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Abolishing the 80/20 Rule with Church Service

While the 80/20 rule — or “law of the vital few” — may be valuable in business and economics, it shouldn’t apply to service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Our lay ministry is truly astonishing in this day and age where everyone — from the bishop to choir director to toilet scrubber — is a volunteer, making each service provider truly vital regardless of their age or skill set.

New Joseph Smith Papers volume highlights early published revelations

A new volume aimed at making the formative, 19th century revelations of Mormonism "more accessible than ever before" for both scholars and Church members has been published. "Revelations and Translations, Volume Two: Published Revelations" is the latest publication in the ambitious Joseph Smith Papers project undertaken by the Church History Department.

Birth of Christ Online Art Exhibit Available to All Members

Although the Church History Museum in downtown Salt Lake City has closed its doors for major renovations, patrons are still able to enjoy “in-house” works of art this holiday season. The beginning of December marked the launch of an online exhibit, titled “Birth of Christ,” that showcases artwork from the Church History Museum’s collection.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Rising Rock Band Holds to LDS Values

Provo, the college town in the middle of Utah Valley, has seen a surprising amount of success in a place much different from it: the music industry. But while the values of the two worlds often clash, the band Red Yeti is using its morals to find success.

Catholic church ad calls Jesus Christ 'The Original Hipster'

In a time where organized religion has been forced to recognize the rise of the "nones," the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn has launched a new ad campaign, "All Faces, Everyday Understanding," in which it classifies Jesus Christ as "The Original Hipster." The blog Animal New York first noticed the ads that have been found on street corners, subway stations, coffee shops and bars in Brooklyn, where Christ is shown wearing red Converse shoes.

Latter-day Saint Life

Video Shows How Beautiful One LDS Temple Becomes in Spring

By LDS Living

The Preston Temple in Spring from LornArth on Vimeo.

From the Church

LDS Church reaffirms position on marriage

In response to media requests, the following statement was issued today by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Today the Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments regarding the definition of marriage in this country.

Video: Mitt Romney Goes 2 Rounds With Boxing Legend Evander Holyfield

Call it the Quake on the Lake.

The case for organized religion

While critics of organized religion may point to hypocrisy, the bad examples of some are not reasons to reject faith in God or his church. While it is true that some have twisted God’s word to suit their personal agendas or to justify cruelty to their fellow man, God’s church remains a beacon amidst the groping fog of the "carnal mind" (Romans 8:7).

From the Church

First Presidency Announces Rededication of Idaho Temple

With the Meridian Idaho Temple nearing completionand the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple reopening, Latter-day Saints in Idaho have a lot to celebrate in the coming months!