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The Myth of Unacceptable vs. Acceptable Sins No Latter-day Saint Should Believe

By James L. Ferrell

This is an excerpt from the book Falling to Heaven: The Surprising Path to Happiness, by James L. Ferrell.

Watch: How a Profound Moment of Absolute Stillness Brought a Latter-day Saint Man Back to the Gospel

By Katie Lambert

A bolt of lightning didn't strike Thomas Wirthlin McConkie.

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Why Do Some Children Die and What Will Happen to Them in the Resurrection? Comforting Answers for Loved Ones

By Robert L. Millet and Joseph Fielding McConkie

Little children shall live! What more perfect evidence of an omniscient and all-loving God than the doctrine which proclaims that little children who die are heirs of celestial glory! From these no blessing shall be withheld and from such no opportunities will be denied. The testimony of the Book of Mormon and the latter-day oracles is certain and clear: children who die before the time of accountability shall come forth in the resurrection of the just and go on to enjoy all of the privileges associated with eternal life and the family unit.

James the Mormon Featured on BET, Shares Surprising Inspiration for New Song

By LDS Living

After landing No. 1 on the iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap and Billboard Top Heatseekers charts for his earlier work, James the Mormon is yet again gaining acclaim for his music with a new music video—with a bet.com article adding even more praise to the mix.

Thomas Wirthlin McConkie: How Meditation And Being Still Helps Us Know God

Despite being born into a family with strong Latter-day Saint roots, Thomas McConkie stopped attending church at the age of 13. However, a spiritual journey, which spanned nearly two decades and included becoming proficient in Buddhist meditation, brought him back to an unlikely destination: The faith of his youth.

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7 Things All Mormons Should Know About the King James Bible

By Kelsey Berteaux

Latter-day Saints use the King James Bible along with other scripture to learn the will and word of God. But while you may know your Bible verses, you might not know these things about the King James Version of the Bible.

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20 Crazy Church History Facts that Seem Impossible But Aren’t

MR says: Ready to hear some Church facts and stats that will blow your mind? Then check out this list of 20 incredible Church history facts.

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James the Mormon's Music Video "Holiday" Will Help You See Memorable Moments in Every Day

By LDS Living

Chart-topping rapper and member missionary James the Mormon recently released a new inspiring music video, one that will help you see the memorable moments that we experience every day.

James Taylor: Singing with Mormon Tabernacle Choir 'Worth the Wait'

The collaboration between James Taylor and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir — two iconic figures of American music — was many years in the making, Taylor revealed at a press conference Friday afternoon at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. “It just took us a long time to find the date, and this was worth the wait,” said Taylor, who has been practicing with the choir and the Utah Symphony since he arrived in town Wednesday afternoon. “The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is a national treasure and a great gift to the world.”

From the Church

Church Announces New Adoption Policy

Last June, LDS Family Services made a big change: they announced they would no longer be working as an adoption agency. In the press releases attendant the change, LDS Family Services promised that there would be a solution to provide greater adoption opportunities for LDS Families.