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Have you ever noticed that there are a lot of quotes and imagery surrounding rain? I was thinking about some of them today and how they apply to my life. They offer many positive messages to ponder.What can we learn from the rainy days or extended storms in our life?

Missionaries Meet Duke Basketball Stars on Their Home Court

Shortly after Duke's basketball team had a 98-45 victory over Augustana at an exhibition game, LDS missionaries in North Carolina had a special opportunity after the game—to meet the team's stars and share a bit about the gospel.

Latter-day Saint Life

What Did Joseph Smith Really Look Like? Artist Uses Unique Process to Reveal a Likely Portrait

What did Joseph Smith really look like? One LDS artist may have found the answer.

From the Church

Are You a Courageous Parent? Counsel from Church Leaders

As I waited for my son in a pediatric dentist’s waiting room, my gaze drifted around the room to the other parents. Two mothers waddled in with older children and bouncy toddlers in strollers as they waited for their child’s turn. Another mother passed the time by talking on her cell phone, completely ignoring her son.

Vocal Point advances to final six after rockin’ three Presley hits

BYU’s male a cappella team Vocal Point earned their spot in the final six groups on NBC’s “The Sing-Off” through their performance Monday night. Judges and the studio audience loved their dynamic and hip-swinging medley of Elvis Presley hits.Dressed in classic jailbird stripes, the group paid tribute to the king of rock ‘n roll with a medley that concluded with a rousing interpretation of “Jailhouse Rock” after kicking off with “Don’t Be Cruel.” In between, their performance of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” stood out for its sincerity after lead vocalist Jake Hunsaker said, “We want to dedicate the second song to the women in our lives who are putting up with our absences.”

Latter-day Saint Life

Why We Should Stop Asking God 'Why?'

Note from MMM: This guest post was written by one of my favorite people in this entire world: My daughter.

San Diego LDS temple to shine like new

As many La Jolla residents may have noticed, one of the area’s most prominent landmarks on the east side of I-5 is undergoing some changes. The snow-white, ethereal-looking San Diego temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) has been surrounded by scaffolding for the last five months to facilitate an intricate refurbishing project that should leave the site gleaming like never before. A popular tourist attraction and visitor site, the 72,000-square-foot temple was dedicated on April 30, 1993 as the 45th temple erected by the Latter-day Saints worldwide. More than 700,000 visitors have toured its scenic grounds since. Multiple weddings and baptisms are held at the temple each week.

Fun

Under-the-Radar Church History Sites

Historical sites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints have many classic tourist sites: Temple Square, Palmyra, Liberty Jail, etc. The classic tourist sites have more in common than just historical significance; they have crowded visitors’ centers and crowded tour groups, too. However, there are a few under the radar sites for the adventurer who wants to seek some of the less known (and less crowded) scenes of church history.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Misconceptions About Tithing

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a global faith that receives funds and other donations from a variety of donors. The Church uses these charitable donations to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, to care for the poor, and to strengthen members’ faith and commitment to Jesus Christ. But the details of exactly how tithing funds are used and how other donations are handled are often misconstrued. Here are five misconceptions about tithing and the truth behind them.

From the Church

Mormonism in Pictures: The History of the Church in the British Isles

Photo from Newsroom.LDS.org.