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3 LDS Churches That Have Been Converted into Gorgeous Homes

By Katie Lambert

A man's home is his castle—or in some cases a former church.

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Elder Christofferson Announces 4 Million New Freed Slave Records Released for Indexing

FamilySearch, the largest genealogy organization in the world announced the digital release of 4 million Freedmen’s Bureau historical records and the launch of a nationwide volunteer indexing effort, Elder D. Todd Christofferson

Latter-day Saint Life

Utah State’s Justin Bean on what he learns from his look-alike cousin ‘the Fighting Preacher’

By Emily Linder

Justin Bean has often been told he looks like “The Fighting Preacher,” his ancestor Willard Washington Bean. And after collision with a teammate during a game last week, the resemblance might be growing.

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5 Funny Stories About "the Swearing Apostle" J. Golden Kimball

By Thomas E. Cheney, Austin and Alta Fife, and J. Golden Kimball

With our eternal salvation at stake, it is no surprise that we as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints often take ourselves too seriously. Elder J. Golden Kimball, often referred to as “the Swearing Apostle,” was notorious for his sense of humor and pragmatic attitude about the gospel and life. Here are five stories attributed to him over the years that help us remember to loosen up every now and again.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Prayer That Led President Ballard's Grandfather to Seeing the Savior Face to Face

By M. Russell Ballard

Even though he died when I was just 10 years old, Melvin J. Ballard has been a major influence in my life. For as long as I can remember I have heard my family talk about his love for the Lord and his unwavering devotion to the Church. He spent his entire life building on the "sure foundation" of which Helaman spoke, and I'm not aware of any "shafts in the whirlwind" that were able to penetrate his faith and testimony. In fact, my personal quest for knowledge of the Savior was motivated to a great degree by Grandfather Ballard's account of one of his most sacred experiences.

Latter-day Saint Life

Sariah, Laman, Lemuel + More Actors in New Church Videos Share What It's Like Portraying Lesser-Known Characters in the Book of Mormon

By Katie Lambert

Past the gravel roads, a dairy farm, and a street sign with the name Cumorah Drive near Goshen, Utah, lies something straight out of 1 Nephi—the Church's Book of Mormon video set.

Lesson Helps

FHE: Aaronic Priesthood

By Shauna Gibby

Conference Talk:

Elder Wong tells of 22 scriptural stones, Sister Wong encourages BYU–Idaho students to create a general conference study plan

Editor’s note: “This Week from the Pulpit” highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 29: "Building the Kingdom of God in Nauvoo, Illinois"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Five houses are still standing where ancestors of my children lived in Nauvoo in the days following the Missouri exodus. For a time, that beautiful Mississippi community must have seemed a heavenly gift. Once the swamps were drained the site became a truly attractive place. In addition, the Illinoisans were receptive and helpful. Converts arrived by the hundreds. Doctrinal growth added structure to the restoration. Joseph seemed to become more prophetic and powerful than he had been before. The Nauvoo years preceding the martyrdom provided a season of rest and rejoicing for the beleaguered Saints of the Most High.