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If You Feel Invisible to God or Overwhelmed, Please Try This One Simple Thing

MR says: Here is one simple thing that can help those of you struggling with heartbreak better see God in your life today.

National Sony Film Celebrates Motherhood

By PJ Howland

It’s so refreshing to know that there’s a national film label dedicated to producing clean, family-friendly films in today’s culture. In Moms’ Night Out, an overworked mother of three, Allyson (played by Sarah Drew), plans a moms’ night out with her two girlfriends. Allyson leaves her kids in the questionably capable hands of their father (played by Sean Astin). By the end of one very chaotic night where nothing seems to go as planned, the moms and dads all equally realize that they are part of something much larger than a ruined girls' night: family.

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When Will the New Apostles Be Ordained?

LDS Church members sustained three new apostles in a historic moment on Saturday. The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve will ordain them this week, an important moment that determines seniority and possibly a future church president.

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Where Does the Word Easter Even Come From?

Here are some of the words associated with Holy Week and Easter that provide a glimpse into the events associated with the atonement of Jesus Christ, as well as into the history of Christianity itself.

Story Behind Missionary Reality TV Show, 'The District'

Elder J. Tyler Christensen saw his opportunity and didn’t hesitate.

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5 Things Every Convert to the Church Should Know

I’ve heard from various missionaries that the drop-out rate for converts joining the church is 50% in the first year. That number is high, but it doesn’t surprise me. Once the celebrations of you becoming a member are over, and you’re used feeling the Spirit regularly, things can get tough. What you thought would be a life filled abundantly with blessings can sometimes just feel like a lot of trials. I’m here to tell you that everything is going to be alright, and everything is going to be awesome if you let it be. Here are some tips I have for new members of the church, based on my own experiences.

Preparing to serve — students take missionary class at BYU

BYU students have many options when they choose classes to fulfill 14 required religion credits. Options range from classes that study world religions to Church history, temples, living prophets, and even missionary preparation. Missionary preparation is a two-credit class, in which students learn skills that will help them if they decide to serve a full-time mission, as well as be a member missionary for the rest of their lives.

Can Mormons cheer for Mitt Romney without voting for him?

This year has brought some lively discussions around the dinner table. A lot of them revolve around, “Hey, Mom, is that Mormon guy still winning?” Of course, they’re talking about Mitt Romney, and our answer is usually, "Well, sort of.” Which always leads to a discussion about politics in general. We are a politically divided family. My 9-year-old is firmly aligned with the Democrats. (“The Republicans remind me of old Mr. Potter from ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’” he announced the other day.) My 8-year-old is a Republican. The 6-year-old is undecided and the 2-year-old isn’t potty trained, so he isn’t allowed to vote in the Lewis family election.

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Muslims, Mormons, Jews & Buddhists Work Together to Help Syrian Refugees

By Katie Lambert

Members of the New York, New York Stake along with 900 interfaith volunteers helped donated 7,500 hygiene kits to refugees on Saturday, June 5.

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Elder Oaks on Muslim Extremists, the Holocaust & the Need for Religious Freedom

"Understanding religion and religious freedom is essential to understanding world affairs,” Elder Oaks said in an address at Johns Hopkins. Elder Oaks then went on to challenge the claim that religion is the source of great atrocities, citing current and past events.