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'That's America': Former German soldier, Mormon builds new life in U.S. after World War II

Manfred Gellersen was a soldier once, and young. He is neither now, and like many old soldiers, he has his memories and stories. A feisty, outspoken man of 90 years, Gellersen tells his tales in a rush of words with no chronology or other detectable order. They are like bubbles that rise to the surface as he reaches back through the years, and he tells them as they arrive. The things this tiny man has seen and done. He drove a Jeep through enemy soldiers, crashing under a hail of bullets. He built a raft and floated into the sea to escape the Russians. He saved an American captive from angry farmers. He survived the mud and snow of the Russian Front, not to mention the Russians themselves. He escaped his captors on two occasions. In quieter times, he attended church with Nazis meeting upstairs.

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Archeologists Discover Ancient Church Built Over the Home of New Testament Apostles Peter and Andrew

By LDS Living

Archeologists have uncovered the Church of the Apostles, an ancient church built over the home of New Testament apostles Andrew and Peter.

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February LDS Living Book Club: Read stories of faith from Black Latter-day Saints

This beautiful new collection of personal essays comes from Black American Latter-day Saints who, despite societal and cultural struggles, have remained strong in their faith.

Janelle Gardiner

Janelle Gardiner is a daughter, sister, favorite aunt, friend, respiratory therapist, professor, traveler, volunteer, and self-proclaimed comedian. She spends her professional time as full-time faculty in the Respiratory Therapy Department at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. Janelle earned a Doctor of Health Science degree at A. T. Still University, a Master’s of Respiratory Care Leadership at Northeastern University, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Respiratory Therapy at Weber State University. She is involved in leadership positions with Utah state and national professional organizations. Recently, she was honored by being inducted as a Fellow with the American Association for Respiratory Care.

Sponsored: 5 ways to prep for a future home purchase

By Mountain America Credit Union, advertiser

Achieving the American dream of homeownership is still possible, even in today’s market conditions. It may take extra time and preparation, but you can make your homeownership dream a reality. Here are five tips to get you closer to holding the keys to your new home in your hand.

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13-Year-Old Makes It to Final Round on Food Network's "Chopped Junior"

By LDS Living Staff

Christian Olsen is just 13 years old, yet he already knows how to make culinary masterpieces that professional chefs called "restaurant quality."

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3 Common Questions About the Religious Freedom Debate (+ Answers from Experts)

By Jeff Hampton

Perhaps not since the 19th century has religious freedom been more of an issue for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A socio-cultural shift away from religiosity, combined with the recent Supreme Court decision regarding same-sex marriage, has prompted renewed conversation over the place religious freedoms should have in the courts and in the country at large. These discussions have tremendous potential to impact the Church for good or ill in the months and years ahead. This week’s 2015 Religious Freedom Annual Review at Brigham Young University explored the issue as a means of continuing productive and civil dialogue.

Sponsored: BYU’s Performing Groups Take the Stage at Salt Lake City for One Incredible Festival

By BYU Winterfest

Experience the artistic talent of music and dance as performing groups from Brigham Young University take the stage in Salt Lake City at BYU Winterfest 2018. Over the course of several weekends, beginning January 26th and running through March 17th, BYU performing groups will dazzle audiences with performances showcasing a variety of artistic tastes. BYU Winterfest 2018 provides entertainment for audiences of all ages and will be held in the LDS Conference Center Theater as part of Temple Square Performances.

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What Mark Twain Really Thought About Mormons

By Kathryn Jenkins Gordon

Mark Twain—author of popular classics like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn—was celebrated in his New York Time obituary as the “greatest American humorist of his age.”

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How the Church’s ‘Be One’ celebration served as a springboard for Mauli Bonner’s ‘Green Flake’ film

Mauli Junior Bonner says when he first learned about enslaved pioneers, it strengthened him—he wanted to learn more about them, why they stayed, and what their experience had been like.