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LDS man honored for service to Space City

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and space exploration advocate Joe Mayer and his family were honored when Mayor Annise D. Parker proclaimed Tuesday, February 26, 2013, “Joe Mayer Day” at a ceremony at City Hall in Houston, Texas (USA), the nation’s fourth largest city. In his remarks before the City Council, Councilman Dave Martin cited Mayer’s public outreach and political advocacy of NASA and its programs and his leadership and service in community and business efforts as the basis for the City of Houston commendation. States Councilman Martin, “There is no one that’s more involved in the space program, in Johnson Space Center, and NASA, than Joe and his family."

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Gospel Lessons from Nature: The River

I’ve always enjoyed the analogies and stories based on nature in the scriptures and church talks. I’ve been planning to do a blog post on these stories, but after preliminary research, I’ve decided to make it a series of posts. I could write a book on each attribute of nature that is referred to in General Conference talks and scripture verses. There are so many: the mountains and valleys, the seeds and weeds, the storms, the sunlight, the darkness and night, the sheep and wolves, the flowers and trees, and even the simple sparrow that the Lord is mindful of.

A call for the creative: new LDS website invites sharing of talents

The Creation is something God's children have marveled about for thousands of years. Animals, flowers, mountains, oceans, starry skies and people have inspired video, music, art, writing and photography. Every child of God is given talents and encouraged to share and develop them. In the 2008 semiannual general conference, President Uchtdorf, second counselor in the First Presidency said, "Creation brings deep satisfaction and fulfillment. We develop ourselves and others when we take unorganized matter into our hands and mold it into something of beauty. … The more you trust and rely upon the Spirit, the greater your capacity to create. That is your opportunity in this life and your destiny in the life to come."

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From the Church

$20 million Church donation to aid UNICEF’s campaign for 2 billion COVID-19 vaccines

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Latter-day Saint Charities, the humanitarian arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced today a US$20 million grant to support UNICEF’s global work with the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator and the vaccines arm of the ACT Accelerator called the COVAX Facility.

Latter-day Saint Life

Watch: 2-Minute Video Explains How Joseph Smith Received the Book of Abraham Papyri and Mummies +What Happened to Them

By LDS Living

The Church Historian’s Press recently announced the release of the latest volume of The Joseph Smith Papers. Revelations and Translations, Volume 4: Book of Abraham and Related Manuscriptstracks the development of the Book of Abraham, from the time Joseph Smith and others purchased Egyptian papyri in 1835 through the publication of the Book of Abraham text and its accompanying illustrations in the church newspaper Times and Seasons in 1842.

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How Joseph Smith, Brigham Young + Other Church Leaders Spent New Year's Day

By Susan Evans McCloud

A new year, a new page in the book of our lives; and the first steps we take, the first things we see or choose to do, can have special meaning for us, both in the moment and in the days ahead.

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4 Tasty Twists on Classic Family Recipes

By Cade and Carrian Cheney

Nothing tastes better than a good, home-cooked meal. Whether you’re looking for a breakfast that will have everyone out of bed in minutes or a dessert that visitors will talk about for days, here are a few unique spins on familiar favorite recipes, all from Our Sweet Basil Kitchen.

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Video: LDS 14-Year-Olds Write and Perform Absolutely Amazing Easter Medley

Two talented LDS teens, Tyra Orgill and Sander Morrison, recently wrote and performed this epic Easter medley based on the song "Jesus of Nazareth." At just 14 years old, these two artists are already using their talents to share their testimonies and the message of the Savior's life.

Learning One Another's Stories with Taylor Ricks

We all crave being seen, known, and loved for who we are. But where does that need come from? And how do we become people who can fill that need for others? We’ll be exploring those all-important questions in today’s episode. If you’ve been wanting new ideas on how to build connections and strengthen your relationships, this powerful conversation is for you. Let’s learn to see others for who they are and become a safe place for everyone around us!