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Why a Mormon Ghost Town Has a Luau Every Year

Iosepa, Utah. Though it now stands abandoned at the base of the Rocky Mountains, it was once a thriving town—a Hawaiian colony in the desert where settlers spoke their native language and maintained their culture. One of its early inhabitants was an LDS convert from Hawaii named Makaopiopio. Raised in an oral society, Makaopiopio’s history was recorded by author Marianne Monson, as it was shared with her by those who knew Makaopiopio.

Teachings of Howard W. Hunter Lesson 19: "Our Commitment to God"

By Kelly Merrill

This lesson is all about finding our why, our reason for service in the kingdom. If sacrifices in our lives are going to be required, they will be easier to make if our reason for service is based on eternal commitments rather than on earthly social obligations.

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I don’t feel joy. Is this lifestyle worth it? My realization about gospel living and OCD

By Joshua Richardson

In talking with friends who are wrestling with their testimonies, I’ve noticed a common concern: They’re not feeling the joy of the gospel.

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Covered in Christ’s love: What wearing the temple garment really means

By Jennifer C. Lane

“Unlike other ceremonial clothing used during the endowment, the garment is worn underneath members’ normal clothing for the rest of their lives, serving as a daily physical reminder of their covenant relationship with God.”

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Love Lessons from the Prophets & Their Wives

By Danielle B. Wagner

Because Latter-day Saints believe marriage is an essential step to exaltation, we strive to create marriages that strengthen and uplift us every moment, not only here but through eternity, something that’s much easier said than done. As with all things worthwhile, marriage and love are hard, stressful, and take lots of work. But, they are entirely worth investing in.

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What I would do differently if I could serve my mission again

By Seth Adam Smith

I served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Vladivostok, Russia. If I were “re-called to serve” this mission, there’s one thing I’d do differently.

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Resources to Help Women Follow President Nelson's Counsel and Learn About Their Priesthood Power

By LDS Living Staff

"Several months ago, at the end of a temple endowment session, I said to my wife, 'I hope the sisters understand the spiritual treasures that are theirs in the temple,'" President Russell M. Nelson said during the women's session of general conference. "Every woman and every man who makes covenants with God and keeps those covenants, and who participates worthily in priesthood ordinances, has direct access to the power of God. Those who are endowed in the house of the Lord receive a gift of God’s priesthood power by virtue of their covenant, along with a gift of knowledge to know how to draw upon that power."

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8 Conversation Pieces that Make Member Missionary Work a Breeze

By LDS Living Staff

The other day I was wearing a shirt that had “New York” written on the front, which led to a pleasant conversation with a stranger that went something like this:

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4 topics to discuss with a loved one to help them be ready for the temple

By Anthony Sweat

Here are four discussion topics that will help any Latter-day Saint deepen their appreciation for the promises and practices of the temple.