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Even a Gunshot Couldn't Keep Nellie Leighton from Being a Missionary

There's a clock ticking in the downtown Salt lake City apartment as Nellie Leighton recounts the details of her life.

5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Missionary's Mother's Day Call

Certainly one of the most anticipated events for any family with a missionary in the field are the Christmas Day and Mother’s Day phone calls. This is especially true when it is the first phone call home from the missionary who is serving. The chance to actually hear your missionary’s voice (and maybe see his/her face too, if you’re using Skype) can be an immensely gratifying and uplifting experience. The opportunity to call home should be an experience that will motivate both the missionary and their family. The following tips come from my own experiences and from several other RMs to help you make the most of your phone call.

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Supporting Children with Invisible Special Needs at Church

I think it’s safe to say that most people want to be tolerant and loving towards people with disabilities. We wouldn’t hesitate to make accommodations for a person with physical limitations or to someone who is deaf or has a visual impairment. However, there has been a significant rise in the number of young children diagnosed with what can be classified into a group called invisible special needs. Society in general is lagging behind when it comes to supporting these children and their families. What’s worse is that many families are being pushed out of their own churches, the very places that should be the most compassionate and accepting.

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Not Your Grandma's Family History: The Funnest Way to Get Kids (& Parents) Involved with Family History

By LDS Living Staff

I have a confession to make. I don't really like family history all that much. Or at least I thought I didn't.

Sponsored: "The Forgotten Carols" Reimagined—Bringing the True Meaning of Christmas to Life

By The Forgotten Carols

Few musicals can claim a nearly 30-year consecutive run and performances for more than a million people. But Michael McLean’s The Forgotten Carols can claim just that—a testament to the show’s message and power. This year, however, McLean has surprises in store for his audiences. The classic beloved story of Nurse Connie Lou and Uncle John, and their amazing spiritual message surrounding Christ’s birth has been reimagined and is even more powerful than ever before.

A young family studies the bible together.

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5 suggestions to enhance your family’s scripture study

By Jannalee Sandau

While the structure of a new school year can bring order, it can also bring a different kind of busyness that can make family and personal scripture study a bigger challenge. Here’s how to overcome it.

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Watch: BYUtv Helps Disabled Girl Fulfill Her Dream of Becoming a Ballerina

By LDS Living

Despite being confined to a wheelchair and only able to communicate through sign language, Emmalene has always wanted to be a ballerina. BYUtv's Random Acts helped make that dream come true when they surprised Emmalene's family with a day at the ballet and a backstage tour. But they had more in store for Emmalene than just watching the ballet. She was going to be the main event, getting to dance on stage in full costume with the other ballerinas. In the video, Emmalene's father captures her excitement, saying, "She just can't believe all this is for her."

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The 2 Sentences That Changed President Gordon B. Hinckley's Life Forever

By Sheri L. Dew

Go Forward w Faith live PB Go Forward w Faith live PB While serving his mission in England, President Hinckley encountered many challenges, but two sentences kept him going and changed his life forever. Read what those sentences were in the following excerpt from Go Forward in Faith by Sheri Dew.

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David Archuleta, Donny Osmond + Other Mormon Celebrities and Artists Give Thanks in the Best Ways

What better time to take a good look at what you are really thankful for than the Thanksgiving season? While gathered with friends and family for the holiday, these Mormon celebrities and artists shared what they were thankful for in the best ways.

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A Letter to a Young Mormon: What Sin Really Is

Dear S.,