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20 Crazy Church History Facts that Seem Impossible But Aren’t

MR says: Ready to hear some Church facts and stats that will blow your mind? Then check out this list of 20 incredible Church history facts.

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Church Announces New Adoption Policy

Last June, LDS Family Services made a big change: they announced they would no longer be working as an adoption agency. In the press releases attendant the change, LDS Family Services promised that there would be a solution to provide greater adoption opportunities for LDS Families.

Thomas Wirthlin McConkie: How Meditation And Being Still Helps Us Know God

Despite being born into a family with strong Latter-day Saint roots, Thomas McConkie stopped attending church at the age of 13. However, a spiritual journey, which spanned nearly two decades and included becoming proficient in Buddhist meditation, brought him back to an unlikely destination: The faith of his youth.

Latter-day Saint Life

7 Things All Mormons Should Know About the King James Bible

By Kelsey Berteaux

Latter-day Saints use the King James Bible along with other scripture to learn the will and word of God. But while you may know your Bible verses, you might not know these things about the King James Version of the Bible.

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James the Mormon's Music Video "Holiday" Will Help You See Memorable Moments in Every Day

By LDS Living

Chart-topping rapper and member missionary James the Mormon recently released a new inspiring music video, one that will help you see the memorable moments that we experience every day.

James Taylor: Singing with Mormon Tabernacle Choir 'Worth the Wait'

The collaboration between James Taylor and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir — two iconic figures of American music — was many years in the making, Taylor revealed at a press conference Friday afternoon at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. “It just took us a long time to find the date, and this was worth the wait,” said Taylor, who has been practicing with the choir and the Utah Symphony since he arrived in town Wednesday afternoon. “The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is a national treasure and a great gift to the world.”

James Taylor to sing with Mormon Tabernacle Choir

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir announced Thursday a series of upcoming concerts with pop icon James Taylor, YouTube sensation violinist Lindsey Stirling and rising tenor Nathan Pacheco. Five-time Grammy Award-winner Taylor will be featured with the Tabernacle Choir and the Utah Symphony at the LDS Church's downtown Conference Center for the 30th anniversary of the Tanner Gift of Music concert series on Sept. 6 and 7.

Oxford University and Latter-day Saints join for King James Bible symposium

Scholars and faith leaders joined together on Saturday, 14 May 2011, for a symposium at the University of Oxford in England marking 400 years of the King James Version of the Bible. The event, which was jointly organized by Harris Manchester College and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, celebrated the impact of the Holy Bible on culture, religion and literature.

King James Version of the Bible turns 400

By Alexis Sanders

Documenting 4,000 years of sacred and secular history, comprising over 1,800 pages and standing as the No. 1 most read book of all time, the King James Version of the Bible celebrates its 400th anniversary this year.

Sponsored: Dr. Reichman's distinguished family medical heritage inspires him to treat his chronic pain patients with knowledge, hands, & heart

By Reichman TruHealth, Advertiser

Dr. James Reichman's family heritage of dedicated physicians began in 1888 when his then 12-year-old great-great-grandfather, Gustav Reichman, emigrated from Germany to Salt Lake City. Gus was poor but not afraid of hard work. He dedicated his life to his family, church, and fellowmen. He was known for his kindness and charity. His passing in the Salt Lake Temple in 1947 was befitting of his character, devotion, and heart.