Tagged with "Mormon Report"
Defending the Faith: Moral law is no product of evolution
MR says: Moral law is notably uniform across cultures. While applications can and do vary, fundamental values don't. No culture teaches that murder is good, that selfishness is a virtue or that parents should be disrespected. In one of his dialogues, the Greek philosopher Plato cites his beloved teacher,...
Maritime LDS hymns offer hope for surviving life's storms
MR says: A handful of LDS hymns contain oceanic imagery and symbolism that teach lessons for finding refuge from life's storms. Read about their backgrounds. In his October general conference address, President Boyd K. Packer, president of the Quorum of the Twelve, related how he and other church leaders...
Latter-day Saint Images, 1944
MR says: I love all the members in uniform. What a great photo gallery. Our album for this war year is sadly lacking in pictures of Sunday Schools and Relief Societies from Europe. Here’s what the cameras did...
Gallup Poll: Mormons most religious group in U.S.
MR says: Other interesting results from the poll include the least religious faith, most and least religious ages, and more. Sixty-nine percent of American adults are very or moderately religious, based on self-reports of the importance of religion in their daily lives and attendance at religious services....
Wright Words: Uncovering the surprising secrets behind ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’
MR says: Jason F. Wright is the author of the new book "The 13th Day of Christmas." You've been singing the "12 Days of Christmas" for as long as you can remember. You played it as a child on a plastic recorder at an elementary school concert wearing a festive red vest made out of scratchy construction paper...
Army ensemble performs at D.C. Visitors’ Center
On Sunday evening, November 11, some 400 people attended a concert given by the U.S. Army Band Trumpet Ensemble at the Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center, which featured many original compositions and arrangements by prominent composers as well as by those in the group itself. “I...
Deseret Book, Christmas 1944
MR says: Click on the link to see a picture of the full list. Deseret Book's must-have books from 1944. Can you believe the...
Church continues to respond following Hurricane Sandy
MR says: Can you believe 21,428 members have volunteered so far? That's incredible! In late October, Superstorm Sandy struck the coastlines of New York and New Jersey, becoming one of the largest storms to ever hit the United States, impacting 24 states. The Church continues to respond to needs with...
Called to Serve: Returned missionaries offer advice to future missionaries
MR says: Four tips for preparing for a mission. Learn how to teach doctrine Daniel Rellaford, from American Fork, served in the Madagascar Antanarivo Mission and has been home for about one year. Rellaford now works as a teacher in the MTC, and said missionaries will be in the MTC for a shortened period of...
BYU Devotional: Heartfelt prayer
Elder Bruce D. Porter, a member of the Quorum of the Seventy, spoke to BYU students and faculty about the importance of sincere and heartfelt prayer early Tuesday afternoon at the last devotional of the semester. Elder Porter started his devotional address by quoting a popular hymn in the LDS...
Vermont's connection to the Mormon Church
MR says: This is a great video segment featuring the prophet Joseph Smith, whose birthday is coming up right before Christmas. For Christians, the Christmas holiday is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. In South Royalton, Vt., the birth of another man is memorialized year-round. "Joseph was...
Former BYU quarterback Ty Detmer inducted into College Football Hall of Fame
MR says: Detmer, the 1990 Heisman Trophy winner, set 59 NCAA records during his time at BYU. Former BYU quarterback Ty Detmer was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday night at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Detmer was one of 17 players and coaches who were enshrined as...
Mormon Tabernacle Choir performances for and with famous individuals
MR says: Check out this photo gallery of all the performances the Tabernacle Choir has had with famous artists. Founded in August of 1847, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is a world-renowned organization. The famous choir tours around the world, holds a yearly, well-known Christmas concert and has been nominated...
The virtues of the small life: Being a different kind of famous
MR says: Just like the kings of the Old Testament fell when given too much wealth and fame, this author warns against modern fame and power. The night before I got married, my father gave me the wisest counsel of my adult life. “The world will call you to a larger stage,” he said, “but I counsel...
Michelle King: The Piano Guys tell their story on 'Mormon Times TV'
MR says: Also on the show: holiday gifts that inspire. This Sunday, Dec. 9, on “Mormon Times TV,” we’ll introduce you to five LDS dads who love music. For them, it's become much more than a hobby. The Piano Guys are an Internet sensation — turning their passion into a notable career, creating...
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