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On June 7, 1950, the Brigham Young University men’s basketball team boarded a United Airlines DC-3 in Salt Lake City. Fifty-six hours and five layovers later, the team arrived in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Their mission: bring exposure to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and BYU by playing basketball games at night and hosting clinics and Church firesides in the afternoon. And wear their sweat suits to identify themselves, which had been tailored to read “Mormons” instead of “Cougars.”

14 Must-Read Books from Deseret Book for Every Future Missionary

By LDS Living

No time is too early to start preparing for a mission. Whether you have your call or are still a few years out, get a better idea of what a mission entails and how to become a successful missionary with these uplifting and insightful books.

Morgan Jones: When a friend asked me how I learned a woman's worth

By Morgan Pearson

Last week I was asked a question by a friend: “What did your parents do to teach you to tolerate nothing less than respect from men?”

Latter-day Saint Life

This Latter-day Saint meetinghouse is expected to attract 10,000 visitors in the next 5 days—here’s why

By Morgan Pearson

It is not often that a Church-hosted activity boasts five stars on Yelp but a Christmas Creche exhibit hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does just that.

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Stories of Faith

My mother, a woman of faith

By Astrid S. Tuminez

UVU President Astrid Tuminez grew up in the slums of the Philippines. She credits her mother’s faith to pulling her family out of poverty.

From the Church

First Presidency Releases Important Statement on Homelessness

On April 6, the anniversary of the Church's organization,the First Presidency released a statement on homelessness. In our Church history, many Saints have been forced from their homes due to persecution or poverty, but homelessness continues to be a serious concern today.

Latter-day Saint Life

What Recovering from Addiction Taught Me About the Book of Mormon

What a beautiful testimony from someone who has come to know the power of the Atonement and the Book of Mormon so intimately: "In recovery, I eventually had a living experience with this reality that changed my mindset and my heart forever. As I kept studying the Gospel in the light of these twelve true principles, I was restored to the sanity of knowing–truly knowing–that I am a beloved child of Heavenly Parents who want me, and who are, even now, in the process of training me, preparing me to inherit all that They have and–even more exciting to me–to become all that They are."

Lesson Helps

May 2016 Visiting Teaching Lesson: General Conference

By LDS Living

The following is a story that Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson shared in the Sunday morning session of General Conference:

Weekend Craft: Classy and Fabulous Cards

By Oh My Crafts

We think so too! This cute card kit can be made into several kinds of cards: birthday, best wishes, thinking of you, etc. Whether you use this kit or one of the many others, it is so easy to create a beautiful card in minutes. The kit comes with a separate sheet of printed card weight paper and several die cuts that can be used individually or layered for more effect. Add more embellishments, or not; it’s up to you.

Latter-day Saint Life

David Archuleta to PEOPLE Magazine: New Single, Upcoming Album Shows "Where I have Been and Where I Am Heading"

By Katie Lambert

The former American Idol contestant David Archuleta released "Up All Night" on Tuesday, the latest single he released since "Numb" in November.