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USA Today: Mormon president can do no wrong to religion's members

Mormon President Thomas S. Monson, his two right-hand men and 12 apostles will take to the podium at this weekend's General Conference and offer sermons that many Mormons will treat like faxes from God.

New Mormon movie celebrates mountain man handcart hero

There could probably be a dozen movies made about the trials and misadventures of the handcart pioneers, early members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who piled their belongings into boxy carts and walked to the Utah Territory in the late 1850s. So far, Utah filmmaker T.C. Christensen has made two of them. In 2011, Christensen dramatically revived the ever-waning Mormon movie scene with "17 Miracles," a pioneer historical drama boldly released in the heart of the summer blockbuster season that turned out to be something of a minor miracle itself, selling tickets at first-run theaters in Utah for months. Now he's ready to do it again.

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Latter-day Saint Movie Review: What Families Need To Know Before Seeing the Movie "Finding Grace"

By Trina Boice

Editor's note: Latter-day Saint Movie Reviews are intended as a helpful service for those who want to know about upcoming movies. However, the views expressed in reviews reflect the thoughts and the opinions of the contributor and do not represent an LDS Living endorsement of the film. Parents should still use discretion based on their own family’s decisions about what is or is not appropriate for their children to see.

Latter-day Saint Life

How to stop overthinking and start pondering: 10 tips for receiving revelation

By Lucy Stevenson

When it comes to making big decisions, finding answers to questions, or searching for solutions, we know that seeking revelation is vital. But sometimes as we are pondering and seeking, we find that instead we are overthinking and worrying. Our fears and anxieties dominate our thoughts, and worries spiral to the point that we are unable to receive the heavenly direction we need.

Latter-day Saint Life

Lucy Mack Smith Shares Harrowing Story of When a Mob Prepared to Kill Her + the Vision That Warned Her of Their Coming

The following is a part of Lucy Mack Smith's general conference address on the temple grounds in Nauvoo, Illinois, on October 8, 1845, a year after the death of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. This speech is the first account of a woman speaking at general conference and is part of the unprecedented Church history book At the Pulpit, which you can access for free on lds.orgor on your gospel library app. At the Pulpit spans 185 years of Church history and includes more than 50 groundbreaking discourses from LDS women.

CNN debate Tuesday night broaches Mormonism

THe GOP debate last night in Las Vegas brought up the issue of whether it is fair to consider a candidate’s religion. I liked Sen. Santorum’s and Gov. Romney’s answers the best. I would say faith matters but only as it translates into values that may affect policy. Debating theology is a horrible way to select a president. From the transcript, here’s the relevant part:

Jane Clayson Johnson: Depression in The Lives of Latter-day Saints

After a very successful career in network news, broadcast journalist Jane Clayson Johnson was finally the wife and mother she had always dreamed of becoming when she found herself overcome with a darkness she didn’t recognize. On this week’s episode, Jane discusses the clinical depression that blindsided her and what she has learned from interviewing over 150 Latter-day Saints who are also facing this difficult challenge.

Videos

Watch: BYU-bound high school grad goes viral on TikTok for sweet song honoring parents

By Haley Lundberg

11 million views can’t be wrong: This high school graduate will give you all the feels with his sweet musical tribute to his parents.

Stories of Faith

3 cousins called to serve missions in the same country: ‘Ever since we were little, we did everything together’

By Nicole Beal

The family couldn’t believe it. With 414 missions worldwide, all three young men are learning Spanish to serve in the same country.

Latter-day Saint Life

Mormon Apostle Reorganizes Louisiana Stake He Once Dissolved

“I told the congregation that since I had been the one assigned to dissolve the stake they were now allowing me to repent, come back and recreate it,” Elder Christofferson said with a smile. “I hope I am forgiven.”