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"Can you imagine"—these three words, found in Alma 5, were used many times by Elder Edward Dube in this week’s podcast. But what do these words mean in our lives? From our approach in sharing the Book of Mormon to how we participate in family reunions, Elder Dube invites us to imagine how we, as disciples of Jesus Christ, could improve the little things and better appreciate the blessings of the gospel.

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Returned Missionary Crowned Days of '47 Queen 2 Weeks After Returning Home

Baylee Rose Hogan is a returned missionary who has continued to champion modesty and share her standards and beliefs.“The 24th of July is really a time where we celebrate our family and our roots and our pioneer heritage. … It’s so important to me in my family because I have pioneers on basically every branch of my family tree.”

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President Nelson Meets with Pulse Nightclub Owner Near Anniversary of Shooting

ORLANDO, Florida — Before addressing a crowd of more than 15,500 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints here, President Russell M. Nelson quietly acknowledged a dark day in this city known for theme parks and happy memories.

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Primary Turns 140: How Mischievous Boys Led to Its Creation, How It's Changing Lives Today

“The one thing that never changed [in the Primary] is the love those leaders had for those children and the love that our leaders today have for the children,” Sister Joy D. Jones Jones said. “And Heavenly Father’s love is what generates that love. It’s all coming from and through Him, and what a gift it is because we want our children today to feel His love. They have got to feel His love and know that they are His.”

Ed and Wanda Willis: From Black Panthers to Latter-day Saints

Ed Willis’s life began in a place literally called “The Lower Bottom.” Drugs, Alcohol, Prostitution—you name it, and it could be found in the lower bottom. Ed was always searching for something. It was this searching that led him to become a Black Panther. Ultimately, Ed can now see that the dignity he was seeking all along could be found in understanding that he is a child of God. On this week’s episode, Ed and his wife, Wanda, share how their membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints changed their lives.

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When Your Missionary Is Not Fitting the Mormon Mold: Insights from a Mom Who Has Been There

By Shaunte Wadley

Sending my son on a mission was an irrational, emotional rollercoaster for me. One minute I was bursting with love and gratitude for his choices, and the next I was in a full panic over possibly not having taught him enough. I stressed myself out preparing him: copies of all important documents, extra batteries, and stocking a first aid/medicine supply that would put the Red Cross to shame!

Best of: LDS Living Stories of the Week, September 7-13

You might have missed what went on the last week, but we've put together our list of the week's most popular stories so you don't miss a beat. For September 7-13, 2013, these are LDS Living’s top hits.

Mormons shouldn't squirm in the spotlight

I was reminded last week, upon reading Simon Critchley’s opinion piece in the New York Times, what a unique stretch of time we’re in. Much has been written about the Mormon Moment. As a columnist, I’ve been watching this moment snowball for more than a decade, from the rustlings that came during the 2002 Winter Olympics up until now. A lot has changed in that period of time. The number of famous Mormon faces has grown, thanks to reality shows, business success, blogging, politics and some best-selling books. The way we’re scrutinized has changed. A decade ago, the media often deferred to non-Mormon experts on Mormonism. Now they reach more from within the faith to source their stories.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Tips Every RM Should Know Before Giving a Homecoming Talk

By Austin Lee

You have completed a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; congratulations and well done! Your sacrifice has blessed the lives of those you served and will bless your life forever more. "How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!" (Isaiah 52:7). Serving a mission builds skills you’ll use for the rest of your life.

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Week Two: 9 Lessons for FHE on "The Family: A Proclamation to the World"

By Erin Jones

Get the entire FHE lesson series on "The Family: A Proclamation to the World."