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LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (April 4 - April 10)

Church members participating in the afternoon session of the 185th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints witnessed a rare event in general conference history: a sustaining vote that was not unanimous.

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When God's Answer Is "No": Sister Christofferson's Stunning Insights Might Change the Way You Pray

By Danielle B. Wagner

While sitting in a sacrament meeting a few months ago, Sister Kathy Christofferson had an experience many members of the Church can relate to. It was fast and testimony meeting, and while many stood to share remarkable miracles and observations at the pulpit, Sister Christofferson racked her brain for something extraordinary to share—but nothing came to mind.

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8 Unique (and Painless) Ways to Share the Gospel Online

By Larry Richman

At the BYU Campus Education Week in August of last year, Elder David A. Bednar told Latter-day Saints that their efforts to communicate gospel messages through social media channels was a good beginning, but only a small trickle. “I now extend to you the invitation to help transform the trickle into a flood,” he said. “I exhort you to sweep the earth with messages filled with righteousness and truth—messages that are authentic, edifying, and praiseworthy—and literally to sweep the earth as with a flood.”

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LDS Church: Number of new Mormon missionaries 'unprecedented'

Candace Richins was in the midst of her freshman season with Utah State University’s women’s volleyball team when the announcement came from Church President Thomas S. Monson: women can serve missions at age 19 and men at 18. Although thrilled about the possibility of serving a mission earlier, Richins — a possible starter on the team in 2013 — worried because her scholarship and spot on the team would not be guaranteed if she left.A few days later, while in a religion class near campus, Richins knew what she needed to do.

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Watch: GENTRI Sings Incredible Impromptu Song in Airport While Flights Are Delayed

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Thanks to Mormon Life Hacker for making us aware of this video.

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When spending time with your spouse can become unhelpful

By Brent A. Barlow

I firmly believe that many married couples today unknowingly get into situations—traps, if you will—that can be harmful to marriage. This may be out of ignorance, apathy, or innocence, or any combination of the three. One such trap is the idea of “togetherness.”

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Darius Gray: Why disciples of Christ are required to change racial attitudes and behaviors

By Darius A. Gray

“Major events in the nation, and within the Church, have necessitated honest examinations of our past, and of our hearts.”

This Week from the Pulpit: Gear up for General Conference with These 13 Recent Messages from Church Leaders

By Greyson Gurley

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

Mormons Duck Romney-Huntsman Political Duel

The Mormon Church, with two candidates running for the GOP nomination for president, is on alert for signs of religious discrimination while at the same time taking a hands-off approach to campaigning, The Wall Street Journal reports. "We not only don't want to cross the line" between religion and politics, Michael Purdy, director of the church's media relations office told the paper in an interview at church headquarters in Salt Lake City. "We don't want to go anywhere near the line."

Teens from varying religions overcome differences

SALT LAKE CITY — A group of teenagers climbed on a big wooden platform Thursday at the ROPES Challenge Course in the scorching Utah heat. But it wasn't just any platform. It was built like a seesaw, and the youngsters had to balance together to keep all four edges from touching the ground.