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FHE: Tolerance

By Shauna Gibby

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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.

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"Come, Follow Me" Tips for Every Latter-day Saint to Make the Curriculum More Meaningful

By LDS Living Staff

Recently, I saw a creative idea on Facebook about how to incorporate Come, Follow Me into ordinary, daily. Jessica Dyer posted that she creates a topic jar, writing down headings or questions from each weeks' lesson, and pulls out a slip of paper at dinner or other random times through the week.

Mormons got talent

By Whitney Sorensen

Have you ever wanted to sing in front of a crowd of thousands? Or share your best recipes with the entire nation? Do you think you could win a race around the globe because of your superb camping know-how? No matter the nature of your talent, there’s a reality show for your skills.

Timeline of the LDS Church in 2012 by LDS Living

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Timeline: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2012

By Kate Ensign-Lewis (Graphic by Kaela Worthen Gardner)

Check out more information on big events of the LDS Church and its people in 2012:

Latter-day Saint Life

Do Sisters Feel Pressure to Serve Missions?

By Author’s Name Withheld

As a recent RM and a young Relief Society president at BYU in October 2012, I watched the missionary age change announcement transform the entire dynamic of my ward. Many of the 19-year-old sisters’ lives were turned upside down. Suddenly, many were eligible to serve a mission right then.

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FHE: Self Reliance

By Shauna Gibby

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FHE: Families Sealed Together

By Shauna Gibby

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Latter-day Saint Life

What Mark Twain Really Thought About Mormons

By Kathryn Jenkins Gordon

Mark Twain—author of popular classics like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn—was celebrated in his New York Time obituary as the “greatest American humorist of his age.”

Latter-day Saint Life

Catholic Professor: The Book of Mormon Is a Miraculous Text

By LDS Living Staff

Many might not know Catholic professor Dr. Stephen H. Webb, but he did much to champion LDS beliefs, values, and scriptures. When most of the world refused to view Mormons as Christians, he publicly defended them, saying, "Mormons are more Christian than many mainstream Christians who do not take seriously the astounding claim that Jesus is the Son of God."