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Why a Mormon Ghost Town Has a Luau Every Year

Iosepa, Utah. Though it now stands abandoned at the base of the Rocky Mountains, it was once a thriving town—a Hawaiian colony in the desert where settlers spoke their native language and maintained their culture. One of its early inhabitants was an LDS convert from Hawaii named Makaopiopio. Raised in an oral society, Makaopiopio’s history was recorded by author Marianne Monson, as it was shared with her by those who knew Makaopiopio.

Teachings of Howard W. Hunter Lesson 19: "Our Commitment to God"

By Kelly Merrill

This lesson is all about finding our why, our reason for service in the kingdom. If sacrifices in our lives are going to be required, they will be easier to make if our reason for service is based on eternal commitments rather than on earthly social obligations.

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Where Is the Spirit World and How Can We Feel Those on the Other Side?

By Brent L. Top

The following is an excerpt from Brent L. Top's Beyond Death's Door: Understanding Near-Death Experiences in Light of the Restored Gospel.

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Mormons to Watch for During the 2016 Paralympic Games (+Their Inspiring Stories)

By LDS Living Staff

Heading to Rio this year following several other LDS athleteswho competed in the 2016 Olympics are several inspiring Paralympic athletes. Learn more about these incredible athletes and how they have overcome difficulties to make it to the 2016 Rio Games.

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What the Church has actually said about Halloween

By Danielle B. Wagner

Halloween—that confusing mix of eeriness, morbidity, candy, trick-or-treating, and family fun. But the mixed reception of this holiday got us wondering, what has the Church officially said about Halloween?

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6 Things You Never Knew About the New Testament

By Frank F. Judd, Jr.

How did we get the New Testament Gospels? As it turns out, the process was quite complicated, but very interesting. Here are a few important things you should know about how the New Testament Gospels came to be.

Caring for Loved Ones in Their Final Hours

By Kory Scadden

When a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness, many people find themselves navigating through unfamiliar territory. It is common to experience a roller coaster of emotions and a sense of uncertainty, and many Church members wonder how best to care for their loved one in their final months, weeks, and hours of life.

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13 Classy Wedding Trends Perfect for Your LDS Reception

By Kaitlyn Rowbotham

With wedding season right around the corner, we know that brides and grooms are busy getting ready for the big day! To help, we have compiled a list of our favorite wedding trends for 2016 that will also fit perfectly with any LDS wedding.

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50 Sabbath Day Activities Your Family Will Love

By Ten Cows Inc.

The Sabbath is a special day, but it can be difficult think of what a family with children of different ages can do to make Sunday a special, spiritual day. But those families that stick with it until they find their own ways to successfully celebrate the Sabbath will reap blessings of stronger family relationships, kinder communication, spiritual depth, and more family fun. Here are 50 helpful ideas to get you started.

Church is supposed to be a safe place for our children. Bullying is something that only happens at school, right? Unfortunately, there’s a sad truth behind bullying at church.

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The Sad Truth About Bullying at Church

By Kelsey Berteaux

“Do you know where your daughter is?”