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Do you feel like you belong? A friendly face can often fix that
A couple experiences new things, but doubt themselves. A friendly face could have fixed that.
Sandy Hook shootings a reminder of the needs of 'God's first responders'
In the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, the clergy have taken a more prominent role in the media. Behind the strength they show outwardly, clergy in many religious traditions have been struggling financially for some time. Read more »
Mormon Parenting: Don't oversimplify the gospel
We need to understand better and appreciate more how deep and comprehensive the gospel is and how well it answers the profound “why” questions that seeking minds always come to. Read more »
Mormon Tabernacle Choir to dedicate Sunday program to Newtown shooting victims
Under the baton of a Newtown, Conn., native, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir will dedicate this Sunday’s “Music & the Spoken Word” broadcast to the memory of the victims of the recent... Read more »
Today in the Bloggernacle: Resolving to use more church media
With 12 links to LDS Church media resources, a new post makes it easy to resolve to use more church media in your lessons and family home evenings this year. Plus, read about temple missionary work... Read more »
Group appeals ruling on banned nativity display in Santa Monica's Palisades Park
Attorneys for a group banned from erecting its 14-booth tableaux of nativity scenes in picturesque Palisades Park in Santa Monica, Calif. is appealing a federal court decision that dismissed its... Read more »
Defending the Faith: Secularism offers little comfort
In a Dec. 28 article for the New York Times ("In a crisis, humanists seem absent"), Samuel Freedman calls attention to the seeming failure of secular humanists to provide much comfort for the... Read more »
Lou Holtz urges Catholics to 'come home' in well-timed commercial
Lou Holtz's pep talk is the newest “evangomercial” from Catholics Come Home, an independent media outreach intended to “inspire, educate and evangelize inactive Catholics and... Read more »
'Joseph Smith's First Vision' thoughtfully explores 5 different accounts of the event
In his new book "Joseph Smith's First Vision," author Steven C. Harper looks at the five different accounts of the First Vision, including transcriptions, the context in which each was written, any... Read more »
America's religious diversity on the rise
First Amendment scholar Charles Haynes writes in a recent Washington Post column that the decline of Protestantism countered by the rise in other new and old faith traditions will result in a more... Read more »
Judge halts contraceptive mandate for Mich. firm owned by Domino's Pizza founder
A federal judge has ruled a property management company owned by the founder of Domino's Pizza doesn't have to immediately implement mandatory contraception coverage in the health care law. Read more »
In the Whirled: Being kinder, gentler may be the best goals
Achieving goals isn't easy. In fact, researchers will tell you that it’s impossible. New Year’s goals don’t change us and we don’t keep them. Read more »
Picturing history: Mansion House, Nauvoo
The Mansion House in Nauvoo, Ill., is where Joseph Smith and his family lived for about the last 10 months of the Prophet’s life. Read more »
Book review: 'Latter Leaves in the Life of Lorenzo Snow' is a hefty, carefully written work
"Latter Leaves in the Life of Lorenzo Snow" is well-researched and very carefully put together by author Dennis B. Horne. Read more »
Book review: New book nicely supplements lessons about President Lorenzo Snow
Now in one handy resource find suggested talks, hymns, articles and quotes from church leaders regarding your Relief Society topic. Read more »
What's new: 'Zack & Zoey Explore the Articles of Faith' DVD/CD provides entertainment, music and teaching
"Zack & Zoey" guides parents and children through the 13 Articles of Faith with music and teaching. Entertainment and catchy new songs will tantalize children of all ages. Read more »
Today in the Bloggernacle: How one Mormon mission celebrated New Year's
One mission holds a special missionwide conference call on New Year's Eve. And bloggers are still making resolutions. Or not. Plus some favorite recipes from a favorite food blogger. And... Read more »
Bloggernacle Back Bench: Happy New Year from the blogs (+ video)
Blogs provide both looks back to the previous year and goals for looking forward to the next. Plus, printable resources to help you get organized and tips for teaching the new youth curriculum. Read more »
Wright Words: Use monkey bars to craft 2013 New Year’s resolutions
Ready or not, here comes 2013. Are you ready to bid farewell to 2012? Are you ready for New Year’s resolutions? Are you ready to self evaluate the year that’s passed? Are you ready to... Read more »
Book review: 'You Shall Have My Word' a good tool for teachers
“You Shall Have My Word: Exploring the Text of the Doctrine and Covenants” is a book that takes an in depth look into many revelations found in the D&C. Read more »
Revised book an invaluable resource for student of the Doctrine and Covenants
Hoyt W. Brewster Jr.'s "Doctrine and Covenants Encyclopedia" is an invaluable resource for the study of the Doctrine and Covenants. Its structure is such that it is a handy reference to have while... Read more »
Hobby Lobby to defy Obamacare contraception mandate, face millions in fines
A daily fine of $1.3 million will begin Wednesday for the owners of national craft store chain Hobby Lobby, who have said they would rather defy a federal healthcare mandate than violate their... Read more »
Why 2012 was 'more than a Mormon moment'
By almost all accounts, 2012 was extraordinary for the LDS Church in terms of media scrutiny and public awareness. For a variety of reasons – most notably the presidential campaign of Mitt... Read more »
New York Times: Following Newtown tragedy, humanists seem absent
Since the Newtown massacre on Dec. 14, the tableau of grief and mourning has provided a vivid lesson in the religious variety of America. An interfaith service featuring President Obama, held two... Read more »
Today in the Bloggernacle: New Year's Eve party and FHE ideas
Happy New Year's Eve! If you have party plans, click in to see ways to decorate and an easy appetizer recipe. And find some brilliant family home evening outlines designed to keep your family in a... Read more »
Writer shares little-known stories about the Doctrine and Covenants
