite a bit from opinion polls about how Americans view Mormons. Clearly, there is a big knowledge gap about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, complicated by a lot of erroneous assumptions.

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3 Years U.S. Presidents and LDS Prophets Shared Similar Christmas Messages

By Abbie Armstrong

It’s surprising the similarities one can find in the inspiring messages given by our nation’s leaders and the Church’s prophets. Here you will see a few Christmastime remarks, spoken in previous years, that invite us to remember what this season is truly about and the positive effect it can have on us as individuals and as a country alike.

Slashing Pet-care Costs

By Valerie Jones

For the last several years, Americans have spent around $40 billion each year on veterinary care and other pet products and services. And the strain on American pocketbooks is beginning to show. Beloved pets are filling already-packed animal shelters as families can no longer afford to keep up with the costs of the pet industry. But there are ways of keeping pets affordable. Here are some tips for holding onto your pet without letting go of your savings.

LDS man is 'World's Most Embarrassing Dad'

By Emily McClure

American Fork, Utah, has nearly 30,000 residents, but only one of those residents can claim the title of “World’s Most Embarrassing Dad.” Dale Price, husband, stay-at-home dad of three children and professional paintballer, has put American Fork on the map both on national and international news thanks to his morning ritual of dressing up in costume and waving at his son’s school bus on its morning route.

Church Donates $5.5 Million to US Agencies for COVID-19 Relief Efforts

By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to provide relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Church is now distributing cash and commodities in response to an unprecedented number of humanitarian requests around the world.

From the Church

President Nelson to Embark on New Ministry Tour in the Pacific

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Wendy, along with Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Susan, will leave in mid-May on a ministry visit to seven destinations in the Pacific. The global faith leaders will leave Salt Lake City on Thursday, May 16, 2019, and return Saturday, May 25. They will minister to Latter-day Saints and friends of the Church during the nine-day trip, including missionaries and government and religious leaders.

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The power of stories: Honoring ancestors during Black History Month

By Chanté Sinclair Stutznegger

A story is a gift; it connects us to our past while lighting the way to our future.

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How an Extreme Martial Arts World Champion Overcame Challenges with the Help of His Coaches

By Katie Lambert

Five years of training and countless hours of grueling practice had led Ethan Fineshriber to this moment—the July 2016 American Taekwondo Association World Championship Tournament.

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When the Spirit of a Native American Appeared to President Packer's Ancestor

By Boyd K. Packer

The following excerpt from The Holy Temple by President Boyd K. Packer illustrates how we can receive "help from beyond" to do temple work.

7 Announcements and Updates from April 2019 General Conference

By LDS Living

Find out more about the eight temples announced, a historic general authority call, the Church's new temple website, and more!