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Rumor had it that for the first time in 160 years, Nauvoo, Illinois was experiencing a Mormon problem. It all started during the rebuilding of the Mormon temple in 2002, when a big city reporter came to town looking for a front page story. Most likely he had the story written before he arrived. The headline, at least: Bigoted, pitchfork wielding villagers up in arms over return of Mormons. That wasn't the impression we got on our recent visit to the "City of Joseph." If there was any conflict between the locals and the Mormon missionaries and tourists we didn't see it. And, trust me, we looked.
Last fall, I pruned the two apple trees in my back yard. One damp day this winter, I drove down to the nearby fire station to check on the legality of burning the pile of dried-out branches. The fireman I spoke with told me that it was illegal. “What if I built a fire with the branches, then roasted marshmallows on it? Is that legal?” I asked.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Elder Robert D. Hales. A video paying tribute to Elder Hales was recently posted to his Facebook page. President Henry B. Eyring and others remember what they most admired about Elder Hales including his quick mind and adeptness at business, the love he had for his wife, and his passion for missionary work.
It started in 2001 as a means to promote and support the blossoming “Mormon Cinema” (now Latter-day Saint Cinema) movement. It expanded in the intervening years to include other wholesome films. Now in its 19th year, the LDS Film Festival is back with a new director, a more refined focus, and a fantastic lineup.
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Once upon a time, or twice upon a time in this case. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil brings back the magic and fantasy that Disney built its foundation upon. The visual effects and fantastical creatures are outstanding, and this film is absolutely gorgeous to look at. There is something here for almost everyone: magical worlds, beautiful landscapes, creative creatures, impressive set designs, exciting battle scenes, regal costumes, romance with a Romeo and Juliet vibe, comedy, good vs. evil.
Just before midnight on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, a man crawled through Breann Lasley's window, violently attacking her and her sister. Despite the horrors of that night, Lasley knows, "I know, without a question, that we were totally protected, that there were angels there helping us." Read more about her miraculous story here.
Julianne Donaldson is a hopeless romantic--and that fact has led her to considerable success. In 2012 she wrote Edenbrooke,which received instant acclaim and won three significant awards:
The first day of Women's Conference is over, and we heard tons of quotes that would make good printables. But there just wasn't enough time to make them all, so you'll just have to do with these for now . . .
There are many kinds of pain associated with learning what God would have us learn here. There are the growing pains that come from learning through our mistakes. Learning from our own errors requires that we honestly acknowledge them, something that is always painful for those who strive for competence. It is also painful to become as independent as we must be and to learn not to expect others to solve our every problem and meet our every need. It sometimes hurts to be realistic or to wait when patience is required.