Dan Barker's new book, "Little-Known Stories About the Doctrine and Covenants" hopes to add interest and depth to a reader's gospel knowledge of the Doctrine and Covenants. Read more »
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'Joseph Smith's First Vision' thoughtfully explores 5 different accounts of the event
In his new book "Joseph Smith's First Vision," author Steven C. Harper looks at the five different accounts of the First Vision, including transcriptions, the context in which each was written, any... Read more »
Defending the Faith: Secularism offers little comfort
In a Dec. 28 article for the New York Times ("In a crisis, humanists seem absent"), Samuel Freedman calls attention to the seeming failure of secular humanists to provide much comfort for the... Read more »
Ready to serve a mission: Responses from around the world
When President Thomas S. Monson announced the changes in ages for missionaries as 18 years old for young men and 19 years old for young women at general conference last October, it changed the... Read more »
Lou Holtz urges Catholics to 'come home' in well-timed commercial
Lou Holtz's pep talk is the newest “evangomercial” from Catholics Come Home, an independent media outreach intended to “inspire, educate and evangelize inactive Catholics and... Read more »
Mormon Tabernacle Choir to dedicate Sunday program to Newtown shooting victims
Under the baton of a Newtown, Conn., native, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir will dedicate this Sunday’s “Music & the Spoken Word” broadcast to the memory of the victims of the recent... Read more »
Why 2012 was 'more than a Mormon moment'
By almost all accounts, 2012 was extraordinary for the LDS Church in terms of media scrutiny and public awareness. For a variety of reasons – most notably the presidential campaign of Mitt... Read more »
Hobby Lobby to defy Obamacare contraception mandate, face millions in fines
A daily fine of $1.3 million will begin Wednesday for the owners of national craft store chain Hobby Lobby, who have said they would rather defy a federal healthcare mandate than violate their... Read more »
Do you feel like you belong?
A couple experiences new things, but doubt themselves. A friendly face could have fixed that. Read more »
Preparing their children, youths to serve
The announcement about the change in missionary age has not only affected thousands of young men and young women, but their parents and leaders as well, as they now have a different time frame to... Read more »
Mormon Parenting: Don't oversimplify the gospel
We need to understand better and appreciate more how deep and comprehensive the gospel is and how well it answers the profound “why” questions that seeking minds always come to. Read more »
Picturing history: Mansion House, Nauvoo
The Mansion House in Nauvoo, Ill., is where Joseph Smith and his family lived for about the last 10 months of the Prophet’s life. Read more »
Book review: New book nicely supplements lessons about President Lorenzo Snow
Now in one handy resource find suggested talks, hymns, articles and quotes from church leaders regarding your Relief Society topic. Read more »
Today in the Bloggernacle: How one Mormon mission celebrated New Year's
One mission holds a special missionwide conference call on New Year's Eve. And bloggers are still making resolutions. Or not. Plus some favorite recipes from a favorite food blogger. And... Read more »
In the Whirled: Being kinder, gentler may be the best goals
Achieving goals isn't easy. In fact, researchers will tell you that it’s impossible. New Year’s goals don’t change us and we don’t keep them. Read more »
Book review: 'Latter Leaves in the Life of Lorenzo Snow' is a hefty, carefully written work
"Latter Leaves in the Life of Lorenzo Snow" is well-researched and very carefully put together by author Dennis B. Horne. Read more »
Religion may play more prominent role in America as baby boomers age
A Gallup pollster predicts that religion will have a more prominent place in American society as a new generation of seniors hits retirement age in the next 20 years. His reasoning: history shows... Read more »
Today in the Bloggernacle: Resolving to use more church media
With 12 links to LDS Church media resources, a new post makes it easy to resolve to use more church media in your lessons and family home evenings this year. Plus, read about temple missionary work... Read more »
Sandy Hook shootings a reminder of the needs of 'God's first responders'
In the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, the clergy have taken a more prominent role in the media. Behind the strength they show outwardly, clergy in many religious traditions have been struggling financially for some time. Read more »
Group appeals ruling on banned nativity display in Santa Monica's Palisades Park
Attorneys for a group banned from erecting its 14-booth tableaux of nativity scenes in picturesque Palisades Park in Santa Monica, Calif. is appealing a federal court decision that dismissed its... Read more »
Judge halts contraceptive mandate for Mich. firm owned by Domino's Pizza founder
A federal judge has ruled a property management company owned by the founder of Domino's Pizza doesn't have to immediately implement mandatory contraception coverage in the health care law. Read more »
New York Times: Following Newtown tragedy, humanists seem absent
Since the Newtown massacre on Dec. 14, the tableau of grief and mourning has provided a vivid lesson in the religious variety of America. An interfaith service featuring President Obama, held two... Read more »
Writer shares little-known stories about the Doctrine and Covenants
Dan Barker's new book, "Little-Known Stories About the Doctrine and Covenants" hopes to add interest and depth to a reader's gospel knowledge of the Doctrine and Covenants. Read more »
'400 Questions and Answers About the Doctrine and Covenants' emerged from author's personal study
Author Susan Easton Black's new book, "400 Questions and Answers About the Doctrine and Covenants," uses a question-and-answer format to explore the history and teachings of the Doctrine and... Read more »
Top religious newsmakers in 2012
Faith leaders, an amateur filmmaker, the LDS Church, a Sikh college student and a Muslim woman were among the top religious newsmakers for 2012. Click through the list to learn more about these... Read more »
Wright Words: Use monkey bars to craft 2013 New Year’s resolutions
Ready or not, here comes 2013. Are you ready to bid farewell to 2012? Are you ready for New Year’s resolutions? Are you ready to self evaluate the year that’s passed? Are you ready to... Read more »
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