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Where Do Mormons Fall on the List of the World's Most Grateful Religions?

MR says: Even though Thanksgiving is over, there's still time to celebrate gratitude and thankfulness. Here are the religions that do it most.

Brigham Young's 'Transfiguration' Convinced Saints of his Prophetic Mantle

One of the most consequential meetings in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints occurred Aug. 8, 1844, on the east bank of the Mississippi River, roughly six weeks after the murder of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Sidney Rigdon, who had served as first counselor in the First Presidency of the church under Joseph, had returned to Nauvoo, Ill., from his self-imposed exile in Pittsburgh. Although a principal leader of the church for many years — he even received the February 1832 revelation of the three degrees of glory (Doctrine and Covenants 76) with Joseph Smith — Sidney’s relationship with the Prophet had ceased to be close.

Why More Missionaries Doesn't Mean More Baptisms (Yet)

The stats are staggering.

LDS Man Shares Hope after Harrowing Battle with Depression

Craig Rydalch had entertained suicidal thoughts before, but never to the point of acting on them.

Famous Latter-day Saints

"Napoleon Dynamite" Stars Reunite in Hilarious Tater Tot Ad

By Danielle B. Wagner

Have you ever wondered what Napoleon and Pedro might look and act like when they're grown adults?

Free Subscriptions to Ancestry.com, MyHeritage, Findmypast Becoming Available to More Church Members

In an ongoing effort to make genealogical records available to Church members, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made an agreement with three major partners — Ancestry.com, MyHeritage and findmypast — to provide premium subscriptions free of charge to all Church members.

Latter-day Saint Life

Resistance Builds Spiritual Strength

So why does a person lift weights? Why does a person take bike rides? Why do some choose to attack steep hills? It is because they seek greater physical strength and they recognize the personal benefits of strong legs and strong arms. After all, legs are the primary “vehicle” that accommodate human mobility, and strong arms and legs allow a person to lift and carry heavy loads. Humans benefit by increasing or maintaining good leg and arm strength, and this happens only when a person continues physical activity in the face of resistance.

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Watch: 74-year-old Young Women leader gets the surprise of her life

Have you ever wondered if you're actually making a difference during all those long hours of faithful service in your church calling?

LDS Church Continues Support of Religious Freedom

LDS Church involvement in religious liberty issues extends to the earliest days of the history of the church, when Latter-day Saints experienced firsthand the harshness of religious persecution. Church founder Joseph Smith said in 1843 that "if it has been demonstrated that I have been willing to die for a Mormon, I am bold to declare before Heaven that I am just as ready to die in defending the rights of a Presbyterian, a Baptist, or a good man of any other denomination; for the same principle which would trample upon the rights of the Latter-day Saints would trample upon the rights of the Roman Catholics, or of any other denomination, who may be unpopular and too weak to defend themselves."

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Beloved Missionary Movie Upgraded in Time for Anniversary

Practically a Mormon cinema staple, it seemed The Other Side of Heaven couldn't get any better—until now.